Greenfield Police investigate shooting early Tuesday morning
Greenfield Police are investigating a shooting after the victim reportedly showed up at Natividad Medical Center in Salinas with non-life threatening…
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Four teens accused of stealing two cars and leading police on a chase in Watsonville
Four teenagers are facing charges for an attempted carjacking, a stolen car and a police pursuit early Tuesday morning, according to Watsonville…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Crews able to contain multiple fires in San Juan Bautista
UPDATE 7/6/15 6:21p.m.: CAL FIRE is confirming to News Channel 5 that the four spot fires along Highway 101 near San Juan Bautista and Hollister have…
Continue ReadingCentral Coast police unions take action against the police chief
Two Central Coast police unions want to oust Pacific Grove and Seaside Police Chief Vicki Myers. The nearly 55 members of the Seaside and Pacific…
Continue ReadingWoman crashes into water district building in Boulder Creek, crews say
An 84-year-old woman crashed into the San Lorenzo Valley Water District Office and two parked cars Tuesday morning in Boulder Creek, according to…
Continue ReadingGrief-stricken family talks about losing pet in tragic fire
Families who lost their dog in a fire at a Monterey pet spa over the weekend are mourning their loss. Heavy smoke from a small fire killed more than…
Continue ReadingHollister mayor calls for harsher penalties for illegal fireworks after kids were hurt
Hollister’s mayor is thinking about increasing fines for illegal fireworks, after a Fourth of July accident that injured five kids, one of them…
Continue ReadingBomberos batallan 4 incendios en San Juan Bautista
Una casa fue destruida y el techo de otra estructura fue daada por uno de cuatro incendios de maleza el lunes por la tarde en San Juan Bautista. Los…
Continue Reading15 perros mueren a causa de un incendio en un spa para mascotas en Monterey
Bomberos de Monterey siguen investigando un incendio que dej a 15 perros muertos durante el fin de semana. El fuego ocurri en el spa para mascotas…
Continue ReadingWatsonville Police investigate deadly crash early Saturday morning
Watsonville Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian early Saturday morning. Officers said the accident happened at Main St.…
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Date: June 24, 2015Position: Anchor/Reporter KION TV will have an opening for a 10 p.m. Anchor on our CW affiliate in Monterey, California. Central…
Continue ReadingCAL FIRE crews respond to Gilroy vegetation fire Monday afternoon
CAL FIRE said crews responded to a vegetation fire Monday afternoon along Highway 152 and San Felipe Road. The vegetation fire has been contained but…
Continue ReadingMan rescued from cliff in Pacific Grove
Emergency crews rescued a Carmel man who fell down a cliff near Lover’s Point Monday morning. Crews said the 62-year-old man fell about 25 feet…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Firework device shoots into crowd in Hollister; five sent to the hospital
UPDATE 7/6/15: Hollister is known for it’s small town, fun especially on the Fourth of July. But on Saturday night, one block party’s fun…
Continue ReadingSalinas deadly bike crash victim remembered a year later
It’s been a year since Adrian Garcia was killed while riding his bike in Salinas. On Sunday, several of his friends and family met up on their…
Continue ReadingFireworks a painful reminder for some veterans
For most of us, the Fourth of July is a time of celebration with food and fireworks. For others, it’s a source of stress. Veterans said the…
Continue ReadingDrones scout for illegal fireworks in Salinas
If you were in Salinas on the Fourth of July, you probably saw the sky light up with illegal fireworks or you at least heard them. To combat this…
Continue ReadingMonterey pet spa catches fire, 15 dogs died, firefighters said
Home Away From Home, a pet spa in Monterey, caught fire Sunday afternoon killing 15 dogs, firefighters said. The spa’s owner had just left the…
Continue ReadingWatsonville 4th of July Parade grand marshal honored for dedication to community
Starting from scratch and having nothing as a child. Gina Castaneda faced adversity not a lot of people have climbed out of. In Watsonville, the city…
Continue ReadingTwo arrested during incident with a rowdy crowd in Castroville on 4th of July
A large group of possible gang members were reportedly shooting guns into the air on the 4thof July in Castroville, according to the Monterey County…
Continue ReadingDrug bust in Santa Cruz, 5 men arrested
Five men were arrested Friday for possession of Heroin and evidence of heroin distribution, according to the Santa Cruz County Anti-Crime Team.…
Continue Reading4-year-old boy held at gunpoint during jewelry store robbery in Salinas
A 4-year-old boy was held a gunpoint Friday afternoon while two suspects robbed Don Roberto’s Jewelry on East Alisal in Salinas, police said.…
Continue ReadingAmenazan a nio de 4 aos con pistola durante robo en Salinas
Un nio de cuatro aos fue amenazado a muerte durante un robo en Salinas el viernes por la tarde. El crimen ocurri en la joyera Don Roberto’s por…
Continue ReadingElectricity rates going up for California residents, again
Most residential customers in California will see their electricity bills increase. Public utilities commissioners Friday unanimously approved a new…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Brush fire in Monterey’s Don Dahvee Park contained
UPDATE 7/3/2015 2:51 p.m.: Crews are mopping up a fire in Don Dahvee Park in Monterey Friday afternoon. Monterey Fire Chief Fire Chief Gaudenz…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Enhanced warning on certain seafood from Monterey and Santa Cruz counties
The California Department of Public Health has updated its warning to consumers regarding certain seafood caught in Monterey , Santa Cruz and Santa…
Continue ReadingSeguridad gran prioridad durante rally de motocicletas en Hollister
Que comience la celebracin! Miles de motociclistas han llegado a la costa central para el Rally de la Independencia en Hollister. “Estoy aqu…
Continue ReadingBrookdale man arrested for meth and probation violation
A Brookdale man was arrested for allegedly having a firearm he wasn’t supposed to have, methamphetamine and for a probation violation. The…
Continue ReadingSeaside Pony baseball players host Northern California World Series
Kids with the Seaside Shetland Royal All Star Team are playing in the 2015 Northern California Shetland World Series this weekend and hosting the…
Continue ReadingSafety top priority during Hollister Freedom Rally
The Hollister Freedom Rally begins Friday morning and on Thursday night there was already a buzz around town already as bikers started rolling in.…
Continue ReadingSpecial Report: New Salinas Police recruits
It has not been an easy road for the Salinas Police Department and the community in the last year. But there is renewed hope through a new generation…
Continue ReadingBritish Petroleum announces multi-billion dollar settlement
The largest environmental settlement in history was announced Thursday by British Petroleum and the U-S government. $18.7 billion will be split among…
Continue ReadingAlleged gang member pleads guilty to a number of charges
A gang member plead guilty to a number of charges, including gang participation and assault with a firearm. The Santa Cruz county District…
Continue ReadingMan found guilty for starting fire at a Santa Cruz county building
A man was convicted for breaking into a Santa Cruz county building and starting a fire back in 2014. The Santa Cruz county District Attorney’s…
Continue ReadingCitizenship ceremonies held across the country and in Asilomar
77 immigrants became American citizens during a swearing in ceremony in Asilomar. Nationwide more than 4,000 others are doing the same this holiday…
Continue ReadingMan involved in violent confrontation with Salinas police in court
Jose Velasco, the man seen in cell phone video in a violent confrontation with Salinas Police in June, pleaded not guilty to three charges Thursday.…
Continue ReadingCalifornia voters may get a second chance at high-speed-rail
Voters approved the initial construction of the high speed rail seven years ago. At the time, voters were promised a ‘low-cost’, high…
Continue ReadingWoman dies after diving at San Carlos Beach in Monterey
A51-year-old woman has died after diving at San Carlos Beach in Monterey on Saturday, according to emergency responders. Crews said her fellow divers…
Continue ReadingA series of spot fires ignite along Highway 101 near Salinas
UPDATE 7/2/15 3:04p.m.: Fire crews say the first fire one was reported 2:10p.m. at Camphora Gloria Rd. Without knowing the exact cause, crews think a…
Continue ReadingCentral Coast law enforcement warn drivers not to drink and drive
The holiday weekend is approaching and with it comes a lot of celebrations. But there’s also a warning from law enforcement – don’t…
Continue ReadingSalinas Chief defends officers cleared of charges in violent arrest
No charges will be filed against the officers involved in a violent arrest last month. Video of the incident went viral and the debate over excessive…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Gilroy Highway Fire 95 percent contained
UPDATE 7/2/15 10:42 a.m.: Cal Fire said the Highway Fire off Highway 101, just south of Gilroy, is now 42 acres and is 95 percent contained. UPDATE…
Continue ReadingWoman robbed at gunpoint in Watsonville bank parking lot
A 47-year-old woman was robbed at gunpoint early Thursday morning near the ATM machine at a Bay Federal Credit Union location in Watsonville,…
Continue ReadingMonterey man accused of stealing car and leading police on a chase in Marina
A Monterey man is accused of stealing a car and running from police at the Motel 6 on Reservation Rd. in Marina Wednesday around midnight. Police…
Continue ReadingCastaneda group investigated for election violations
The Fair Political Practices Commission says Salinas councilman Jose Castaneda’s election committee violated the Political Reform Act. That…
Continue Reading320 acre wildfire in Lompoc fully contained
UPDATE: The 320 acre Mesa Fire is fully contained. The cause of the fire is under investigation. UPDATE 6/29/15 4:07 p.m.: Mandatory evacuations are…
Continue ReadingSalinas woman accused of running an illegal dentist office out of her home
A Salinas woman is facing felony charges for allegedly running an illegal dentistry operation out of her home on Leese Dr., according to Salinas…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Marina woman accused in deadly stabbing after partying with the victim, police say
UPDATE 7/1/15: A Marina woman is accused of murdering of a man she partied with and took back to her home early Monday morning, according to Marina…
Continue ReadingNueva informacin: Polica identifica a sospechosa de homicidio
Nueva informacion: miercoles 6:17 pm Autoridades han identificado a la mujer que arrestaron el lunes por el homocidio de un hombre en marina. Dicen…
Continue ReadingAcusan “adivina” de defraudar a personas hispanas
Una mujer que se dedica a leer cartas del tarot est siendo acusada de haber defraudado a varias personas hispanas en la Costa Central. La polica de…
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