Carmel grand jury report pans the city’s governance
Angry residents and city leaders asked the Monterey County Civil Grand Jury to investigate the city’s governance. The report puts blame for the…
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Nuevo Jefe de Polica llega a King City
Despus de una bsqueda de ms de una ao a nivel nacional, la ciudad de King City por fin cuenta con un nuevo jefe de polica. El lunes por la maana…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Monterey homeless man stabbed to death identified by Sheriff’s Office
UPDATE 6/22/2015 12:34 p.m.: The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of the man who was stabbed to death behind the…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Highway 1 named the “ultimate road trip” by Sunset Magazine
Our very own Highway 1 has been named the “Ultimate Highway Trip,” by Sunset Magazine this June out of the 72 designated scenic highways…
Continue ReadingPacific Grove police seek two suspects in antique shop robbery
UPDATE 6/22/2015 1:28 p.m.: Pacific Grove Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects in a theft case. Two surveillance…
Continue ReadingStabbing in Watsonville Sunday night, possibly gang-related
Police are investigating a stabbing Sunday night around 11:21 p.m. in the 100 Block of Miller Ave. in Watsonville. The 24-year-old victim was stabbed…
Continue ReadingHomelessness in one of America’s “Happiest Seaside Towns”
Earlier this month, Coastal Living Magazine named Monterey as one of the “Happiest Seaside Towns” in America. However, some residents…
Continue ReadingCities start process to streamline solar panel installation
Cities across the Central Coast are following new state guidelines regarding solar panel installation. Last year’s Assembly Bill 2188…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Pilot killed in helicopter crash in Salinas
UPDATE: 9:00 p.m.: The Associated Press is reporting Frank Gomes Jr. is the name of the crop dusting pilot who died in a helicopter crash in Salinas…
Continue ReadingKing City swears in new Police Chief
King City swore in a new Police Chief Monday morning, ushering in a new era for the city embroiled in issues of trust with the department and city…
Continue ReadingRoad in Soquel shut down for two hours during crash investigation
Soquel San Jose Road is back open Sunday night after it was shut down for two hours while the California Highway Patrol investigated a car crash. A…
Continue ReadingSuspect in deadly stabbing in Salinas now in custody
A man accused of a deadly stabbing at a Taqueria in Salinas Friday night turned himself in to police. Just before 10 p.m., officers responded to…
Continue ReadingFather’s Day Prison Visits
right now dot com. father’s day weekend is here, and we all know that however you decide to spend it the most important part is being with dad.…
Continue ReadingCannabis comes to Salinas in manufacturing form
For the first time ever, an edible marijuana manufacturer is coming to Salinas, and it has some businesses uneasy. The company, Altai Brands, is not…
Continue ReadingSalinas police cleared of any charges in Wingstop officer-involved shooting
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said no charges will be filed against the police officers involved in the shooting death of…
Continue ReadingPolicas de Salinas no enfrentaran cargos por la muerte de Frank Alvarado
El fiscal del Condado de Monterey dice que los policas de salinas involucrados en la balacera mortal de Frank Alvarado no enfrentaran cargos…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Santa Cruz Police seeking public’s help in hit-and-run investigation
UPDATE 6/19/2015: Santa Cruz Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the car responsible for hitting and killing a woman June 10…
Continue ReadingBaby starfish vulnerable to wasting disease, UCSC researchers say
Large numbers of baby sea stars are showing up at Terrace Point in Santa Cruz. Researchers are hoping this means the sea star population is making a…
Continue ReadingGolden State Warriors Parade of Champions in Oakland
The Golden State Warriors celebrated their NBA Championship win against the Cleveland Cavaliers Friday morning during a Parade of Champions in…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: CHP officer and Good Samaritan save driver from big rig explosion
UPDATE 6/18/2015 6:00 p.m.: A big rig overturned on Highway 101 at Canal St. in King City Thursday morning and burst into flames, leaving the driver…
Continue ReadingLong road ahead for Highway 25 project to move forward
After two deadly accidents back to back this week in the Hollister area, improving Highway 25 in San Benito County is always a topic of conversation.…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: King City names new police chief with Chicago experience
UPDATE /18/2015 11:01 a.m.: The beginning of a new era may finally be here for King City. After a year-long search, Thursday city leaders announced…
Continue ReadingMonterey County Grand Jury calls for Salinas council member to pay fines
Salinas Council Member Jose Castaneda continues to come under fire, this time by the Monterey County Civil Grand Jury. As of Thursday, Jose Castaneda…
Continue ReadingClaim filed against Salinas for violent suspect arrest
The family of Jose Velasco is taking the first steps toward legal action against Salinas Police. He’s the man at the center of the brutal…
Continue ReadingLocal law enforcement participates in “Crisis Intervention Training”
Handling people with behavioral health issues isn’t easy, and it could change the way local law enforcement works. More than three quarters of…
Continue ReadingCiudad de Salinas podra ser demandada por Jos Velasco
La ciudad de Salinas nuevamente podra enfrentar otra demanda. John Burris el abogado del hombre que fue golpeado por policas formalmente someti una…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz Police on the hunt for man who exposed himself
An advisory message was issued by the Santa Cruz Police Department Thursday to help identify a man accused of indecent exposure. The suspect who is…
Continue ReadingJos Castaeda reacciona a reporte de Gran Jurado
Un gran jurado del Condado de Monterey ha concluido que Jos Castaeda miembro del concilio de Salinas debe pagar la multa de cinco mil dlares que la…
Continue ReadingResidentes de Spreckels molestos por plan de Tanimura and Antle
Residentes de Spreckels siguen rechazando los planes de la empresa agrcola Tanimura and Antle de querer construir viviendas para 800 trabajadores…
Continue ReadingGrupo de estudio gratis para examen de manejo escrito
El ex concejal de Salinas Sergio Snchez junto con el Asambleista Luis Alejo ha estado visitando trabajadores agrcolas en los campos, invitndolos a un…
Continue ReadingNew plans for fireworks in King City
Preparations are underway for 4th of July celebrations across the Central Coast. In King City, there’s been a lot of confusion about…
Continue ReadingFriends of Nicole Brown ask for suspect to come forward
California Highway Patrol officers have identified the suspect vehicle behind a hit-and-run crash last weekend in Aptos. On Tuesday, NewsChannel 5…
Continue ReadingCar thefts down statewide, but spike in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties, CHP says
California car thefts decreased in 2014 by almost seven percent from 2013, according to a report by the California Highway Patrol. This marks the…
Continue ReadingSalinas Police release 911 calls from last Friday’s violent arrest
Multiple 911 calls from last Friday’s violent arrest on N. Main and Bernal St. in Salinas are being released by police on Thursday. According…
Continue ReadingHollister police asking for help in identifying Walgreens theft suspect
An advisory message was issued by the Hollister Police Department Thursday to help identify a shoplifter. The suspect was captured on video at a…
Continue ReadingSalinas Animal Services reducing fees for scared and lost pets in July
As July 4 th is quickly approaching, Salinas Animal Services wants to remind residents to start thinking about their pet’s safety as they make…
Continue ReadingFire training at Hollister Municipal Airport
If you were in San Benito County sometime this week, you may have seen plumes of smoke near the airport. It was part of the Hollister Fire…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Victims identified in back to back fatal accidents in Hollister
UPDATE 6/16/15 3:04p.m.: The California Highway Patrol has identified Monday’s fatal accident victim as Omar Carino of Hollister. CHP officers…
Continue ReadingOutdated equipment closes pool at San Benito High School
The water sports pool at San Benito High School has been drained. While the regular school year is over, this will still have a major impact on…
Continue ReadingCastroville man sentenced for making false documents
A Castroville man was sentenced to 32 months in state prison for preparing false documents, according to the Monterey County District…
Continue ReadingSalinas officers nab alleged armed robber caught trying to escape
An armed man was arrested in Salinas after allegedly robbing a Salinas Quik Stop Wednesday morning. Police said Paul Becker, 26, was armed with a…
Continue ReadingMonterey’s sit, lie ordinance still faces opposition, businesses seeing success
A small but growing group of people continue to gather in Monterey, to voice their disapproval with the city’s sit and lie ordinance. Monterey…
Continue ReadingEncuentran pulpo “adorable” en la Baha de Monterey
Se parece un poco a Pokeman o uno de los fantasmas del video juego Pac-Man pero en realidad es un pulpo! Cientficos lo encontraron en la profundidad…
Continue ReadingCarmel man pleads guilty to felony assault
A Carmel man pleaded guilty to assaulting and seriously hurting his landlord in January, according to the Monterey County District Attorney’s…
Continue ReadingRobert Thomas arrestado por accidente fatal en Hollister
Robert Thomas el hombre que segn autoridades causo un accidente fatal cerca de Hollister el domingo se encuentra en la crcel. Oficiales de la…
Continue ReadingCastroville man found guilty of assaulting a deputy
Castroville was found guilty by jury of assaulting a peace officer and other related misdemeanors. This was announced on June 16, 2015 by Monterey…
Continue ReadingEffort to rid California of ‘racial’ mascots moves forward
Assembly Bill 30 seeks to establish the “California Racial Mascots Act,” that phases out the use of the term “Redskins” as a…
Continue ReadingCowell’s Beach No. 1 on “dirtiest beaches” list
Cowell’s Beach ranks No. 1 in a list of the dirtiest beaches in California, according to Heal the Bay’s ‘Beach Bummer’ list.…
Continue ReadingAmigos y familiares de Nicole Brown, vctima de accidente, piden que conductor se entregue a la polica
Oficiales de la Patrulla de Caminos de California dicen haber identificado el carro implicado en un accidente que dej a una mujer de Aptos…
Continue ReadingHighway 25 safety concerns after deadly crashes
We’re learning new details about a crash on Highway 25 Monday night that hurt nine people and killed a Hollister man. The California Highway…
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