Summer meals provided to low-income famlies
Low-income families in California will have access to meals for their hungry children this summer through a state program, according to education…
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Armed robber steals prescription meds from Watsonville pharmacy, police say
Watsonville Police are investigating an armed robbery just after 8 p.m. Tuesday night, at a Rite Aid on Freedom Boulevard. Officers said a man showed…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Seven hour standoff ends at North Salinas apartment complex
UPDATE 6/17/2015 11:25 a.m.: Hostage negotiators worked with a Salinas man on Tuesday and were able to get him to surrender peacefully, following a…
Continue ReadingNew effort to make Monastery Beach safer
A beach on the Monterey Peninsula known for its dangerous waters may be seeing some changes to prevent drowning deaths. If you go to Monastery Beach…
Continue ReadingMonterey votes to hire military consultant
Monterey is moving ahead with an effort to save local military schools. On Tuesday, council members decided to hire a consultant to help Monterey…
Continue ReadingMoCo DA gang unit will go on despite loss of task force
Officials with the Monterey County District Attorney’s gang unit said they will continue their work, even after the Monterey County Gang Task…
Continue ReadingHollister cracking down on alcohol sales during motorcycle rally
The Hollister City Council has unanimously ok’ed an emergency ordinance regarding alcohol sales during the motorcycle rally. Specifically, bars…
Continue ReadingWarriors win the NBA championship
The Golden State Warriors have won their first NBA championship since 1975, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 105-97 in Game 6. Stephen Curry and Andre…
Continue ReadingMultiple people displaced after fire in Santa Cruz Mountains
Multiple people are displaced, after an early morning structure fire in the Santa Cruz mountains. Cal Fire crews said it started just after 2 a.m. on…
Continue ReadingGovernor and lawmakers agree on $115.4 billion budget
Gov. Jerry Brown and Democratic legislative leaders announced a deal Tuesday for a record $115.4 billion state spending plan. It’s a…
Continue ReadingHundreds support at-risk youth among us at ‘Cherish Food Fight’
When it comes to supporting at-risk youth in Monterey County, non-profit Aspiranet and the Cherish Receiving Center are at the heart of it. The 2015…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Watsonville Police ID homeless man murdered near Ramsay Park
UPDATE 6/15/2015: Watsonville police said they have identified the homeless man murdered last Friday near Ramsay Park and Slough. Officers said…
Continue ReadingSouth County law enforcement agencies join forces to fight gang crime
The Monterey County Sheriffs Department announced Monday morning that agencies in South County will join forces to fight gang crime. The new team is…
Continue ReadingHollister approves new regulations for bars during Freedom Rally
The Hollister City Council unanimously approved a public safety initiative to regulate the sale of alcohol during the Independence Day biker rally.…
Continue ReadingSalinas residents call for peace after violent weekend
Salinas saw a violent weekend, with five shootings in just four days. Police are busy investigating each of those cases. On Monday, NewsChannel 5…
Continue ReadingDEVELOPING: Monterey Co. stopping its ‘gang task force’
the early morning. in a little over two weeks, the monterey county gang task force will be no more. that’s word from the gang task force…
Continue ReadingMonterey County Gang Task Force to dissolve
In a little over two weeks, the Monterey County Gang Task Force will be no more. That’s word from the Gang Task Force Steering Committee, who…
Continue ReadingPolica de Watsonville identifica a vctima de homicidio cerca de Ramsay Park
Autoridades de Watsonville siguen investigando una balacera que dej a un indigente muerto el pasado viernes. Investigadores identificaron a la vctima…
Continue ReadingEncuentran barco transportando drogas en Big Sur
Una embarcacin transportando drogas alcanzo la costa de Big Sur. El buque fue encontrado el viernes en la maana. Autoridades dicen que el barco…
Continue ReadingEquipo anti pandillas del Condado de Monterey dejara de existir
El equipo anti pandillas del Condado de Monterey dejara de existir a partir del primero de julio. La decisin fue hecha unnimemente por los lderes del…
Continue Reading5 balaceras en Salinas durante el fin de semana
Se registraron cinco balaceras en Salinas entre el viernes 12 de junio y el domingo 14 de junio y por el momento autoridades no han hecho arrestos.…
Continue ReadingSeaside business catches fire, fear of explosion
UPDATED 6/15/15 5:01p.m.: Seaside Fire says an electrical meter caught fire; crews say it was put out by some residents with a watering hose, which…
Continue ReadingDepto. de Alguacil del Condado de Monterey anuncia alianza con agencias policiacas del sur del condado
Una nueva alianza entre varias agencias policiacas, del sur del condado de Monterey, ha sido formada para combatir la violencia pandilleril. El…
Continue ReadingSalinas named ‘All-America City’ for 2015
With the chant, “SA-LI-NAS!” the delegates accepted the 2015 ‘All-America City’ award on Sunday night. The National Civic…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Five more arrested in Big Sur drug-smuggling panga boat investigation
UPDATE 6/15/2015: The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said five more people have been arrested in Friday’s drug-smuggling “panga…
Continue ReadingFresca Italia pork products recalled in San Francisco bay area
Fresca Italia is recalling approximately 36 pounds of pork products produced in Italy that were not inspected at the U.S. point of entry, the U.S.…
Continue ReadingArmed robbery suspect connected to at least 7 cases arrested in Salinas
A man accused of seven armed robberies in Salinas was arrested through a multi-agency effort last week, according to police. Salinas Police said…
Continue ReadingTesla dealership coming to Seaside
Seaside planning officials said a new Tesla dealership will open soon on Del Monte Avenue. Tesla had been searching for a new dealership location on…
Continue ReadingMonterey water main break sends thousands of gallons onto downtown streets
UPDATE 6/15/2015 11:03 a.m.: Clean up crews said more than 200,000 gallons of water rushed onto downtown Monterey streets Monday morning after a…
Continue ReadingTwo teens arrested for bashing car windows in Watsonville
Two teens are accused of breaking windows on multiple cars in Watsonville early Friday morning, police said. Cristian Cruz, 19, and a 14-year-old…
Continue ReadingEradicating homelessness in Santa Cruz County
Grand Jury findings confirm what many people in Santa Cruz already know — homelessness is a big problem. The report found there was a 56%…
Continue ReadingMan shot in the leg standing outside his home Friday night, police said
A man, 30, standing outside on his driveway on the 300 block of Block Avenue was shot in the leg Friday night, police said. A white 90’s Ford…
Continue ReadingMan shot while barbecuing on Harding Street, police said
A man was taken to a local hospital Saturday night after being shot multiple times on the 1000 block of Harding Street, police said. It happened…
Continue ReadingMan shot on Acosta Street Sunday evening, police said
Police said man claims to have been shot on Acosta Street. The victim was taken to Natividad Medical Center by “private vehicle,” police…
Continue ReadingTwo people shot on West Curtis in Salinas
Two people were shot just outside a home on the 200 block of West Curtis St. “It appears that the suspect got out of the vehicle and then fired…
Continue ReadingBlack bear captured in Monterey, police said
A 250-pound black bear was seen roaming around Monterey Sunday morning, according to the Monterey Police Department. At 5:30 a.m., police officers…
Continue ReadingLocal pro dirt bike racer returns to Salinas
Flat track racing continues Sunday at the Salinas Sports Complex, and one of the local dirt bike competitors said it was nice to be racing at home.…
Continue ReadingMoss Landing whale entanglement team gets bigger boat
A local whale entanglement team returned to the Central Coast after a two and a half week excursion in Washington with a bigger boat they believe…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Salinas fire crews tackle vegetation fire Monday morning
UPDATE 6/15/2015 9:14 a.m.: Salinas Fire said a homeless encampment caught on fire Monday morning in an open field near East Laurel Dr. and…
Continue ReadingFrom living on the streets to working hard in the kitchen
Daniel Ortiz knows his way around the kitchen at First United Methodist Church. It’s the place that gave him a fresh start. He lost his job…
Continue Reading‘Train versus pedestrian’ accident south of Abbott Street in Salinas
A person was transported to a hospital Sunday afternoon after being hit by a train in Salinas, according to Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies.…
Continue ReadingBrothers followed down Laurel Drive, suspect shoots their vehicle, police said
Two brothers, 20 and 24, noticed a vehicle following them before being shot at in the intersection of Maryal Drive and Elwood Street in Salinas…
Continue ReadingHombre baleado a muerte en Watsonville, oficiales buscan al homicida
Un hombre hispano fue baleado a muerte el viernes en la tarde en Watsonville. El homicidio ocurri por el rea del parque Ramsay y la calle Slough.…
Continue ReadingState looking to hire peace officers to join Fish and Wildlife ranks
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is recruiting current peace officers who are interested in a career as a wildlife officer. “We…
Continue ReadingCouple accused of stealing water for nudist resort in Los Gatos
A Los Gatos couple and co-owners of a nudist resort are facing charges for allegedly stealing water from a local creek for the benefit of their…
Continue ReadingMonterey puts Measure P money put to work on city streets
Monterey voters passed Measure P last November, designed to improve city roads and other infrastructure. Now the city said it’s making good on…
Continue ReadingGrand Jury report reveals “inadequate” circumstances in Santa Cruz County
Funding and resources for homeless shelters in Santa Cruz County are diminishing, according to the Santa Cruz County Grand Jury’s most recent…
Continue ReadingLawsuit filed against city, police chief by Frank Alvarado family members
The City of Salinas and the Police Department are being sued by Frank Alvarado’s father and son for the shooting that killed him last July.…
Continue ReadingVelasco diagnosed with drug-induced psychiatric disorder, police said
Since Salinas police released medical information about the suspect involved in Friday’s violent confrontation with officers, it gives us a…
Continue ReadingMonterey voted happiest seaside town in California
The City of Montereyis rated the happiest seaside town in California byCoastal Livingmagazine and #7 on its 2015 list of “happiest seaside…
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