Morgan Hill school lockdown lifted after police investigate suspicious item
Morgan Hill police report the area near John Wilson Way and Monterey Road is now safe after a possibly suspicious item was found. Investigators said…
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North Monterey County High School email threat talked of shooting and bomb threat
UPDATE 2:55P.M.: Monterey County Sheriff investigators say that an email was sent early Thursday morning to several faculty members and talked about…
Continue ReadingCrime rate down in Hollister, but DUI arrests up.
Not only is crime down from year to year in Hollister, but Police Chief Dave Westrick said stats show the overall crime rates have dropped by 24…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Marina police searching for missing 5-year-old boy
UPDATE 2/5/15 9:47 a.m.: Marina Police said the missing 5-year-old boy was reportedly picked up by his aunt, Nellie Pena, who usually takes him to…
Continue ReadingNeighborhood watch group in Salinas challenging dangerous drivers
The speed limit off San Miguel Avenue in Salinas is 25 miles per hour. But residents like Dwight Metcalfe with the Monterey Park Neighborhood Watch…
Continue ReadingMan arrested after high-speed chase in Monterey County
A man is in custody after leading Monterey County sheriff’s deputies on a high speed chase that ended in Castroville. The Monterey County…
Continue ReadingDear Jon: Common Core Standards presents a challenge for parents
Parents of today’s students were taught differently than how their children are now being asked to learn. Trying to actually help your child…
Continue ReadingAutoridades de Marina en busca de nio desaparecido
La polica de Marina esta en busca de un nio de 5 aos de edad que no ha sido visto desde el 23 de enero. Por el momento, no saben si fue su mam o su…
Continue ReadingCharles Edwards convicto de homicidio de Shannon Collins
El hombre acusado de haber apualado a muerte a una propietaria de un negocio en Santa Cruz ha sido encontrado culpable de asesinato en primer…
Continue ReadingSalinas police chief reveals guidelines for body cameras
Salinas police are one big step closer to receiving and using their body cameras. One of the last steps is finalizing the policy for when officers…
Continue ReadingSalinas police arrest Highway 101 pursuit suspects
Salinas police said two suspects are in custody after leading police on a pursuit ending on Highway 101 on Tuesday. Police said Brandon Earle, 20,…
Continue ReadingCandlestick park demolition begins
Crews have started tearing down San Francisco’s Candlestick Park so houses, a hotel and a shopping center can be built on the site. A project…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Teens charged with murder plead not guilty in Salinas teen’s death
UPDATE: The Monterey County District Attorney’s office said three teens charged in the shooting death of a Salinas teen pleaded not guilty…
Continue ReadingStandoff between deputies and alleged kidnapping suspect ends with arrest
UPDATED 3:01p.m.: Police said the area near Economy Inn is clear and safe to the public. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said Sanchez is…
Continue ReadingPacific Grove looking to use drones to deal with seagulls
The city of Pacific Grove is going high tech to keep seagulls and their mess away from downtown businesses. Business property owners in Pacific Grove…
Continue Reading“Sextortion” cases on the rise in Salinas
Police are sounding the alarm after more reports of online predators targeting kids. Salinas police detectives say they’re seeing a big uptick…
Continue ReadingWest Coast port dispute hits Central Coast
The months-long port showdown on the western seaboard is finally hitting the Central Coast. The battle spanning from Seattle to Long Beach is now…
Continue ReadingCarmel approves plan to limit beach bonfires
After nearly four hours of discussion and public comment at a packed house Tuesday at the Carmel City Council meeting, city leaders unanimously…
Continue ReadingPlastic bag ban paying off big for Salinas
Paper or plastic?That’s anold question that’s quickly becoming extinct for shoppers on the Central Coast and beyond. Santa Cruz,…
Continue Reading3 people arrested in Salinas in connection to an armed robbery
The Salinas Police Department arrested three people in connection with a stolen car possibly used in an armed robbery Tuesday. Police said two women…
Continue ReadingCarport and vehicle catch on fire in Scotts Valley
UPDATE 5:12pm: Fire crews say a carport and vehicle fire on El Rancho Drive in Scotts Valley is now out. Crews are now cleaning up the mess left…
Continue ReadingLarge house fire near Dominican Hospital
UPDATE 5:37 p.m.: Firefighters say it took them two hours to control the fire on Mission Drive Wednesday morning. Central Fire says the fire started…
Continue ReadingDry run: Salinas firefighters forego water during training
The Salinas Fire Department is set to graduate its first class of recruits in three years. What’s significant about this class is how…
Continue ReadingPolica de Salinas dice que ms jvenes en redes sociales estn cayendo en manos de chantajistas
Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat y Kik son algunas de las plataformas sociales ms populares entre jovencitos. Pero aparte de poder conectarse con amigos…
Continue ReadingStolen cell phone suspect takes selfie, posts to victim’s account
Salinas police said a evidence of a stolen cellphone was recently discovered showing the suspect taking a selfie. Police said the picture appeared in…
Continue ReadingHollister police arrest three for various charges during traffic stop
Hollister police made three arrests during a routine traffic stop on Monterey Street on Saturday night. Officers said Nathaniel Garza, 21, Bryan…
Continue ReadingTwo people rescued off Capitola Cliffs
Tuesday morning, two people were stuck on the rocks on the Capitola Cliffs area. Crews were on scene right away but the pair weren’t rescued…
Continue ReadingHollister to eliminate sale of tobacco products in pharmacies
The city of Hollister is the first city on the Central Coast to eliminate the sale of tobacco products in pharmacies. On Monday night, council…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz city leaders get update on water supply outlook
Santa Cruz had the driest January every this year, and on Monday night, city leaders got an update on the city’s water supply outlook for the…
Continue ReadingLocal movement seeks to stop plastic pollution
A Santa Cruz woman is out to change the world, one plastic straw at a time. With studies showing trillions of pieces of plastic in the world’s…
Continue ReadingPrograma ayudara personas de la tercera edad en Carcel de Condado de Santa Cruz
El departamento del alguacil del Condado de Santa Cruz le est dando inicio a un programa que ayudara a presos de la tercera edad. El programa:…
Continue ReadingIncendio destruye 2 casas en Monterey
Dos casas fueron destruidas por un incendio el lunes alrededor de las cinco y media de la madrugada cerca de la autopista 68 en Monterey. Bomberos…
Continue ReadingLawmaker seeks to repeal state plastic bag ban
A freshman lawmaker is pushing for legislation that calls to repeal the state’s plastic bag ban. California made history by becoming the first…
Continue ReadingCharles Manson marriage license set to expire
California prison officials say the marriage license of Charles Manson and a 26-year-old devotee is set to expire without a wedding taking place.…
Continue ReadingHollister fire chief helps locate hit and run suspect
Hollister police said the city’s fire chief helped in locating a hit-and-run suspect. Officers said the suspect, Mauro Merino, 20, left the…
Continue ReadingHuntington charged with murder in Monterey stabbing death
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office has charged Matt Huntington, 44, with first-degree murder. He’s accused of stabbing Tara…
Continue ReadingGood Samaritan tries to save man from ocean at Wilder Ranch State Park
UPDATE: NewsChannel 5 has new details on a man who died after falling into the ocean off of Three Mile Beach on Saturday. State parks officials said…
Continue ReadingEnfermera de compras en Wal-Mart de Salinas ayuda empleada dar a luz en el bao
Tiene 10 aos de experiencia como enfermera de parto. Pero Letty Rubalcava nunca se imagin que en un bao pblico estara poniendo en prctica sus…
Continue ReadingFire destroys two homes off Highway 68 Monday morning
UPDATE: CalFire said one house and a back unit are destroyed in an early morning fire on Highway 68 near Josselyn Canyon. Three people were inside…
Continue ReadingSeaside gang members arrested during search on Friday
Gang-enforcement officers on the Monterey Peninsula, from three different departments, worked to make two arrests on Friday. Officers said Jason…
Continue ReadingGang-member arrested in Scotts Valley on weapons charges
Scotts Valley police said a known gang member was arrested on Sunday during a traffic stop on Bethany Drive for expired registration. Officers…
Continue ReadingHighway 1 lane closure announced in Monterey County
One lane will be closed on Highway 1 in Monterey County from 9 a.m. until noon Monday through Thursday. CalTrans reports that northbound No. 2 lane…
Continue ReadingCentral Coast fans watch Super Bowl 49
Should the Monday after the Super Bowl become a national holiday? NewsChannel 5 brought that national debate to the Central Coast. “We spent a…
Continue ReadingGreenfield students learn from Honduras kids using Skype
Monterey County believes the future of our billion-dollar agriculture industry can be found right here on the Central Coast and abroad. It’s…
Continue ReadingPolice: Suspect found on roof after fleeing from crash in Salinas
A routine traffic stop led to a car crash, a foot pursuit and an arrest all in one night in Salinas, police said. Ryan Hoyt, 24, was arrested for…
Continue ReadingSalinas woman killed in solo-vehicle accident in Big Sur
A Salinas woman is dead after a solo-vehicle accident on Highway 1 near Post Ranch Road in Big Sur, according to the California Highway Patrol. It…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Victim and suspect in bizarre Monterey stabbing were a couple
UPDATE 10:39pm: Strange details surrounding the murder of a Monterey woman continue to unfold. Witnesses describe an odd scene when police showed up…
Continue ReadingMaking a Difference: Read to Dogs Program
Six year old Zenon Paden never turns down an opportunity to read. That especially true when he gets to read to his special friend Stormy…
Continue ReadingOff-duty SVMH nurse delivers Walmart employee’s baby in store bathroom
She’s the kind of woman you’d want by your side in an emergency, especially if you’re pregnant. On Friday, NewsChannel 5 heard the…
Continue ReadingSe entrega sospechoso acusado de atropellar y matar a ciclista en Santa Cruz
Autoridades de Santa Cruz dicen que el jueves por la maana, Luke Logan se rindi luego de admitirles por telfono que l era el motorista involucrado en…
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