The Central Coast Braces for Labor Day
SALINAS, Calif-- Local parks are bracing for big crowds for Labor Day and are hoping for a major pay-off. ...more
2010/9/5 23:37
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Salinas Musician 'Gives to the Gulf'
A local band is using their music to give back to the victims of the oil spill. Jonathan Griffin doesn't know anybody in the Gulf. He's thousands of miles away, but, looking at the devastating images from the oil spill, he can't help but feel for the victims. ...more
2010/9/5 22:40
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Pacific Grove Fire Leaves One Injured, Four Homeless
An elderly woman is still recovering in the hospital after a late night house fire in Pacific Grove. The fire started around 10 p.m. Friday night in a duplex on Lighthouse Avenue. Fire officials are calling the home a total loss and now four people are left without a home. ...more
2010/9/5 16:10
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Pacific Grove House Fire
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif-- Fire officials are still trying to determine what caused a major house fire in Pacific Grove Friday night. ...more
2010/9/4 13:19
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"Glad He's Alive:" Pilot's Son on 101 Copter Crash
SALINAS, Calif. -- Graham Gomes said he heard about his father's helicopter crash on the radio and hopped the fence from his nearby business to survey the damage. ...more
2010/9/4 9:45
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Tomato King Scott Salyer Bonds Out of Jail
Sacramento, Calif-- After months of legal wrangling, former tomato-king Scott Salyer bonded out of jail Friday evening.Investigators said family and friends helped him raise $6 million for bond. A deputy ...more
2010/9/3 22:59
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Pilot Okay After Emergency Landing on Highway 101
The pilot has been identified as 62-year-old Frank Gomes, Jr., president of Gomes Farm Air Service on Airport Blvd. in Salinas. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, Gomes called the FAA and said that he had need to do an emergency landing. ...more
2010/9/3 21:09
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Norteño Inmates go on Hunger Strike over Soap
SALINAS, Calif- More than 150 norteño inmates are on a hunger strike at the Monterey County Jail because they're upset that the availability of soap to them has been reduced. Commander Mike Richards said ...more
2010/9/3 18:47
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Calif high-speed route still planned for peninsula
The agency steering California's planned high-speed train service says it's moving ahead with a proposed route opposed by some San Francisco peninsula cities. ...more
2010/9/3 17:27
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Arrest Made in Suspicious Death of Salinas Lawyer
Salinas Police have made an arrest in a suspicious death of a Salinas attorney. Police say 58-year-old, Mark Hafen was found dead in his home in the 700 block of Carmelita Drive in Salinas. ...more
2010/9/3 13:59
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Latest Gulf oil rig problem differs from BP spill
Stark differences exist between the oil platform fire in the Gulf of Mexico and the blast that led to the massive BP spill. Most notably, no one was killed and no crude was gushing into the water, but the distinctions... ...more
2010/9/3 8:09
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Triathlon Swimmers Ignore Beach Advisory
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. - It's not hard to miss these yellow warning signs at Lovers Point Beach, advising you to stay out of the water because of high bacteria levels. But Thursday night, Central Coast ...more
2010/9/3 0:28
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Court Refuses to Force Governor to Appeal Gay Marriage Ruling
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A California court has refused to order Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Attorney General Jerry Brown to appeal a ruling that overturned the state's gay marriage ban. ...more
2010/9/2 22:35
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After Two Deadly Accidents in a Week is Highway 101 Unsafe?
Gilroy, Calif.- Many of you have called and emailed Central Coast News to ask if the stretch of Highway 101 near Betabel is more dangerous than other areas, and if it is, what makes it so dangerous. ...more
2010/9/2 21:39
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One Dead in Car Accident on Highway 101
GILROY, Calif - A 53 year-old man was killed just after 1am in a car accident. The California Highway said the man was driving southbound on Highway 101 just before Betabel/Y Road and crashed into an embankment. ...more
2010/9/2 21:33
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Highway 17 Reopened After Beer Truck Overturns
Right now both southbound lanes of Highway 17 are closed just north of Glenwood Drive after a semi-truck accident. Just after 6 a.m. Thursday a big rig hit an embankment and overturned. ...more
2010/9/2 21:09
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Santa Cruz Police Pay for First Alarm
Santa Cruz police say they need more patrols in the downtown area, more eyes and ears on the streets, but they're contracting out to get the job done. ...more
2010/9/2 20:59
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Arvin Police Chief Hears King City Residents' Concerns
KING CITY, Calif- Arvin Police Chief spent the day behind closed doors at King City City Hall meeting with concerned citizens. He said their biggest concern is trust between the community and the police ...more
2010/9/2 20:25
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Smart Meter Opponents: Study Bad News
Today there's more proof PG&E's Smart Meters are safe. But lots of people on the Central Coast aren't buying the CA Public Utilities Commission decision. ...more
2010/9/2 20:20
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Audit: Calif. 'smart meters' mostly accurate
An independent analysis of the electronic meter-reading system operated by California's largest utility says the devices are highly accurate, despite thousands of customer complaints. ...more
2010/9/2 18:05
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1 dead in plane crash off San Francisco Bay
Associated Press - September 2, 2010 4:24 PM ET SAN CARLOS, Calif. (AP) - Officials say a 40-year-old woman was found dead next to the wreckage of a small plane that crashed in a lagoon off San... ...more
2010/9/2 17:34
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Iraq Veteran Arrested in Salinas Home Invasion
Salinas Police have at least one suspect in custody who is believed to be involved in a weekend home invasion. ...more
2010/9/2 16:21
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Lawmakers urge governor to appeal Prop 8 ruling
A group of Republican lawmakers is urging California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to appeal a federal ruling that struck down the state's same-sex marriage ban. ...more
2010/9/2 12:19
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Salinas PD Learn Spanish To Get Community to Talk
Salinas police officers will not be getting a pay raise, when some of them hit the books this month to learn Spanish. They say, they're learning on their own time to try to open up the communication lines. ...more
2010/9/2 11:30
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Girl Hit by SUV in Castroville, Flown to Hospital
Castroville, Calif-- A young girl was hit by an SUV on Speegle Street in Castroville around 5:30 Wednesday evening.Investigators told Central Coast News the girl ran in between two parked cars and dashed ...more
2010/9/2 11:26
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Money Confiscated from Busts goes back into Law Enforcement
Salinas, Calif.-Many viewers wanted to know, what happens to the money collected in big busts like yesterdays 'Street Sweeper' Operation, Central Coast News took that question to officials to find an answer.Mike ...more
2010/9/1 23:48
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Indictment Unsealed in Nuestra Familia Gang Bust
Central Coast News has obtained the sealed indictment for three Gang leader who were arrested Tuesday as part of a state wide gang sweep called Oeperation Street Sweeper. ...more
2010/9/1 21:56
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Santa Cruz Police Change Leaders, Headed into Tough Times
A lot of pomp and circumstance for a well-deserved farewell but a tough welcome for the new guy, "Ya you're right it's definitely going to be challenging, but I see it as an opportunity." ...more
2010/9/1 21:39
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Hollister School District Hires Teachers to Reduce Overcrowding
Wednesday was D-day for the Hollister School District as school officials try to figure out what to do about overcrowding in classrooms. ...more
2010/9/1 21:08
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Santa Cruz Hopes "Secret Summers" Won't Be Secret Anymore
Santa Cruz County may be known as a great summer destination. But the county wants you to come visit all year round. ...more
2010/9/1 21:07
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A Gun Lock could've prevented a 6 year old's Accidental Shooting
SALINAS, Calif- Police say a 6 year old boy was shot in the stomach by a shotgun found underneath his parents bed at his home at the Boronda Manor Apartments last night. "Whether it's accidental or not ...more
2010/9/1 21:05
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Discovery gunman shot by police; 3 hostages safe
Police say they have shot an armed man who took three people hostage in the Discovery Channel network's headquarters in suburban Washington. All of the hostages are safe. ...more
2010/9/1 16:39
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Brother Was Trying to Take Gun Away When 6 year-old Shot
New details are emerging in a case where a 12 year-old boy accidentally shot his 6 year-old brother. ...more
2010/9/1 16:01
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Salinas Apartment Complex Rattled After Home Attack
A Salinas family is scared and angry after several people broke down the front door of their home armed with shotguns and handguns. It happened at the Northridge Park Apartments on Madrid Street. ...more
2010/9/1 15:45
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Obama: US combat in Iraq over, 'time to turn page'
Claiming no victory, President Barack Obama formally ended the U.S. combat role in Iraq after seven long years of bloodshed, declaring firmly Tuesday night: "It's time to turn the page." Now, he said, the nation's... ...more
2010/9/1 12:29
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Number of illegal immigrants in US now declining
An independent research group today reports that the number of illegal immigrants in the U.S. has dropped for the first time in 20 years. ...more
2010/9/1 11:39
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New Tactics are Helping put Gang Leaders Behind Bars
Salinas police are calling Tuesday's arrests of five gang members a big success, Central Coast News spent the day talking to the Justice Department about the arrests, to find out what they're doing differently to put suspected shot callers behind bars. ...more
2010/9/1 11:31
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12-year-old Accidentally Shoots 6-year-old Brother in Salinas
Salinas, Calif. Police are reponding to a shooting at Boronda Manor Apartments in Salinas. We have learned a 12 year old has accidentally shot his 6 year old brother. Police tell us that the child ...more
2010/9/1 11:30
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Neighbors React to Having Gang Leader's Business Close By
Many business owners near Forbidden XTC said they're shocked by Phillip Sparks arrest. Neighbors told Central Coast News they're surprised by Sparks' alleged double life. ...more
2010/9/1 11:25
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Local Leader of Nuestra Familia Gang Arrested in Hollister
Law enforcement agencies were out in full force on the streets of the Central Coast and all over California looking to take down the Nuestra Familia, a notorious prison gang that directs street crime from Pelican Bay State Prison. ...more
2010/9/1 10:54
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Knife Wielding Man Resists Arrests in Santa Cruz
Witness said that a man was chasing them with a knife along West Cliff Drive, Tuesday evening. ...more
2010/9/1 10:43
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Candidates Square off in Congressional Debate
MONTEREY, Calif. -- The four candidates running for the 17th Congressional District seat squared off at a political forum Tuesday morning. ...more
2010/8/31 21:08
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Carmel Show Horse Competing In China Games
A local show horse qualified for the 16th Asian Games in Hong Kong in November. ...more
2010/8/31 18:41
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SmartMeter Protest Again Shuts Down Contractor
LIVE OAK, Calif. – Protesters plan to demonstrate outside a PG&E contractor for a fourth day here, vowing to prevent the installation of SmartMeters in local homes. ...more
2010/8/31 14:16
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Q: Is it Illegal to Leave Pets Inside Hot Cars?
A: Our KION Question came from Nelda in Monterey. She often sees animals locked inside parked cars during hot weather and asked us, "Isn't this illegal?" ...more
2010/8/31 12:02
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You're Footing the Bill: College President Salaries
Everyone has been hearing about the state cuts to higher education over the last few years, and local community colleges and universities are no exception,UCSC,CSUMB ...more
2010/8/31 11:14
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Salinas Neighbors Worry Burglars Mark Spot with "X"
Neighbors who live around the Greenbelt area of North Salinas say over the past year there have been an unsually high amount of break ins. ...more
2010/8/31 11:09
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Aptos Farmer Loses Hand; Community Steps In To Help
APTOS, Calif. - An Aptos farmer lost his hand and parts of his arm on the job. After going through several surgeries, he's back home now recovering. And all he wants to do now is go back to work. "I ...more
2010/8/31 10:57
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Chelsea's Law on Governor's Desk
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Certain child molesters in California would be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole under a bill lawmakers sent Monday to Gov. Arnold
Schwarzenegger. ...more
2010/8/30 21:58
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Man Accused of Impersonating an Officer says it was a Misunderstanding
Salinas, Calif.- Today, a man hired to protect people living in two Salinas apartment complex's called his arrest a misunderstanding. It's new information about a possible police impersonator we first ...more
2010/8/30 20:27
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Big Brothers Big Sisters closes its office in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif- Last week Big Brothers Big Sisters for Monterey County had to shut its doors in Salinas because of financial problems. They are directing everyone to their Monterey office, where they will ...more
2010/8/30 19:05
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Police Impersonator Now Facing Child Porn Charges
A bay area man, already charged with impersonating a police officer on the Central Coast, now faces child pornography charges. ...more
2010/8/30 17:05
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Birthday Party Magician Lands 6 Years in Prison
A 27 year-old Father of two, who met his victim at a child's bithday party, was sentenced to 6 years in state prison for child molestation. ...more
2010/8/30 16:42
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Suspects Arrested After Woman Was Robbed at Gilroy Outlet
GILROY, Calif- Severel months after a woman was attacked and robbed at the Gilroy Premium Outlets, police have arrested a suspect. Police say that on April 21, Jaime Baldenegro attacked the victim in ...more
2010/8/30 16:18
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Report: Calif. beach health testing slumps
The Los Angeles Times says health testing at California beaches has dipped to its lowest level since tests became mandatory more than a decade ago - and that could put beachgoers at greater risk of infection. ...more
2010/8/30 11:04
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Morning Traffic Backed up on SB HWY 1 in Marina
Morning commuters using southbound Highway 1 in Marina will need some extra time to reach their destination. The California Highway Patrol is reporting a 4 vehicle accident on Southbound Highway 1 just South of Fremont Boulevard. ...more
2010/8/30 10:33
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Two Teens Arrested for Burglary in Marina
On Sunday morning at 3:05, Marina Police were called to a home in the 200 block of Palm Avenue where a homeowner reported two men had forced open a bedroom window in the home. ...more
2010/8/30 8:41
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Marina Vendors Excited for School Year
Marina, CALIF - The City of Marina celebrated the beginning of the school year for CSUMB, and local vendors called the students a saving grace. ...more
2010/8/30 0:10
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$100 Million Yacht In Monterey Bay
If you were on the peninsula today, you've probably noticed a spectacular yacht in the bay. ...more
2010/8/29 13:49
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Salinas Neighbors 'We Can't Escape Violence'
Two teenagers shot in broad daylight and neighbors say they've had enough! The shooting happened Saturday morning at the intersection of North Sanborn and Antigua Avenue in front of La Paz Middle School. ...more
2010/8/29 12:47
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Memories of Chaos, Rebirth 5 Years After Katrina
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - From New Orleans' Lower 9th Ward to the Mississippi coast, people hit hard by Hurricane Katrina were paying homage Sunday to those killed by the storm's devastation - exactly five years after it hit the Gulf Coast. ...more
2010/8/29 12:45
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Shooting on Columbine Drive in Salinas
Salinas, CALIF - Two men are being treated for gunshot wounds after a man opened fire at a group of people standing infront of a Salinas apartment complex. ...more
2010/8/29 1:18
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Salinas Police Taking Spanish Course
About two dozen Salinas police officers are volunteering to take a Spanish course to help them interact with non-English speakers at crime scenes. ...more
2010/8/29 1:03
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Two Salinas Teens Shot On North Sanborn Road
Police are investigating a morning shooting aimed at two teens on North Sanborn Rd and Antigua Avenue. ...more
2010/8/28 16:28
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Shooting Investigation In Seaside
Seaside police are investigating a shooting at Laguna Grande park on Thursday. ...more
2010/8/27 23:09
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Slideshow: Some Wait 9 Hours in Deadly HWY 101 Accident
Just after Midnight Friday morning a semi-truck crashed into a guardrail on Northbound Highway 101 at Betabel/Y Rd, according to the California Highway Patrol. All that's left of the deadly accident that closed the North bound 101 for nine and a half hours this morning are bunches of broccoli scattered off to the side of the road. ...more
2010/8/27 23:06
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Life in Prison for Former Correctional Officer
SALINAS, Calif- Life in prison, a judge sentenced a former Soledad prison guard to spend the rest of his life on the other side of the bars. In court today, the victim, known as Jane Doe, told Timothy ...more
2010/8/27 21:09
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Man Robs Pacific Grove Safeway Store
Pacific Grove police arrested a man they say robbed a safeway store last week. ...more
2010/8/27 20:50
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Salinas Airports Get $5 Million From FAA
Congressman Sam Farr announced today that three Salinas-area airports received nearly $5 million dollars in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration. ...more
2010/8/27 20:29
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Salinas Vacant Building could become After School Haven
The Salinas Police Activities League, or PAL, could soon have a new headquarters at the Old Salinas Armory Building. They secured about 100,000 in grant monies from the Harden Foundation to secure a location and start after school activities for at risk youth in Salinas. ...more
2010/8/27 17:37
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Pacific Grove Teen Stands For First Time Since DUI Accident
Ever since she was injured in a drunk driving accident we have been used to seeing Chelsie Hill in a wheelchair or sitting down. After six months of hard work, sweat, and tears Chelsie can do what some doctors called impossible. ...more
2010/8/27 17:34
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Former FEMA head: Gov't didn't tell all on Katrina
Five years after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, the federal official at the heart of a firestorm over Washington's slow response is acknowledging the government's shortcomings. ...more
2010/8/27 16:48
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All Lanes of Northbound Highway 101 Open
Caltrans has just told Central Coast News that both lanes of Highway 101 are expected to be reopened at 1:30pm For more details on this story, plus pictures and video visit KIONrightnow.com ...more
2010/8/27 15:43
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Man Killed in Drive-By Shooting in Royal Oaks
ROYAL OAKS, Calif— Fernando Cazares, 29, was shot and killed on Maher Road around 9:30 Wednesday night. ...more
2010/8/27 13:37
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Dog Hoarder in Watsonville Convicted
Santa Cruz County Animal Services Authority and the Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Office recently received a conviction against a City of Watsonville resident who was keeping dogs in her home in unsanitary and neglectful conditions. ...more
2010/8/27 10:47
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Santa Cruz Medical Marijuana Group Holds Fundraiser At Brewery
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - When you hear the word fundraiser what do you think of? Probably raising money for schools or charities. What about a medical marijuana group? The Wo/Men's Alliance for Medical ...more
2010/8/27 1:32
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An Abundance of Sea Bass A Boost for Local Fisherman
For at least a month now White Seabass have been back out and around the Monterey Bay; fisherman didn't see their population boom here until around 2 weeks ago. Some say their appearance here could indicate the health of the water and ecosystem around the bay, as their numbers have been in decline in years past. ...more
2010/8/26 22:44
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Meth an Increasing Problem in Gilroy
GILROY, Calif- The massive meth bust in Gilroy last week is being called the biggest in American history! Central Coast News learned it's just the tip of the iceberg in Gilroy's battle against meth. ...more
2010/8/26 21:57
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Victim Dies Six Months After Stabbing
Salinas, Calif—Salinas Police said six months after getting stabbed, Guadalupe (Oscar) Oviedo died. ...more
2010/8/26 21:26
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Salinas Teens fighting gang violence
SALINAS, Calif- A group of teens think the expansion of the Cesar Chavez Library in the east side is the solution to reduce gang violence and they say they can make it happen. In one way or another gang ...more
2010/8/26 21:07
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Free Scuba Diving at BLUE Ocean Film Festival
MONTEREY, Calif. -- Don't be afraid to get wet at the BLUE Ocean Film Festival. ...more
2010/8/26 20:59
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Marina Man Gets 10 Year for Meth
Joey Flowers, age 45 of Marina, was sentenced to 10 years in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for transporting methamphetamines on two separate occasions in March and July 2009 ...more
2010/8/26 20:10
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Suspect Arrested for Shooting King City 14 Year-Old
Police have arrested a 17 year-old in the attempted murder of a 14 year-old. On July 30 around 5:30 King City Police were notified of a 14 year-old male that had been shot in the arm and was taken to Mee Memorial Hopital by friends. ...more
2010/8/26 18:52
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Heavy Smoke from Fort Ord Area
White plumes of smoke could be seen from the Fort Ord area Thursday Afternoon. According to the Fort Ord Clean Up Authority, vegetation has been cut to serve as fuel breaks. ...more
2010/8/26 18:17
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Eggs from Iowa farms could come to table near you
By DAVID MERCER Associated Press Writer Millions of eggs from the Iowa farms at the heart of a massive salmonella recall are not destined for the garbage but for a table near you. ...more
2010/8/26 17:48
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Officials: Gilroy drug raid value now put at $200M
Associated Press - August 26, 2010 6:04 PM ET SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Authorities are saying the drugs they seized last week at a drug lab in Gilroy are worth twice as much as originally... ...more
2010/8/26 17:04
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15 injured in hard landing at Sacramento airport
A JetBlue airplane blew its tires Thursday while landing in Sacramento, causing minor injuries to 15 passengers, airport officials said. ...more
2010/8/26 16:32
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Bill lets Calif. counties fund violence shelters
Associated Press - August 26, 2010 3:54 PM ET SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Counties could raise fees on marriage licenses by up to $10 to fund domestic violence shelters under a bill sent to Gov. ...more
2010/8/26 14:54
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Pozo Fire in San Luis Obispo is 100% Contained
The US Forest Service has declared the Pozo Fire is now 100% contained. ...more
2010/8/26 11:02
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How to Undo a Sent Email
I'm sure that most of you have sent an email to the wrong person and sometimes it is pretty innocent but sometimes it can have devastating effects. For example, you meant to send an email to your friend ...more
2010/8/26 10:53
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Parents Outraged by Huge Class Sizes in Hollister
Dropping your kid off to school for the first time is emotional for any parent. But imagine walking into your child's kindergarten classroom and finding out there are nearly 40 kids and just one teacher! ...more
2010/8/26 10:23
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Man Injured in Salinas Drive-By Shooting
A Salinas man is recovering in the hospital Thursday after being shot in the face inside his car. It happened on Leese Drive in Salinas Wednesday night. Police said they are investigating the shooting as gang-related. ...more
2010/8/26 10:15
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Q: Can Motorcycles Go Between Cars?
A: Tim in Marina asked us, "what is the law regarding motorcycles racing down the center lane between cars?" According to CHP, this is lane splitting and it is legal. But CHP says it must be done in a safe and prudent manner. There can't be excessive speed and no motorcycles can exceed the speed limit. ...more
2010/8/26 10:09
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HIGH HEAT DANGEROUS FOR CHILDREN AT PLAYGROUNDS
Salinas, Calif- The high heat from Monday and Tuesday has created dangerous condititions at local playgrounds. Today was the first day of cooling after temperatures in Salinas soared over 100 degrees. ...more
2010/8/25 21:06
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Homes Being Built Despite Foreclosures
SALINAS, Calif- It's been a tough time for the real estate business on the Central Coast and across the country. Foreclosures are up and many homes are left empty yet on the Central Coast, developers are ...more
2010/8/25 20:26
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Plan to exclude felons as Calif caregivers halted
A judge has halted new restrictions from going into effect this week that would keep convicted felons from providing in-home care to elderly and disabled patients participating in a state program. ...more
2010/8/25 16:47
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Carmel City Council Takes No Action Against City Administrator
CARMEL, Calif. - The Carmel City Council went behind closed doors for about 3 hours to discuss a performance evaluation on its city administrator, and still no action taken. "No action was taken. And ...more
2010/8/25 16:40
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Man Arrested in Boulder Creek Arson
Santa Cruz County Sheriff's deputies arrested 64-year old Larry Bourdeau of Boulder Creek, for setting The Mountain Store market on fire late Saturday evening. ...more
2010/8/25 16:13
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Man Arrested with Machine Gun in Marina
On August 24, 2010 at 5:50 p.m., a Marina Police officer was on patrol in the 3000 block of Crescent Avenue, he noticed a suspicious man walking out of a home where drug activity is known to take place. ...more
2010/8/25 16:00
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Man Finishes Swim Across Monterey Bay
Monterey, Calif-- Bruckner Chase made history in Monterey Tuesday evening. He became the second person to swim across Monterey Bay.Central Coast News followed him for the entire 23 mile swim from Santa ...more
2010/8/25 13:44
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99 DUI Arrests in 4 Days in Santa Clara County
The Summer/Labor Day National Anti-DUI crackdown called Avoid the 13 has resulted in a number of DUI arrests over the weekend in Santa Clara County. ...more
2010/8/25 9:21
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Two Pit Bull Attacks in One Week in Hollister
There have been two pit bull attacks in Hollister in the last week. Those two attacks have resulted in the death of three cats and one dog. ...more
2010/8/25 9:01
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Three Teens Arrested for Aug. 8 Shooting in Las Lomas
Three teens were arrested Tuesday in connection with a shooting in Watsonville on August 8, 2010. Lucas Moreno Pena, 19, Jose Israel Medina and Vincent Pena, both 18 were booked. ...more
2010/8/25 8:53
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People on Monterey Peninsula deal with Having No A/C
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif- Central Coast News went out to the Monterey Peninsula to talk to some people today to find out what happens when temperatures start heating up, and they have no A/C to cool them ...more
2010/8/24 23:42
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No More Hands Free Gas Pumps in California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Filling up the tank at some gas stations in California may soon get a little less convenient. The state fire marshal has ordered about 3,000 gas stations - a third of all stations ...more
2010/8/24 10:50
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Calif. won't get "Race to the Top" school money
California is not among those chosen to receive money in the second round of the $4.35 billion "Race to the Top" school reform grant competition. ...more
2010/8/24 10:43
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Nationwide Deli Meat Recall
Zemco Industries, a Buffalo, N.Y., establishment, is recalling approximately 380,000 pounds of deli meat products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. ...more
2010/8/24 8:45
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Single Car Accident Closed San Miguel Canyon Road for More Than Six Hours
PRUNEDALE, Calif- California Highway Patrol told Central Coast News that San Miguel Canyon Road re-opened at 9:07pm Monday night after being shut down for more than six hours today after a distracted ...more
2010/8/24 0:43
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San Miguel Canyon Road Closed Due To Downed Power Line
California Highway Patrol says San Miguel Canyon Road is blocked between Hall Road and Strawberry Road due to low hanging telephone lines. ...more
2010/8/23 22:23
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First Day of College; Still No State Budget
CSUMB, Calif. -- While kids are hitting the books across the Central Coast, state legislators still haven't passed a budget. ...more
2010/8/23 21:47
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College Students Using More Food Stamps
APTOS, Calif.- It was a story Central Coast News first learned about with schools in Sacramento. More and more colleges and universities are finding an increase in students asking for food stamp services. ...more
2010/8/23 21:16
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Crops Affected by Unusual Heat
SALINAS, Calif- While some may be welcoming a break from the low clouds. Central Coast farmers are scrambling to save their crops. Berries, tomatoes and peppers are among the crops with a sun tan mark ...more
2010/8/23 21:07
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Salinas Looking for Gang Member After Traffic Stop
SALINAS, Calif - Salinas police are looking for a known gang member they say ran off during a traffic stop. Officers pulled over Michael and Joseph Saldivar Saturday night on Las Casitas Drive. Police say Michael hopped out of the car and ran off. ...more
2010/8/23 18:29
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Carmel Valley Wine Maker Pops His Cork!
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif - Sheriff's Deputies had an unusual run in with 36 year old Stephan Kidder on Sunday, after the wine maker brandished a "T-Box Marker" as a weapon. Kidder was drunk in public, unable to take care of himself. ...more
2010/8/23 17:28
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Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren Officially Divorce
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) - Tiger Woods and his wife are officially divorced. ...more
2010/8/23 16:46
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Gonzales Early Morning Hit and Run
GONZALES, Calif - Gonzales police arrested a woman after she hit a 9 year old girl with her car. Central coast news was on the scene near la gloria elementary school. ...more
2010/8/23 16:07
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School Bus Stop Just Steps Away from Gilroy Meth Bust
GILROY, Calif. -- The morning after a massive drug bust in Gilroy, at least a dozen children were waiting for their school bus steps away from a dismantled meth lab. ...more
2010/8/23 13:35
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Speeding Driver Hits 9-Year-Old Girl Near School
GONZALES, Calif. - 41 year old Maricela Leon of Gonzales was arrested Monday morning, after hitting a young girl walking to school. The accident happened around 7:45 a.m. near La Gloria Elementary School. ...more
2010/8/23 13:09
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Salinas Foreclosure Workshop
SALINAS, Calif. -- The Watsonville Law Center and the Central Coast Foreclosure Collaborative held a workshop in Salinas Sunday. ...more
2010/8/22 23:33
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Soccer Freestyler Teaches Life Lessons
SALINAS, Calif. -- The "soccer freestyler," Abraham Muñoz, was no doubt the best juggler on the soccer fields Sunday afternoon. ...more
2010/8/22 23:26
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Pozo Fire Continues
POZO, Calif-- The attack on a fierce wildfire burning in north-eastern san luis obispo county... continues tonight and The US Forest Service has taken command. Firefighters say "the Pozo Fire" has burned 15-hundred acres, but it is now twenty percent contained. ...more
2010/8/22 23:20
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Wildfire Raging in San Luis Obispo County
A vegetation fire started Saturday near the town of Pozo at around 12:31 p.m. The fire threatened several campgrounds in the area and they were evacuated. ...more
2010/8/22 1:41
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Shooting in Santa Cruz May be Gang Related
SANTA CRUZ, Calif- We first brought you this story as breaking news last night, a 17-year-old girl was shot last night in Santa Cruz, and tonight Santa Cruz police are still searching for the suspects. ...more
2010/8/22 0:25
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Shooting In Santa Cruz Off Seaside Street
Santa Cruz police are investigating a shooting between two vehicles off Seaside street and Bellevue. ...more
2010/8/21 2:51
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Roosters found in Gilroy's Meth House were used for Cockfighting
GILROY, Calif- A day after the big drug bust yellow tape is down and everything has been cleared out except for a bunch of livestock that was left behind. The California Department of Justice immediately ...more
2010/8/20 23:52
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Monterey Couple Finds Love 40 Years Later
It's the ultimate love story, 40 years in the making. A Monterey couple separated by life's tragic circumstances only to reunite decades later. ...more
2010/8/20 23:16
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Haiti Rejects Wyclef Jean's Run For President
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - Haiti's electoral council on Friday ruled that hip hop-artist Wyclef Jean cannot run for president, ending his outsider's bid to lead the reconstruction of the earthquake-ravaged Caribbean nation. ...more
2010/8/20 22:31
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Resolution Acknowledges Injustice Against Italian-Americans
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California lawmakers have passed a resolution acknowledging the thousands of Italian-Americans who were displaced, arrested and harassed during World War II. ...more
2010/8/20 21:39
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Watsonville cited for failing to fluoridate water
The city of Watsonville has been cited by state health officials for failing to fluoridate its water supply. ...more
2010/8/20 21:27
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Amber Alert Canceled From Oakland, 2-Year-old Found Safe
OAKLAND, Calif- An Amber Alert has been cancelled for Aliyah Sanders who was abducted from Oakland at 1:59 PM Friday afternoon. The suspect, Leon Sanders is in custody. ...more
2010/8/20 20:27
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Five Acres Burned in Monterey Co. Fire
Monterey Co., Calif-- Air tankers, a helicopter and bulldozers are battling a small wild fire near Priest Valley in Monterey County. The fire started a little after 4:00 on Friday afternoon and burned ...more
2010/8/20 20:26
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Wildfire in LA County forest brings evacuations
Associated Press - August 20, 2010 7:14 PM ET VALYERMO, Calif. (AP) - Authorities say a wildfire in the Angeles National Forest has spurred evacuations after surging to 15 acres. ...more
2010/8/20 19:54
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Firefighter Hurt Battling Brush Fire
VALYERMO, Calif. (AP) - Authorities say homes are under evacuation orders and a firefighter has been injured as a wildfire in the Angeles National Forest has grown to at least 100 acres. ...more
2010/8/20 19:49
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Clemens vows to fight perjury charges
A federal grand jury's indictment of pitching great Roger Clemens for allegedly lying to Congress about his use of steroids deals a further blow to baseball, reinforcing the game's image as a sport where the use of... ...more
2010/8/20 19:26
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Former Salinas Police Officer Pleads Guilty
SALINAS, Calif- Christopher Swanson, a former police officer employed by the Salinas Police Department, pled guilty to a misdemeanor violation, criminally negligent discharge of a firearm. On February ...more
2010/8/20 18:38
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Salary puts Calif. school executive under fire
The California School Boards Association has released data showing it paid its executive director slightly more than $400,000 in 2009 at a time when many school districts were laying off teachers. ...more
2010/8/20 17:43
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More prehistoric quakes on San Andreas Fault found
Associated Press - August 20, 2010 4:14 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - New research has found that more big earthquakes have hit California's San Andreas Fault in the past several centuries than... ...more
2010/8/20 15:14
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Recall of tainted eggs expands
The nationwide recall of tainted eggs expanded Friday as a second Iowa egg farm was linked to the ongoing investigation of a salmonella outbreak that has already sickened more than 1,000 people. ...more
2010/8/20 15:00
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BLM expands off-road race reviews nationwide
The Bureau of Land Management is going nationwide with its review of off-road racing events it permits on public lands. ...more
2010/8/20 14:33
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Egg recall tied to salmonella grows to 380 million
Hundreds of people have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak linked to eggs in four states and possibly more, health officials said Wednesday as a company dramatically expanded a recall to 380 million eggs. ...more
2010/8/20 14:26
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Calif jobless rate unchanged in July at 12.3 pct
Associated Press - August 20, 2010 12:24 PM ET SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California showed few signs of economic recovery last month as the state's unemployment rate remained stagnant at... ...more
2010/8/20 11:24
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Nearly 500 Pounds of Meth Seized in Gilroy
Over $80 Million dollars worth of crystal methamphetamine and cocaine were seized at a home on the corner of Roop Road and New Avenue. ...more
2010/8/20 3:03
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Santa Cruz Homeless Protest Brightened by Floodlights
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. -- At dusk, Santa Cruz police fire up floodlights in front of City Hall, illuminating what's left of Peace Camp 2010. ...more
2010/8/19 21:58
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Small Earthquake felt on the Central Coast
A small earthquake has hit west/southwest of San Juan Bautista. The magnitude: 3.3 We have reports that it could be felt in Prunedale, Aromas, Hollister. ...more
2010/8/19 21:39
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Fatal Accident Near San Juan Road
An 18 year-old is dead after he was involved in a head on collision Thursday morning. The California Highway Patrol said that the accident happened at 7:45 AM on San Juan Road off of San Miguel Canyon. ...more
2010/8/19 20:33
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Goodbye Iraq: Last US combat brigade heads home
A line of heavily armored American military vehicles, their headlights twinkling in the pre-dawn desert, lumbered past the barbed wire and metal gates marking the border between Iraq and Kuwait early Thursday and rolled into... ...more
2010/8/19 20:25
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Calif. approves new heat rules to protect workers
Associated Press - August 19, 2010 7:24 PM ET FRESNO, Calif. (AP) - California workplace safety officials have approved new rules aimed at strengthening and clarifying protections for people... ...more
2010/8/19 18:24
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Insurer trade group sues California commissioner
Associated Press - August 19, 2010 4:34 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - A trade group is suing California's insurance regulator to halt new, stiffer rules aimed at the illegal practice of dropping... ...more
2010/8/19 15:34
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Crews Battling Fire Near Watsonville
Fifteen people are without a home after a fire completely destroyed a house at 11 Bowling Road near Las Lomas Drive. ...more
2010/8/19 15:01
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Sex Offenders still slip through cracks
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif- The Megan's Law website shows you where registered sex offenders live but there's another website in Monterey County called offender watch. You can look up the same detailed information ...more
2010/8/19 11:18
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Dog Bite Leads to Attempted Murder in Salinas
On Wednesday, 30 year old Macarena Clyburn got a phone call from her mother telling her the neighbor's dog had bitten her 4 year old daughter. ...more
2010/8/19 11:17
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Salinas Police Chief Advises Iraqis
The war on terror moves to the Central Coast and it's getting help from an unusual source. Salinas Police Chief Louis Fetherolf is used to fighting gangs. Today, he told Iraqi investigators how local police do it, in hopes it can help them fight terrorists.
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2010/8/19 8:08
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Mobile Van Offers Free Whooping Cough Vaccines
The Monterey County Health Department said there are nearly 50 cases of whooping cough in the county. And now, they plan on using mobile vans to make sure you're vaccinated. ...more
2010/8/19 6:39
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Salinas Salvation Army First to "Step-Up" Against Violence
The Salvation Army is the first group stepping up to Salinas Police Chief Louis Fetherolf's plea to "step-up" and help police fight crime. Starting October 1st people around Salinas will be able to look ...more
2010/8/19 3:41
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Fifth Suspect Identified in Santa Cruz Teen's Murder
Santa Cruz, Calif-- Santa Cruz Police identified a fifth suspect in the murder of 17-year-old Tyler Tenori. ...more
2010/8/18 17:17
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Slideshow: Marijuana Farms Eradicated
Brooke Holmquist is with members of the Monterey County Sheriffs Department as they go to an undisclosed location eradicating pot farms. ...more
2010/8/18 13:38
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Witnesses Come Forward in Tuesday's Homicide
SALINAS, Calif- Jorge Luis Martinez was shot and killed on Alamo Way and Pino Way at 8:35 Tuesday morning. Police don't have any suspects but said neighbors and witnesses are coming forward to help in ...more
2010/8/18 10:18
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Small Early Morning Brush Fire in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif - Just after 2:30 a.m. Wednesday firefighters responded to a small brush fire on Stuart Avenue in Watsonville. The fire was in an open field and only burned a 10x10 foot area. Firefighters ...more
2010/8/18 9:13
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Brush fire burns in San Bernardino National Forest
Fire crews are battling a brush fire that has scorched 100 acres in the San Bernardino National Forest. ...more
2010/8/18 2:44
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Dr. Laura to Leave Radio Show
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Dr. Laura Schlessinger, the talk show host who apologized for repeating the N-word several times in an on-air conversation, says she plans to give up her radio show when her contract is up at the end of the year. ...more
2010/8/17 22:48
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Fatal Crash Near Gilroy
GILROY, Calif - California Highway Patrol raced to the scene of an auto fatality on Columbet Ave at East Middle Ave. in San Martin this morning. CHP confirms that a 21 year old man from Morgan Hill was killed in the crash. ...more
2010/8/17 18:46
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Blagojevich Guilty of Lying to Federal Agents
CHICAGO (AP) - A federal jury has found ex-Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich guilty of one count of lying to federal agents.The jury returned its verdict on Tuesday in the corruption case against Blagojevich.Judge ...more
2010/8/17 17:45
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17-Year-Old Fatally Shot in Salinas
Police said 17-year-old Jorge Luis Martinez has died after being shot several times on Pino Way and Alamo Street in Salinas. ...more
2010/8/17 16:05
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Scotts Valley Toddler Injured in Fall From 2nd-Story
Authorities say a Central Coast toddler who fell out of a second-story window of his home onto a parked car survived and is back home with only minor injuries. ...more
2010/8/17 11:55
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Students Pedaling into Illegal Immigration Debate
SALINAS, Calif. -- On the side of River Road, students stretched and prepped for the next leg of their bicycle trip bringing awareness to the plight of illegal immigrant students in our schools. ...more
2010/8/16 22:25
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Burke Street Camera Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
SALINAS, Calif—Today Salinas Police say help is here and more is on the way. Today, the chief said the state is coming to review the department. A committee will look at how the department's staffed and talk about ways to improve. Also today, officers showed off new technology aimed at keeping one neighborhood safer. ...more
2010/8/16 21:16
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Appeals Court Blocks Same Sex Marriage
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Same-sex weddings in California are on hold indefinitely after a federal appeals court blocked the unions Monday while it considers the constitutionality of the state's gay
marriage ban. ...more
2010/8/16 19:17
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Star Test Results Up in Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties!
SALINAS, Calif - Good news for school districts on the Central Coast, "STAR" test scores are up at least two percent for every category in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties. And in San Benito county-- scores are up in every category-- except science. ...more
2010/8/16 18:58
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CHP Investigates Deadly Desert Crash
LUCERNE VALLEY, Calif. (AP) - Zachary Freeman loved to fish, dirt bike and camp - but most of all, he loved to watch off-road truck racing in the vast Mojave Desert northeast of Los Angeles. ...more
2010/8/16 15:35
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Salinas Man Arrested at Gas Station Bathroom
SALINAS, Calif - A Salinas man has a problem at a gas station bathroom and is arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, hit and run, and drivinging under the influence.
19 year old Jacob Rede went into the Shell Gas Station at 417 North Main and asked for the bathroom key. The clerk handed him the key and noticed that Rede was leaving the business with it. ...more
2010/8/16 14:30
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Salinas Murder Victim Identified
SALINAS, Calif-- A shooting in Salinas Saturday night leaves one teen dead and one left in the hospital. ...more
2010/8/16 14:30
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Morgan Hill Restaurant Shooter Arrested
Morgan Hill, Calif - Restaurant shooter arrested in Morgan Hill. Saturday night, at approximately 9:34 PM, Morgan Hill police officers responded to Sinaloa's restaurant, located at 17535 Monterey Road, on a report of a disturbance. When officers arrived, they learned that a male customer was harassing other patrons and was asked to leave. ...more
2010/8/16 14:29
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Mel Gibson Crashes Car
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The California Highway Patrol says Mel Gibson crashed his sportscar into a Malibu hillside but was not injured. ...more
2010/8/16 11:57
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No Injuries or Damage Reported in 4.4 Magnitude Quake
EUREKA, Calif. (AP) - Police say no one reported feeling a magnitude-4.4 earthquake centered in the Pacific Ocean west of Eureka. ...more
2010/8/16 11:26
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Three Teens Shot, One Dead in Castroville
Gunfire rings out in a quiet Castroville neighborhood, killing one teen and injuring several others. The shooting happened at a home on Jackson Street early Sunday morning.
Monterey County Sheriff's Office say 18-year-old Salvatore Denice died. ...more
2010/8/15 23:57
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Vegetation Fire near Dunbarton Road Aromas, Monterey County
MONTEREY, Calif.--A vegetation fire started in Aptos at about 4:30 p.m. Sunday near the intersection of Dunbarton Road and 101, near the Aromas and Prunedale areas. ...more
2010/8/15 21:01
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Authorities Identify Two Locals In Plane Crash
EMIGRANT GAP, Calif. (AP) - Authorities have identified the two victims of a small plane crash near the Sierra Nevada community of Emigrant Gap. Placer County sheriff's officials said Saturday that 31-year-old ...more
2010/8/15 0:05
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East Salinas Park Made New Again
Drugs, prostitution and shootings - that's what one East Salinas park is known for. But that may soon change. La Paz Park literally means peace. On Saturday, neighbors celebrated its renovation to make it safer for kids.
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2010/8/14 20:14
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Bras for the Cause in Capitola
CAPITOLA, Calif-- An auction of bras! That's not something you hear everyday but this weekend, a local group auctioned off bras to benefit local women. On Saturday, August 14, 2010 the Soroptimist International of Capitola by the Sea held the 5th annual "Bras for a Cause" auction. ...more
2010/8/14 13:59
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Marina Dedicates the Day to Local Skate Team
MARINA, Calif-- Saturday the city of Marina dedicates the day to a local skate team. ...more
2010/8/14 13:43
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Emergency Crews Rescue 3 People On Big Sur Cliff
Big Sur, Calif-- Emergency workers told Central Coast News they are heading to a cliff rescue in Big Sur.They are not on the scene yet, but said hikers fell off a cliff at mile marker 36 on Highway 1. ...more
2010/8/14 2:33
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FAA: Plane in Fatal Sierra Nevada Crash From Watsonville
Authorities say two people are dead after a small plane crashed near the Sierra Nevada community of Emigrant Gap. The FAA believes the plane had departed from Watsonville. ...more
2010/8/13 22:16
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South Monterey Co. Cities Crack Down on Gangs
Four South Monterey County cities conducted a major gang sweep in Soledad and King City Friday. Police arrested three people in Soledad and one in King City during the sweep. ...more
2010/8/13 21:14
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Tropical Storm Hermine gaining strength in Gulf
Tropical Storm Hermine is getting a little stronger in the Gulf of Mexico as it heads toward the coasts of Texas and Mexico. ...more
2010/9/6 7:10
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Army studies concussions' effects on bomb techs
Motivated by the deaths of two friends in war-zone explosions, 1st Lt. Timothy Dwyer decided to become a bomb hunter. ...more
2010/9/6 5:30
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Backyard volunteers helping track firefly numbers
The yellow-green streaks of fireflies that bring a magical air to summer nights, inspire camp songs and often end up in jars in children's bedrooms may be flickering out in the nation's backyards as suburban sprawl... ...more
2010/9/6 7:10
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Greenest state behind the waste-to-energy race
Government officials from around the world used to come to this port city to catch a glimpse of the future: Two-story piles of trash would disappear into a furnace and eventually be transformed into electricity to power... ...more
2010/9/6 7:10
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9 years gone, everyone's a ground zero stakeholder
It is a place of sacrifice. A place of mourning. A place people pass by on their way to grab lunch. It's a place where tourists crane their necks to snatch a glimpse around barriers walling off an enormous construction... ...more
2010/9/6 7:10
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Attorney: JetBlue attendant in NYC flap resigned
A flight attendant who captured America's attention when he told off a plane full of passengers and then slid down an emergency chute resigned from his job last week and wasn't fired, his lawyer said Sunday. ...more
2010/9/6 7:10
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Olympia, 2-war naval veteran, battles for survival
The USS Olympia, a one-of-a-kind steel cruiser that returned home to a hero's welcome after a history-changing victory in the Spanish-American War, is a proud veteran fighting what may be its final battle. ...more
2010/9/6 7:10
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AP Interview: Author leaving home next to Palins
Sarah Palin can take down the fence. ...more
2010/9/6 6:50
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Racial violence changes student _ and school
Duong Nghe Ly can't wait to begin his senior year at South Philadelphia High School. A day of violence there last year changed his life, and he wants to learn if his school has been transformed as well. ...more
2010/9/6 4:50
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Future hiring will mainly benefit the high-skilled
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER and MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Business Writers Whenever companies start hiring freely again, job-seekers with specialized skills and education will have plenty of good opportunities.... ...more
2010/9/6 7:10
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Suicide attack in NW Pakistan kills 17 people
A Taliban suicide bomber detonated a car in an alley behind a police station in a strategically important town in northwest Pakistan on Monday, killing at least 17 police and civilians in an explosion that shattered the... ...more
2010/9/6 7:10
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Mud buries Guatemala bus, 2nd slide kills rescuers
When news came over the radio that a landslide had buried two pickup trucks and a bus along a major highway, Suagustino Pascual Tuy and others rushed to the rescue, picks and shovels in hand. ...more
2010/9/6 7:10
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Va. woman devours 181 chicken wings in NY contest
The Black Widow of eating contests gobbled up nearly 181 chicken wings in 12 minutes, devouring the national championship record in Buffalo on Sunday. ...more
2010/9/6 7:10
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Israeli FM: Settlement slowdown will end
Israel's hard-line foreign minister said Monday that his party will try to block any extension of Israel's settlement slowdown, a move that could derail the recently launched Mideast peace negotiations. ...more
2010/9/6 7:10
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Despite formal combat end, US joins Baghdad battle
Days after the U.S. officially ended combat operations and touted Iraq's ability to defend itself, American troops found themselves battling heavily armed militants assaulting an Iraqi military headquarters in the center... ...more
2010/9/6 7:10
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Massive earthquake sets back NZ economic recovery
New Zealand's prime minister warned Monday that the country's economic recovery will be hurt by the weekend's powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake that smashed buildings and wrecked roads and rail lines in the city... ...more
2010/9/6 7:10
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Williams, Querrey play the US Open numbers game
Venus Williams says 30 is the new 20. Sam Querrey likes to think 20 could be No. 1. ...more
2010/9/6 7:10
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