CIA: A New Generation of Vets with Post Traumatic Stress
Monterey, Calif. - A new generation of Americans, bout 2.4 million, who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan are now coming home, thousands to the central coast. Estimates are showing 20 to 30 percent of those are being diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. This is the first in a three part Center For Investigative action series on what these young soldiers are facing as they come home and how it will impact the central coast. ...more
2013/5/22 21:41
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Teen Boy Stabbed in the Neck by Salinas Women Dies
SALINAS, Calif. -- Police confirmed Wednesday that the 14-year old boy stabbed in the neck by two women last week has died. ...more
2013/5/22 19:52
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Monterey Wharf Barking Ban to Be Repealed
MONTEREY, Calif. -- The Monterey City Council voted on Tuesday night to repeal the wharf barking ban, which is essentially restaurant employees or owners making their pitch to potential customers to drum up business. ...more
2013/5/22 19:49
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Questions Center: Veterans Assistance and Services
The Central Coast News Questions Center will open from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and we are taking on the issues surrounding a new generation of veterans coming home from war. ...more
2013/5/22 18:29
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More Traffic Changes Coming to Highway 101
More traffic change is coming to Highway 101 for part of the Prunedale Improvement Project. The change comes a week after the first milestone traffic switch. ...more
2013/5/22 17:59
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Salinas Police Officer Hits Boy on Bike
An officer accidentally hit a 7-year old boy biking along the roadway, said the Salinas Police Department. ...more
2013/5/22 17:50
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Large IRS Mail Scam Using Social Security Numbers is Costing Tax Payers
It is a Consumer Alert that prays on social security numbers and it is costing every single one of us. The scam all starts with the theft of social security numbers belonging to residents of Puerto Rico and ends with major theft from the U.S. Treasury. ...more
2013/5/22 17:38
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SLIDESHOW: Jury Can't Decide on Penalty for Jodi Arias
After two days of deliberating in the penalty phase of the trial, the jury told the judge they couldn't decide on a sentence for 32-year old Jodi Arias for killing her ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander. CBS reports the judge sent the jury of eight men and four women back for more deliberations. ...more
2013/5/22 15:51
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Small Fire Breaks Out at Salinas High School, Students Using Torch to Cut Metal
A small fire was started at Salinas High School just before noon. The fire started in the metal shop area, which is next to the gym. ...more
2013/5/22 15:12
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Alisal Union School District Hands Over More Records, But Still Missing a Few Receipts
Tuesday marked yet another deadline for the Alisal Union School District to hand over their financial information to the county office of education. ...more
2013/5/22 14:26
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Monterey County Looks to Pay Alameda County to Take Excess Inmates
The board of supervisors has approved a contract that would allow the jail to send some inmates to the Santa Rita jail in Alameda County. ...more
2013/5/22 14:22
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Oklahoma Devastation; No More Bodies or Survivors Likely to Be Recovered in Debris
Emergency crews say there's no more bodies or survivors likely to be in the rubble leftover from a tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma. ...more
2013/5/22 12:47
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Police: Shots Fired at Home in Hollister
Police responded to reports of shots fired along the 100 block of Westside Boulevard. ...more
2013/5/22 12:00
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Student suicide may spur similar thoughts in teens
When a classmate commits suicide, teens are more likely to consider or attempt suicide themselves, according to a new study. ...more
2013/5/22 9:29
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Produce Giveaway For National Salad Month
SALINAS, Calif. -- In celebration of National Salad Month every May, and in conjunction with the recent announcement that the artichoke is the new state vegetable, the California Welcome Center Salinas will be giving away artichokes and bagged apples Wednesday. ...more
2013/5/22 8:22
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FBI Agent Kills Man Linked to Boston Bombing Suspects
ORLANDO, Florida -- Federal agents fatally shot a man Wednesday morning, after going to his apartment to question him about his ties to one of the Boston marathon bombing suspects. ...more
2013/5/22 8:04
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City Takes Steps to Reduce Bacteria at Cowell Beach
Santa Cruz, Calif. - The City of Santa Cruz is working to improve the water quality at Cowell Beach. The city called a broken private sanitary sewer lateral found about 1,000 feet from the beach, in ...more
2013/5/22 2:41
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Local NWS Storm Chaser Talks About New Technology
The heartland disaster in Oklahoma is prompting us to take a closer look at storm chasers. These men and women have said they play a vital role in trying to put out warnings before the disaster strikes. ...more
2013/5/22 0:36
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Suspect Description Released for Men Accused of Luring Young Girls
MARINA, Calif. - The Marina Police Department is alerting the public about two recent reports of a two African-American male adults that were attempting to lure two different juvenile females. ...more
2013/5/21 21:24
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Down to Earth: California Heads Toward Drought
Everyone knows the Central Coast had a dry winter. And now, after a dry spring, the National Weather Service just upgraded drought levels. ...more
2013/5/21 20:08
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Immigration Reform Bill Passes Major Hurdle
SALINAS, Calif.- The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday approved the immigration reform legislation officially known as the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act by more than a 2-to-1 margin. ...more
2013/5/21 19:42
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How to Prepare For A Natural Disaster?
You can't predict a disaster, but you can prepare for it. According to a Gallup Poll, 44% of Americans say they aren't ready for one, that's why the American Red Cross says get a kit, make a plan and be ...more
2013/5/21 19:31
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California National Guard, Local Agencies Conducting Emergency Exercise
You may see some National Guard members and other local emergency service agencies around the area this week conducting an emergency exercise in various locations throughout the area ...more
2013/5/21 16:12
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Two Greenfield Officers Treated For Smoke Inhalation After Responding to House Fire
Two officers were treated by paramedics after they went into a burning home to make sure that nobody was inside. ...more
2013/5/21 16:05
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Super Bowl is Coming to California in 2016
SANTA CLARA, Calf- The NFL has announced that the Superbowl will be coming to the bay area in 2016 to the new San Francisco 49ers stadium. ...more
2013/5/21 14:39
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Salvation Army Responds to Oklahoma Tornado Disaster
The Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster Services is providing food, drinks and spiritual support to survivors and first responders from the tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma and several surrounding cities. ...more
2013/5/21 14:19
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Salinas Homeless Man Badly Injured in Hit and Run Accident
A man who police believe is homeless was injured Monday night after he was hit by a car on Bridge Street just before midnight. ...more
2013/5/21 12:55
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Manhunt Monday Arrest: Hector Luis Martinez
Police have arrested 31-year old Hector Luis Martinez. He was wanted for allegedly stabbing a man in the chest and fleeing. ...more
2013/5/21 11:35
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Manhunt Monday Arrest: Jose Manuel Avila
Police have arrested Manhunt Monday suspect Jose Manuel Avila.
Officers responded to a call in Salinas. They recognized Avila and took him into custody without incident, said police. ...more
2013/5/21 11:24
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PG Negotiates With Police Unions On CalPERS
A city that says it's doing everything it can, to not go bankrupt, meets with it's public safety employees for the first time on Monday, all because retirement benefits for its' employees are just too much. ...more
2013/5/21 2:46
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Car Hits Home, One Confirmed Dead in Aromas
AROMAS, Calif. - CHP is responding to a fatality accident in the area of San Juan Road and Dunbarton Monday evening. According to reports, a vehicle hit a home and then drove into a creek around 9:45 ...more
2013/5/21 2:14
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Scotts Valley Woman Finds Teen Boy Burglarizing Home, Suspect Arrested
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. - A teen boy has been booked at the Santa Cruz County Probation Department on burglary charges, after a Scotts Valley woman found the 17-year-old in her home Monday afternoon. According ...more
2013/5/21 1:37
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Oklahoma Tornado Death Toll Expected to Rise
MOORE, OK -- Overnight, search and rescue crews go through the piles of debris in Moore, Oklahoma, looking for anyone hurt or trapped after a tornado swept through Central Oklahoma. There are 51 reported ...more
2013/5/21 0:55
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Disaster Relief Groups Say Donations Aren't Coming In Like Before
An early-morning fire on Saturday rips through a Monterey apartment complex, leaving several people without a home. Local disaster relief organizations said donations aren't coming in like they used to. ...more
2013/5/20 20:34
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More Women Committing Gang-Related Crimes, Police Say
A 14-year-old boy stabbed in the neck by a group of girls Friday is still clinging to life. ...more
2013/5/20 20:21
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Woman Arrested For Slashing Salinas Man With Box Cutter
SALINAS, Calif.- Salinas police officers responded to a call of a man bleeding from his leg at 150 Sherwood Dr. and Highway 101 Sunday and found the victim with several lacerations. ...more
2013/5/20 19:46
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Salinas Police Respond to a Report of A Stabbing Monday Afternoon
Emergency crews were responding to a report of a stabbing victim in Salinas on Villa and Archer Street. Witnesses on scene say they victim was woman in her 40's. ...more
2013/5/20 19:25
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Manhunt Monday, May 20th 2013: Santa Cruz Groping Suspect
Police are looking for a man who is accused of groping two women in Santa Cruz back in April.
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2013/5/20 18:38
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WATCH LIVE: Tornado Hits Oklahoma, Mass Casualties Feared
A severe tornado has hit Oklahoma City and pictures from the area show extensive damage. ...more
2013/5/20 17:05
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Monterey County Spelling Champion to Compete At National Bee
Cecilia Trujillo, an 8th grader at Chualar Union Elementary School, is gearing up to compete at the 2013 Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 26 through June 1 in Washington, D.C. ...more
2013/5/20 14:37
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Free CPR Classes Offered in Aptos
The Aptos/La Selva Fire Protection District is offering a free CPR class Thursday evening. ...more
2013/5/20 14:31
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MST Service Changes to Go into Effect on May 25th
There will be several service changes for the Monterey-Salinas Transit bus lines. Some of the bus lines have been eliminated all togeher while others have major changes, announced the MST in a news release. ...more
2013/5/20 14:27
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SLIDESHOW: Dog Rescued From Small Island in Watsonville Slough
Firefighters and Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter staff rescued an emaciated dog that was left on an island in the Watsonville Slough. ...more
2013/5/20 13:50
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Man Stabbed, Another Beat With Bat in Santa Cruz Gang Fight
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - Officers are investigating a gang fight the happened in Santa Cruz and ended in Captiola. Officers responded to the area of Leibrandt and Raymond Streets for a large fight. When officers ...more
2013/5/20 12:44
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Attempted Homicide Stabbing in Salinas, Suspect Still at Large
Police found a 47-year old victim who had been stabbed in the chest and arm bleeding inside a home in Salinas. ...more
2013/5/20 12:32
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Preliminary Reports: Girlfriend Runs Over Boyfriend In Salinas
A female ran over her boyfriend on Sunday night in Salinas, according to preliminary reports. ...more
2013/5/20 11:35
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King City Gang Member Arrested, Weapon Found
Police arrested 23-year old Jorge Ortiz Silva Jr. after a traffic stop in King City. It happened Saturday night around 6:30 p.m. near South 3rd Street at Bassett. Officers said Silva was on probation and was found with a 9 mm semi-automatic gun in his car. ...more
2013/5/20 11:27
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15 People Displaced After Santa Cruz Fire
Fifteen people were displaced after a structure fire in the area of Riverside and Broadway in Santa Cruz. ...more
2013/5/20 1:00
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Pollution Could Affect Tourism in Monterey
MONTEREY, CALIF.- Tourists have started flocking from all over to the Monterey Peninsula to view the Gray and Humpback whales in central coast waters, and with whale watching season in full swing businesses are booming.
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2013/5/19 20:40
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UPDATE: Hiker Rescued, Resources Cleared
APTOS, Calif. - A hiker was rescued and transported to the hospital Sunday evening at Niscene Marks Park. ...more
2013/5/19 19:43
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Multi-Agency Vehicle Pursuit Ends in Crash Through Private Fence
MARINA, Calif. - A man driving a stolen car from San Jose crashed through a fence on private property on the 3000 block of Del Monte Boulevard Saturday after a multi-agency pursuit. California Highway ...more
2013/5/19 15:30
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Car Plows Into Virginia Parade, Injuring Dozens
According to the Associated Press, a car drove into a group of hikers at a parade in Damascus, a small Virginia town. ...more
2013/5/18 22:06
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Thousands Swarm To Castroville For Artichoke Festival
The Artichoke Festival is preparing for its last day, as thousands of people swarmed to Castroville to get a taste of its world famous artichokes on Saturday. ...more
2013/5/18 22:02
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Fire Rips Through Monterey Apartments; Displaces 5
Five people are displaced after a fire ripped through their home in Monterey on Saturday morning. ...more
2013/5/18 21:48
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Salinas City Council Urges People to Get Permits for Yard Sales
SALINAS, Calif. - According to online listings there were over ten yard sales in Salinas this Saturday. Five of the yard sale owners did not have yard sale permits from the city, nor did they know they were necessary.
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2013/5/18 20:48
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Stolen Gun Found in Car in Marina; 3 Arrested
Marina Police responded to reports of a person possibly struck by a car around 10:57 p.m. on Friday. ...more
2013/5/18 17:00
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Semi Fire Causes Highway to Close Friday Night
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. - A big rig fire caused a major traffic jam on Highway 152, near Casa De Fruta Friday night. It was completely engulfed in flames, closing down westbound traffic just before 9 ...more
2013/5/18 1:14
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AUSD Class Size Debate Heats Up
The Alisal Union School District said it's trying to be fair, while focusing on boosting student test scores. But there is one issue drawing a lot of attention from teachers and parents. ...more
2013/5/18 0:47
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Stabbing on E. Alisal; Good Samaritan Tries to Take Victim to Hospital, Gets Pulled Over By Police
Police responded to a report of a stabbing that happened on East Alisal Friday afternoon. A witness who saw the stabbing tried to help the victim get to the hospital. He carried the suspect to the car and sped towards the hospital, said police. ...more
2013/5/18 0:46
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Drivers Will See Another Traffic Change On Highway 101
MONTEREY COUNTY – The next phase of Caltrans' Prunedale Improvement Project will make travel through the intersection, where Russell and Espinosa Roads used to cross Highway 101, much safer. ...more
2013/5/17 21:36
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Urban Sprawl Impacts Mountain Lion Population
SANTA CRUZ, Calif.- The Puma Project at UCSC is the only organization in the Central Coast that collars mountain lions. The Puma Project experts were an integral part in helping to rescue the mountain lion from the acqueduct yesterday. Also, the experts say that urban development is the reason why the puma ended up in the middle of the city of Santa Cruz in the first place. ...more
2013/5/17 21:32
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Wells Fargo Bank Inside Safeway Robbed, Suspect Uses Note
DEL REY OAKS, Calif - Del Rey Oaks Police are investigating a robbery inside the Safeway Grocery Store off Canyon Del Rey Road. It was reported around 3:30 Friday afternoon. ...more
2013/5/17 21:14
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Man Pleads No Contest to Killing Castroville Baby, Wrapped Body in Diaper
SALINAS, Calif. - Monterey County District Attorney Dean Flippo has announced that 47-year-old Jesus Vargas Espinoza of Castroville, pled no contest to killing 10 month-old Angelle Negron. ...more
2013/5/17 20:19
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Highway 68 Closed at Hitchcock for Traffic Accident
According to CHP, Highway 68 at Hitchcock is closed due to a traffic accident that was reported at 4:10 p.m. ...more
2013/5/17 19:29
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Bag of Pretzels Help Lead Investigators to Accused Child Predator In Salinas, Victim Rescued
Homeland Security Investigators said 58-year old David J. Stevens, is the alleged "John Doe" child predator sought in a nationwide manhunt. ...more
2013/5/17 18:18
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Soledad Unified School District Appoints a New Superintendent
SOLEDAD, Calif.- The Soledad Unified School District Board of Trustees took action to appoint Dr. Rupi Boyd as their new Superintendent of the Soledad Unified School District. ...more
2013/5/17 18:15
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Emergency Airport Disaster Drill in Monterey
The Monterey Regional airport with several other organizations is demonstrating an emergency preparedness drill to simulate an airport disaster. ...more
2013/5/17 17:37
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Moss Landing Marina Labs Student Wins Statewide Research Competition
California State University announced that Brian Maurer of the Moss Landing Marine Laboratories' Biological Oceanography Lab won a top award for research in Biological and Agricultural Sciences. ...more
2013/5/17 17:20
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Accident on Highway 101 in Salinas
California Highway Patrol is responding to an accident along southbound 101 and Espinosa Road in Salinas. CHP says the accident may have been caused intentionally. ...more
2013/5/17 17:01
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Dear Jon: Where's My Money From the Independent Foreclosure Review?
Dear Jon - Airs Tuesdays and Thursdays on Central Coast News at 5 and 6pm. Deanna writes: "Dear Jon, What happened to my money in the Independent Foreclosure Review?" Which is seperate from the National Mortgage Settlement. ...more
2013/5/17 16:35
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Cardboard Boat Races in Watsonville, Students Got To Test Skills in Annual Physics Race
Several local students participated in the annual Physics Boat Races at Monte Vista Christian School. Around 50 students tested their boat-building skills for the buoyancy project. Staff said the students got to ride in their boats made only of cardboard and duct tape. ...more
2013/5/17 16:12
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Family Identifies Man Killed in Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Salinas
Central Coast News has learned that 47-year old Darrell Whitehouse was the person killed in the motorcycle accident Thursday afternoon along Sanborn in Salinas. The family said Whitehouse was leaving his work early to attend his son's ROTC ceremony. ...more
2013/5/17 14:51
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DA Sting Catches Sweetheart Scammer, Elderly Man Scammed $350,000
The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office arrested and charged 26-year old Gina Mitchell for scamming $350,000 from an elderly man. Investigators said the woman was charged with tricking an 85-year old man into marrying her, and taking his life savings. ...more
2013/5/17 14:41
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Tiburcio Vasquez School Dedication Ceremony in Salinas
A school dedication ceremony is planned this weekend at the new Salinas school, Tiburcio Vasquez Elementary. School board members received harsh criticism for naming the school after Tiburcio Vasquez sparking a debate in the Salinas community on whether Vasquez should be rememberd as an outlaw or hero. ...more
2013/5/17 14:37
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Dear Jon: Why Won't My Congressman Respond to My Letter?
Dear Jon - Ray wrote to me and asked, "can you tell me why my congressman doesn't respond to my letters?" They do answer your letter, it just takes time. But why, you may ask? ...more
2013/5/17 14:02
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Police Arrest Suspect in Connection with Hollister School Lockdown
Police arrested 48-year old Rey Salgado on Tuesday for local warrants after he called Calaveras Elementary School and demanded that his kids be released to him, police said. ...more
2013/5/17 13:18
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Salinas Man Arrested After Drugs, Guns and Ammunition is Found in Home
Officers from the Salinas Police Violence Suppression Unit served a search warrant at a home in Salinas after getting a tip about drugs sales. Police arrested 50-year old Anthony Martinez after drugs and weapons were found at the home. ...more
2013/5/17 10:40
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Friday Film Focus: Movies Coming To Theaters This May 17th Weekend
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. - The Summer box office season is already off to a sizzling start. If you're an action fan, this may be the weekend for you. ...more
2013/5/17 5:51
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Salinas Man Arrested In Nationwide Child Porn Search
An investigation that started overseas, turns into a nationwide manhunt bringing federal, state and local authorities on the Central Coast together, to arrest an alleged child predator. ...more
2013/5/17 1:26
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TAMC Says Tolling Could Help Fund Project to Make Hwy. 156 Safer
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. – Consultants to the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) have completed an initial sketch-level study to determine if tolling can generate sufficient revenue to construct ...more
2013/5/17 1:25
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Road Back Open After Chase and Crash in Santa Cruz
Central Coast News crews saw Santa Cruz police start to join a chase and the suspect car crash on Mission St. just after 6:30pm Thursday. ...more
2013/5/17 1:19
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Authorities Warn of Santa Cruz Burglaries
SANTA CRUZ, Calif.- The Santa Cruz County sheriff's office is warning the community to lock their houses and vehicles and be on the look out for suspicious people after several home break-ins. ...more
2013/5/17 1:16
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SLIDESHOW: Tranquilized Mountain Lion In Santa Cruz Released Into Wild
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — A mountain lion was successfully captured in the city of Santa Cruz Thursday and then released later that night after it was found roaming through city streets that border the Branciforte Creek which consists of riparian and cement culvert areas. ...more
2013/5/17 1:11
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Grass Fire Along 101 in Morgan Hill
MORGAN HILL, Calif. - Calfire is working to control a four acre brush fire in the Morgan Hill area. The fire started along southbound Highway 101 near the Cochrane Road exit. ...more
2013/5/16 21:05
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Monterey County Sheriff Says Jail Overcrowding Is Being Addressed
SALINAS, Calif. -- In an eleven page letter, a Bay area law firm and Monterey County Public Defender Jim Egar accuse the Monterey County Jail of violating federal and California laws. The letter was sent ...more
2013/5/16 20:30
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Soledad Business Loses Alcohol License for Giving Alcohol to Minors
The California Alcoholic Beverage Control has suspended the license of Valero in Soledad. ...more
2013/5/16 17:55
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Big Rig and Train Collide in Aromas
CHP is on scene at an accident near 170 Quarry Road and Carpenteria Road. Officers got the call of the big rig and Amtrak collision around 12:45 p.m. ...more
2013/5/16 16:01
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POWERBALL Jackpot Grows to $550 Million
The California Lottery announced that six POWERBALL players in California matched five numbers in Wednesday night's POWERBALL draw. ...more
2013/5/16 15:12
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AUSD Pursuing Legal Action Against County Supervisor
A group of local elected officials with a history of tension still isn't seeing eye to eye. It's now a case that police said they're investigating. ...more
2013/5/16 1:14
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Long-Time Leader Appointed to State Board
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A long-time San Benito County elected leader now sits on a state board. 58-year-old Curtis Hill Jr. of Hollister, was appointed as Acting Executive Officer of the Board of State and ...more
2013/5/16 1:14
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New Festival To Replace Struggling Monterey Bay Blues
MONTEREY, Calif.- A new festival is replacing the down and out Monterey Bay Blues Festival this summer at the Monterey County Fairgrounds to even include a reality TV star. ...more
2013/5/16 1:07
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Six tips to bombproof your password
How can we make our passwords more hack-resistant and manage all the passwords we need? ...more
2013/5/15 16:07
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Two Men Arrested For Having Sex with a Minor in Aptos
Two men have been arrested after they sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl and her friend, said deputies. ...more
2013/5/15 14:51
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City of Santa Cruz Launches New Blog
The city of Santa Cruz announced on Wednesday a new blog to connect with people in the community. ...more
2013/5/15 12:01
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How the 2014 Obama budget could affect your finances
Depending on which estimate you believe, Obama's proposed budget would raise the tax bill of a household with a yearly income of $50,000 to $75,000 between $63 and $100 per year. However, that's not all you should know. ...more
2013/5/15 10:08
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Sharks, Kings, Warriors All in Action Tuesday Night
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Harrison Barnes led the Golden State Warriors against the Spurs Tuesday night, but it wasn't enough. The Spurs won that game 109-91, to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. Former ...more
2013/5/15 1:17
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Operation Surf Shows Injured Veterans a Whole New Way of Life
Wounded military service members are tackling a sport they may never have thought possible, surfing, and many are learning as amputees. ...more
2013/5/14 19:06
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Governor Brown Releases Revised Budget Plan
Governor Brown released his revised budget, focusing on schools. The proposal looks to invest $1 billion dollars in one time revenue for 'core standards.' ...more
2013/5/14 19:05
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Watsonville Students Plan to Race in Cardboard Boats for School Project
Teachers from Monte Vista Christian School are planning their annual Physics Boat Race. Students will make their boats out of cardboard boxes and duct tape. ...more
2013/5/14 17:56
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The City of Seaside is Hosting a County Gang Violence Prevention Meeting Tuesday Night
Several Central Coast Cities have been hosting gang prevention meetings. Seaside is planning to host their meeting on Tuesday night. ...more
2013/5/14 17:45
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Hollister Police Arrest Man for Domestic Violence and Weapon Charges
Officers said they arrested 39-year old Jose Lomeli of Hollister after he allegedly threatened his family with a loaded gun. ...more
2013/5/14 17:31
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Dear Jon: Does Habit for Humanity Discriminate Against the Disabled?
Dear Jon - Michael writes and asks: How come single people can't qualify for Habitat for Humanity? And what about those with disabilities, isn't that discrimination? ...more
2013/5/14 16:33
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Police Respond to Gas Leak in Marina
Police said a gas leak was discovered near Los Arboles Middle School on Tuesday. Staff and students were temporarily evacuated, regular school operations were not impacted. ...more
2013/5/14 15:47
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Gonzales City Youth Program Wins Grant to Expand
The City of Gonzales announced the Environmental Leadership Academy has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Foundation of Youth Investment. ...more
2013/5/14 15:40
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Monterey School Employee Sentenced for Child Porn, Accused of Trading Alcohol for Pictures
The Monterey County District Attorney announced that 29-year old Juan Pablo Mata of Seaside was sentenced on Tuesday to felony probation and 350 days in jail. ...more
2013/5/14 15:13
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Three Salinas Teens Arrested for Theft and Threatening to Kill A Police Officer
Police said two teenage boys and one girl with gang ties were arrested Monday night for stealing, making threats to a police officer and drinking underage. ...more
2013/5/14 15:04
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Salinas Nurse Battling Cancer Receives Bittersweet Honor After 34 Years of Service
Over the last three decades, a binder was filled with a lot of thank you notes. The binder is called a "Resume of Lives" that Nurse John Silveira has touched. "I've taken care of over three generations now in the hospital," said Silveira.
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2013/5/14 14:19
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Marina High Baseball Team Disqualified from Playoffs
Screams of pure joy echoed from a baseball field as the Marina High School Baseball team beat rival Carmel on Friday, but that joy would be cut short just a few days later. While the win secured the Mariners a spot in the Central Coast Section playoffs for the first time the team won't be competing due to a missed deadline. ...more
2013/5/14 13:19
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WATCH LIVE: CA Governor Brown Releases State Budget Proposal
SACRAMENTO, Calif- Governor Brown will release his revised 2013-14 California State Budget. To watch the live news conference at 10 a.m., click here. ...more
2013/5/14 11:41
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Man Robbed By Four Men in Watsonville After Using Payphone
A Watsonville man was robbed at gunpoint after using a payphone. Police say the suspects are still at large. ...more
2013/5/14 11:04
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Former Hollister Math Teacher Arrested For Sexual Molestation
HOLLISTER, Calif- A former Hollister math teacher, arrested for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student, was free on bail Monday night after turning himself into police earlier in the day. ...more
2013/5/14 10:49
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Angelina Jolie has preventative double mastectomy
Hollywood film star Angelina Jolie announced Tuesday that she has undergone a double mastectomy because she carries a genetic mutation that greatly increases her risk of potentially fatal breast cancer. ...more
2013/5/14 10:24
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#PositiveLocalNews Hits Salinas Mayor's Home For Good Cause
SALINAS, Calif.- Tatum's Garden, Salinas's first park built for people of all abilities, officially opened in April, but a colorful windmill flower campaign is kicking off across yards of all shapes and sizes, including the mayor of Salinas' front lawn Monday. ...more
2013/5/14 3:52
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Salinas Mayoral Recall Petition Passes First Hurdle
SALINAS, Calif. - Yet another attempt to recall Mayor Joe Gunter passed its' first hurdle Monday. A petition was examined and accepted by the city clerk's office Monday. The group now has 160 days to ...more
2013/5/14 3:51
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Monterey Realtor Ordered to Prison Time, Massive Fine for Tax Evasion
SAN JOSE, Calif. - A Monterey woman was sentenced last week to 14 months in prison, and ordered to pay a $10,000 fine along with $123,463 in restitution for tax evasion. 57-year-old Cheryl Savage pleaded ...more
2013/5/14 1:08
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Gang Crime Spills Into Central Coast Hospitals
Four people were shot and two of those victims are dead, after a shooting on the Central Coast. Now we're learning how a crime like that could affect you in a way you may not expect. ...more
2013/5/14 0:30
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Neighbors Speak About Child Abuse Case In Watsonville
New information on a woman arrested for child abuse in Watsonville. Police said Barbara Garcia was caught on camera allegedly beating a 15-month-old child. ...more
2013/5/13 20:24
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2 Boys Caught On Camera Burglarizing Watsonville School
New information on a rash of break-ins and vandalism on the Central Coast where schools are the target. ...more
2013/5/13 20:09
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Manhunt Monday, May 13th 2013
Police are looking for Gerrell Maurice Bledsoe, Rashad Malcolm McKinney and Adam David Jones. ...more
2013/5/13 19:11
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DOT: Airport Towers Will Remain Open
The Department of Transportation announced Friday that 143 airport towers across the U.S. that were scheduled to close will now remain open. The DOT said it would no longer furlough Federal Aviation Administration employees at the towers that were originally slated to close by summer. ...more
2013/5/13 17:01
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Four People Shot in Hollister, Two Die at the Hospital
Four people were shot Sunday night in what police are calling a gang-related shooting. Two of the victims died shortly after arriving at the hospital. ...more
2013/5/13 13:12
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House Burglarized in Salinas, Suspect Arrested
Police said they got a call about a home burglary on Plumas Way Saturday night around 8:00 p.m. Officers caught 18-year old Jose Ruelas on Sunday, when he tried to steal from the home again. ...more
2013/5/13 12:00
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The Man Stabbed After a Robbery in Salinas is Expected to Recover
Salinas police responded to an armed robbery at McGowan Drive and McGowan Circle around 8:00 p.m. on Sunday. Officer said a 27-year old man was attacked from behind and robbed. ...more
2013/5/13 11:52
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19 Injured Including 2 children at Mother's Day Parade in New Orleans
CBS News is reporting that 19 people have been hurt after a gunman opened fire on dozens of people marching in a neighborhood Mother's Day Parade over the weekend. The suspects are still at large. ...more
2013/5/13 11:20
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Phat Burger In Seaside Relocating This Week
A popular burger joint that had to shut down a few weeks ago is making its comeback. ...more
2013/5/13 0:38
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Vehicle Shot At Several Times In King City
King City Police are looking for whoever shot at a vehicle several times on Sunday night. ...more
2013/5/13 0:35
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Bullet in Seaside Shooting Hits Wall of Building, Police Investigating
SEASIDE, Calif. - Police are investigating a shooting that happened early Sunday. The department received reports of eight shots fired on the 1600 block of Noche Buena St. around 4:30 Sunday morning. When ...more
2013/5/12 19:46
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WATCH: Four-Year-Old Masters Violin in Five Months
CARMEL, Calif.- On Mother's Day most children give their mom's a home-made card or arts-and-crafts, but one four-year-old boy gave his mom something a little different. He used his knack for music to bring her the greatest joy a mother could ask for: her child doing something he loves. here.
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2013/5/12 18:28
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Decomposing Bodies Found In NJ Home After Standoff
Authorities say the suspect accused of killing two people and holding three children hostage in a Trenton, New Jersey standoff, has died from gunshot wounds. ...more
2013/5/12 17:32
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Gun Take Back Events In Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County law enforcement took action on Saturday to make the Central Coast a little safer. ...more
2013/5/12 0:57
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Juveniles Rob Ice Cream Vendor For $5, Salinas Police Say
Salinas Police said two armed juveniles on bikes robbed an ice cream vendor Saturday afternoon in the 500 block of John Street. ...more
2013/5/12 0:49
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Witness Helps Salinas Police Catch Robber Who Assaulted Woman
A man is behind bars after Salinas Police said he jumped a woman from behind, wrestled her to the ground, then tried getting away with her wallet. ...more
2013/5/12 0:46
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American Le Mans Series Class Winners
A big victory cheer after the American Le Mans Series at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca on Saturday. ...more
2013/5/12 0:41
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Missing Live Oak Woman Found Safe
A woman reported missing from Live Oak has been found safe. ...more
2013/5/11 20:18
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Phat Burger In Seaside Relocating Next Week
A popular burger joint in Seaside that had to close down a couple of weeks ago is making a comeback. ...more
2013/5/11 16:56
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Seaside Woman Says House Was Raided By Mistake
SEASIDE, Calif. -- "Just seeing the image of my son with his eyes wide open and staring at these police officers with their guns drawn was so troubling to me," said a Seaside woman, who wanted to stay ...more
2013/5/11 0:42
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Police: Pregnant Woman Caught on Tape Abusing Child in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif- Police have a arrested a pregnant woman for abusing her boyfriend's 15-month-old daughter and it was all caught on tape by a neighbor. ...more
2013/5/11 0:37
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Hollister Man And Dog Reunite After A Year Apart
HOLLISTER, Calif.- A year-long search for a lost pet has a happy ending for a Hollister dog owner who talked Friday about how he never gave up on his best friend. ...more
2013/5/11 0:36
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More Information Released On AUSD Credit Card Investigation
Hotel stays, restaurant meals and even a shopping trip to Macy's. They're all part of an investigation into charges on a Central Coast school district credit card under the superintendent's name. ...more
2013/5/10 20:22
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Santa Cruz Firefighters Rescue Woman Trapped In Vehicle
SANTA CRUZ, Calif.- Santa Cruz Firefighters rescued a woman trapped in a vehicle that was flipped on its side at 650 River St. in front of Dress for Less Clothing Store Friday afternoon. ...more
2013/5/10 20:11
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Watsonville Man Turns Himself In After Girlfriend Stabbed In Neck
WATSONVILLE, Calif.-Watsonville police say a man turned himself in Thursday night after stabbing his girlfriend in the neck. ...more
2013/5/10 19:55
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SLIDESHOW: American Le Mans Series Practice & Qualifying Rounds
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. - Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is hosting the American Le Mans Series this weekend. ...more
2013/5/10 17:49
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Santa Cruz Sheriff Deputies Looking For Missing Live Oak Woman
Deputies are looking for 58-year-old Linda Younger after she disappeared Tuesday morning. ...more
2013/5/10 17:19
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Report: Gang Violence Affecting Tourism In Monterey County
A new report says gang violence is costing Monterey County millions of dollars and is also affecting tourism. ...more
2013/5/10 15:29
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Dear Jon: Why Don't Police on the Central Coast Fight Gangs like on the 60 Minutes Segment?
Dear Jon airs each Tuesday and Thursday on Central Coast News at 5 and 6pm. Here's one of this week's questions. "Why don't police here on the central coast use the same counter-insurgency tactics against gangs like the tactics featured on 60 Minutes on Sunday?" ...more
2013/5/10 15:39
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Pets Rescued From Suspected Hoarder's Home Available For Adoption
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. - Some of the pets that were rescued from the Monterey home of a suspected animal hoarder are now available for adoption. ...more
2013/5/10 14:34
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Bill Would Penalize Large Companies For Not Providing Health Coverage
As California gears up for the Affordable Care Act, a bill in the state Assembly would penalize large companies for not providing health coverage to their workers. ...more
2013/5/10 12:57
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Monterey Co. Fugitive Apprehension Operation Nets 24 Arrests
SALINAS, Calif. - Authorities held a news conference Friday afternoon to provide details about an ongoing fugitive apprehension operation in Monterey County. ...more
2013/5/10 19:58
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America's Most Popular Baby Names For 2012
WASHINGTON - The Social Security Administration has released its list of America's most popular baby names for 2012. ...more
2013/5/10 11:13
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Cat Found Dead After Kitchen Fire In Aptos
APTOS, Calif. - A pet cat was found dead after a fire broke out in the kitchen of a home in Aptos. ...more
2013/5/10 13:28
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Voluntary Gun "Take Back" Saturday in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - On May 11, local law enforcement will team with local churches to put on a voluntary gun "take back" program.
The program won't give money for the firearms, but does give owners a place to turn in their unwanted guns. Ammunition won't be collected at any of the sites. ...more
2013/5/10 6:07
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Hollister Dog Reunited With Family After A Year
HOLLISTER, Calif.- Hollister Police Animal Care and Services Officers were able to reunite a pit bull dog with its original owner Wednesday after it was missing for almost a year. ...more
2013/5/10 1:12
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Man Arrested For Making Death Threats, Extorting Money from Ex-Wife
SOQUEL, Calif. - A man is in jail for allegedly threatening his ex-wife and her new boyfriend and extorting money from them. Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Deputies say a woman called them May first, accusing ...more
2013/5/10 1:08
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Retired SC Police Officer Shares His Message With The Community
The Santa Cruz Police Department and the community rebuilds after two officers were killed in the line of duty earlier this year. ...more
2013/5/10 0:41
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East Garrison Development Breaks Ground
MARINA, Calif. -- Its got paved roads, streets signs and today the East Garrison development officially broke ground. "Its exciting, the culmination of 13 years of forward planning and hard work done by ...more
2013/5/9 20:41
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Browser extensions that save you money
There is a widening range of online tools that have been designed to help save hard-earned cash. The following Internet browser extensions have achieved popularity among consumers, thanks to a series of unique and practical benefits. ...more
2013/5/10 16:14
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Violent video games may numb players to brutality
Teenage boys who play violent video games for hours on end may become desensitized to the brutality, a small new study finds. ...more
2013/5/10 9:33
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King City Police Chief On Leave
KING CITY, Calif. - Central Coast News has learned that King City Police Chief Nick Baldiviez is on leave with the department. ...more
2013/5/9 22:06
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Video of Student Scolding Teacher Goes Viral
A cell phone video of a student scolding a teacher for not "engaging" her students has gone viral. ...more
2013/5/9 18:46
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DA: Salinas Taxi Driver's Accused Killer Taken Off Life Support
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. - Monterey County District Attorney Dean Flippo says at approximately 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Joshua Claypole was taken off life support and pronounced dead by medical personnel. ...more
2013/5/9 22:02
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Dimitri Storm Arrested In Berkeley, Sheriff's Office Says
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office announced that burglary suspect 42-year old Dimitri Storm has been arrested. ...more
2013/5/9 15:46
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Ohio Suspect Accused of Kidnapping and Rape Faces Judge
CBS is reporting 52-year old Ariel Castro was arraigned in court on Thursday on charges of kidnapping after three women who had been missing for over a decade were found alive at his home. Castro is charged with three counts of rape, four counts of kidnapping and covering the captives including the daughter born of Amanda Berry. ...more
2013/5/9 15:32
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FOX: Feds Never Shared Warnings About Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect
According to FOX News, Boston Police say the federal government never shared warnings about the Boston Marathon bomber. Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis said officers on a joint terrorism task force were never told about Russia's warning about Tamerlan Tsarnaev or that he traveled to the Chechnya region within the last year. ...more
2013/5/9 14:11
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Boston Bombing Suspect Buried in Undisclosed Location
Police say the body of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev has been buried outside of the city of Worcester. The announcement came a week later after a search for a burial site that would take the body. ...more
2013/5/9 13:42
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Fatal Crash Near King City: Woman Pleads Guilty To Vehicular Manslaughter
KING CITY, Calif. - Vivian Ramirez -- the woman accused of causing a car crash that left three people dead near King City last year -- pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence on Wednesday. ...more
2013/5/9 13:39
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California Finally Paying Bills Without Shuffling Accounts
California has finally broken the cycle of constantly shuffling money between state accounts to ensure there was enough cash to pay bills on time. ...more
2013/5/9 11:37
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Alleged Gang Member Arrested for Firearm Possession
WATSONVILLE, Calif. -- An alleged gang member is behind bars accused of possessing a loaded concealed firearm and ammunition within a vehicle. ...more
2013/5/9 10:27
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Teen Arrested for Hit & Run, Police Pursuit
HOLLISTER, Calif. -- A 17-year-old boy is behind bars following a police pursuit and a hit-and-run collision Wednesday night, according to Hollister Police. ...more
2013/5/9 10:28
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Suspect in Cleveland Kidnappings Arraigned
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Bail for accused Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro was set Thursday morning at eight million dollars for the decade-long abduction ordeal of three young women and a child who was conceived and born in captivity. ...more
2013/5/9 10:30
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'Springs Fire' In Ventura County Nearly Contained
CAMARILLO, Calif. - Full containment is expected Thursday for the "Springs Fire" that broke out in the Ventura County city of Camarillo last week. ...more
2013/5/9 10:56
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AUSD Negotiations Stall For Now
Union leaders, teachers and parents representing a Central Coast school district pound the pavement for the second time in two weeks, asking for a contract and a quote "respectful discussion" in reaching an agreement. ...more
2013/5/9 1:24
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New Funds Allow Students To Explore Local Missions
SALINAS, Calif.- More than a dozen elementary schools in Monterey County will receive financial help to offset field trip transportation costs. ...more
2013/5/9 0:44
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7 Year Old Gives Her Mom A Permanent Love Note
SEASIDE, Calif. -- "The best Mother's Day gift would be a picture or project that she does at school," said Maria Williams. ...more
2013/5/8 22:41
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City of Marina Looking to Change Chicken Ordinance
MARINA, Calif. -- The chickens at Hacienda Hay and Feed are a hot item."Its extremely popular in the past we would be able to order baby chicks on a weekly basis, now we're at the mercy of the hatchery ...more
2013/5/8 20:37
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Law Proposed To Fight 'Revenge Porn'
An ex-lover exposing what you thought no one else would see -- all for revenge. ...more
2013/5/8 20:17
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PG&E Gives Back to Central Coast Communities
CENTRAL COAST, Calif.- Between brush fires, earthquakes and storms, on the central coast, one company understands the importance of being prepared. Pacific Gas and Electric wanted to share their knowledge of being prepared with the Central Coast Community by giving the Red Cross one hundred thousand dollars for a program the educates people on what they need during an emergency situation. ...more
2013/5/8 19:02
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Worker Killed In Salinas Industrial Accident Identified
SALINAS, Calif. - The Monterey County Sheriff's Office has identified the worker killed in an industrial accident in Salinas last month. ...more
2013/5/8 18:20
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Woman Arrested In Monterey Animal Cruelty Investigation
MONTEREY, Calif. - A woman has been arrested for animal cruelty after Monterey Police say dozens of animals were being hoarded inside her uninhabitable home. ...more
2013/5/8 17:18
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Dear Jon: Why is the Government Holding up the Vet's Cemetery on Fort Ord?
SEASIDE, Calif. - Here's latest Dear Jon question. Michelle writes: Dear Jon, Why is the government backing down on their promise on having a cemetery for veterans on the former Fort Ord? ...more
2013/5/13 13:43
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Jodi Arias Found Guilty Of First-Degree Murder
PHOENIX - An Arizona jury Wednesday found Jodi Arias guilty of first-degree murder for killing her ex-boyfriend, Travis Alexander, in 2008. ...more
2013/5/8 22:59
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Watsonville Home Struck By Gunfire
WATSONVILLE, Calif. - Authorities are trying to figure out who shot into an apartment in Watsonville late Tuesday night. ...more
2013/5/8 22:32
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Two Cleveland Kidnapping Victims Return Home
Two women who police say were kidnapped and held captive for several years in Cleveland returned to their homes on Wednesday. ...more
2013/5/8 16:31
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Results for Santa Cruz County Special Election
The results are in for a special election in Santa Cruz County. Both measures for a parcel tax and a parcel transfer failed. ...more
2013/5/8 10:30
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MSUSD Interim Superintendent Will Continue Position for Another Year
MONTEREY, Calif. - Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Interim Superintendent Leslie Codianne is planning on staying on board for another year. ...more
2013/5/8 17:41
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Social Media Helps Return Stolen Bike To Salinas 8-Year-Old
An 8-year-old is smiling and riding her bike once again, after home surveillance video shows a thief stealing her wheels. ...more
2013/5/8 0:41
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New Charges Against Former Gilroy School Board Member
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Already facing charges of defrauding a charitable organization, a former Gilroy School Board member faces another set of serious charges. Santa Clara County prosecutors say 51-year-old ...more
2013/5/8 0:41
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Astronaut Delivers Message To Santa Cruz From Space
SANTA CRUZ, Calif.- It's not every day a local city gets a message from space. ...more
2013/5/7 21:51
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Monterey County Set To Hold More Anti-Gang Meetings
CASTROVILLE, Calif.- The second in a series of community meetings on preventing gang violence in Monterey County will take place Wednesday, May 8th at 6:00 p.m. at the Japanese School House in Castroville, 11199 Geil Street. ...more
2013/5/7 21:29
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Marina Coach Arrested for Child Molestation
Salinas Police are investigating a volunteer at the Marina Youth Center after two victims came forward. The incidents allegedly happened in Salinas. ...more
2013/5/7 20:21
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2,000 Birth Records Accidentally Released
2,000 birth records were accidentally released and now the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) said identities could be at risk. ...more
2013/5/7 20:18
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Gasoline poisonings in kids spike during summer
Chemicals found in gasoline, kerosene, lighter fluid and some insecticides and cleaning supplies are among the top 10 causes of pediatric poisoning deaths in the United States. ...more
2013/5/8 9:16
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Death list 2014: The cars you won't see next year
It's time to wave some more goodbyes--some fond, some not so much--to the clutch of vehicles that won't be hitting the road next year. ...more
2013/5/7 17:03
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No Verdict In Jodi Arias Murder Case
No verdict was reached Tuesday on day three of deliberations to decide the fate of Salinas native Jodi Arias. ...more
2013/5/7 20:26
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Pentagon: Sexual Assaults in Military on the Rise
Its being called an epidemic, a new Pentagon study shows a 6% increase in reports of assaults. But the Pentagon estimates the actual un-reported numbers are much higher. An estimated 26,000 service women ...more
2013/5/7 19:39
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Four Salinas Police Officers Save Family From Car Crash
SALINAS, Calif. -- The American Red Cross Monterey Bay Area Chapter is hosting a Heroes Dinner to help honor local heroes. Of those recognized are four Salinas Police Officers. ...more
2013/5/7 19:25
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Two Sought In Armed Robbery Outside Salinas Bank
SALINAS, Calif. - Salinas Police are looking for two suspects wanted in an armed robbery that happened outside of a bank Monday afternoon. ...more
2013/5/7 23:52
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Fatal Limo Fire: Coroner Says New Bride Had Driver's License With Monterey Address
The San Mateo County Coroner's Office tells Central Coast News that the newlywed bride who was killed in the limousine fire in the Bay Area over the weekend had a driver's license with a Monterey address. ...more
2013/5/8 10:20
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Fox News: James Holmes To Plead Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity
DENVER - Lawyers for James Holmes -- the suspect in the Aurora, Colo. movie theater shooting -- say he wants to change his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity, Fox News reports. ...more
2013/5/7 16:37
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Attorney: Taxi Driver's Accused Killer On Life Support
SALINAS, Calif. - The attorney of the man charged with fatally stabbing a Salinas taxi cab driver says his client remains on life support. ...more
2013/5/7 15:48
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FOX: Cleveland Kidnapping Suspects Mug Shots Released
FOX News is reporting that 52-year old Ariel Castro along with brothers 54-year old Pedro Castro and 50-year old Onil Castro have been arrested and are currently in the Cleveland County Jail, awaiting charges. ...more
2013/5/7 14:25
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