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Monterey needs your help patching up potholes

The city of Monterey is on the hunt for potholes.

Two loaded handguns, AR-15, and 10 pounds of marijuana off Santa Cruz streets

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office said deputies arrested two people from Ohio after finding two loaded handguns in their car and an AR-15 rifle in the trunk with about 10 pounds of marijuana. 

Courtesy: Carter Garcia-Kimura

Water rescue at Palm Beach near Watsonville

A teen was taken to the hospital after a water rescue at Palm Beach near Watsonville Wednesday, according to Cal Fire. The teen's condition is unknown. 

Coastal Commission orders Marina sand mining plant to shut down

The California Coastal Commission sent a letter to the Cemex Lapis Sand Plant, putting it on notice that the commission will move forward with shutting it down if things can't be resolved.  

Marina PD: Put the phone away, ease up on the gas pedal

Marina Police stepped up enforcement Thursday morning for distracted driving and speeding. 

Man in critical condition after shooting in King City

The victim says he was in front of a residence when it happened and described the suspect as wearing black clothing and a mask.

Registration numbers surge for primary

Voter registration up in Monterey County

California's primary is still two months away, but it could make a difference in the presidential election. It hasn't made a difference in previous years because the state's primaries are held so late in the cycle.

Sheriff's Office: Burglar posed as PG&E workers

The Monterey County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about burglars posing as PG&E workers.

Salinas police investigating second shooting on Wednesday

A 36-year-old man was shot multiple times Wednesday night, according to Salinas Police. 

UPDATE: Salinas police identify Wednesday's homicide victim

Salinas police have identified Wednesday's homicide victim as 17-year-old Felipe Rocha Sandoval.  

 


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Monterey County News

Monterey needs your help patching up potholes

The city of Monterey is on the hunt for potholes.

Coastal Commission orders Marina sand mining plant to shut down

The California Coastal Commission sent a letter to the Cemex Lapis Sand Plant,…

Marina PD: Put the phone away, ease up on the gas pedal

Marina Police stepped up enforcement Thursday morning for distracted driving and…

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Santa Cruz County News

Two loaded handguns, AR-15, and 10 pounds of marijuana off Santa Cruz streets

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office said deputies arrested two people from Ohio…

Courtesy: Carter Garcia-Kimura

Water rescue at Palm Beach near Watsonville

A teen was taken to the hospital after a water rescue at Palm Beach near Watsonville…

UC Santa Cruz athletics program on the chopping block

The UC Santa Cruz athletics program is on the chopping block as the university is…

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San Benito County News

Former Naval Post Graduate Professor admits to killing ex-wife

Former Naval Post Graduate Professor Larry Jones, 74, admitted to hurting and…

Hollister Police looking for motorized shopping cart bandit

The Hollister Police Department is trying to track down a thief who stole about 10…

OTD April 29 - Alfred Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock’s ties to the Central Coast

One of history’s greatest film makers found inspiration on the Central Coast.

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Santa Clara County News

Update: Police find more victims in molestation case

Gilroy police say they have identified 3 more alleged victims of 46-year-old Antonio…

Monterey marine biologist avoids jail time for getting too close to sea otters

A prominent Monterey marine biologist is being sentenced to another year of…

California drought

Despite wet winter, California still faces devastating drought, water conservation is necessary

Driving on some local highways around the Monterey Bay, signs read, “SEVERE DROUGHT”…

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