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Man Stabbed In Seaside, Police Searching for Details

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Not much is known about what happened, but police say they found a man who was stabbed several times Monday evening. More>>

Salinas Soldier Was a "Rock" For his Fellow Soldiers

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Spc. Vilmar Galarza Hernandez was known to his fellow soldiers as a rock that you could lean on.  More>>

Scotts Valley’s “Yes on K” Campaign Grows Online Presence Video included

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A passionate group of Scotts Valley community members has already raised millions to keep programs like art and athletics in city schools, and now they are working to encourage as many people as possible to vote for a tax to help fund a district that could be insolvent in two years.
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Police Investigating Wastonville Shooting as Gang-Related

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Watsonville Police are searching for three men they say shot a victim multiple times late Monday night. More>>

Memorial Day: Local Soldier Shares His Story Video included

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US Coast Guard Port Security Specialist Michael Canning served two tours in the Middle East. The first was in 2008 in Kuwait. Less than a year later, he was sent to the North Arabian Gulf. Canning spent More>>

2 Hit-And-Run Accidents In Salinas In 1 Day

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A 14-year-old girl is recovering in the hospital with severe injuries after a driver hit her and took off. More>>

Salinas Soldier Gives His Life in Afghanistan

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A Salinas soldier gives his life to defend his country. The Department of Defense said Specialist Vilmar Galarza Hernandez died Saturday in Afghanistan after enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device, or IED. More>>

Man Arrested in Salinas Hit and Run That Injured 14-Year-Old Girl Video included

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Police have arrested a 20-year-old man for the hit and run accident that injured a girl Sunday night. The accident happened as the victim was walking in the cross walk at N. Main Street and Bernal Drive. More>>

Salinas Soldier Dies in Afghanistan Video included

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A Salinas soldier is dead after enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device said the Department of Defense. More>>

Dario Franchitti Revs Up Third Win in Indy 500

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INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana - For third time Sunday, Scottsman Dario Franchitti, husband of actress Ashley Judd, won the Indianapolis 500 in a nail-bitter of an ending on one of the hottest days recorded for the famous track. More>>

14-Year-Old Salinas Girl Injured in Hit-And-Run

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Salinas Police are looking for a driver in a hit and run accident that happened at 9 p.m. Sunday night. A 14-year-old girl now has major injuries. More>>

Man Remembers Golden Gate Bridge Opening 75 Years Ago Video included

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Many are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge opening. One local Capitola man shared with us what it was like to be there, he was just 11 years old when he crossed the bridge on opening day. More>>

Memorial Day BBQ Will Cost You More This Year

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Millions of Americans will be firing up their grills this Memorial Day Weekend. However, this time around, it's going to cost you more. Prices for all those grilling favorites like steaks, burgers, and More>>

Man Robs Watsonville Burger King After Faking Injury

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WATSONVILLE, Calif. - Police are investigating a robbery at a Watsonville Burger King Saturday morning. Police say the suspect pretended to be injured outside the front doors of the restaraunt on Main More>>

Volunteers Support Sierra LaMar at Festival Booth Video included

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Search efforts for Sierra LaMar may have been put on hold, but that didn't stop dozens of volunteers from raising hundreds of dollars at the 33rd Annual Mushroom Mardi Gras Festival in Morgan Hill. More>>

Police Recover $1.4 million Worth of Marijuana in Drug Bust

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Gilroy Police received several tips from community members about a warehouse along Monterey Street that had more than 450 marijuana plants inside. More>>

A Dozen DUI Arrests in Santa Clara County

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SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. - Santa Clara County law enforcement agencies arrested 12 people throughout the day on Friday for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In 2011, 23 DUI arrests occurred More>>

Dragon Space Capsule Makes History Once Again

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The Dragon space capsule made history once again Saturday. Astronauts from the International Space Station entered the capsule which is packed with food and supplies. The space station crew inspected More>>

Gas Prices Pump the Breaks on Memorial Day Weekend Travel Plans

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Across the country, people are hitting the roads as Memorial Day weekend kicks off the start of the summer travel season. According to AAA, 34.8 million people are packing up their cars and trucks to More>>

Gilroy Police Warn People of Recent Landscaping Scam

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GILROY, Calif. - Santa Clara County Leaders along with the Gilroy Police Department have teamed up to produce a public safety announcement warning people about a recent series of landscaping scams around More>>

Winery Fundraiser Lifts Sierra LaMar Family Spirits

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An uplifting end to an emotional week for the Sierra LaMar family. Dozens of people offered their support at a fundraiser at Jason-Stephens winery in Gilroy to help find the missing 15-year-old girl. More>>

Salinas Boxing Coach Arrested for Child Molestation Video included

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Police have arrested a 66-year-old boxing coach on charges that he molested a 14-year-old girl. More>>

Would-Be Victim Speaks On Suspected Scotts Valley Ponzi Scheme Video included

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Would-be victims speak out about Scotts Valley investment adviser charged for a $60 million ponzi scheme. More>>

Two Poodles Found Abandoned in Park, Owner Feared Missing

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Two older poodles were found tied to a stake at Lake El Estero in Monterey Friday afternoon. More>>

Body Found in Pleasanton Not Believed to be Sierra LaMar

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Officials do not believe that the body that was found in Pleasanton Thursday afternoon is Sierra LaMar. More>>

Manhunt Monday Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested

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SALINAS, Calif- Police say they have arrested a woman bank robber after surveillance photos were aired on Manhunt Monday. Police believe that Rose Tabios is responsible for a robberies from October More>>

Police: Arson to Blame for Fires at Natividad Creek Park

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Multiple fires were set inside of Natividad Creek Park Friday afternoon, said police. More>>

Noses Up Towards Newstar Fresh Foods in Light of Odor Investigation

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Noses are up in the air when it comes to a vegetable processing plant in Salinas that has a questionable odor that may be causing health problems for employees. More>>

Slideshow: Police K9 in Action at Santa Cruz Police Citizen's Academy

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These pictures are from the recent K9 Day at the Santa Cruz Police Citizen's Police Academy. A volunteer even offered to put on the bite suit and have the K9 do what they are trained to do. More>>

Scotts Valley Man Charged with Running $60 Million Ponzi Scheme

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A local investment adviser was charged with running a $60 million Ponzi scheme and defrauding investors, said the Securities and Exchange Commission. More>>

Man Arrested Twice in 24 Hours for Stealing Car

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SALINAS, Calif - Salinas Police arrested a man twice in less than 24 hours for trying to steal two cars Thursday. More>>

Salinas Police Asking for Help in City's 10th Homicide Video included

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SALINAS, Calif - Salinas Police are looking for the public's help in solving the city's 10th homicide of the year.  More>>

Suspect in Sierra LaMar Case in Court

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21 year old Antolin Garcia-Torres made his first appearance in court Thursday. He is facing murder and kidnapping charges of 15 year old Sierra LaMar. The courtroom was packed with Sierra LaMar supporters. Family members of the suspect were also present. More>>

Body Found in Pleasanton, Detectives Investigating If it Is Related To Sierra Lamar Case Video included

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PLEASANTON, CALIF. - Deputies in Alameda County have found the body of a female inside a trash can in Pleasanton.
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HP Layoffs Will Affect Local Office

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SEASIDE, Calif.- One day after announcing major layoffs, the stock for Hewlett-Packard bounced back Thursday, but Seaside employees are waiting to learn their fate. More>>

Sheriff's Deputies Define Areas to Search for Sierra Lamar's Body

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MORGAN HILL, Calif - Santa Clara County Sheriff's Deputies are asking for property owners help in finding Sierra Lamar's body. More>>

Head On Crash Leads to Manhunt for Suspect in Salinas Video included

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Officers with Salinas Police and CHP are combing the streets of Northern Salinas, searching for a suspect after a head-on collision between a BMW and another vehicle. More>>

Court Paperwork Details Sierra's Life The Day She Was Kidnapped

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The man accused of kidnapping and murdering a Morgan Hill teenager was scheduled to appear in court Thursday morning. Antolin Garcia-Torres' arraignment was pushed back until May 31. More>>

Sierra Lamar Murder Suspect Arraignment Delayed

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The man accused of kidnapping and murdering Sierra Lamar will have to wait a little longer for his arraignment. More>>

Salinas Teenagers Go On Felony Beer Run

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A rare turn of events landed two Salinas teenagers behind bars after a beer run gone bad. More>>

If You Think It is OK to Steal Music, Don't Sell it to the Government in a Home Depot Parking Lot

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It is a crime that a lot of people are probably guilty off, illegally downloading music from the Internet. If you have not caught wind of the government crack down on copyright infringement you may want to read further. More>>

Bomb Threat At North Monterey County High School Video included

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Deputies received a call that there was a bomb at North Monterey County High School Thursday morning. Deputies checked the school out and were unable to find anything. More>>

Car Plunges Off Highway 1, One Person Killed

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The California Highway Patrol said they found the body of woman in her 30's  near the wreckage  of a car that plunged more than 500 feet off Highway 1. More>>

Shred Day Today, Come Out and Shred Your Documents

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Today is the day to come out and shred your documents for free at the 3rd Annual Shred Day. Santa Cruz Records Management will be open from 6 to 6 today. You can shred up to 50 lbs for free. More>>

Diamond Scam Costs Woman $4,000

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SALINAS, Calif.- Salinas police are alerting the public to a diamond scam that left one woman short $4,000 with only a fake gem to show for it. More>>

Prosecuting a Murder Case Without a Body Video included

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Despite pleas from Sierra's family, Antolin Garcia-Torres has not led investigators to Sierra. But, the district attorney's office charged him with her murder. The big question how can they, without a body? More>>

Arrest Made After Construction Workers Find Body off Laureles Grade

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MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. -- Monterey County sheriff's deputies arrested a Salinas man Wednesday for the murder of a man whose body was found by construction workers down a ditch last week.
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Exclusive: Safeway Good Samaritan Speaks On Getting Job Back Video included

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A Safeway good samaritan speaks out after being reinstated to his job. It's been a long, agonizing wait for the soon-to-be father who couldn't provide for his family for over a month. More>>

Losing Death Penalty May Jeopardize Criminal Investigations Video included

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In the case of missing Morgan Hill teen Sierra LaMar, the man facing charges for kidnapping and murdering her isn't talking. One tactic investigators said they use in cases like this one, is the death penalty. Investigators offer to pull the death penalty punishment off the table, in return for information, but a new ballot measure could eliminate that tactic completely. More>>

Morale Still High in Morgan Hill, Volunteers Never Giving Up on Sierra Video included

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Sierra LaMar's murder suspect has been arrested but the search for the missing teen is far from over. A day after the Santa Clara County Sheriff's office explained why investigators think Sierra is dead, but there's still hundred of volunteers out looking for her and refuse to give up. More>>

SLIDESHOW: Santa Cruz County Deputies Train For High Risk Traffic Stop

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Click here to see pictures from a training exercise for the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office. More>>

Safeway Good Samaritan Gets His Job Back, DA Not Releasing Surveillance Video

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Some good news for the man who was suspended from his job at Safeway after he stepped in to help a pregnant woman. Ryan Young told Central Coast News that he has been reinstated at Safeway with back pay. More>>

Del Rey Oaks Mayor Backs Safeway Employee Ryan Young

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Tuesday could be decision day for Ryan Young, a Del Rey Oaks Safeway employee suspended after stopping a man from beating his pregnant woman last month. Young and Safeway have a closed grievance meeting on Tuesday to discuss his fate with the grocery giant. More>>

Sierra LaMar Murder Suspect Linked to More Crimes

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Police belive that the Sierra LaMar murder suspect may be linked to more crimes. Antolin Garcia-Torres is facing murder and kidnapping charges in the Sierra LaMar disappearance. Now Morgan Hill Police say he may also be linked to 2 assault cases on two different women in 2009. More>>

Teen Arrested After Stealing Car in Salinas

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Police arrested a teenager after carjacking a man in front of his Salinas home. More>>

Attempted Kidnapping Outside of Salinas Elementary School

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SALINAS, Calif. - Salinas Police are asking for your help in finding a man they say tried to lure in a 9-year-old girl near Loma Vista Elementary School. It happened Tuesday afternoon at 2:25 p.m. According More>>

Santa Cruz Scores Big Deal with Dakota Wizards Basketball Team

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SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - Santa Cruz has scored a new deal that would bring the Dakota Wizards basketball team to the Central Coast. According to the Bismark Tribune, the Santa Cruz City Council voted 7-0 More>>

Marc Klaas: Finding Sierra More Critical Than Ever Video included

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On Tuesday night, there was talk at Sobrato High School to have a candlelight vigil for Sierra LaMar. But, that didn't happen. Family and friends want to put the focus on finding Sierra and keeping hope alive. More>>

Stolen Band Truck and Instruments Found in San Benito County Video included

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The North Monterey County High School Band Director reports that the band equipment van reported stolen on Monday morning has been discovered in San Benito County.  More>>

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