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Watsonville man arrested after allegedly stabbing a nursing home staff member, officers say
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Watsonville Police have arrested a 44-year-old man who allegedly stabbed a nursing home staff member on Wednesday afternoon. Officers said they they received reports of a stabbing that took place on the 500 block of Auto Center Drive. Investigators said the suspect who is identified as 44-year-old Kelvin Hernandez was visiting the The post Watsonville man arrested after allegedly stabbing a nursing home staff member, officers say appeared first on KION546.
Police: Missing 10-year old girl from Salinas found safe
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Salinas police announced Saturday afternoon a child who was missing overnight has been found safe. Police said they located the unidentified person she was with and from there, located the home the girl was at. The department added the FBI assisted with the investigation. ORIGINAL ARTICLE:...
CHP: Train crashes into semi-truck near Highway 101 and Eckhardt Road south of Salinas
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- CHP-Monterey confirms a semi-truck was struck by a train along Highway 101 near Eckhardt Road south of Salinas. The incident happened around 6 p.m. on Friday. Fire agencies responding to the scene said no one on the train or in the semi was injured. A photo from our crews at The post CHP: Train crashes into semi-truck near Highway 101 and Eckhardt Road south of Salinas appeared first on KION546.
Murder suspect held to answer for Aug. 7 murder
A man suspected of killing his roommate on Aug. 7. in Watsonville was back in court Tuesday for a preliminary hearing after he was found mentally fit to stand trial. Hector Rocha, 44, allegedly shot 42-year-old Victor Alamillo during a heated verbal dispute in the driveway of their home on the 100 block of West Beach Street.
Military ordnance found inside Watsonville storage unit
WATSONVILLE, Calif. — Watsonville police said they were called on Wednesday for a report of a military ordnance found inside a storage unit. This was at about 3 p.m. in the area of Westgate Drive after staff reported finding the military ordnance. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office Bomb...
Homeless shelter project in Watsonville to break ground in June
Construction will begin in June on a 34-unit community of small temporary dwellings based at Westview Presbyterian Church in Watsonville, after the Monterey County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved agreements to build and manage the facility. The housing navigation center, which has been named “Recurso de Fuerza Village,” (which roughly...
Friday night at the races
Steven Allee of Santa Cruz rolled onto the staging area at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville one Friday afternoon, ready to roar around the dirt track in his stock car against several other racers. While the April 12 race marked the fifth year he has taken part in the races at...
Helping hands make prom happen
For the second year in a row, local high school seniors got a little help in dressing up for their senior proms. Some came with their parents, and some on their own to browse among free dresses and suits thanks to the efforts of Luna y Sol Familia Center, a program of the Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County.
Mariners cap off season at USA Dance Nationals | High school dance
The Aptos High dance team shimmied and grooved their way to a successful 2024 season that was capped off with a strong outing at last month’s USA Dance Nationals in Southern California. Bella Garvey, a senior, took seventh in the Solo Champion division, while Zoey Williams and senior Amelia...
Firefighters put out trailer fire in Boronda, one person has been detained by deputies
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Multiple fire agencies have put out a trailer fire that took place just outside of Salinas on Thursday afternoon. According to our reporter at the scene, the fire was at 1132 Fontes Lane and a trailer was fully involved at the scene. Our reporter at the scene said that at least The post Firefighters put out trailer fire in Boronda, one person has been detained by deputies appeared first on KION546.
Watch Bianca Valenti’s Worst Mavericks Wipeout
For 99% of surfers north of Point Conception, December 28, 2023, was a day to do anything but surf. Santa Cruz’s pointbreaks were bombarded with west swell. Ocean Beach was buried under whitewater. Even Mavericks, which doesn’t look welcoming most days, had more stink eye than usual. And yet an ...
Windy with Light Rain Chances
Ending the work week seasonably cool, cloudy, and damp. The moist onshore flow will continue to bring bouts of drizzle to the coast and coastal mountains. Thanks to a wind shift, west-northwest winds, clouds will now favor the southern and eastern portions of the Monterey Bay, near coastal cities, and perhaps even the northern part of the Salinas Valley, along with the chance of drizzle. A weak cold front will bring the Central Coast the chance of heavier drizzle and a few more light isolated showers into early Friday. Meanwhile, northwest winds will be gusty Friday.
Monterey County crime victims honored for the 25th year
SALINAS, Calif. — Victims of violent crime were honored at a dedication ceremony in Salinas on Friday. During the event, the family of those who have died read out their loved ones' names. It's the 25th anniversary of the event that honored victims of violent crimes in Monterey County,...
The 'Great San Juan Bautista Rib Cook Off' heats up for 19th year
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. — The "Great San Juan Bautista Rib Cook Off" starts Friday for its 19th year. Teams from all over the country, and even one from Australia, are competing to see which BBQ can make rib falls off the bone and jaws hit the floor the most.
Man arrested for indecent exposure to 1 adult, 1 minor in Capitola
SAN MARTIN, Calif. — Capitola police said that they apprehended a man on Tuesday for allegedly exposing himself to two female victims. An officer was notified of reported lewd acts inside a local business near 1800 41st Avenue that had occurred the day before on Friday. The investigator was told that a man had exposed himself and was "acting extremely inappropriately towards at least two female victims, including a juvenile."
A call to local artists
The City of Watsonville has sent out a call to local artists to help create a mural for the new nature center coming to Ramsay Park. As part of the Ramsay Park Renaissance Project, community members are invited to provide input on the mural design, said Brooke Sampson, Development and Community Outreach Director for Watsonville Wetlands Watch (WWW).
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