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Search warrants lead to arrests, recovery of weapons in South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY — Local authorities served three search warrants in South Monterey County last week that resulted in three arrests and the seizure of four pistols and one semi-automatic assault rifle. Just before 5 a.m. on Aug. 4, officers from the Greenfield and Soledad police departments, along with detectives...
Beaches in Central California shut down after man, dog escape shark bite
Lovers Point Beach and other nearby beaches in Pacific Grove are closed after a shark swam underneath and bit the paddleboard of a beachgoer in Monterey County.
Salinas Tico’s Tacos employee missing without a trace for over a week
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- An employee who hasn't missed a day of work for 18 years walked home on August 1, and co-workers haven't heard from him since. Cecilio "Ceci" Arias Colin is a 56-year-old employee of Tico's Tacos in Salinas. Co-workers said he walks to and from work every day, but they grew concerned when
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Man arrested for DUI with loaded gun and drugs for sale
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office said they arrested a man over the weekend after finding various illegal items on his person following a traffic stop. Adan Acosta, 36, was driving erratically after leaving a business in Watsonville, alleged police. During the traffic stop, he was showing signs of being under the
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Hunger strike at the Monterey County Jail continues into its 10th day, with inmates calling for changes.
Nearly 30 people with colorful signs reading things like “honk for inmates' rights,” “bring back visits and video visits” and “incarcerated lives matter" gathered on Natividad Road in Salinas on Tuesday, Aug. 8, a few yards away from the Monterey County Jail: the place their loved ones have been on a hunger strike since Aug. 1 because they said their rights were taken away.
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Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster teased, debuts Aug. 19
Hennessey started deliveries of its Venom F5 hypercar last fall, and now the company is just days out from unveiling a new open-top version. Hennessey on Tuesday released a pair of teaser photos for the new Venom F5 Roadster and confirmed the debut for Aug. 19 at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, one of the premier events of 2022 Monterey Car Week running Aug. 12-21 in Monterey, California.
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Santa Cruz Logger's Revenge Ride
On April 1, 1977, Boardwalk logging personality “Big John” welcomed guests to the opening festivities. Logger’s Revenge debuted as a fundraiser for Dominican Hospital. Santa Cruz Mayor John Mahaney and Dominican’s Sister Josephine rode to a splashing finale in the first official log, cheered by local dignitaries and civic leaders. The ride then filled to full capacity, carrying 1,300 people per hour on its 2 ½-minute scenic and soggy journey.
Logger’s Revenge has delighted families for 50 years. It's a must-ride when you're at the Boardwalk on a hot day!
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144-unit Hillcrest Estate breaks ground
WATSONVILLE—Major groundwork has begun on the 144-home Hillcrest Estate subdivision situated on an 11.27-acre hilltop between Ohlone Parkway and Walker Street above Watsonville Slough. “It’s a great boon that we are going to get an additional 144 units for Watsonville residents,” said Watsonville Community Development Department Director Suzi Merriam....
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Shark attack reported off Lovers Point in Pacific Grove, Monterey, as terrifying pic shows beast’s bite on paddle board
A PADDLEBOARDER and his dog narrowly escaped a horrific encounter with a shark as a terrifying photo shows the beast's massive bite on the board. The latest horrific shark attack unfolded on Wednesday afternoon off Lovers Point Beach in Pacific Grove, California. More to follow...For the latest news on this...
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Bentley Will Show Off 103 Cars At Monterey To Celebrate Its 103rd Anniversary
Bentley has announced its program for the 2022 Monterey Car Week, and it includes a whole host of activities. The brand will show cars from its back catalog, its non-automotive products, and it will have a whole home dedicate to its future. Starting on Tuesday, August 16, a lucky few...
Paddleboarder and dog thrown off board after shark encounter
A paddleboarder and his dog were thrown off their paddleboard when a shark attacked the board in the waters off California, the Pacific Grove Police Department said Wednesday. Both were able to return to shore uninjured. "On August 10, 2022, at approximately 11:30 a.m., a paddleboarder off of Lovers Point...
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Amazon begins large-scale rollout of palm print-based payments
Amazon will expand its Amazon One palm print checkout system to dozens of Whole Foods locations, marking the most significant expansion of the technology that was introduced in 2020. Amazon One allows customers to speedily check out at retail locations using only their palm prints after storing a scan of...
Shark knocks man off paddleboard at Lovers Point in California's Pacific Grove
The man and his dog were uninjured and able to crawl back onto the board and paddle to shore.
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Gas line ruptured on Freedom Boulevard
[Editor’s note: This story has been updated from a previous version.]. WATSONVILLE—A construction crew replacing a sewer line ruptured a natural gas line Wednesday morning on the 1400 block of Freedom Boulevard, according to Watsonville Fire Division Chief Corey Schaefer. The 10am incident prompted Watsonville firefighters and police...
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Second shark attack at Lovers Point leaves bite marks on paddle board
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif.(KION-TV)- A surfer at Lovers Point said their board was bitten by a shark Wednesday. This is the second shark attack at the beach this summer. Read more: Pacific Grove great white shark bite survivor discharged from hospital At around 11:30 a.m., the shark bit the board multiple times, according to witnesses. This
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Paddleboarder unhurt after second shark attack in 3 months at Bay Area beach
A paddleboarder in Pacific Grove narrowly escaped injury on Wednesday morning when a shark bit through their board, throwing the person and their dog into the water.
Squid and Salmon Combo Trip at Monterey
What a great day on the water. We got into some squid action then some salmon action on a low expectation day.
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