CRIME & SAFETY
Man Severely Injured in Pedestrian Accident on Airport Boulevard in Watsonville
On Wednesday morning, a man sustained major injuries in a pedestrian accident on a roadway in Watsonville. Kion 46 reported that the accident happened around 4:50 a.m. on Airport Boulevard near Pajaro Lane on the morning of May 8, 2024. California Highway Patrol in Santa Cruz responded to the scene,...
Man dies in fatal crash during police chase in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ -- A 48-year-old Santa Cruz County man died after crashing his vehicle during a pursuit with law enforcement on Friday night.A State Parks officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop at Natural Bridges State Beach at about 8:45 p.m. when the driver of the white, 1996 GMC Yukon fled.The man was initially contacted by the officer for expired registration and for allegedly almost backing into a crowd of people, according to the California Highway Patrol.After a roughly four-minute-long pursuit, the driver went off the road for unknown reasons on West Cliff Drive, east of De La Costa Avenue, where he crashed into rocks. The driver, whose name was not released, was pronounced dead at the scene.CHP is investigating the wreck to try to determine the cause, including whether drugs or alcohol played a factor.
CHP: Two people killed in crash along Highway 68 near Salinas
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- The CHP has shared more details about what led up to a deadly crash Friday afternoon. Officers said at 4:44 p.m., a gray Mazda CX9 was heading east on Highway 68 near Spreckels Boulevard when the driver veered to the left and onto the grass median where it struck a The post CHP: Two people killed in crash along Highway 68 near Salinas appeared first on KION546.
Three suspects are nabbed for King City, Soledad shootings that killed six people.
For the past three months, residents of King City and the broader South County community have mourned the killings of six people. Now, law enforcement agencies hope they can find some peace. Three Greenfield residents were arrested for the murders, Monterey County Sheriff Tina Nieto and numerous other law enforcement...
Gilroy woman accused of $300K high-rise fire has history of arson
(KRON) — A woman was arrested for setting a fire at a high-rise building on Friday, the Gilroy Police Department said. Officials said Sonia Garcia, 49, was also a previously convicted arsonist. Police investigated the fire in the 7900 block of Monterey Street in Gilroy. The investigation showed Garcia propped tires up against a building […]
80 citations issued across Monterey County during increased traffic enforcement
MARINA, Calif. — Officers with local law enforcement agencies across the county of Monterey conducted their monthly Strategic Traffic Observation and Prevention Program on Thursday. Their focus was high-traffic areas and hazardous driving in the city of Marina. According to the Marina Police Department, in one day, officers conducted...
'Significant developments' to be announced for King City mass shooting
SALINAS, Calif. — The Monterey County Sheriff's Office said that they will be announcing "significant developments" for two south Monterey County shootings that left six total people dead. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, King City Police Department and Salinas Police Department will be holding a joint news conference on...
Vehicle crashes into business in Santa Cruz Mountains
FELTON, Calif. — The Felton Fire Protection District said that around 12:30 p.m. Thursday, a vehicle crashed into a building. The crash occurred on Felton Faire. When engines arrived they found that the vehicle had crashed into the front of the building. Nobody was injured in the crash and...
Six ducklings rescued from a storm drain in Salinas, firefighters said
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Salinas City Firefighters Union said they rescued six ducklings from a storm drain on Thursday morning. Firefighters said that they were able to rescue six baby ducklings that were struck down in a storm drain on Rossi Circle. Photo of the six ducklings that were rescued from a storm drain off The post Six ducklings rescued from a storm drain in Salinas, firefighters said appeared first on KION546.
Police urge caution during Bicycle Safety Month
May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and Gilroy Police are encouraging everyone to participate safely and reminding drivers to be extra alert for more people pedaling and walking on the roads. “Everyone deserves to reach their destination safely,” Gilroy Police Sgt. Michael McMahon said. “Unfortunately, there has been an increase...
Liquor Store vs. Convertible
Felton CA May 9 2024 This sunny Thursday afternoon turned into a really bad day for this driver in Felton. Allegedly the driver of this shiny red Solera convertible mistook the gas pedal for the break petal and plowed into the Felton Liquor Store at about 12:30. No, injuries were reported.
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