Santa Cruz, CA…This morning at approximately 4:20am an unidentified male pedestrian was walking on the east road edge of southbound Hwy 17 in the #1 lane. For unknown reasons, the pedestrian entered the roadway and was struck by a Hyundai Sonata being driven by a Scotts Valley man. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries and was […]
Santa Cruz, CA….On December 28th CHP Officer Garcia observed a Harley Davidson Motorcycle traveling southbound on Mission Blvd., near King St. at high speeds. As Officer Garcia initiated an enforcement stop on the motorcycle the rider began to evade through the city of Santa Cruz. During the pursuit the rear passenger, on the motorcycle, was […]
Monterey, CA – The San Benito-Monterey Unit of CAL FIRE will suspend open burning, starting December 31, 2013, for San Benito and Monterey Counties. This is due to the increased fire threat, evidenced by continuing fire activity. On average, San Benito and Monterey Counties experience less than 7 vegetation fires in November and December. 2013 […]
Monterey, CA…A community celebration of the arts, FNM is an affordable, alcohol-free family celebration. A creation of activities, colors, lights, musical entertainment and performances unfolds on New Year’s Eve in Historic Downtown Monterey as we dance, play, act, perform, create and sing our way into 2014! SeaChanges presents the majesty of the ocean and the […]
Santa Cruz, CA…On December 31, 2005 at 10:12 pm, California Highway Patrol Lieutenant Michael Walker stopped to assist a stranded motorist on southbound Highway 17 near Glenwood Drive, and was soon joined by a Cal-Trans employee assisting him. A 31 year old Boulder Creek man driving a 2000 Audi lost control of his vehicle, striking […]
Soledad, CA…Crews are working a fire where a large tractor has caught fire. The fire is off of River Road. Please use caution and expect delays in the area…
Monterey, CA. – The Monterey City Council has narrowed the field of candidates for the position of City Manager to four finalists. The finalists have been asked to return for a second round of interviews in Monterey on January 9, 2014. “The Council interviewed several very well qualified candidates in closed session yesterday,” said Mayor […]
Monterey, CA…The City of Monterey, Colton Hall Museum and Cultural Arts Commission, and the Monterey Conference Center are pleased to announce the current Alvarado Gallery exhibit In Perspective by Kristy Sebok. Kristy is an abstract artist who honors the natural world around her by capturing it through her perspective. She strives to simplify nature using […]
Monterey, CA. – The Monterey City Council has named Assistant City Manager Mike McCarthy to the position of Interim City Manager effective January 1, 2014. McCarthy will lead the 400-person City organization after City Manager Fred Meurer retires at the end of December. “The City Council has full confidence in Mike’s ability to lead Monterey […]
Santa Cruz, CA…City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce Marsh Vista Trail is open for visitors to enjoy while Arana Gulch construction is underway and thereafter. The quarter-mile trail is a single track, point-to-point route for pedestrians only (no dogs or bikes allowed). Access points are the Agnes Street entrance and […]
