Comedian Bill Cosby’s Convictions Overturned & Cosby Released From Prison

Comedian Bill Cosby’s Convictions Overturned & Cosby Released From Prison

Philadelphia, PA….The Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction.  Following is the summary paragraph from the Court’s Decision. “However, the discretion vested in our Commonwealth’s prosecutors, however vast, does not mean that its exercise is free of the constraints of due process. When an unconditional charging decision is made publicly and with the […]

Governor Newsom Meets with Emergency Officials Responding to Lava Fire

Governor Newsom Meets with Emergency Officials Responding to Lava Fire

Weed, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom traveled to Siskiyou County yesterday where he was briefed by fire and emergency management officials responding to the Lava Fire, which has burned more than 13,300 acres. Earlier today, the state secured federal assistance to help ensure the availability of vital resources to combat the fire, which has forced evacuations in the […]

President Biden on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework

President Biden on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework

La Crosse, Wisconsin…Good afternoon. Thank you, Laurie. Please, please, please sit down. I once said that to a big crowd; it was in the evening. I said, “Please, sit down.” And there were no seats. They were out in a football field. (Laughter.) And the press pointed out, “Biden is losing it.” (Laughter.) Well, I […]

Monterey County Sheriff’s Logs for June 26, 27 & 28, 2021

Monterey County Sheriff’s Logs for June 26, 27 & 28, 2021

Salinas, CA…The Monterey County Sheriff’s Daily Activity Logs. The latest log is below… Date/Time Charges Location Deputy Report No. MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF Proudly protecting the community since 1850 1414 Natividad Road, Salinas, CA 93906 ■ (831) 755-3700 ■ www.montereysheriff.org This information is being provided in accordance with the California Public Records […]

CAL FIRE Urging Safety on Fourth of July & Be Vigilant Over the Holiday Weekend!

CAL FIRE Urging Safety on Fourth of July & Be Vigilant Over the Holiday Weekend!

Sacramento, CA…Fourth of July is synonymous for sun, fun, barbequing, and fireworks. CAL FIRE is reminding everyone to do their part to have a safe holiday and help prevent fires and injuries caused by fireworks. According to the National Fire Protection Association, two out of five fires on the 4th of July are caused by […]

Charles Kenneth Lafferty Receives 15 Year Sentence in Highway Projectile Case

Charles Kenneth Lafferty Receives 15 Year Sentence in Highway Projectile Case

Monterey, CA…Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced today that the Honorable Mark E. Hood sentenced Charles Kenneth Lafferty, age 54, to 15 years in state prison following his guilty pleas to 28 counts of assault with a deadly weapon and two counts of assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer. All […]

39 Year Old Salinas Man Convicted on Multiple Sexual Assault Charges

39 Year Old Salinas Man Convicted on Multiple Sexual Assault Charges

Monterey, CA…Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced that a jury found Salinas resident Ignacio Ramirez, age 39, guilty of sexually assaulting three victims. The Honorable Rafael Vazquez presided over the trial. In December 2018, Jane Doe 1, who was under 14 years old at the time, reported to her school nurse that she […]

Monterey District Attorney Files Criminal & Civil Complaints in Predatory Towing Schemes

Monterey District Attorney Files Criminal & Civil Complaints in Predatory Towing Schemes

Monterey, CA…Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced that the Consumer Protection Unit of the District Attorney’s Office simultaneously filed civil and criminal complaints against the primary owners and operators of two unrelated Salinas-area businesses for predatory towing practices. The first criminal complaint was filed against Mark Gunderson for vehicle theft and extortion. The […]

California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to Lava Fire in Siskiyou County

California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to Lava Fire in Siskiyou County

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Lava Fire burning in Siskiyou County. The FMAG, which is provided through the President’s Disaster Relief Fund on cost-share basis, will assist local, […]