Man Convicted Of First-Degree Murder In Seaside Killing

Kevin Durran Hart, 47, was found guilty to killing Jackie Robinson, 65, the mother of his girlfriend, prosecutors said.

1 Dead After Crash Into Watsonville Power Pole, Causing Outages

One person died in a single-vehicle crash into a power pole in Watsonville shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday.

Fire Reignites At Moss Landing Lithium Battery Storage Facility; Residents Told To Close Windows

The Jan. 16 fire grew out of control when the facility's internal fire suppression system failed.

Retirement Community Stabbing Suspect Evades Capture: Sheriff

A man wanted in the stabbing of a person in the Del Mesa Carmel retirement community evaded capture Saturday, authorities said.

Battery Depot Fire Smolders, But Air Quality Monitors Find No Threats

Monterey County officials said air quality sensors found no risk to residents.

Fire Closes Highway 1 Along Monterey Bay

The lithium battery fire is at the world's largest energy storage plant, in Moss Landing. Nearby residents were forced to evacuate.

'Gone Girl' Kidnapper May Have Started Crime Spree At Age 16

Multiple investigators, who detest the label, "Gone Girl," emphasize changes made in how police investigate home invasion cases.

Watsonville Man Identified As Person Killed By Debris Washed Ashore In Storm

Koons was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to sheriff's spokesperson Ashley Keehn.

Santa Cruz Officials Warn Of Fundraising Scam In Wharf Collapse's Wake

The wharf was closed after about 150 feet broke off at its end when waves battered it the NWS estimated at 30 feet high.

Watsonville ​Man Arrested For DUI With Child In Car: CHP

One passenger was injured but an 8-year-old in the truck was unharmed, the CHP said.

Watsonville Gang Member Arrested, Police Say

He was found asleep in a running car at an intersection, according to police.

​2 Arrested After Shooting That Wounded 2 At Church Gathering

Two suspected were booked into Monterey County Jail on suspicion of multiple charges, including attempted murder.

​Officer On Motorcycle Hurt In Crash In Monterey

The officer who was in a collision with a car was riding a police motorcycle on duty.

Woman Accused Of Trying To Kill 83-Year-Old Woman In Monterey County

A woman is accused of beating an elderly woman in her home, the Monterey County Sheriff's Office said.

Gunman On Rampage Kills 81 Farm Animals

Miniature horses, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks and other types of birds were all shot indiscriminately by the man.

Toddler Served Wine Instead Of Juice At CA Restaurant Ends Up In ER

The 2-year-old started swaying, falling over and slurring her words, according to KSBW.

Bay Area Woman's Body Found After Partner Shot, Injured By Police

Lizbeth Arceo Sedano, 25, was found deceased in the area of Eureka Canyon and Grizzly Flat roads in Watsonville, police said.

5 Rescued From Burning Boat Near Moss Landing

The Coast Guard, Monterey Fire and North County Fire combined efforts to save the people.

Double Shooting Suspect Arrested In Watsonville

Members of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office arrested the man.

Serial Peeping Tom Arrested, Caught Climbing On Hotel Roof: Police

A man suspected of peeping-tom incidents dating back to September was caught red handed Friday, police said.

Hiker Found Dead In Monterey County: Police

The 30-year-old's body was found at the base of a waterfall, authorities said.

Watsonville Man Sentenced To Federal Prison

Prosecutors say he illegally sold firearms including machine guns.

Tesla Cybertruck Foiled By Sand, Gets Stuck On NorCal Beach

The vehicle was “built for any planet,” according to Tesla — but not, apparently, for certain parts of planet Earth.

Dozens Of Bikes Found By Police While Serving Warrant In Watsonville

Did your bike recently go missing? The sheriff's office might have it.

4 Killed, 3 Hurt While Attending Party In King City: Police

Three men and a woman are dead after they were shot in the front yard of a home while attending a party in King City, police said.

Watsonville Police Dog Stabbed By Suspect

Officers subdued the suspect with a stun gun.

Farmer Indicted For Involuntary Manslaughter Over Worker's Death

A worker was killed by a spinach harvester last month. The farmer faces prison and millions of dollars in fines.

Dispute Leads To Watsonville Shooting: Police

The victim was hospitalized.

Watsonville Homicide Suspect Arrested

He was taken into custody after a standoff that lasted for hours.

Man Exposed Himself To Several Women At A Laundromat: Police

He was booked into the Santa Cruz County Jail.

Bizarre Twist In 2014 'Mom-In-The-Box' Case

DNA samples revealed the woman's true identity.

DNA Solves 1991 Cold Case Murder

Investigators in Seaside say the suspect had not previously been linked to the crime.

2 Teens — 14 And 18 — Shot Near Elementary School: Watsonsville Police

The investigation is ongoing, police said.

Crews Contain Grass Fire In Monterey County That Burned 350 Acres

At 6:59 p.m. Sunday Monterey County lifted evacuation orders in the south of Monterey County, near the San Luis Obispo County line.

Watsonville Teen Reported Missing: Police

Police consider her at-risk.

Fire Crews Contain Blaze Near Watsonville At 1.7 Acres

Cal Fire will remain at the scene for the next few days to mop up and monitor heavy timber in the area.

Abused Puppy Left On Roadside; Santa Cruz Deputies Search For Suspect

Investigators are looking for help solving a recent animal abuse case and hope a few neighbors can help cover the medical bills.

Seaside Child Molestation: Man Convicted Of Sex Act On Child Under 10

The man faces 45 years to life in prison when he is sentenced.

Another Close Encounter With Large Shark In The Waters Off Pacific Grove

For the third time this year, there has been a close encounter between someone in the water and a large shark in Pacific Grove.

Shelter In Place Due To Power Plant Fire, Monterey Co. Says

Monterey County officials are asking people to shelter in place and to shut all windows and turn off ventilation systems Tuesday morning.