Monterey County News

Salinas police chief to seek funding for uniform cameras Kelly McMillin said he plans to ask the Measure V Committee to fund uniform cameras.

Gov. Jerry Brown signed a law Monday reducing the maximum penalty for misdemeanors by one day - a change expected to significantly reduce the number of immigrants in the country legally who are deported for lesser crimes.

SALINAS >> Tight county reserves exacerbated by a multi-million dollar parks department deficit from last fiscal year may be claiming another set of spending priorities.

A Salinas Police officer carries a rifle while searching for a suspect and evidence after a shooting on Cherokee Drive and North Main Street in Salinas on Monday.

The most common symptoms of chikungunya virus infection are fever and joint pain.

Hoarder, fake rescue group barred from having animals SPCA investigated woman, 'sanctuary' after receiving reports of sick animals Check out this story on thecalifornian.com: http://bit.ly/1rwEbaX Animal hoarder Crystal Kisicki and St. Francis All Creature Rescue and Sanctuary have been officially prevented from further contact with animals after ... (more)

Family Pet Celebration Day set for Aug. 9 Three animal shelters will be involved in the event at Cesar Chavez Library in Salinas Check out this story on thecalifornian.com: http://bit.ly/1rwIbIB Monterey County Animal Services, Salinas Animal Services, From the Heart Dog Training and the SPCA for Monterey County are set to host Family Pet ... (more)

The Monterey County Coroner confirmed 31-year-old Dennis Dwayne Reneau was hit and killed by a passenger train at the Salinas Amtrak station July 13. SALINAS >> The man who was hit and killed by a passenger train at the Salinas Amtrak station July 13 has been identified as 31-year-old Dennis Dwayne Reneau, the Monterey County Coroner's office ... (more)

A man killed earlier this month after being struck by a train in Salinas has been identified as 31-year-old Dennis Dewayne Reneau.

SALINAS >> The union of sheriff's department employees has endorsed Steve Bernal for Monterey County Sheriff over their current boss, Scott Miller.

In California , diagnosed instances of whooping cough , or pertussis , are reaching incredibly high levels.

I saw a picture of a dog on a Monterey County Animal Shelter website. She was a fluffy black thing with the sweetest face, the saddest eyes, and her tail tucked safely between her legs.

A historical American flag enters the arena during the ceremonial Pageant of Flags on Sunday's Day of Champions at the 2014 California Rodeo Salinas.

For some it's intimidating, for others confusing, and for all of us, it's an alchemical experiment.

Education Digest for June 21 A weekly roundup of news and events of importance to schools in the Salinas Valley Check out this story on thecalifornian.com: http://bit.ly/1muk8C3 Millennium Charter High School in Salinas has been fully accredited for grades 9 through 10 by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and ... (more)

'Mad Men' fans are eagerly awaiting the show's final season, but filming is far from being over.

PACIFIC GROVE >> What began as a routine traffic stop by Pacific Grove police turned into a chase that eventually involved officers from police departments in Monterey, Seaside, Sand City and Marina, as well as the Presidio of Monterey Police, the California Highway Patrol and the Monterey County Sheriff's Office.

A farmworker protest in the Salinas Valley in 1966, a year of rapid change in the labor movement when the National Farm Workers Association and Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee merged to form the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee .

Rodeo urges folks to 'Man Up' against domestic violence The Man Up Crusade will raise funds for the YWCA of Monterey County on Sunday.

Key Salinas River study reaches supervisors A major environmental report will go before Monterey County supervisors July 29 Check out this story on thecalifornian.com: http://bit.ly/1rp0xuN A non-native species of cane-like plant called Arundo is some of the debris growers want to clear out of the Salinas River channel.