Santa Cruz Co. to Release 100 Inmates Starting Wednesday

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Monterey County Sheriff Says Jail Overcrowding Is Being Addressed
Monterey County Sheriff Says Jail Overcrowding Is Being Addressed
Updated: Thursday, May 16 2013 9:30 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:30:30 GMT
SALINAS, Calif. -- In an eleven page letter, a Bay area law firm and Monterey County Public Defender Jim Egar accuse the Monterey County Jail of violating federal and California laws. The letter was sentMore >>
SALINAS, Calif. -- In an eleven page letter, a Bay area law firm and Monterey County Public Defender Jim Egar accuse the Monterey County Jail of violating federal and California laws. The letter was sentMore >>
AUSD Negotiations Stall For Now
AUSD Negotiations Stall For Now
Updated: Thursday, May 9 2013 2:24 AM EDT2013-05-09 06:24:04 GMT
Union leaders, teachers and parents representing a Central Coast school district pound the pavement for the second time in two weeks, asking for a contract and a quote "respectful discussion" in reaching an agreement.More >>
Union leaders, teachers and parents representing a Central Coast school district pound the pavement for the second time in two weeks, asking for a contract and a quote "respectful discussion" in reaching an agreement.More >>
Pentagon: Sexual Assaults in Military on the Rise
Pentagon: Sexual Assaults in Military on the Rise
Updated: Tuesday, May 7 2013 8:39 PM EDT2013-05-08 00:39:58 GMT
Its being called an epidemic, a new Pentagon study shows a 6% increase in reports of assaults. But the Pentagon estimates the actual un-reported numbers are much higher. An estimated 26,000 service womenMore >>
Its being called an epidemic, a new Pentagon study shows a 6% increase in reports of assaults. But the Pentagon estimates the actual un-reported numbers are much higher. An estimated 26,000 service womenMore >>
Monterey Cemetery Slapped with $15,000 Water Bill
Monterey Cemetery Slapped with $15,000 Water Bill
Updated: Tuesday, May 7 2013 12:53 PM EDT2013-05-07 16:53:19 GMT
A local cemetery says it can no longer afford water to care for its property after receiving a $15,000 water bill.
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A local cemetery says it can no longer afford water to care for its property after receiving a $15,000 water bill.More >>
Man Accused of Taxi Cab Murder Has Criminal Past
Man Accused of Taxi Cab Murder Has Criminal Past
Updated: Friday, May 3 2013 11:58 AM EDT2013-05-03 15:58:35 GMT
MONTEREY, Calif. - Since Josh Claypole allegedly stabbed Yellow Cab driver, Daniel Heurta, little has been known about who he really is.More >>
MONTEREY, Calif. - Since Josh Claypole allegedly stabbed Yellow Cab driver, Daniel Heurta, little has been known about who he really is. More >>
Alisal Union Financial Documents Reveal More Information
Alisal Union Financial Documents Reveal More Information
Updated: Wednesday, May 1 2013 1:43 AM EDT2013-05-01 05:43:18 GMT
Hotel stays, meals, shopping trips. We've told you about the charges, made to a Central Coast school district credit card.More >>
Hotel stays, meals, shopping trips. We've told you about the charges, made to a Central Coast school district credit card.More >>
Salinas PD Issues Statement On Off-Duty Officer Arrested For DUI
Salinas PD Issues Statement On Off-Duty Officer Arrested For DUI
Updated: Tuesday, April 30 2013 7:07 PM EDT2013-04-30 23:07:41 GMT
SALINAS, Calif. - The Salinas Police Department has released a statement on why an off-duty officer was cited and released after being arrested on suspicion of DUI.More >>
SALINAS, Calif. - The Salinas Police Department has released a statement on why an off-duty officer was cited and released after being arrested on suspicion of DUI.More >>
Santa Cruz Murder Suspect Sparks National Debate on Sexual Assault in the Military
Santa Cruz Murder Suspect Sparks National Debate on Sexual Assault in the Military
Updated: Friday, April 26 2013 3:07 PM EDT2013-04-26 19:07:55 GMT
The cold blooded murder of two Santa Cruz police officers in February rocked the Central Coast and made national headlines, but the suspect's history of sexual assault in the military ignited a national debate.
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The cold blooded murder of two Santa Cruz police officers in February rocked the Central Coast and made national headlines, but the suspect's history of sexual assault in the military ignited a national debate. The Center for Investigative Action worked to get answers about what Detectives Butch Baker and Elizabeth Butler didn't know about Jeremy Goulet and why? More >>
Alisal Union Financial Audits Detail Areas Of Concern
Alisal Union Financial Audits Detail Areas Of Concern
Updated: Thursday, April 25 2013 12:48 PM EDT2013-04-25 16:48:18 GMT
Now we're sifting through financial audits that we requested on the Alisal Union School District. That's because parents and educators concerned about district finances asked us to take look.More >>
Now we're sifting through financial audits that we requested on the Alisal Union School District. That's because parents and educators concerned about district finances asked us to take look.More >>
Audits On Superintendent Transactions Pending Data From District
Audits On Superintendent Transactions Pending Data From District
Updated: Tuesday, April 23 2013 9:31 PM EDT2013-04-24 01:31:53 GMT
SALINAS, Calif. -- New information on the investigation that's underway after bank statements were leaked from inside the Alisal Union School District in Salinas. The statements show hotel stays, shoppingMore >>
New information on the investigation that's underway after bank statements were leaked from inside the Alisal Union School District in Salinas.More >>

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. - Starting Wednesday, Santa Cruz County will begin the release of minor offenders to avoid overcrowding at the jail. Wednesday they will release 3 offenders but over the next few months they are expected to release about 100 people.

The Corrections Bureau chief says the released inmates will be put on house arrest and will be monitored through GPS. Some inmates may also be forced to do community service instead of going to jail.

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Santa Maria Ford Prize Contest Under Fire
Santa Maria Ford Prize Contest Under Fire
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:40 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:40:52 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- The Santa Maria Ford Dealership is under fire after customers say they lure in with flyers promising they had won a prize but when they got to the dealership, they never got it.More >>
Customer after customer said they were told they were winners for successfully matching three symbols on this flyer but the dealership says those prizes never came.
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SBPD Turning on Patrol Car Dash Cams
SBPD Turning on Patrol Car Dash Cams
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:25 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:25:16 GMT
SANTA MARIA - When Santa Barbara Police released dash cam video to the local media of a traffic stop back in October 2011, it was from a pilot device installed in the patrol car of Officer Aaron Tudor. TheMore >>
Nearly 30 patrol cars expected to be equipped with video-audio recording devices by end of the week.More >>
All but One City Now Has a Tourism District in SLO County
All but One City Now Has a Tourism District in SLO County
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:24:25 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif- Arroyo Grande and Atascadero will join four other cities in San Luis Obispo County in establishing a Tourism and Business Improvement District, now all but one city in theMore >>
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif- Arroyo Grande and Atascadero will join four other cities in San Luis Obispo County in establishing a Tourism and Business Improvement District, now all but one city in the county has one.More >>
Special Needs Surfing Organization Gets Robbed
Special Needs Surfing Organization Gets Robbed
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:21 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:21:53 GMT
MORRO BAY, Calif- A local non-profit that serves special needs children and families was recently the target of thieves. They broke into a trailer full of gear for Project Surf Camp. "The door had beenMore >>
MORRO BAY, Calif- A local non-profit that serves special needs children and families was recently the target of thieves. They broke into a trailer full of gear for Project Surf Camp.
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Santa Maria City Council Approves Downtown Apartment Project
Santa Maria City Council Approves Downtown Apartment Project
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:15 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:15:32 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Santa Maria City Council gave the thumbs up for a $40 million project to build upscale apartments in the downtown area.Santa Maria City Manager Rick Haydon says, "there's a lot that'sMore >>
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Santa Maria City Council gave the thumbs up for a $40 million project to build upscale apartments in the downtown area.Santa Maria City Manager Rick Haydon says, "there's a lot that'sMore >>

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