Friday, March 18 2011 12:50 PM EDT2011-03-18 16:50:07 GMT
After doing a story on speed traps Central Coast News went to find out if the City of Monterey will change some of their speed limit. According to the California Manual on Unified Traffic Control Devices, "speed limits cannot be set arbitrarily low, as this would create violators of the majority of drivers, and would not command the respect of the public."More >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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. More >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
MONTEREY, Calif- You may be able to go a little faster on some streets in Monterey. The city is raising some of the speed limits because of a new regulation coming down from Sacramento.
Now traffic engineers must take the speed 85% of drivers are traveling on a given section of roadway and round up or down to the closest 5 mph increment. That means an 85% driving speed of 33 mph rounds up to a 35 mph speed limit, while an 85% speed of 32 mph rounds down to 30 mph. Under the old system, traffic engineers could round speed limits down to the lowest 5 mph increment.
The City of Monterey Traffic Engineering Division conducted extensive surveys of driving speeds on city streets, as required by the new state law, to determine the new speed limits. Most of the new speed limits on city street sections go from 25 to 30 mph. But there are a few street sections where speed limits will be raised by 10-15 mph.
The Monterey City Council will hold a public hearing to consider increases in speed limits on November 15th at Few Memorial Hall on 580 Pacific Street.
To see what street might be changing their speed limit, Click here
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:46 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:46:13 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- Two people were arrested Sunday after leading San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's deputies and the California Highway Patrol on a pursuit. It started at 19th and Paso Robles streetsMore >>
Two people were arrested Sunday after leading San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's deputies and the California Highway Patrol on a pursuit.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:30 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:30:46 GMT
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- Thousands of people across the Central Coast tried their chance at the $600 million dollar Powerball jackpot. Two lucky winners came from California. Ticket sales gaveMore >>
Ticket sales gave a boost to local businesses in Santa Barbara as well as California schools.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:29 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:29:12 GMT
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- More than 200 people across the Central Coast walked in Santa Barbara to bring awareness to a 'silent' disease. Digestive diseases such as Chron's and Colitis affect one inMore >>
More than 200 people across the Central Coast walked in Santa Barbara to bring awareness to a 'silent' disease.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:14 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:14:07 GMT
BRIDGEPORT, CT -- Federal investigators are in Connecticut inspecting the scene of a commuter train crash. Officials said it could take days before the busy section of track reopens. During the FridayMore >>
Federal investigators are in Connecticut inspecting the scene of a commuter train crash. Officials said it could take days before the busy section of track reopens.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:08 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:08:19 GMT
DAMASCUS, VA -- According to the Associated Press, a car drove into a group of hikers at a parade in Damascus, a small Virginia town. Around 50 to 60 people were hurt, according to reports. No fatalitiesMore >>
According to the Associated Press, a car drove into a group of hikers at a parade in Damascus, a small Virginia town.More >>
