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Salinas, California · SalinasMonterey County Jail is getting more time to fix its many problems and avoid a million-dollar fine. The county's private jail health care provider, Wellpath, is out of compliance in at least 43 areas, including mental care, clinical staffing, medical screenings and chronic care. The JUDGE in the case says she is very disappointed about what is happening at the jail.See the Story
Monterey County Jail gets more time to fix many problems and avoid fine
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Property · SalinasRecia Lee Esteban, 43, of Salinas was charged with vehicle theft and possession of stolen property. The victim parked his 2000 Toyota Sienna van near his house in Salinas back in December 2023. The following day he discovered the van was stolen and reported it to police.See the Story
Salinas woman convicted of vehicle theft
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Salinas, California · SalinasPolice said on social media that a 54-year-old driver crashed into a street light pole at around 5 p.m. The Watsonville man was airlifted to an out-of-county trauma center, and an hour later, the Monterey County Coroner's Office confirmed the man had died. Watsonville police said they will close westbound Riverside Drive between Main Street and First Street on Saturday.See the Story
Watsonville driver dies following crash with light pole, police say
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Salinas, California · SalinasOn Monday, an amended complaint was filed by the San Benito County District Attorney's Office against April Garcia, 24, of Vallejo. Garcia was arrested in Morgan Hill after the alleged incident mentioned above took place on March 18. Police said he rode on the hood for three-quarters of a mile while she was going at a high speed.See the Story
Woman charged with vehicular manslaughter after man hangs from moving vehicle in Hollister
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Salinas, California · SalinasLeonard Jerreth Dunlap, 52, was convicted in February for false imprisonment by violence, assault and possession of meth. The crime occurred on Oct. 21, 2023, at the Monterey Tides Inn. He asked Jane Doe to let him use the pool before asking her to have sex with him while he made graphic gestures.See the Story
Convict sentenced after assault of Monterey hotel employee
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Salinas, California · SalinasMan arrested for arson inside bathroom in Monterey. Police arrested a man on Sunday for arson at the Compact Disco bathroom. The fire was in a trash can located inside the restroom and was extinguished by a Compact Disco employee. Nobody was injured in the fire. Police learned that John Sovereign, 64-year-old Monterey resident, was prime suspect in this case.See the Story
Man arrested for arson inside bathroom in Monterey
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Salinas, California · SalinasWork continues to reopen three parts of Highway 1 in Big Sur. Currently, Highway 1 remains closed from the north to south of Lime Creek. This is an estimated 12.1 miles. Crews have been working for months to clear these slides, but various rain events have made the job harder.See the Story
Part of Highway 1 in Big Sur set to reopen
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