A possible ICE arrest is being investigated by Monterey County officials. Witnesses reported that a group of men in an unmarked SUV with tinted windows subdued a man outside the Monterey County Courthouse shortly before 7:30 a-m on Friday. Folling the arrest the men then put on over clothing identifying them as ICE agents. The county is investigating the incident because it is believed that ICE activity at the courthouse could discourage legal participation by undocumented persons.
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The Salinas Soccer Complex held a Grand Opening event on Saturday. The project, which has been underway for the past 10 years, now enters phase two. A spokesperson says the complex has already raised the 8 million dollars to used in the second phase which will crate an additional 10 soccer fields to the complex.
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A traffic stop led to the arrest of a juvenile in Hollister last Thursday. Shortly before 7 p-m, a patrol unit stopped a car for a code violation near Westside Boulevard and Apricot Lane. A search of the vehicle uncovered a loaded pistol and several controlled substances. Anyone with any information on the case is asked to contact Hollister police.
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The Santa Cruz City Council will be addressing used syringes at its Tuesday meeting. Currently there are two used needle disposal kiosks in the city, located at the Emeline complex and on Water Street near the government center. In a proposal, in collaboration with the county, four more kiosks would be placed in problem areas. The proposal also aims to prevent any additional needle exchange programs as well as third party exchange programs. The meeting starts at 1p-m, at City Hall, 809 Center Street.
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