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A warning was issued today for Stillwater Cove at Pebble Beach. The advisory was issued after high-levels of bacteria were found in samples taken yesterday. The warning will remain in effect until samples show bacteria are at a safe level for recreational water contact according to state guidelines.
Bus service will be provided to the Santa Cruz County Fair for the 1st time in 3 years. Metro buses will leave the Watsonville Transit Center for the fairgrounds from noon to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Regular fares will be charged. A complete schedule is available at www.scmtd.com under Metro news bulletins.
King City’s Police Chief was reinstated yesterday after a month-long investigation was being conducted on allegations of misconduct. Police Chief Nick Baldiviez was on administrative leave since August after complaints were received that he drove police vehicles to crime scenes while intoxicated, wrongfully hired and fired officers, and compromised evidence on certain crime scenes. The allegations were raised in a letter sent by the King City Police Officers Association to the City Manager and City Council Members.
Nearly 3-dozen people were evacuated this afternoon after pepper spray was found sprayed inside a building at the Cabrillo College Watsonville Center. 40 people were evacuated as a precaution after a student was said to have sprayed the chemical inside a bathroom in a building that houses administration and classrooms. No major injuries were reported only complaints of irritated throats, noses and eyes were received. People were allowed to return to the facility by 5 p.m. Officials say the spray does not cause any long lasting health problems.
A wildland blaze broke out in the Watsonville area just before noon today. Both Watsonville and North Monterey County fire crews responded to the fire, which started near East Front and Marchant Streets. Trees and grass near the river bed caught fire. No structures were threatened and no injuries were reported.