Felix Cortez

His defense attorney raised doubts as to the mental competency of the accused animal killer.

The Boone Fire that has scorched more than 17,000 acres in Fresno County has now crept into Monterey County territory. The fire made inroads Thursday night following extreme weather conditions.

A huge anchovy invasion in Santa Cruz is leading to a feeding frenzy for sea life but also raising concern among harbor leaders that it could lead to a huge, messy fish die-off.

An administrator with the Pajaro Valley Unified School District has been put on leave after he was arrested for sex crimes.

Soledad police said that video evidence showed a 34-year-old teacher engaged in sexual intercourse with a former 15-year-old student.

Another fatal hit-and-run crash on East Alisal Street is putting the dangerous, highly traveled, corridor in the spotlight but also shining a light on proposed traffic improvements designed to make the Alisal corridor safer for pedestrians and drivers.

SALINAS, Calif. — The Salinas Union High School District has appointed Zandra Jo Galvan as its new superintendent, with her tenure beginning on October 1.

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — Hundreds of sand pyramids are being constructed on Cowell Beach in Santa Cruz as part of an art exhibit by Jim Denevan and his son, Brighton, along with doznes of volunteers.

A court ruling surrounding child molestation charges has been handed down against Watsonville Councilman Jimmy Dutra, and he's been ordered to pay the victim more than $1 million in restitution.

A man, previously convicted of molesting a minor, is arrested again for similar charges.