Norte o Gang Member Sentenced To 17 Years And Six Months In Prison…

Julian Ruiz was sentenced today to 210 months in prison for his role in a racketeering conspiracy and for using or possessing firearms in furtherance of a crime of violence, announced United States Attorney Alex G. Tse and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge John F. Bennett. The sentence was handed down earlier today by the Honorable Lucy H. Koh, U.S. District Judge.

Santa Rita Union approves school resource officers

The Santa Rita Union School District board of trustees voted to have school resource officers in the district during a special meeting on Wednesday. Santa Rita Union approves school resource officers for district The Santa Rita Union School District board of trustees voted to have school resource officers in the district during a special meeting on Wednesday.

California congressional leaders visit Soberanes and Chimney fires

California congressional leaders are taking a look at the damage from the Soberanes and the Chimney fires in Monterey County. Representatives Sam Farr and Loretta Sanchez said they'll be going to Congress next month in hopes of getting federal help for the state.

Jeff Mitchell: Candidates worthy of your vote

Jeff Mitchell: Candidates worthy of your vote Jeff Mitchell's candidate endorsements for the June 7 election Check out this story on thecalifornian.com: http://bit.ly/1THTUQm However you voted, I thank you for doing your part as a citizen. We are people lucky enough to live in a democracy, and voting is a practice we must all carry out with faith and solemnity.