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New Castroville non-profit transforms lives for underserved communities
CASTROVILLE, Calif. — California has the largest homeless population in the nation, with more than 180,000 unhoused people. One of the non-profits helping to get them back on their feet in Monterey County celebrated a grand opening today. Helping Empower Reentry Services or "H.E.R.S" works with dozens of people,...
Neighbors worry over village for homeless people
Residents of a Watsonville neighborhood are pushing back against a proposed housing project meant to help homeless people staying along the Pajaro River levee. They say that local officials have ignored their concerns over crime and safety and are moving ahead without addressing complaints connected to the encampment. City and...
Salinas Valley Titans shine at 2024 West Zone Baseball Mustang Championships
SALINAS VALLEY — The Salinas Valley Titans 10 and under Pony baseball team represented South Monterey County as the NORCAL Super Region champions during last week’s 2024 West Zone Baseball Mustang Championships at Norwalk’s Holifield Park. The Salinas Valley team went 1-2 in the double elimination tournament...
Trina Coffman-Gomez running for Watsonville City Council District 6
Four years after she left the Watsonville City Council, having served the maximum two terms, Trina Coffman-Gomez is again running for the District 6 seat. Coffman-Gomez was a council member from 2012-2020, terming out just before she would have been mayor. A Watsonville native, she attended Mintie White Elementary School—where...
Watsonville clearing homeless camps along Pajaro River Levee
Watsonville city officials on Monday began clearing a sprawling unsanctioned homeless encampment along the Pajaro River that runs from Sakata Lane to Loughead Avenue. The work, which includes mowing tall grasses and removing some trees, is expected to last through Aug. 2, Watsonville City spokeswoman Michelle Pulido said. Clearing the...
Junior Lifeguards dive into fun and safety at Manresa Beach competition
WATSONVILLE, Calif. — The Santa Cruz County Junior Lifeguard program held its traditional competition at Manresa State Beach. Children from across different programs, Manresa, Rio Del Mar, and Twin Lakes, came together to compete. The Junior Lifeguards is a summer lifeguard coaching program for ages 6 to 15. The...
Pajaro Valley School Board approves an additional sheriff deputy on Aptos High Campus
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV): The Pajaro Valley Unified School District has just made a decision regarding campus safety. The agreement will assign a sheriff’s deputy to Aptos High School for the upcoming academic year.
Watsonville teen wins Heritage Hog Scholarship to raise and auction hog
WATSONVILLE, Calif. — A Watsonville teenager has been named this year's recipient of the Heritage Hog Scholarship by the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation. Every year, the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds selects a student to receive the $3,000 scholarship. Irene Torres, a member of the Watsonville FFA was selected...
Central Coast organizations join global movement for plastic-free July
MONTEREY, Calif. — July is a month dedicated to plastic-free usage, a global initiative aimed at educating the public about the negative impacts of plastic on our environment. An estimated 12 million tons of plastic enter the ocean each year. That's equivalent to one garbage truck every 45 seconds.
Monterey Bay Returns to Lynn Family Stadium for Fixture with Louisville City FC
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (Friday, July 26, 2024) – Monterey Bay F.C. (7-8-5, 26 points) travels to Kentucky for a 5:00 p.m. PT showdown on Saturday against Eastern Conference side Louisville City FC (13-4-2, 41 points) at Lynn Family Stadium in Week 21 of the 2024 USL Championship regular season. Live streaming of the match will be available on ESPN+.
Diehl teams with Speedtech Motorsports for 2024 with exciting 2025 plans
NHRA Funny Car racer Jeff Diehl and Jeff Diehl Racing have announced a new collaboration with up-and-coming speed shop Speedtech Motorsports and its founder, Kevin Moore, for the remainder of 2024 season and through 2025. The new two-year partnership officially launches this weekend at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Speedtech...
The Historic 1948 Tucker '48: A Rare Gem at Broad Arrow Auctions
The 1948 Tucker '48, an iconic, meticulously restored classic, once owned by George Lucas, heads to auction at Monterey Jet Center. The 1948 Tucker '48, an iconic symbol of automotive innovation, is set to be a highlight at the upcoming Monterey Jet Center 2024 auction, hosted by Broad Arrow Auctions. With an estimated value between $1,500,000 and $2,000,000, this remarkable vehicle is the third production car by serial number and features numerous early characteristics that make it a coveted collector's item.
The City of Salinas to hold a rent stabilization ordinance meeting
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The City of Salinas is hosting a community meeting to discuss up-to-date information regarding the draft rent stabilization ordinance. The city describes this ordinance as proposed local government policy aimed to control the increase in rental prices in order to protect tenants from excessive hikes in rent. This meeting will be The post The City of Salinas to hold a rent stabilization ordinance meeting appeared first on KION546.
Rodeo Controversy: Judging Call Stirs Social Media Storm
In the world of rodeo, a controversial judging decision at Rodeo Salinas potentially jeopardized a cowboy's livelihood, sparking social media attention and debate. Rodeo contestant Cash Hooper was disqualified after his horse took one step backward, impacting his standings in the World Rankings. Hooper's 12.3-second run in Salinas was marred...
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