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Large swells batter Santa Cruz coastline, force wharf closure

Santa Cruz, CA · 5h

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Phil's Fish Market in Castroville Goes Up for Sale After Four Decades

Phil’s Fish Market & Eatery — Approximate Current Restaurant Sale Site. Phil's Fish Market & Eatery, the Castroville seafood institution famous for its cioppino, is officially on the market after more than four decades in business. Phil DiGirolamo is putting up for sale his multi-generational family businesses, Phil's Fish Market & Eatery and Phil's Snack Shack, with the restaurant taking offers and the nearby snack shack listed at a specific asking price.

Castroville, CA · 2d
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YourCentralValley.com

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Storm forces Central CA beaches to close

A major storm system is causing widespread closures from the Sierra Nevada to the Pacific coast due to heavy snow and dangerous 15-to-20-foot waves.

Santa Cruz, CA · 1d

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The best things I ate and drank in Santa Cruz County in October

As I compiled my list of the best things I ate in October in Santa Cruz County, one commonality jumped out at me: passion. Though the cuisines range from Japanese and Thai to American, each dish was the result of focus and care to achieve an apex of creation, be it ribs, sushi, hot chicken or roasted duck.

Santa Cruz County, CA · 2d
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When Fog Rolls Into Monterey, These 6 Restaurants Keep Fishermen Warm With Chowder And Coffee

Monterey fog has a way of sneaking in fast, turning a sunny harbor gray before lunch. On those damp days, a cup of hot clam chowder and a mug of coffee can make the whole wharf feel friendlier. This list covers six Monterey restaurants, from pier-side kitchens to a downtown...

Monterey, CA · 2d

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Salinas Union High School District to welcome two new board members.

The Salinas Union High School District had four of seven seats up for election this year: Areas 1, 3, 5 and 7. Only two areas, 3 and 7, were contested seats. In Area 3, Board President Nathalia Carrillo is seeking a second term but is trailing Brenda Contreras by 14 percent, or 550 votes. Contreras has secured 57 percent, or 2,221 votes, as of Nov. 10.

Salinas, CA · 2d

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The Biggest Waves in Years Set to Slam Northern California Starting Tonight

The swell forecasters have watched build in the Gulf of Alaska now has an official warning attached, covering the coast from Point Reyes to Monterey Bay all weekend. The National Weather Service placed the coastal North Bay, including Point Reyes National Seashore, the San Francisco Peninsula coast and northern Monterey Bay under a high surf warning from Friday through Sunday, with breaking waves of 25 to 30 feet expected. A beach hazards statement already covers the same shoreline through Friday evening.

Northern California, CA · 12h

The 831

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Salinas Valley grower named a finalist for prestigious Grower of the Year Award

When the annual Organic Grower Summit (OGS) comes together in December at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Monterey, organizers may be handing over an award to a local organic farmer.

Monterey, CA · 12h

California is for Adventure

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Soldiers fired rifles across these Monterey Bay dunes for decades, and the ocean swallowed the cliff under their famous beach club

Fort Ord Dunes was an Army rifle range until the base closed in 1994, and its grand soldiers' club lost its cliff to the sea. Today it's 4 miles of quiet beach, old ammo bunkers tucked into the sand and golden dunes at sunset. The post Soldiers fired rifles across these Monterey Bay dunes for decades, and the ocean swallowed the cliff under their famous beach club appeared first on California is for Adventure .

Monterey, CA · 2d

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Salinas shelter opens ahead of El Niño | Potential clemency for Monterey County murder cases

The 50-bed shelter will open its doors ahead of an expected aggressive El Niño winter. People will be housed at the Chinatown Navigation Center, which closed in April. Lisa Murphy is an assistant city manager for Salinas. "It's this massive El Niño that's coming through. People need shelter. So rather than take it down as planned we are reopening it just for this inclement weather shelter."

Salinas, CA · 3d

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This Monterey Wharf Restaurant in California Pairs Clam Chowder Bread Bowls With Tomahawk Steak for Two

Some of the best meals in California hide behind plain front doors on busy waterfront walkways. You stroll past, smell something warm and creamy, and figure you will just grab a quick cup of soup. Then you sit down by a window, spot a seal bobbing in the water, and...

Monterey, CA · 2d

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County moves to protect historic buildings

A little over one year ago, the historic but seriously dilapidated Redman-Hirahara House was removed from a list of local historic resources, a decision that cleared the way for the property owner to demolish the 128-year-old building. That decision came after decades of neglect that building officials say made the...

Watsonville, CA · 10h

KTLA

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Rare sea turtle sighting caught on camera off California coast

Sharp-eyed whale watchers were treated to a rare olive ridley sea turtle sighting off the coast of Monterey Bay on Saturday. Morgan Quimby, a photographer with Monterey Bay Whale Watch, captured the close encounter during a 9 a.m. trip. Olive ridleys are among the more abundant sea turtle species on the planet, yet they remain […]

Monterey Bay, CA · 2d

ABC7 News Bay Area

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Agencies responding after massive whale washed up on Santa Cruz beach

An operation is underway in Santa Cruz after a massive beached whale has washed up in the waters at Cowell Beach.

Santa Cruz, CA · 1d

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New cafe on Alvarado Street features lower prices| Fin whale hauled away from Cowell Beach

At a time when everything seems to cost more, Pazzo Italian Cafe in Monterey is serving up low prices. A sign outside the new cafe reads: “Cappuccino! $2.50.”. The sign caught the eye of Gustavo Matias, who works nearby. Ultimately the prices, vibrant-colored floors, and newness drew him in during the soft opening.

Monterey, CA · 11h

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Salinas officials report $9.7 million in homeless services spending, and look at more potential solutions.

The City of Salinas invested $9.7 million in homeless services during fiscal year 2025-26, focused on street outreach, crisis response, emergency shelter and housing programs, drawing from federal, state, local and regional sources. Community Development Analyst Karina Vazquez presented to the City Council on Tuesday, Nov. 10, and said that “there’s no single solution” to homelessness.

Salinas, CA · 2d

SFGate

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Watsonville: City Handing Out Free Sandless Sandbags To Seniors Monday

Watsonville seniors can avail themselves of free sandless sandbags at a distribution event Monday. The bags are lightweight, don't need to be filled with sand and can help in flood events, city officials said in a news release Thursday. Article continues below this ad. "We know how difficult it can...

Watsonville, CA · 22h

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Ramco Enterprises invests in Salinas Soccer Complex expansion and future skate park.

Significant changes to the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex are underway with additional investment support from Ramco Enterprises, LP to support the expansion of the soccer complex. The changes include a new lighted grass soccer field and a future skate park. The place will be named Nate’s Skate Park in memory...

Salinas, CA · 3d

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Weekender: Festivals and events for a rainy weekend

A wet weekend, Santa Cruz. But don’t worry, I have suggestions for — mostly indoor — ways to get out despite the rain. The Goat Hill Fair — offering antiques, crafts and collectibles, not livestock — returns to the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville tomorrow and Saturday. On Saturday, Annieglass in Watsonville hosts The Good Table, a creative fundraiser where 10 decorated tables compete for your vote. Each table represents a local nonprofit or cause, and every vote cast is a contribution.

Santa Cruz County, CA · 1d

KRON4 News

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Beach closed after 9 kids contract bacterial infection

(KRON) — Capitola Beach is closed while health officials investigate an outbreak of E. coli O157. According to Santa Cruz County, the source of the outbreak is still under investigation, but all cases are linked to likely exposures at Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Public Health is investigating nine cases involving children from various Bay Area […]

Santa Cruz County, CA · 3d