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Texas teacher's wedding ring found by police K-9

Salinas, California · Salinas

Texas teacher's wedding ring found by police K-9

100% Center coverage: 20 sources

"Oh my gosh! I thought — I couldn't believe it. It was so surreal to me," she said.See the Story

California leaders support Salinas teen track star disqualified after celebration | News Channel 3-12

YouTube · Salinas

California leaders support Salinas teen track star disqualified after celebration | News Channel 3-12

86% Center coverage: 7 sources

By Ricardo Tovar Click here for updates on this story SALINAS, California (KSBW) -- The Speaker of the California State Assembly See the Story

Santa Cruz Votes to Ban Filtered Cigarettes, Citing Pollution Concerns

Environment · Salinas

Santa Cruz Votes to Ban Filtered Cigarettes, Citing Pollution Concerns

100% Center coverage: 7 sources

By Jack Orleans Click here for updates on this story SANTA CRUZ, California (KSBW) — The City of Santa Cruz has approved a first reading of a ban on filtered cigarettes, citing pollution concerns. The County had already approved a ban on filtered tobacco products. The ordinance aims to reduce tobacco product waste, which is a significant contributor to plastic pollution and environmental harm. “By banning filtered tobacco products, a persist…See the Story

Boat Crash in South Monterey County Leaves Teen Injured, 1 Adult Dead

83% Center coverage: 6 sources

A speedboat accident at Lake San Antonio in Monterey County resulted in the death of 62-year-old John Alexander, marking the second fatal boating incident in the area this week.Bradley · Bradley See the Story

Clara Adams’ Family Considers Legal Action For Race Disqualification

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Source: Getty / Getty Earlier this month, Clara Adams was disqualified from a race after she did the unthinkable: celebrate her win on a field away from her fellow competitors. How dare a young Black girl take pride in her accomplishments? Doesn’t she realize this is America? Sarcasm aside, Adams has since received an outpouring of support as her family considers taking legal action against the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF). Accor…Salinas, California · Salinas See the Story

Rainbow crosswalk painted in Monterey

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Monterey has painted a rainbow crosswalk for Pride Month at Alvarado Street.Pride Month · Salinas Read Article

Santa Cruz County plans events to welcome World Cup visitors in 2026

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The countdown to the 2026 World Cup is on, and Santa Cruz County is getting in on the action. Visit Santa Cruz County is teaming up with the Bay Area Host Committee, an organization that helps promote activities for large events.World Cup · Salinas Read Article

Colombian Died in Strange Circumstances in the United States While Taking a Lake Ride with His Friends

The 22-year-old is from Soledad, Atlantic. U.S. authorities found his body in a lake.Soledad, California · Soledad Read Article

Friends and family support Pacific Grove manager detained by ICE despite past misdemeanors

Coverage: 2 sources

A restaurant manager in Pacific Grove is now at the center of an immigration battle. Juan Portillo Contreras, known as "JC," was detained by ICE last week. Now, the community is speaking out, demanding his release.Immigration · Salinas See the Story

PG&E brings new substation online in Monterey Peninsula

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) - PG&E has flipped the switch on the Del Monte substation to boost power on the Monterey Peninsula. It will serve Monterey, Seaside, Del Rey Oaks, Sand City, and nearby unincorporated areas. PG&E says this should stop the larger and longer outages that customers may have experienced over the past several months. It's also intended to help serve the growing economy and local shift towards EVs. There's a desperate need for …PG&E · Monterey Read Article

New transformer from Korea activated; expected to prevent outages in Monterey

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

PG&E and local leaders celebrated the installation of a Korean transformer at the Del Monte substation in Monterey, aimed at enhancing service reliability for thousands of customers.PG&E · Monterey Read Article

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