KSBW Action News 8
Monterey Bay Sirens to play inaugural match at Cardinale Stadium
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- Monterey Bay Sirens to play inaugural match at Cardinale Stadium
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- 0:59
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- 15 days ago
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- The Monterey Bay Sirens will host their first-ever match this Saturday at Cardinale Stadium, marking a historic moment for women's professional sports in the 831.
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- Cal State Monterey Bay baseball team heads to CCAA tournament after fifth straight title
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- 2:45
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- Cal State Monterey Bay baseball team heads to CCAA tournament after fifth straight title
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- May 6 KSBW Weather Forecast
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- May 6 KSBW Weather Forecast
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- Commercial salmon fishing returns to Monterey Bay with strict limits
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- Commercial salmon fishing has resumed in Monterey Bay after a three-year shutdown, operating under strict quotas and limits to protect fish populations.
"It's awesome to be able to buy small quantities at a store. We have in the past had friends who get a big ol' slab and share a fish, but it's easier to pick up your weeknight meal here," said Anna Swan, a local customer.
The season reopened Saturday and will run through the end of August, though it could close early if quotas are met.
Boats are capped at 160 salmon per day, with a statewide limit of 83,000 fish.
Smaller boats, especially those out of Santa Cruz, are expected to benefit the most due to lower operating costs, but consumers may face higher prices at the market.
"Salmon, the more you pay for it, the better fish you get generally, and in this situation, sometimes it's some the higher prices, but you end up with an incredible product, and that money's going to...
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- AI traffic signals introduced on Highway 68 to improve flow
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- AI traffic signals introduced on Highway 68 to improve flow
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- Commercial salmon fishing returns to Monterey Bay with strict limits
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- Commercial salmon fishing returns to Monterey Bay with strict limits
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- Warmer weather and moderate heat risk expected by weekend
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- Warmer weather and moderate heat risk expected by weekend
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- Monterey fire victims told some belongings may be too contaminated to recover
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Nearly two months after a fire ripped through a Monterey apartment complex on Casanova Avenue, displacing roughly 90 tenants, those tenants are now being told who will and won’t be able to access their units to retrieve their valuables.
“We're going to fight, and we're going to fight hard,” said tenant Tyrell Morris.
Morris is one of more than two dozen tenants who received a letter telling them they won't be able to enter their unit and retrieve valuables because of dangerous contamination levels.
The letter read, in part: “We regret to inform you that the personal property remaining in your unit has been tested at levels of contamination that exceed safe thresholds established by relevant regulatory and industry guidelines. Because the contamination cannot be safely or reliably remediated, the affected items pose a serious health risk to anyone who handles, transports, or uses them.”
Morris has his doubts.
“...
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- Last suspect gets life in prison for 2019 killing of Santa Cruz County tech executive
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Last suspect gets life in prison for 2019 killing of Santa Cruz County tech executive
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- Harley-Davidson rider killed in crash in Santa Cruz County, CHP says
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Harley-Davidson rider killed in crash in Santa Cruz County, CHP says
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- Coast Guard search waters near Moss Landing after unmanned fishing boat found
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Coast Guard search waters near Moss Landing after unmanned fishing boat found
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- DUI crashes near Moss Landing and Salinas raise safety concerns before Cinco de Mayo
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Two DUI crashes over the weekend near Moss Landing and Salinas, including one that claimed two lives, are raising concerns about driver safety ahead of Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
On Saturday, two people were killed in a DUI crash near Moss Landing, while another DUI crash in Salinas left two AMR ambulance workers injured. Salinas police stressed that every DUI crash is preventable.
"Drinking and driving causes injuries, deaths that don't have to occur," Salinas police said.
"If you can stay at home, if you can get a ride, if you can designate a driver, all these things are easily obtained before you go out," police said.
Salinas police are urging the public to make smarter decisions, especially as more people tend to go out during Cinco de Mayo.
"We don't want to see an uptick in more injuries or potentially death," police said.
Restaurants and bars in the area reported increased foot traffic over the weeken...
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- Early voting underway across Central Coast as counties seek poll workers
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Early voting underway across Central Coast as counties seek poll workers
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- DUI crashes near Moss Landing and Salinas raise safety concerns before Cinco de Mayo
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- DUI crashes near Moss Landing and Salinas raise safety concerns before Cinco de Mayo
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- May 5th KSBW weather forecast
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- May 5th KSBW weather forecast
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- Monterey Casanoava fire victims told some belongings may be too contaminated to recover
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Monterey Casanoava fire victims told some belongings may be too contaminated to recover
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- Cooler temperatures and rain expected in through Tuesday
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- 2:45
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- The San Francisco Bay Area is set to experience cooler temperatures and light rain through Tuesday morning, with a warming trend expected to follow midweek into the weekend.
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- Baseball game in Hollister unites special needs players and amputees
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- A baseball game in Hollister brought together players with special needs and amputees this morning for a day of inclusivity, fun, and socialization.
The Challengers Little League and the Prosthetic Solutions team joined forces to show that disabilities are no barrier to enjoying a friendly game of baseball.
The San Benito Challenger Division is a special needs baseball program for children and young adults with mental or physical disabilities.
Their goal is to allow participants to play baseball at their own ability.
"I call it my 'yes I can' game because last year we introduced amputees for the first time to Little League, and it was just amazing," one organizer, Shellie Vegelia, said.
"My kids, without knowing what an amputee was, took it in stride, and they were accepting and they played like they were playing any other ordinary team," Vegelia added.
Prosthetic Solutions Inc. was invited to participate, br...
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- Dash camera video captures moment United Airlines flight struck light pole, truck while landing
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- A terrifying moment involving a United Airlines flight landing at Newark Liberty International Airport was caught on camera.
On Sunday, the Boeing 767 crossed over the New Jersey Turnpike while landing.
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- Santa Cruz petitioners push to save The Catalyst nightclub from redevelopment
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Petitioners in Santa Cruz are racing to collect signatures to save The Catalyst nightclub, a beloved music venue that has been a community fixture for decades, from redevelopment into a 7-story apartment complex.
Hector Marin, who started the petition, said the goal is to qualify for the "Downtown Cultural and Historic Venue Act," which could legally protect the building. The campaign is seeking 5,000 physical signatures in just five days to qualify for a November ballot measure.
"The city council themselves have to approve this initiative to be on the November ballot on the late June city council meeting, and that the May 4, May 5 deadline is the actual deadline to turn all of these signatures in. So right now, we need all hands on deck so that we can organize together so that we can save the list and also preserve similar cultural hubs and cultural venues throughout the city of Santa Cruz," Marin said.
The broader petition already has 11,000 sig...
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- Commitment 2026: Church seeks reelection as former Watsonville councilman Gomez challenges
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- 4:17
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Commitment 2026: Church seeks reelection as former Watsonville councilman Gomez challenges
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- Baseball game in Hollister unites special needs players and amputees
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Baseball game in Hollister unites special needs players and amputees
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- Commitment 2026: Sotelo, Hernandez focus on safety, health care, roads in District 3 race
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- 3:34
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Commitment 2026: Sotelo, Hernandez focus on safety, health care, roads in District 3 race
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- Athletes embrace racing and camping at Wildflower Experience on Lake San Antonio
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Athletes embrace racing and camping at Wildflower Experience on Lake San Antonio
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- Pacific Grove’s Good Old Days festival celebrates community and tradition
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Pacific Grove’s Good Old Days festival celebrates community and tradition
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- May 4th KSBW Weather Forecast
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- May 4th KSBW Weather Forecast
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- Suspected Highway 1 DUI crash near Moss Landing kills 3, CHP says
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- WARNING SOME VIEWERS MIGHT FIND IMAGES DISTURBING | A deadly crash forced a full closure of Highway 1 late Saturday night near Springfield Road in Monterey County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
CHP said officers responded at about 10:18 p.m. Saturday to reports of a traffic crash on State Route 1 north of Springfield Road. Both northbound and southbound lanes were closed shortly afterward and reopened around 3:45 a.m.
A preliminary investigation found that David Olaeta was driving a GMC pickup southbound on Highway 1 when, for reasons still under investigation, he crossed over the double yellow lines and sideswiped a northbound Ford pickup.
The GMC then continued southbound in the northbound lane and crashed head-on with a Honda sedan traveling behind the Ford.
The Ford was carrying four people from Watsonville. A 58-year-old woman in the Ford was taken to a hospital with possible injuries, while the other occupants repo...
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- Suspected Highway 1 DUI crash near Moss Landing kills 3, CHP says
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Suspected Highway 1 DUI crash near Moss Landing kills 3, CHP says
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- Light drizzling around Central Coast
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- 3:01
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Light drizzling around Central Coast
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- Suspected DUI crash on Highway 1 leaves 1 dead, 3 seriously injured
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Suspected DUI crash on Highway 1 leaves 1 dead, 3 seriously injured
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- Santa Cruz Wharf’s ‘Salsa by the Sea’ Faces Uncertain Summer Amid Safety Concerns
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- After 24 years of sunset dancing and community connection, organizers of the beloved waterfront event say city officials may pull permits over crowding and tourism pressures—leaving dancers hoping for a compromise to keep the music alive.
"The city's having some problems with, like, overcrowding and, like, too much tourism," said Javier Rivera, event organizer for Salsa by the Sea.
The city says they aren't trying to shut things down — but they are worried about safety.
They told us in a statement, "Hosting large events during peak weekend times has created operational challenges in a high-traffic space. Staff are working with organizers to identify alternative dates on the wharf or another location that can better accommodate the event."
The dancers say they are willing to compromise.
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- Bystanders help save Castroville human trafficking victim, deputies say
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- A near-fatal experience for a victim of human trafficking near a Castroville shopping center on the 11000 block of Merritt Street, fortunately, ended with bystanders stepping in to help.
“They were watching our suspect strangling our female victim, and they did the right thing and called for emergency help,” said Andres Rosas, spokesman for the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.
That suspect is 42-year-old Eric Melendrez of Castroville, and investigators say his victim may not be the only one. Monterey County sheriff’s deputies say that when they searched homes in Castroville and Salinas connected to Melendrez, they allegedly found evidence associated with pimping, including condoms, lingerie, and perfume.
Investigators say drugs and weapons were also allegedly found.
“When these search warrants were executed, they were able to locate indicia that there could be multiple people being trafficked for the purpose of sexual acts,...
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- Warmer weather through the rest of the week
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Warmer weather through the rest of the week
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- KSBW looks back at 30 years of Felix Cortez’s reporting
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- We put together a special look back at 30 years of Felix Cortez’s reporting, highlighting the stories, moments, and community impact that have defined his incredible career at KSBW. 🎉📺
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- May Day protests sweep Central Coast over workers’ rights, Trump administration
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Protests swept across the Central Coast on May Day, with rallies in Watsonville, Hollister, and Santa Cruz addressing workers' rights, economic issues, and dissatisfaction with the Trump administration.
In Watsonville, drivers honked in solidarity as activists gathered outside Target under the banner "Workers Over Billionaires."
"We're here to prioritize our community over billionaires. We don't need them to have any more money. They already have enough money. The Epstein class already controls everything. We don't need more pedophiles in power," one protester said.
As the group marched through the plaza, they held their signs high to ensure their message reached everyone passing by.
"Morons are governing America. I feel like the decisions being made right now aren't about Americans. And they keep saying Americans want, Americans wanted, but they're not even looking at the polls," another protester said.
In Hollister, the...
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- Everett Alvarez High seniors celebrate college commitments and new graduation traditions
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Everett Alvarez High seniors celebrate college commitments and new graduation traditions
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- May Day protests sweep Central Coast over workers’ rights, Trump administration
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- May Day protests sweep Central Coast over workers’ rights, Trump administration
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- Bystanders help save Castroville human trafficking victim, deputies say
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Bystanders help save Castroville human trafficking victim, deputies say
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- Cooler temperatures and increased marine layer expected this weekend
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Cooler temperatures and increased marine layer expected this weekend
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- Salinas Valley Health mobile clinic offers free vaccines to children
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Salinas Valley Health mobile clinic offers free vaccines to children
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- KSBW celebrates Felix Cortez’s 30 years with cake and heartfelt words
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- We celebrated Felix Cortez’s 30 years at KSBW with cake, kind words, and lots of appreciation for his dedication to our newsroom and the Central Coast. Cheers to 30 incredible years, Felix! 🎉
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- Past and present KSBW coworkers celebrate Felix Cortez’s 30-year milestone
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- 3:20
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Celebrating 30 years of Felix Cortez at KSBW! 🎉
Past and present coworkers came together to congratulate Felix and honor his incredible career, dedication, and impact on the Central Coast.
Don’t miss our special report honoring Felix’s outstanding 30-year career, airing Friday, May 8, at 6 p.m. on KSBW 8.
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- Monterey tenants displaced by fire struggle to access belongings 2 months later
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The frustration and anger continue to build nearly two months after dozens were forced from their Casanova Avenue apartments in Monterey when a fire ripped through the complex back in March.
“I’m just frustrated. I’m just at my limit right now,” said tenant Danny Thomas.
Many tenants just want to get their belongings out of apartment units that were not damaged by the fire. When KSBW started asking questions Wednesday, the Housing Authority of the County of Monterey sent out a press release indicating the insurance company had completed its inspection of the property and determined that only 47 units had been identified where tenants would be able to collect their valuables.
Delana Haynes is trying to get answers for her sister.
“What are they supposed to do? They don’t have any clothes or shoes. We have to go out and rebuy all of this and start all over again. We can’t afford that. My sister can’t afford that. She nee...
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- Santa Cruz petitioners push to save The Catalyst nightclub from redevelopment
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Santa Cruz petitioners push to save The Catalyst nightclub from redevelopment
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- Monterey Peninsula vandalism suspect held in Bulgaria on terrorism, arson charges
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Monterey Peninsula vandalism suspect held in Bulgaria on terrorism, arson charges
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- Our New Meteorologist! 4/30
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Meet Erica Hoyt, KSBW's new weekend meteorologist!
You can watch her give the latest forecast on weekends at 6:00 and 11:00 on KSBW 8.
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- May 1 KSBW Weather Forecast
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- 2:51
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- May 1 KSBW Weather Forecast
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- Cooler weekend with drizzle expected along the California coast
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- 3:16
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Cooler weekend with drizzle expected along the California coast
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- New surveillance video released from White House correspondents' dinner shooting
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Previously unreleased surveillance video shows a high-resolution angle of the White House correspondents' dinner suspect running through security and footage of him scoping out the Washington Hotel prior to the event.
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- Monterey Peninsula vandalism suspect held in Bulgaria on terrorism, arson charges
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Del Rey Oaks police said an alleged international criminal suspect is wanted for crimes, including graffiti in the Bay Area and Monterey Peninsula, as well as international charges of terrorism and arson.
Police identified the suspect as Nathan Limesand, 26, who has been taken into custody in Bulgaria. Del Rey Oaks police confirmed that Limesand is from the Toro Park area.
He is suspected of carrying out multiple incidents of vandalism in the Bay Area and at least two incidents at Wells Fargo branches in Marina and Del Rey Oaks, according to police.
The Del Rey Oaks Police Department said the vandalism incident in their city occurred on Nov. 3, 2025, at the Wells Fargo located at 447 Canyon Del Rey Blvd.
Police said the incident included spray-painting and extensive damage to the bank’s exterior walls and doors.
Del Rey Oaks police said they gathered extensive evidence, including surveillance footage that allegedly capt...
