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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,...
Mid-State Fair daily schedule for Saturday, July 27
The Country Rodeo Finals is the culmination of hard work and stellar performances during the morning’s rodeo events. Featured events include Match Roping, Team Penning, Double Mugging, Barrel Racing, Breakaway Roping, and more. This year’s show features American Freestyle Bullfighting competition featuring World Champion Bullfighter Alex McWilliams. Another highlight will be the 2023 PRCA Announcer of the Year, Anthony Lucia, calling the action. PBR Entertainer Matt Merritt will keep the crowd laughing all night. The beloved parachute flag drop will also make a return to open the show.
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.
Woman killed by van while riding bicycle in San Jose
(KRON) — A woman was killed after a van collided with her while she was riding her bicycle in San Jose on Thursday, police said. The San Jose Police Department said the crash occurred at about 6:30 p.m. in the area of Tully Road and La Ragione Avenue. Police said two cyclists, a man and […]
2024 Santa Clara Infrastructure Bond Details
At the July 16, 2024 City Council meeting, Council voted unanimously to place a $400 million general obligation bond on the November 2024 ballot to address the City’s over $600 million in unfunded infrastructure needs. While the most immediate infrastructure needs total more than $600 million over the next...
San Mateo Swim Coach Arrested in San José on Suspicion of Annoying or Molesting a Minor
A swim coach has been taken into custody by the San José Police Department on charges of annoying or molesting a minor, a case that started to unfurl at the start of this year. The San José Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)/Child Exploitation Detail Task Force spearheaded the investigation in January after they received alarming reports about the adult male suspect's conduct with a female minor.
It's a 'Femininomenon': California's first women's sports bar, Watch Me!, has opened in Long Beach
The first women's sports bar in California, Watch Me!, drew a huge crowd on its opening day Friday as people came from all over Southern California to celebrate women's sports.
KNDY Rewind: Marysville Legion Baseball vs. Independence [AA State] – 7/27/2024
KNDY Rewind: Marysville Legion Baseball vs. Independence [AA State] – 7/27/2024. Sunflower State Radio is the digital platform for Dierking Communications, Inc. serving Kansas from our broadcast studios in Marysville, Glen Elder, and Norton, Kansas. KNDY AM & FM Marysville; KDNS-FM & KZDY-FM Glen Elder; KQNK AM & FM Norton.
REVIEW: Niall Horan brings his traveling ‘Show’ to Shoreline
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Irish pop singer and former One Directioner Niall Horan brought his much-anticipated The Show tour to Shoreline Amphitheater on balmy Friday. Horan’s silhouette appeared behind a gold curtain—worthy of a theater production and with a pair of wiggly eyes at the top—to the first chords of “Nice to Meet Ya,” from his 2020 sophomore solo album, Heartbreak Weather.
Sunnyvale Rotarians Hook 1st Graders on Reading
“There was an old lady who swallowed some books!” read Sunnyvale Rotarian Mary Green-Vickrey to first graders at Sunnyvale’s Lakewood Elementary School. “I don’t know why she swallowed those books!”. What child—or adult— wouldn’t want to listen or read on to find out why an old...
Becker Trial Delayed for the Final Time
The court has once again delayed Santa Clara Vice Mayor Anthony Becker’s perjury trial to Monday, Aug. 12, but the judge told the defense it would be the last time. Judge Elizabeth Peterson granted the defense’s motion for continuance Friday, but rejected the proposed October date, giving them a little more than two weeks to be ready for trial.
I sold my car to a dealership for $53k to pay off a debt – they gave every excuse not to pay but still took the vehicle
ONE family was left fuming after a car dealership failed to pay them $53,000 but still took the vehicle. According to the family, they were planning on using the money to pay off debts. Jessica Haley and her husband, Brandon, said that in 2023, they sold their GMC Sierra Truck...
Bay Point - Concord fire prompts 'leave immediately' evacuation order
CONCORD, Calif. - An immediate evacuation order was issued on Friday afternoon for a fast-moving vegetation fire between the cities of Concord and Bay Point. The fire, north of State Highway 4 off of Evora Road at Nichols Road, was first reported before 3 p.m. The Point Fire has grown...
Man in viral video convicted of battery of 13-year-old girl in Sand City
SAND CITY, Calif. — A former congressional candidate from Shasta County was found guilty on Friday on a misdemeanor battery charge, per the Monterey County District Attorney's Office. This comes after a confrontation in Sand City over the Israel-Hamas war allegedly turned violent on Oct. 12, 2023. Video in...
Firewise Festival educates on wildfire prevention, home hardening and recovery efforts
Last Sunday, July 21, Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton played host to nearly 200 people who attended the Santa Cruz Mountains Firewise Festival. The event was meant as an entertaining and educational way to learn about wildfire prevention, home-hardening techniques and to meet vendors who specialize in fire mitigation around one’s property.
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