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Harmful plankton bloom hits Capitola, impacting local health and economy
CAPITOLA, Calif. — A harmful plankton bloom, commonly referred to as a red tide, is washing up in Capitola, impacting the local community's health and economy. "Sometimes you'll see the county posting signs, quarantining mussels and other shellfish if they detected some kind of a toxin in that shellfish, they don't want humans to eat it," said Santa Cruz Harbor Master Blake Anderson. "It can definitely slow the fishing down. Fishing isn't that great in a red tide, but we are still seeing some people do it."
3 shootings in West Oakland neighborhood in 2 weeks cause fear, frustration
OAKLAND, Calif. - Surveillance video shows a terrifying shooting where multiple people are firing their guns in a neighborhood in West Oakland. People who live in the area said they dropped down to the floor when they heard the gunfire. Some neighbors said they were afraid to go outside until...
Fresno man sentenced to 10 years for trafficking minor, ramming patrol cars
A Fresno man was sentenced to years in state prison for trafficking a minor and ramming Salinas police cars in 2023, according to Monterey County prosecutors.Joshua Haastrup, 22, was convicted of one count of human trafficking of a minor, one count of assault on a peace officer, and one count of felony evading, the Monterey County District Attorney's Office said in a statement Thursday. On Aug. 11, 2023, Salinas police learned from the FBI that Haastrup, who was wanted for human trafficking of a minor out of Las Vegas, was at a local motel. After they set up surveillance at the motel,...
Salinas Valley student wins 2024 Dream of Flight Scholarship from MPI Jet
SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley resident Fatima Abed was recently awarded the 2024 Dream of Flight $1,000 Scholarship from MPI Jet for her essay detailing her challenging journey to learn English and pursue higher education. Her inspiring story of determination and perseverance stood out among many applicants. According to...
Aptos Inventor, Age 13, Thinks Big
Abigail Said, 13, keeps her family in mind while creating. This year, the Aptos Junior High student was awarded the Big Thinker Award at the California State Invention Convention, for her creation, “Deaf Alert.”. This is the 9th year of bringing young minds together through applied problem-solving. The invention...
Jackpot! $54 million Superlotto Plus ticket sold in Northern California
A lucky lottery player in Northern California is holding a Superlotto Plus ticket worth $54 million after matching all six numbers in Saturday night's draw, according to the California Lottery. The jackpot winning ticket was sold at the 7-Eleven store on Cottonwood Street in Woodland, about 15 miles outside of...
1 dead in 4-vehicle crash on Highway 101 in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. — California Highway Patrol reported that at least one person died in a crash on Highway 101 on Saturday. CHP said four vehicles crashed on southbound Highway 101 south of Laurel Drive. The crash was initially reported at 1:07 p.m. CHP had no further details to share...
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Haute Beauty Guide Skin Care Studio has introduced our latest service - Hydrafacial Keravive scalp treatment. This treatment is designed to target dry scalp, oiliness, and clogged follicles, leaving your scalp feeling rejuvenated and healthy. About Hydrafacial Keravive Treatment. This is a three step treatment which deeply exfoliates the scalp...
Police Union President Named To Peace Officer Standards Panel
The president of the Richmond police union has been appointed to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Benjamin Therriault, a sergeant in the Richmond Police Department, was named Friday to the panel, which sets minimum selection and training standards for California law enforcement. The position requires California Senate confirmation.
CSULB School of Nursing Ranks First Among California Nursing Programs
WFCN – According to RNcareers.org 9th annual Nursing School Review, Cal State Long Beach’s School of Nursing has been named the best nursing program in California. For the purpose of creating its merit-based rankings, RNCareers.org assessed over 1,700 nursing programs. A few of the variables are program accreditation, tuition prices, academic achievement, teacher credentials, student happiness, program options, career results, and school reputation.
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