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Central Coast Prescribed Burn Association offers training
Information provided by Central Coast Prescribed Burn Association. Lea este artículo en español aquí. We are happy to announce that we will be offering both an S130 Field Day for folks who want to become Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) qualified, as well as an RT130 (Refresher Training) for folks to keep up their qualifications. Details on each are below. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions in the meantime!
California cops apparently want Cybertrucks now
LOS ANGELES - Tesla patrol vehicles aren't something new in California. Police departments across the Golden State already use or are testing Tesla patrol cars. The Anaheim Police Department, for example, debuted Model Y patrol vehicles in April. "The Tesla Model Y was selected for its advanced features, including rapid...
AI-powered camera helps Cal Fire crews knock down Aptos blaze
APTOS, Calif. — Artificial intelligence helped firefighters respond quickly to a wildfire in a remote part of the Bay Area. The blaze near Aptos was discovered by an AI-powered camera on Wednesday, which detects smoke and alerts crews to put it out before the fire is able to grow.
Apple announces funding for Santa Cruz housing project – how local officials are responding
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) -- The international tech giant is teaming up with the San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund, Sobrato Philanthropies, and Destination: Home — all experts in affordable housing development — to launch the new Bay Area Housing Innovation Fund. This fund, which will make targeted, favorable loans to advance affordable housing development, is part of Apple’s broader $2.5 billion commitment to address housing affordability in communities across California.
2 dead after being swept into ocean at Santa Cruz beach
(KRON) — Two people who were swept off of the rocks into the ocean near Mitchell's Cove Beach in Santa Cruz Tuesday evening were pronounced dead after a water rescue, according to the Santa Cruz Fire Department. Multiple agencies responded at 6:18 p.m. to West Cliff Drive near David Way on reports of two victims […]
Coyotes spotted in Santa Cruz neighborhoods
FREEDOM, Calif. — A post on social media about frequent coyote sightings worries some people living in a Santa Cruz neighborhood. The post says coyotes are becoming more aggressive with pets and humans on Berkeley Way. The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter says it is mating season, and coyotes...
Cal Fire CZU fully contained wildfire burning near Aptos Creek
NEW INFORMARTION: Cal Fire CZU has confirmed the wildfire burning near Aptos Creek has been fully contained. ORIGINAL: APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Cal Fire CZU confirms crews are at the scene of a fire burning near Aptos Creek. Right now the fire is about .25 of an acre in size. Crews at the scene say The post Cal Fire CZU fully contained wildfire burning near Aptos Creek appeared first on KION546.
Santa Clara County supervisor candidates respond to reader questions
Four politicians vying for two open seats on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors in June received dozens of questions from attendees of San José Spotlight’s flagship all-day political festival, PolitiBeat. With a limited time for the candidate forum — one of eight live discussions at the Hammer Theater in downtown San Jose —... The post Santa Clara County supervisor candidates respond to reader questions appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Bay Area county registrars prepare for uncertain November election
Feeling assured, but preparing for anything, Bay Area election officials are staffing up and making security plans for a safe and valid Nov. 5 general election. "In Solano County, 90% of our voters are going to vote by mail," said John Gardner, assistant registrar of voters in Solano County. "Whether they put it in the mail or drop it off at one of our many dropoff locations or just dropping it off on election day."According to data from the California Secretary of State, just 51.16% of ballots cast in the 2012 general election were mailed in, compared to 88.64% in...
Santa Clara County jail inmate dies by suicide in his cell
A man detained for suspected felonies died by suicide earlier this month at the Santa Clara County Main Jail Complex in San Jose, according to the Sheriff's Office. In a statement Wednesday, the Sheriff's Office said that at 6:41 p.m. on July 5, deputies assigned to the Main Jail Complex found 24-year-old inmate Jose Herrera unresponsive in his assigned cell. Herrera was alone in his cell at the time. Life-saving measures were immediately provided to him through CPR. Around 6:55 p.m., medical personnel arrived and transported Herrera to a hospital, deputies said. Around 2:30 p.m. on July 10, Herrera was pronounced dead at the hospital. "The Sheriff's Office followed standard protocol for an in-custody death by conducting a joint investigation among the Sheriff's Office, District Attorney's Office, and the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office," the law enforcement agency said. According to the coroner, Herrera died due to hanging, with the manner of death being suicide. The Sheriff's Office said he was arrested and booked into the Main Jail on July 5 on suspicion of robbery, possession of a loaded firearm, various other felonies, and several outstanding warrants.
Hollister DMV cuts back hours, causing local frustrations
HOLLISTER, Calif. — The Department of Motor Vehicles office in Hollister, the only one in the county, has reduced its operating hours to just two days a week. "I came here to turn in the paperwork on Monday and then found out that it was only open two days a week," said Jesse Cross, one frustrated customer.
'Dateline' features Salinas woman whose car was caught by Google Street View on Highway 1
SALINAS, Calif. — The perplexing disappearance of a Salinas woman two years ago was featured by “Dateline” this week, drawing national attention to a case involving a distinctive red car, a serendipitous Google Street View and a heartbroken family. Video in media player from past coverage. On...
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