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Quake strikes near Gilroy Wednesday morning
(KRON) — An earthquake that struck near Gilroy Wednesday morning registered a preliminary 3.3 magnitude, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake’s epicenter was about 6 miles eastsoutheast of Gilroy and 9.5 miles northnorthwest of Hollister. The quake struck about 7:27 a.m., USGS said. There were no preliminary reports of damages or injuries […]
Multi-use trail between Santa Cruz and Watsonville to last until 2025
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The County of Santa Cruz Department of Community Development & Infrastructure announced Tuesday that they have started a trail improvement project. The Green Valley Road Multi-Use Trail Improvement Project looks to provide a safe accessible way between Watsonville and unincorporated Santa Cruz. The project will...
Death of Kayeleigh Gammill in Monterey County, California still a mystery almost 2 years later
There’s a rule in the Gammill household: If you’re out past 11 p.m., call Mom and let her know if you’re not coming home. Jennifer Gammill reminded her daughter, 20-year-old Kayeleigh, of that rule when Kayeleigh left their Salinas, California home around 5:30 p.m. on August 17, 2022. “She’s like, ‘No, no. I know, Mom. I’m just gonna be gone for a couple hours and I’ll be home,’” Jennifer recalled. “And I’m like, ‘OK, fine. No worries.’”
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...
San Benito Wildfire Community hosting a meeting
Information provided by the San Benito Agricultural Land Trust. Lea este artículo en español aquí. Wildfire season is here and, as a community, we need to be prepared! Residents of San Juan Bautista and Aromas areas are encouraged to participate on July 17th, 2024, from 5:30-8:00 pm at St. Francis Retreat in San Juan Bautista for a Community Meeting to hear about and contribute to the San Benito Wildfire Resilience Program. The program partners are facilitating the 10-year update of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) for the residents of San Benito County, last updated in 2010. As wildfire frequency and severity continues to increase, it is more important than ever for our communities to have a plan in place to prepare for, reduce the risk of, and adapt to wildland fire events. Click HERE for event details and registration, which can also be viewed on the attached image.
CHP looking to be named "America's Best-Looking Cruiser"
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — California Highway Patrol Santa Cruz is making the public aware of a competition to name "America's Best-Looking Cruiser." The American Association of State Troopers is holding its 11th annual "Best Looking Cruiser" calendar contest. CHP Santa Cruz is asking for votes to help CHP win.
Small earthquakes shake area near Gilroy
Two earthquakes were recorded early Tuesday morning near Gilroy, according to the US Geological Survey.At 1:41 a.m., a magnitude 3.2 quake occurred at approximately six miles east southeast of Gilroy, or 14.6 miles southeast of Morgan Hill. The location is at the northern end of San Felipe Lake on the Santa Clara-San Benito county line.Less than 30 seconds later, a magnitude 3.4 temblor was reported in the same area.Both quakes averaged a depth of nearly a mile.No structural damage or injuries were immediately reported following the quake.
Monterey County's last typewriter repair man, Jerry Wallace, dies at 82.
Although he attempted to retire some 20 years ago, Jerry Wallace of Salinas kept working until the end of his life. A dedicated typewriter repairman, customers would keep calling and finding him and bringing their typewriters in, after every other repair person closed up shop. Wallace died on June 19,...
Salinas’ extravagant past can still be seen through countless buildings in the city.
IN DOWNTOWN SALINAS, THERE ARE REMNANTS OF A DIFFERENT CITY OF A DIFFERENT TIME, viewable throughout the neighborhood. Buildings reflect an affluent one that in 1924 had the highest per-capita income nationwide. During the Great Depression, a world-wide economic downturn, the city was still bustling with business during the harvest season.
Neighborhood Beautification Grant Information Session
The Neighborhood Beautification Grant (NBG) initiative, a component of the City’s Community Partnerships & Engagement Division (CPED), is designed to engage and encourage residents to work with their neighbors on an enhancement and improvement project that promotes healthier, safer, and cleaner neighborhoods, while strengthening community connections and the social fabric within them.
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