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Something happenin’ here: The state of democracy on one Friday evening in Santa Cruz
The title of the event on Friday night was “It Can’t Happen Here — Again.” And, if “Here” means Santa Cruz and “It” is an orderly and noble exercise of American-style democracy, then, I’d say that title got it about right.
Laserdisc Games at High Scores Arcade
High Scores Arcade has Laserdisc games on the floor ready to play at 459 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey!. A Laserdisc game is basically an interactive movie. These games are pretty challenging because you have to execute perfect timing to move the story forward. The buttons on the control panel are simple, it's the timing that makes them complex.
Summer Specials at Spa on the Plaza
Spa on the Plaza, located at 201 Alvarado Street, is offering summer specials including a Brightening Facial (60 min., $170) and a Spa Renewal Massage (80 min., $195). To learn more and make an appointment, please phone us at 831-647-9000. Summer Specials 2024. Brightening Facial. $170 for 60 minutes. This...
Vegetation fire diverts traffic in Chualar Monday afternoon
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Monterey County Regional Fire responded to a vegetation fire Monday afternoon off of Chualar River Road. Highway 101 was closed and all traffic diverted onto Chualar Road for drivers heading northbound (northbound lanes have reopened). Southbound Highway 101 traffic was diverted onto Esperanza Road due to heavy smoke but Lane The post Vegetation fire diverts traffic in Chualar Monday afternoon appeared first on KION546.
Seen and heard at Organic Produce Summit — Part 4
MONTEREY, Calif. — The growth in organics was a key theme at this year’s Organic Produce Summit, July 10-11, at the Monterey Convention Center, where exhibitors featured new products and discussed increased availability of established brands. Bay Baby Produce featured its two packs of organic winter squash including...
San Simeon Community Service District administrator misleads board
The interim general manager for the San Simeon Community Service District misled his board at their July meeting claiming he had collected all sewage processing payments from Hearst Castle, one of California State Parks most profitable properties. However, for more than a year, State Parks has not paid San Simeon...
The Saratoga Conversation: Todd Pletcher
Before he became a Hall of Fame trainer, Todd Pletcher was once a sports journalist. Kind of. He had a nickname, too. Find out what horse race is his most satisfying victory and who were his favorite horses to train. And, if you want to find out what NFL team is near and dear to his heart, dive right in. Find out all you never knew about one of the most successful trainers in the history of the sport.
New water restrictions in California
CALIFORNIA - Starting next year, for the first time, California water providers will face permanent water restrictions to prepare for future reductions in the water supply from the state. The state will track indoor and outdoor water use and set standards for water loss. Providers must make and enforce water-saving...
Dazzling Perseid Meteor Shower is here. How to watch in California
Now through Sept. 1, specs of dust and rocks will streak across the California night sky as they smack into Earth’s atmosphere when the Perseid Meteor Shower, the most dazzling annual meteor shower seen from Earth, returns to a night sky near you this summer. That comet last visited Earth in 1995. It orbits the sun every 133 years, so it will be about a century before Swift-Tuttle swings around again. But it left us a gift in...
Scientists use AI to predict a wildfire's next move
Researchers at USC have developed a new method to accurately predict wildfire spread. By combining satellite imagery and artificial intelligence, their model offers a potential breakthrough in wildfire management and emergency response. Detailed in an early study proof published in Artificial Intelligence for the Earth Systems, the USC model uses...
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...
California Democrats praise Biden, largely fall behind Harris
Facing mounting pressure from fellow Democrats to end his reelection bid, President Joe Biden on Sunday made the stunning announcement that he is dropping out of the November race and then endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee. The president said that he will give more details about his decision — […]
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