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An iconic building springs back to life
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Above the din of modernity–motorists heading east toward an expanding highway designed to alleviate traffic congestion for an ever-growing population–stands a decades-old barn whose once-shallow breaths portended its demise. But now the iconic building is springing back to life, a testament to local efforts at preserving San Benito County history.
Pre-sale tickets available for Santa Cruz County Fair
WATSONVILLE, Calif. — The Santa Cruz County Fair has announced that special pre-sale tickets and ticket packages are now available for the public to purchase. Pre-sale tickets cost less than tickets at the gate, with special ticket packages including deals on admission, parking and carnival wristbands. Buying pre-sale carnival wristbands will save you $5.
4 apartment units damaged in Hollister after illegal fireworks explosion
HOLLISTER, Calif. — A Hollister fire marshal says that an illegal fireworks explosion has damaged four apartment units. The fire marshal said that a call came in at 10:18 p.m. on Thursday at 1001 Del Rio Court for reports of an explosion. A single illegal firework was set off...
'Spider-Man' actor spotted in Santa Cruz on Fourth of July
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The waters of Santa Cruz attract plenty of marine life, including those with doctorate degrees. KSBW 8 producer Estevan Lopez says he was dining out when his brother spotted Alfred Molina on the Fourth of July. Molina is best known for playing Spider-Man villain Dr....
Brush Fire at Cuesta Grade 7.05.2024
A grass fire erupted on Wednesday afternoon along highway 101 near the Cuesta grade. The fire was reported at around 3:15 pm, and resulted in the closure of one of the highway’s northbound lanes. The fire was eventually contained after it burned just under four acres. All lanes were eventually reopened at 6 pm.
Cooling centers open in Paso Robles during heat warning
– The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning with a long duration of ‘elevated’ to ‘critical’ fire weather conditions extending into the weekend. In response, the city of Paso Robles is hosting cooling centers. The Paso Robles Library, located at 1000 Spring Street,...
Santa Cruz stays course on homelessness approach, but Supreme Court decision casts shadow
As homeless advocates and members of Santa Cruz’s unhoused community await the city’s response to the recent Supreme Court ruling that allows local governments to criminalize sleeping on public land, some city officials don’t foresee major changes to its approach. The decision in the Grants Pass v....
Paso Robles celebrates Independence Day
The event featured a Family Fun Zone, two live bands, food trucks, and free RV parking with views of the festival area. Activities began at 2 p.m., with live music starting at 5:30 p.m. by the Stephen Styles Band. Headliners Anthem Road performed at 7:15 p.m. Fireworks were launched at...
Traffic collision reported at Cholame Y Thursday night
– Last night, a traffic collision was reported on Highway 46 near the Cholame Y. The collision occurred at around 9:36 p.m. The incident was reported as a head-on collision with parties trapped inside the vehicle, including children, according to a Facebook post on the SLO County News group. Information...
Hollister's Fourth of July biker rally revival halted over safety concerns
HOLLISTER, Calif. — The Fourth of July used to attract thousands of bikers and spectators to downtown Hollister for an annual biker rally, but Thursday streets and sidewalks were empty as just dozens, not thousands, of bikers rolled into town. “This could be a big draw for Hollister. You...
Cal Poly Alumni Makes Debut For Minnesota Twin in MLB 7.05.2024
Cal Poly alumni, and San Luis Obispo native, Brooke Thomas Lee, has been called up to the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday afternoon during their game against the Detroit Tigers. Lee is now the 24th Cal Poly baseball player to make it to the majors, and the 15th under his father, Cal Poly baseball head coach Larry Lee.
Los Angeles Lakers Pull Off Jaw-Dropping Move by Adding Two Rising Stars to the Roster
The Los Angeles Lakers have faced multiple rejections in their attempts to add essential players to their roster. They recently tried to acquire Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson, but he rejected their offer. Thompson later agreed to an offer from the Dallas Mavericks, despite his father’s disapproval, as his father had wanted him to join the Lakers. Similarly, UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley rejected an offer from the Lakers to become their next head coach and chose to stay with UConn.
Susan Noritake of Bako Sweet® Details Organic Produce Summit Showcase
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Keep an eye out for Bako Sweet® as you are walking the Organic Produce Summit (OPS) show floor next week! I recently got in touch with Susan Noritake, Director of Sales, who gave me a sneak peek at the supplier’s showcase. “We will be showcasing...
Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit
At the second annual Salinas Biological Summit on June 25-26, industry leaders are making headway on biological inputs as a tool for improving sustainability in agriculture. Biologicals are based on natural materials that support farm management, especially surrounding pests, soil biodiversity, and plant health. The Salinas Biological Summit saw an...
Most representative species are on the bite
We’re in the full swing of summer now, and most representative species are on the bite. From Big Sur up to Franklin Point, local anglers and visitors are pursuing rockfish, lingcod, halibut, sole and the occasional white sea bass. Much of this bounty can be credited to abundant bait in the bay. Squid spawns have started back up again in spots, mostly near Monterey. Big anchovy schools can be found in the deeper, more central areas of the bay. The year started out with a good showing of sardines, but we’ve received few reports of the speedy little baitfish recently.
City of Soledad to make Improvements on Front Street
The City of Soledad is making significant progress in meeting its goals of providing excellent street conditions throughout the city. In addition to the Crack Seal maintenance project starting this month of July, Front Street will also have work done to it. As part of this project, the City will address the pavement conditions along Front Street (between Nestles Road and Moranda Road), replacing the problematic concrete sidewalks, curb and gutter, and drainage issues. Traffic Safety and site distance will also be incorporated into this project to ensure a safe corridor for all roadway users. Additionally, this project will include art, landscape refresh, lighting, and sidewalk amenities.
Love’s Opens New Truck Care Location, Upgrades Five Stores
Love’s has opened its latest Love’s Truck Care location in Salinas, Calif. The company also completed upgrades to five existing locations, two of which now have truck wash services. These investments add five service bays, four truck wash bays and three new service trucks to Love’s nationwide maintenance...
Monterey Bay Makes First-Ever Visit to Highmark Stadium in Pittsburgh for Fixture with Riverhounds SC
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (Friday, July 5, 2024) – Monterey Bay F.C. (6-8-4, 22 points) takes to the skies for an Eastern Conference fixture on Saturday against Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (3-8-6, 15 points) at Highmark Stadium in Week 18 of the 2024 USL Championship regular season. The match kicks off at 4:00 p.m. PT with live streaming available on ESPN+.
WINDSET FARMS® Brings Diverse Organic Portfolio to Organic Produce Summit; Ryan Cherry Details
DELTA, CANADA - A refreshed organic product line is taking the spotlight at the upcoming Organic Produce Summit (OPS) on July 10–11 as WINDSET FARMS® brings a diverse portfolio of high-quality, greenhouse-grown organic offerings to the show floor, complemented by an exciting new design. "We are thrilled to...
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