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Wharf to Wharf returns to full capacity with 16k participants
For the first time in what seems like a very long time, this weekend’s 52nd running of the Wharf to Wharf Race is back to its normal capacity limit. The six-mile race from the Santa Cruz to Capitola wharves will feature 16,000 participants after it was conservatively kept at 15,000 for the past two years.
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Antisemitism, swastika grafitti created 'hostile' climate in Carmel school, probe finds
An investigation conducted by the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights concluded that multiple instances of antisemitic harassment — including swastika drawings, Hitler references and verbal threats — led to a hostile environment for Jewish students at a Carmel Unified school.
Bay Point - Concord fire prompts 'leave immediately' evacuation order
CONCORD, Calif. - An immediate evacuation order was issued on Friday afternoon for a fast-moving vegetation fire between the cities of Concord and Bay Point. The fire, north of State Highway 4 off of Evora Road at Nichols Road, was first reported before 3 p.m. The Point Fire has grown...
2 arrested for illegal manufacturing of firearms in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. — Two family members were arrested on Thursday for illegally manufacturing and selling 3D-printed firearms to gang members in Salinas. The two family members were Carlos Jr. Salinas, 38 years old, and Carlos Jose Salinas, 66 years old. The Salinas Police Department’s Violence Suppression Task Force had...
Competition offerings headline Gooding & Company’s 20th annual Pebble Beach Auctions
Gooding & Company recently announced its stellar lineup of historic racing cars, including an ex-Le Mans Ferrari 333 SP Evoluzione, a Ferrari 857 Sport Spider driven by Carroll Shelby and Jack McAfee before ownership by artist Andy Warhol, and a Maserati Classiche certified Tipo 61 Birdcage. Also offered is the first-ever Porsche 935 built, a Ferrari 500 TR with significant period race history, and one of just three surviving 1914 Sunbeam Tourist Trophy race cars, among other selections. All of these lots will be offered for sale on Friday, August 16, and Saturday, August 17, at the Gooding & Company’s signature Pebble Beach Auction.
Neighbors worry over village for homeless people
Residents of a Watsonville neighborhood are pushing back against a proposed housing project meant to help homeless people staying along the Pajaro River levee. They say that local officials have ignored their concerns over crime and safety and are moving ahead without addressing complaints connected to the encampment. City and...
Salinas Valley Titans shine at 2024 West Zone Baseball Mustang Championships
SALINAS VALLEY — The Salinas Valley Titans 10 and under Pony baseball team represented South Monterey County as the NORCAL Super Region champions during last week’s 2024 West Zone Baseball Mustang Championships at Norwalk’s Holifield Park. The Salinas Valley team went 1-2 in the double elimination tournament...
Thousands evacuate season's biggest wildfire in northern California
A huge, fast-moving and rapidly growing wildfire in northern California has forced more than 4,000 people to evacuate as firefighters battle gusty winds and perilously dry conditions, authorities said Friday. A total of 4,000 people have evacuated the towns of Cohasset and Forest Ranch, plus an additional 400 from the small city of Chico.
$1 million starter home? It's the norm in 237 cities, according to Zillow
A $1 million starter home? Apparently, it's the norm in hundreds of cities!According to a recent study from Zillow, the typical "starter home" - which is defined as being among those in the lowest third of home values in a given region - is worth at least $1 million in 237 cities, the highest number of cities ever.Plus, almost half of those cities are in California.New York and New Jersey took the No. 2 and No. 3 spots on the list while Florida and Massachusetts rounded out the top five.According to Zillow, the typical starter home nationwide is worth less than $200,000, which is more of a down payment in Southern California."Home buyers are battling affordability and availability today. So much so that $1 million is the norm for a starter home in hundreds of cities," said Orphe Divounguy, a senior economist at Zillow. "However, it's looking more and more like there will be some good news ahead for first-time buyers. More homes are for sale, price cuts are on the rise, and buyers have a few more days to weigh their options as homes sit on the market."To read more about the Zillow analysis, click here.
How Flashfood app has helped California residents find discounted groceries
SACRAMENTO — Earlier this year, we told you about a new app that connects customers with discounted groceries that are about to expire. Now, customers are speaking out about their experience with the app and how they've managed to save a few bucks.Florence Mensah is always looking for a deal."My family is huge. We travel in a 15-seater van," she said. "So to save money on food, I was like, 'Yeah.' "She found out about the new Flashfood app on TikTok. Grocery stores partner with them and let customers know about discounted food that's getting close to its best-by date."So...
Gun safety group Giffords unveils $15M campaign to help Harris, other Democrats
The gun safety group Giffords unveiled a $15 million campaign to help Vice President Harris’s campaign and other Democrats. The organization, founded by former Rep. Gabby Giffords (D-Ariz.), is spending the money to reach voters through television, digital and mail advertisements. “The efforts will support elected allies up and down the ballot and promote policies…
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