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Santa Cruz mother launches billboard campaign to raise fentanyl awareness after son’s death
PAJARO, California (KSBW) — A new billboard in Pajaro is warning people about the dangers of fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid. The billboard, located on Salinas Street, a busy road connecting Salinas and Pajaro, features the smiling face of Tosh Ackerman, who died in 2015 after consuming a counterfeit Xanax pill laced with fentanyl.
Santa Cruz County youth crisis center targets 2025 opening
LIVE OAK — After breaking ground earlier this year, work on a new Santa Cruz County-owned stabilization center for local youth in crisis is progressing with planners eyeing a pair of opening dates in 2025. The two-story, emergent facility at 5300 Soquel Ave. has been under construction since February...
Coast Line | Boulder Creek event to provide assistance to CZU Lightning Complex victims
Homeowners affected by the 2020 disasters including the CZU fires are eligible for up to $500,000 to help rebuild their home or up to $50,000 in wildfire mitigation/defensible space funding through ReCoverCA programs. State representatives will be in Santa Cruz County on Saturday to help residents understand eligibility criteria and the application process. Appointments are available for interested homeowners and CZU survivors.
Central Coast leaders react to assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) -- While investigators continue to look for answers following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, Central Coast leaders are calling for an end to violence. Monterey Mayor Tyller Williamson is one of many local representatives voicing their concerns. "This is a detestable act that had occurred," said Williamson. "I fear The post Central Coast leaders react to assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump appeared first on KION546.
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