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The Transducers take performing purposefully, which translates into a good time for their fans.
On a warm February evening at the Salty Seal in Monterey, a group of friends have their arms around each other as they jump in unison to the Transducers’ cover of Lady Gaga’s “I Was Born This Way.” The Transducers have been filling dance floors around Monterey County since 2017, covering a variety of genres, such as rock (“Magic Man” by Heart), funk and motown (“I Want You Back” from the Jackson 5).
Local law enforcement crackdown on illegal fireworks sales online
SEASIDE, Calif. — As the Fourth of July holiday draws near, Seaside police are escalating their efforts to curb the sale and use of illegal fireworks, especially online. "As you scroll down, you'll see, I mean, they're everywhere. This is a box full of them. You got 'em right here," said Jacob Sweyd with the Seaside Police Department.
CA woman pleads guilty to scheme to defraud U.S. government
A California woman pleaded guilty to devising a multi-year scheme to defraud the U.S. government by submitting fake invoices for supplies never purchased and converting the stolen funds for her personal use. According to court documents, Zelene Charles, 42, of Monterey, a then-civilian employee of the Department of Defense, at...
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Sold-Out Kayak Fishing Life Benefit Returns to White Lake Marina to Support CHEO
One hundred anglers will head to the White Lake Marina this Saturday on a mission for CHEO. Organizer Eron Dodds says the 4th Annual Kayak Fishing Life Benefit is on track to raise a lot of money in support of the children’s hospital’s “1 Door 4 Care” Integrated Treatment Centre.
A protest against progress sends a Carmel hotel’s transformation to council.
In 1957, Donna and Fred Hofsas built a quaint, four-story Bavarian-themed hotel in Carmel. Donna commissioned an artist friend, Maxine Albro, to paint a welcome mural, and Fred created a coat of arms, with the Latin words “Otium Cum Dignitate,” or “Leisure with Dignity.” It’s been family-run, with the Hofsas’ granddaughter, Carrie Theis, a former Carmel City councilmember, acting as general manager of the 38-room hotel since 2000.
City of Pacific Grove moves forward with ballot measure to potentially reduce city council size
The City of Pacific Grove is going to have voters to decide in November whether the size of the city council should change. On Wednesday night, city council moved forward with a ballot measure that would reduce the number of city council members from six to four. According to a...
Most evacuation orders lifted as crews continue battling Northern California wildfire
OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of people evacuated during a Northern California wildfire were allowed to return home Thursday afternoon as crews continued battling flames amid scorching heat, officials said. Containment of the Thompson Fire near the city of Oroville in Butte County also increased to 29% from 7%.
Why are fireworks still legal in wildfire-prone California?
EL DORADO COUNTY — The Fourth of July holiday is in full swing, and while some counties have made them illegal, many of our California counties still allow safe and sane fireworks.Currently, more than 60 cities in our viewing area allow safe and sane fireworks."Every city, county or municipality can make the decision if they will allow the usage of safe and sane fireworks," State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant said. "So every city makes their own decision based on their own needs and decision making."Berlant said that some cities or counties may consider themselves a lower threat to wildfires and...
Mountain lion struck and killed by car on 405 Freeway
A mountain lion was struck and killed on northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway on Thursday. It's unclear exactly when the crash occurred and what kind of vehicle struck the big cat, but a single orange cone could be seen lying next to the body in the center divider of the freeway in the Sepulveda Pass. Officials with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife were said to be heading to the area to pick up the mountain lion's body, according to the California Highway Patrol. Once they retrieve the body and run tests they will be able to determine if the big cat was tagged, according to Beth Pratt, the Regional Executive Director of the California National Wildlife Federation. This is a developing story. Check back for details.
Preparing to evacuate with pets ahead of wildfire
As California braces for another day of temperatures over 110 degrees, one North State volunteer group is reminding residents not to forget about their pets when preparing for wildfire. Kate Leyden is a volunteer with theNorth Valley Animal Disaster Group. When the Thompson Fire outside Oroville ignited Tuesday morning, she...
Aaron Rodgers donates money to help Northern California evacuees in his home county
NFL star Aaron Rodgers is stepping up to help Thompson Fire evacuees in Northern California. The New York Jets quarterback, who is from Chico in Butte County, together with the North Valley Community Foundation awarded $100,000 in grants on Wednesday to organizations that are helping some of the tens of thousands of people impacted by the wildfire burning near Oroville.
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