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Flag football standout wide receiver Alissa Escutia was selected by the 49ers for her work on the field and in the classroom. She was named one of eight finalists for the award.

Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/salinas-teen-super-bowl-lx-nfl-latino-youth-honors/69414208 
November 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Today, we observe Veterans Day—honoring the service, sacrifice, and courage of all who served. Thank you, veterans.

See today’s events honoring our veterans on our site: https://www.ksbw.com/article/veterans-day-events-central-coast/69291928 
November 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Marina police are asking people near Imjin Road and Imjin Parkway to shelter in place while officers search for a person potentially involved in an attempted armed carjacking on Monday.
Shelter-in-place issued for possible outstanding attempted carjacker in Marina
Marina police are asking people near Imjin Road and Imjin Parkway to shelter in place while officers search for a person potentially involved in an attempted armed carjacking on Monday.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:50 AM
MORE CANCELED FLIGHTS | As the mandatory flight reduction rules remain in effect, more flights have been canceled at the Monterey Regional Airport.
Details: https://www.ksbw.com/article/monterey-airport-flight-cancel-faa-shutdown/69313004 
November 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
MISSING & AT-RISK | The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office says it has reason to believe a woman last seen on Thursday may be at risk and that foul play may be involved.

Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/santa-cruz-sheriff-missing-help-woman-at-risk/69299078 
November 9, 2025 at 6:50 PM
We’re proud to present Frank with the KSBW Golden Whistle Award, recognizing his dedication to inspiring the next generation of athletes — both on and off the field. 🏆

Join us in celebrating a true leader, mentor, and role model in our community! #GoldenWhistleAward
November 7, 2025 at 8:04 PM
FLIGHTS CANCELED | Monterey Regional Airpor is being impacted by the FAA flight cancellations.

Read more: https://ksbw-edit.htvapps.net/en/content/edit/4aeb04dc-7796-4a5e-b940-4980424c3606 
November 6, 2025 at 11:26 PM
A man has been booked for a fatal stabbing that occurred in the Chinatown area of Salinas on Monday morning.
Man stabbed multiple times to death in Salinas, suspect in custody
Salinas police say it is investigating a deadly stabbing that occurred in the Chinatown area Monday morning.
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October 21, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Monterey is making progress on several construction projects aimed at repaving roads and updating traffic signals to meet ADA compliance, with completion expected by December.

http://www.ksbw.com/article/monterey-advances-road-upgrades-bond-funding/69001420 
Monterey advances road and signal upgrades with bond funding
Monterey is making progress on several construction projects aimed at repaving roads and updating traffic signals to meet ADA compliance, with completion expected by December.
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October 20, 2025 at 10:38 PM
In Santa Cruz, sea otters are charming beachgoers by hopping onto surfboards, prompting warning signs for surfers.
Surfboard pirating sea otters in Santa Cruz prompts 'aggressive sea otter' signs
In Santa Cruz, sea otters are charming beachgoers by hopping onto surfboards, prompting warning signs for surfers.
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October 20, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Salinas police say it is investigating a stabbing that occurred in the Chinatown area Monday morning.
Salinas police investigating deadly Chinatown stabbing
Salinas police say it is investigating a stabbing that occurred in the Chinatown area Monday morning.
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October 20, 2025 at 8:58 PM
"NO KINGS" PROTESTS | Another set of protests is planned nationwide for Saturday, decrying President Donald Trump's policies under the slogan "No Kings," including several on the Central Coast.

See where: https://www.ksbw.com/article/no-kings-saturday-across-central-coast-see-where/69077834 
October 18, 2025 at 12:25 AM
More instances of sea otters interacting with surfers were reported in Santa Cruz, a day after a similar instance.

Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/more-sea-ottersurfer-santa-cruz-board-theft/69077696
October 17, 2025 at 10:26 PM
The Lettuce Run Club is hosting its first race at Borchard Farms in Salinas this weekend to raise funds for student literacy programs.
Salinas run club hosts race at Borchard Farms to raise thousands for local students
The Lettuce Run Club is hosting its first race at Borchard Farms in Salinas this weekend to raise funds for student literacy programs.
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October 17, 2025 at 6:41 PM
AFFORDABLE INSULIN | Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday that the first state-made insulin would be available at the start of 2026.

Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/california-launch-state-made-insulin-2026/69063072 
October 17, 2025 at 2:45 AM
1.3 MILLION RAISED | The Monterey Bay Aquarium reached its Sea Otter Program fundraising goal in under eight hours after a Taylor Swift–inspired vintage T-shirt campaign.

Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/monterey-bay-aquarium-taylor-swift-otter-tee-donations/69061177 
October 17, 2025 at 12:05 AM
SURFING OTTER | A sea otter swiped a surfer’s board near 550 West Cliff Dr. in Santa Cruz on Wednesday.

Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/sea-otter-steal-surfer-board-santa-cruz-uninjured/69049350 
October 16, 2025 at 1:14 AM
CRIME DOWN | President Donald Trump said he would strongly recommend, at the request of government leaders, sending the National Guard to San Francisco. San Francisco leaders and Governor Newsom say that it is unnecessary.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ykf5ud4t 
October 16, 2025 at 12:02 AM
OTTER FUNDRAISER | The Monterey Bay Aquarium is launching a limited-time fundraiser to support its sea otter program, inspired by a vintage T-shirt recently worn by Taylor Swift.

Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/taylor-swifts-vintage-otter-t-shirt-fundraiser-monterey-aquarium/69033297 
October 15, 2025 at 6:29 PM
President Donald Trump has posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was fatally shot last month. Click the link in bio for a recap of the ceremony.
October 14, 2025 at 11:49 PM
A fast-moving shower over Salinas is expected to bring wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny-size hail through 2 p.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in San Francisco.
Salinas storm may bring 40 mph gusts, hail; flood advisory for Salinas area issued
A fast-moving shower over Salinas is expected to bring wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny-size hail through 2 p.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in San Francisco.
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October 14, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Some airports around the country are refusing to play a video with a message from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in which she blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown and its impacts on TSA operations because of its political content.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2jra7t7k 
October 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The National Weather Service has just issued a flood advisory for a portion of Santa Cruz County.
Flood advisory issued for portion of Santa Cruz County
The National Weather Service has just issued a flood advisory for a portion of Santa Cruz County.
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October 13, 2025 at 11:40 PM
According to CHP, a 41-year-old Salinas man driving a white Kia SUV was traveling north in the southbound lanes of Highway 101.
Wrong-way highway crash in Monterey County kills 2, CHP says
The three-vehicle crash was reported at about 6:49 p.m. on southbound Highway 101, just south of the Chualar River Road overcrossing.
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October 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The Central Coast is expecting widespread wet weather into Tuesday.
Central Coast expecting widespread wetting rain into Tuesday
The Central Coast is expecting widespread wet weather into Tuesday
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October 13, 2025 at 5:52 PM