Girl Scouts Deliver 500 Coats for Children
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On Friday the Scouts swarmed upon Classic Cleaners 609 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz to deliver the collected coats for cleaning and distribution. Over 500 new and gently used coats have already been received from these local Girl Scouts! Bringing the current total over 3,000 coats for kids!
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Critical Turkey Shortage
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There is a critical shortage of turkeys for distribution at the Salvation Army Sand City Headquarters. The turkeys are needed to distribute to needy families in the community for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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Arrest Warrant Issued for Suspect in Watsonville Attack
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Watsonville, Calif. An arrest warrant has been issued for a suspect in the October 29th attack of a 19 year old in Watsonville.
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Voluntary Recall of Vicks Sinex nasal spray.
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Procter & Gamble Company has announced it is voluntarily recalling some of its Vicks Sinex nasal spray.
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Man Loses Money During An Armed Robbery
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A man who had gone to pick up his watch after being repaired ended walking out empty handed after being the victim of an armed robbery.
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H1N1 Clinics for Saturday, November 21st
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The Monterey County Health Department has two walk-in clinics for the H1-N1 vaccine on Saturday, November 21st.
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Task force doctor stands by mammogram advice
A member of the independent panel whose new mammogram recommendations have led to confusion defended the task force's report, saying Thursday that it was based on the most up-to-date, accurate information available.
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Protestors at UCSC Release List of Demands
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Students at UC Santa Cruz have occupied Kerr Hall and Kresge Town Hall. The students are upset about a 32% tuition hike approved by the Board of Regents. On Thursday night the students released a list of demands.
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UCSC Students Protest Over Proposed 32% Fee Hikes
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Angry students at UC Santa Cruz protest over another fee hike again. The UC moved today a 32 percent fee hike over the next two years. If you do the math, that's a $2,500 increase
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Police Say Transients Raped 13 Year-Old Girl
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GILROY, Calif- Wednesday night, police say that, Cresencio Eberardo Blas, age 29, and Benancio Quinones Leon,age 49, both transients, raped a 13 year-old girl. The victim was in the area of Christmas
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4 Year-Old Ejected in Highway 101 Accident
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A woman and her 4 year-old daughter were driving in a black Dodge Durango when she lost control of her car and it flipped several times landing in the southbound lane.
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Solar Panel Theft
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Deputies say thieves are turning to wineries and ranches with solar panels in rural areas to make easy money.
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UC regents vote to reopen troubled LA hospital
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - University of California regents have approved a plan to reopen a troubled hospital in South Los Angeles. The Board of Regents voted Thursday to partner with Los Angeles County to
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UC Fee Hike Approved
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University of California students will get a much larger tuition bill next year. The Board of Regents on Thursday approved a 32 percent increase in undergraduate student fees, despite protests by hundreds of demonstrators outside the regents' meeting at UCLA.
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Oprah Winfrey Show to End
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CHICAGO (AP) - Oprah Winfrey's production company says she'llannounce Friday that her show will end in 2011. (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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City Launches Buy Local Monterey
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Every dollar spent in Monterey helps sustain the economic vitality of our community by supporting: – our local businesses – our friends and neighbors who are employed by these businesses, and
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Shutoffs Affecting More, PG&E May Charge Extra Fees
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Central Coast Energy Services (CCES) has seen an increase in applicants in need of emergency assistance with utility bill shutoff notices as compared to 2008. The upward trend of customers falling behind on their bill or facing shutoff for nonpayment has increased by 899 as compared to last year.
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Sarah Palin "Just Plain Nutz" On Sale
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As of today, Bookshop Santa Cruz on Pacific Avenue is offering an essential item as a companion to the new Sarah Palin book Going Rogue. A bag of "Just Plain Nutz!"
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FAA glitch causes widespread US air travel delays
Air travelers nationwide scrambled to revise their plans Thursday after an FAA computer glitch caused widespread cancellations and delays for the second time in 15 months.
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Ex-Coach Gives Booze to Team, Now Arrested for Molestation
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Eraelia Glisson is accused of having sexual relations with an underage boy in Greenfield. It's not her first time in trouble with the law.
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Research Aims to Shed Light On Dolphin Attacks Mystery
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For anyone who has spent time near the shores of the Monterey Bay the sight of the dolphin has become one of the most revered and spectacular of any marine mammal. But the sight which researchers got a glimpse of in recent months may have shown a new unknown side of these animals.
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Monterey Hotel Workers Demand Their Jobs Back
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MONTEREY, Calif. - At least 100 union hotel workers marched and held a vigil in Monterey Wednesday to raise awareness about recent layoffs. They said big hotel chains were laying-off long-time workers,
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Local Man Talks About Daring Rescue
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Nearly two weeks after two fishermen were rescued from the chilly and rough waters of the Monterey Bay, Pacific Grove resident Ron Curry still has the scratches to show from it.
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Costco nixes Coke products over pricing dispute
Costco customers may have to look elsewhere for Coca-Cola products now that the retailer has stopped carrying them because the pair are fighting over prices.
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Man blames dog for wife's shooting death
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A man is blaming his dog for his wife's shooting death in San Luis Obispo County.
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Insulin Dependent Man Missing From Santa Cruz
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Police were able to narrow down the search for Gary Bock. He used his ATM card in Long Beach on the 15 of November. Police were able to verify that is was Bock by the photo they got from the ATM machine.
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Watsonville Facilities to Close Thanksgiving Week
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The budget crunch is forcing Watsonville to close most facilities next week.
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Several Fires Set Throughout Salinas Home
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The Salinas Fire department is calling the site of a Wednesday morning fire a crime scene. Salinas Fire Chief Kim Raddatz says the fire was located at a house on de Cunha Court and that no one was home a the time.
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Pick 3. Spend 50. Save your local economy
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What began as an off the cuff concept has developed to become one of the fastest promotions in small business history. It is the The 3/50 Project. The vision from a retail consultant and blogger, Cinda Baxter, tossed out a suggestion that consumers actively support three locally owned businesses, then asked that they commit $50per month to them.
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A Weekend Stabbing Arrests 6 Juveniles & Looking For 2 More
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Violence in South Monterey County involving some teenagers. Central Coast News called police overnight on Wednesday and they say, six boys were taken into custody after they stabbed two men off the 400 block of North Vanderhurst Avenue.
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Parents Ask Monterey Council To Step In;School District's Reconfiguration Plan
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At Monterey's city council meeting, angry parents asked council members to step in and stop Bay View Elementary School from closing. At least 20 parents came to voice their opinions.
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ACLU Talks About "Do's and Don'ts" With Monterey Wooden Cross
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MONTEREY, Calif. - The American Civil Liberties Union laid out the "do's and dont's" for replacing a cross in Monterey. The city wants to put the cross up after vandals tore it down, but is concerned
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The New Face of Hunger
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Amber Lee is like thousands of young American women in California, she has a job and a place to live, but she goes to bed hungry almost every night.
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Sand City Passes Temporary Ban On Medical Pot Shop
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At a packed city hall meeting Tuesday night, the Sand City Council voted unanimously to pass a temporary ban on medical pot shops.
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Both Sides of Measure K Find Peace to Keep the Peace
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Just weeks ago both sides of Measure K wouldn't even meet face to face for a debate in our Central Coast studios, but Tuesday night, they stood side by side before Salinas City Council.
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Report: Homosexuality no factor in abusive priests
A preliminary report commissioned by the nation's Roman Catholic bishops on the roots of the clergy sex abuse scandal found no evidence that gay priests are more likely than heterosexual clergy to molest children, the lead...
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Santa Cruz Shooting Victim Arrested for Robbery
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SALINAS, Calif- Police arrested a man suspected of robbing a pizza delivery person with a knife on Sunday. The robbery happened after 10 p.m. near Cliff Street. According to witnesses, the victim had
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Barnes Enters 28th Assembly Race
In front of the National Steinbeck Center, Janet Barnes announced her intentions to run for the 28th Assembly seat.
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Sailnas Post Office Could Change the Way they Do Business
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A breakdown on operational costs could affect jobs at Salinas' main post office. Residents and postal workers in Salinas are worried about a study taking place that would move mail processing operations in Salinas to San Jose.
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Ft. Ord Prescribed Burns Over for 2009
About 200 acres of vegetation were cleared on Monday's prescribed burn at the former Fort Ord.
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Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Sand City? Mayor Says No
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A local Monterey Resident, who is a medical marijuana user himself, said Monterey County needs a medical marijuana dispensary. He thinks Sand City is a perfect central location. But the Mayor does not agree.
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SC Police: If They Won't Come to Us, We'll Come to Them
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Santa Cruz Police hit local neighborhoods to stop the rise in crime hitting city streets. Central Coast News' Brooke Holmquist got an exclusive look at an old idea that has new legs.
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Guidelines delay start of mammograms to age 50, then every other year
Women don't need to start having mammograms to screen for breast cancer until they're 50, and they only need to have those exams every other year, new government guidelines suggest.
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Gilroy City Council Moves To Stop Medical Pot Shop
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After an emotional public discussion, the Gilroy City Council voted 4 to 3 to proceed with stopping medicinal marijuana shop, MediLeaf.
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Wildfire Grows to 250 Acres in Southern California
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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (AP) - A wildfire spread through 250 acres of rugged Southern California wilderness Monday, but no homes were threatened.
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DNA Evidence Found In Car Break-in; Salinas Police Refuse Lab Work
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SALINAS, Calif. - We are in a down economy, and the effects are everywhere. A viewer asked Central Coast News about whether or not it's affecting local criminal investigations. Folks imagine your car
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Harbor High's Pass Catcher Sets Record
Pruger hauled in 14 catches in a game against St. Francis to finish the regular season with 106, which, according to his coach and checks by local media, is a new state record.
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Father and Son Injured In Salinas Hit and Run
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Salinas, Calif. California Highway Patrol is looking for a 2004 blue/green Chevy Tahoe that was involved in a hit and run accident at the intersection of Hartnell and Alisal today. Police tell Central
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Structure Fire In Marina Strip Mall
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A weekend fire at the Otter's Den Bar and the Wells Fargo Bank at the Marina Village Shopping center is still under investigation.
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After Company Eliminate Pensions, Workers Take on CEO
The decision by San Benito Foods will leave 400 workers, largely Latina women, without any form of health or retirement benefits.
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Quail Lodge Employees Band Together on Last Day
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On Sunday, Employees of Carmel Valley's Quail Lodge held a vigil outside of the hotel in a show of support on their final day of work.
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Missing Climbers At Pinnacles National Monument Found Alive
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California Highway Patrol officials say the two missing climbers at Pinnacles National Monument have been found alive.
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Schools Helping Homeless Children
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There's over 1,000 homeless children in Monterey County. Local schools officials are asking the community to help them provide clothes and school supplies for the children this holiday season.
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Carmel High Alum Among Victoria's Secret Hopefuls
The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show airs on KION on December 1 and there's a chance a Carmel High alum could be strolling down the nationally televised runway.
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Long Lines At H1N1 Flu Clinics
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For the second Saturday in a row, people waited in long lines at H1N1 flu clinics to get their shots.
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60-Year Old Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run
Santa Cruz Police are searching for a driver believed to have struck and killed a 60-year old man who was walking on Laurel Street Friday night.
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Cal-Am Renews Dam Removal Project
Cal Am announced plans to remove the San Clemente Dam in the Carmel River have been renewed with the help of the California Coastal Conservancy and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Central Coast Football Scores
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Click here for Football Score and Highlight from Central Coast News's Friday Night Blitz.
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Road Closure information for the Big Sur Half Marathon
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The seventh presentation of the Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay will be held in both Monterey and Pacific Grove on Sunday, November 15, 2009. The following information pertains to street closures
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$100,000 Worth of Damages in Carmel House Fire
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One Carmel family had an eventful night as their home caught fire and they were forced to evacuate.
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Sheriff's Department Arrests 9 in Greenfield, Recovers 145 Grams of Meth
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Friday morning the sheriff's department rounded up several individuals after multiple search warrants were issued in the city of Greenfield and the surrounding areas.
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Holiday Hiring Season Underway, Competition Is Tough
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There's 21,000 people unemployed in Monterey County, and many are looking for seasonal jobs to pay the bills.
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Woman Gets 10 Years For Death of Greenfield Woman
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Marina resident Kim Ngoc Nguyen, age 28, was sentenced to the maximum term of 10 years in prison after pleading no contest to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated for causing the death of Jeanette Martinez, age 20, of Greenfield.
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Bizarre Car Fire on San Juan Road
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Fire crews were busy putting out a bizarre car fire off San Juan Road in the Aromas area Friday morning. Sheriff deputies say it was a stolen vehicle out of San Benito County and that the fire could have been intentionally set to cover up evidence.
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Student Arrested after North County On Lock down for 2 Hours
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Two people have been arrested and a high school was on lock down for two hours. Around 10:30 a.m. a student was seen with a gun at North Monterey Count High School and the school was placed on lock down.
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Gilroy Marijuana Dispensary Breaking The Law
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GILROY, Calif. - Girly City Officials have issued a cease and desist order against a local marijuana dispensary. On Monday, MediLeaf illegally opened its doors to the public on 1321 1st St. Mayor Al
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Hospital Restrictions Due to H1N1
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Many Central Coast Hospital are adjusting visitation due to H1N1. Open to see what your local hospital is doing.
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CDC's swine flu toll: 4,000 dead, 22 million ill
Estimates of deaths caused by the swine flu have grown to nearly 4,000 since April, roughly quadrupling previous estimates. But that doesn't mean swine flu suddenly has worsened.
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Morning Accident in Moss Landing Injures Two
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MOSS LANDING, Calif- A morning accident had traffic backed up for several hours and sent two people to the hospital. At approximately 6:45 a.m. a 25 year-old Prunedale man was driving his Camaro at an
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Study: Californians Give High Grades to Higher Education Systems
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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif- Californians give high grades to their public higher education systems, but they are worried about college costs and the impact of state budget cuts. These are the findings of a statewide
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Santa Cruz Vaccine Clinic Canceled
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SANTA CRUZ, Calif- The Santa Cruz Health Department canceled an H1N1 vaccine clinic scheduled on November 21st.
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Fort Hood shooting suspect faces 13 murder charges
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Military officials say the Army psychiatrist accused of killing 13 and wounding 29 in last week's shooting rampage at his military post in Texas will face 13 charges of premeditated murder
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300 Room Hotel Possible in Pacific Grove
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Is one local developer upsetting the peace or allowing America's Last Home Town proper? If you have ever driven on Lighthouse Avenue you have probably seen the old Holman building. A local developer says the building is not being used to its potential, and would like to put a world class hotel, in Butterfly Town U.S.A.
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Instead Of California Dreamin' It's California Pessimism
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SALINAS, Calif. - California is often known for its glamour, beaches and carefree lifestyle. Now the state might be becoming more known for it's sad outlook. According to a new L. A. Time/USC poll, 80%
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Eco Friendly Safeway Opens in Santa Cruz
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On Thursday, November 12th at 4:00 p.m. a new eco-friendly Safeway will open in the Almar Shopping center located at 2203 Mission Street in Santa Cruz. The 60,000 square foot facility
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San Francisco supes overturn veto of sanctuary law
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - San Francisco supervisors have overturned the mayor's veto of a controversial ordinance involving how the city deals with illegal immigrant minors facing felony charges. After Mayor
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Send a Card to the Troops for Veterans Day
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By CHRISTINE SIMMONS Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Dozens of volunteers and passers-by are stopping by an American Red Cross building on Veterans Day to sign holiday greetings cards for
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Gunshots Fired In Watsonville
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WATSONVILLE, Calif- Three suspects are behind bars Wednesday morning after they fired shots in a Watsonville neighborhood Tuesday night. Police say they received calls of shots fired in the Holly Drive
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Santa Cruz City Council Passes Initiatives To Combat Violence
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SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - The Santa Cruz City Council voted to pass several initiatives to combat violence in the city. Dozens of residents packed city hall to not only express frustration over a recent rash
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Seaside POA Votes "No Confidence" In City Manager Ray Corpuz
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SEASIDE, Calif. - Seaside's Police Officer Association announced today they have no confidence in City Manager Ray Corpuz. Members of the P.O.A. have been talking about a vote of no confidence for several
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Hospital: Ft. Hood shooting suspect awake, talking
A U.S. Army hospital spokesman says the man suspected in a deadly shooting spree at Fort Hood, Texas, is conscious and able to talk.
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Man Armed With Cross-Bow Linked to Several Central Coast Robberies
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Police say that Manuel Pena robbed the Quick Stop with a rather unusual weapon. Nobody was injured and the suspect took off. Police were unable to find him for several days.
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Felton Race Team Competes in the Baja 1000
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When Jim Graham decided to rent the documentary on the Baja 1000 "Dust to Glory" he had no idea the impact it would have on his life and the thousands of others that have Type 2 diabetes.
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Obama remembers what Fort Hood victims left behind
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President Barack Obama will attend a memorial service Tuesday honoring victims of the Ford Hood shootings, an attack he described as "all the more heartbreaking and all the more despicable" because it occurred on the nation's largest Army post.
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Salinas Residents Step In To Serve Up Thanksgiving Tradition
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CASTROVILLE, Calif. - The massive Thanksgiving dinner at the Castroville Community Center has been a North Monterey County tradition for years. The Cava family typically puts serves hundreds of people
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Detectives Use New Technology to Capture Sex Offender in Santa Cruz
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Police have arrested a man who allegedly contacted a 12 year-old over the internet for sex. Santa Cruz Police were investigating Jeffery Totten for over a week when a Santa Cruz Police Department Detective who posed as a 12 year old female in an Internet chat room, was contacted by Totten .
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Presidio Celebrates Veterans Day
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On Tuesday, November 10th, at 11 a.m., The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center and Presidio of Monterey will lay a wreath near the Berlin Wall memorial on the Presidio
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Hollister Police Warn Dog Owners
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The Hollister Police Department’s Animal Control Bureau is warning dog owners about the Canine Influenza Virus (CIV), a newly emerging infectious disease caused by a flu virus in dogs.
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MST Bus Service On Veterans Day
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In observance of the holiday, Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) will operate a “Sunday” schedule on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2009.
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Fire Forces One Person From Their Home
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CARMEL HIGHLANDS, Calif - Early Tuesday morning just after 2:30, CalFire responded to a house fire right behind their fire station in the Carmel Highlands. The fire was in a home at 99 Corona Way, south
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Suspected Pajaro Valley HS Groper Pleads Not Guilty
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Suspect: Abraham Mena
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Abraham Mena was in court this morning and he pleaded not guilty in the groping of Several Pajaro Valley students. Santa Cruz police are looking into Mena as a suspect in gropings in that city as well. Police say his GPS monitoring device links him to at least two other Santa Cruz gropings and they are still investigating the others.
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Monterey School Meeting Turns Ugly
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MONTEREY, Cali. - The district says it needs to cut millions of dollars from the budget, and wants all students to have the same opportunity to succeed. The district thinks closing Bay View Elementary
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Prison Education Cuts: Could Affect Your Safety
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Jobs and programs are being cut at prisons across California and the changes could lead to more crimes. Central Coast News Reporter Shannon Hogan got an inside look into the prison education system.
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Denham Issues Statement Against Water Plan
“While the water package will be a boon to those favoring the needs of fish over people, it will be paid for by all of us (and our children and grandchildren) for years to come and will do very little to actually help California’s overall water situation, and that’s a dam shame.”
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Inside The Correctional Training Facility: A Look at the Prison Education System
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Central Coast News takes you behind the bars, and into the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad. But budget cuts are forcing changes at the prison. We're taking you in depth to give you an idea of what they mean for you.
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More H1N1 Vaccine Expected To Arrive In Monterey County
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Lines have been long across the country and on the Central Coast for the H1N1 vaccine, but health officials are saving the shots for specific groups, leaving many waiting. But soon more vaccine will arrive to Monterey County.
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Calif. Gov. signs $11.1 water bond measure
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Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed a far-reaching water bond passed last week by the California Legislature intended to restore the ailing estuary at the heart of the state's water system.
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Big-rig plummets off San Francisco Bay Bridge
Associated Press - November 9, 2009 9:54 AM ET SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A trucker is dead after his big-rig plummeted 200 feet off the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge early Monday.
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Gilroy Firefighters Say Less Firefighters Per Engine Can Affect Service
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Starting this month, Gilroy’s Sunrise fire station will be shut down three weeks a month to offset losses because of the city's budget crisis. Now there's a new idea to save even more money that has firefighters concerned for their safety.
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Bar Fire Evacuates Salinas Strip Mall
A fire inside an East Alisal bar forced the evacuation of neighboring businesses Sunday morning.
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Annual Dinner Honors Local Veterans
War veterans from Monterey County held a special dinner Sunday at the Seaside Embassy Suites hotel to honor the volunteer contributions of veterans in their communities.
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Central Coast Given Third Pro Golf Tourney in 2010
The PGA TOUR and Fry's Electronics announced last week the relocation of the Frys.com Open for 2010 to CordeValle in San Martin, Calif.,
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Yeomans Wins Coldwater Classic in Top Conditions
California surfer Nate Yeomans captured Sunday the 2009 O'Neill Cold Water Classic in eight-foot waves and four-deep crowds along Steamer Lane.
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Town Halls Scheduled for School Restructuring
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is looking for parent input this week as it works to restructure schools in Monterey and Seaside.
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Salinas Firefighter Recovering from Vehicle Explosion
A Salinas firefighter is home and recovering Sunday from injuries he received after being struck from the shock of an explosion inside a vehicle along Highway 101.
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Fishermen Rescued Off Asilomar
Two fishermen were rescued after their boat capsized off Asilomar Point
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Salinas Boy in Search of Marrow Donor
After relapsing three times, 12 year old Christopher is need of a bone marrow transplant to save his life.
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Local Electricians Train for Solar Jobs
Some 200 electricians are taking part; the training will help them get national certification for solar panel installation.
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Horn Lone Local for Sunday Surf Quarters
Santa Cruz's Kieran Horn is among the final surfers to make it to the quarterfinals of the O'Neill Cold Water Classic; surfers took advantage of epic 10-foot waves down the famed Central Coast surf spot.
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Hundreds Patiently Wait For Swine Flu Vaccine In Salinas
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SALINAS, Cali. - Health officials in Monterey County and Santa Cruz County held their first free clinics to administer the latest supply of the H1-N1 vaccine and the patient public was prepared for the
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Suspicious Mail May End Up In Your Mailbox
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SALINAS, Cali. - A consumer alert tonight, one of our co-workers came to us with a piece of mail. It's a letter saying she was chosen to be a secret shopper. However, that wasn't even the most intriguing
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Alisal 5th Graders Compete on Dance Floor
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The competition was the final event in a social development program for fifth graders in the Alisal Union School District
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W. Market Store Robbed by Gunman
The Quiike Mart on West Market Street was robbed Friday night by a gunman, Salinas Police report.
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Fatal Accident Closes Castroville Blvd
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One person is dead after a car accident on Castroville Blvd just east of Elkhorn Road. The accident happened around 5:11 p.m. and Castroville Blvd was closed in both directions due to the traffic accident.
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H1N1 Clinics Set for Monterey County
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Three clinics have been scheduled to administer the vaccine, but health officials say they want to limit the doses to those with the highest risk.
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Seaside Man Sentenced for Raping and Videotaped Intoxicated Woman
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Three men who videotaped their gang-rape of an unconscious 18-year-old woman in a Tustin motel room have been sentenced to six years each in state prison.
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Eye Popping Dramatization at Local High Schools
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CASTORVILLE, Calif.,- California has the highest number of rail road crossing accidents in the nation, with many of the accidents involving teens. On Friday a safety awareness campaign called "Respect
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Salinas courthouse workers settle asbestos case
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Salinas courthouse workers have settled their lawsuit claiming they were injured by asbestos during courthouse renovations. Plaintiffs attorney Anne Kepner said Thursday that terms of the settlement are confidential, but all 190 plaintiffs will be compensated.
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Protecting Pets From H1N1
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After an indoor pet cat in Iowa tested positive for the H1N1 virus, veterinarians warn pet owners to take heed.
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One Person Dies in Watsonville House Fire
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Early Friday around 1:15 a.m. firefighters responded to a house fire at 423 Hill Avenue. When firefighters arrived they discovered two women had been living inside the home, one was able to escape out the front door.
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BB Pellet Hits School Bus
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PRUNEDALE, Calif.- A BB pellet hit the side window of a North Monterey County School bus loaded with 35 elementary students Wednesday afternoon in Prunedale.
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One On One with Seaside City Manager Ray Corpuz
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SEASIDE, Cali. - Central Coast News goes one on one with a local official under the gun. Seaside City Manager Ray Corpuz opens up about the controversy in Seaside. Corpuz put the police chief on leave
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After One On One Interview With Corpuz, Citizens Still Want Answers
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SEASIDE, Cali. - Another city on the Central Coast heats up tonight. After watching an interview we aired with Seaside City Manager Ray Corpuz, people in that city are left with more questions. What's
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Answers to Mother's H1N1 Vaccine Questions
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There are special rules for those who want to get the H1N1 vaccine, especially for children.
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H1N1 Vaccinations for College Students
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Some students at UC Santa Cruz have the chance to get the H1N1 vaccine Thursday.
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A Gang Member Has Ended His Criminal Trial By Taking A Plea Deal
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District Attorney Bob Lee announced today that Richard Betancourt, whose trial for a 2007 gang motivated stabbing began Monday, was allowed by the court to plead guilty to reduced charges.
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Strategies for Doing Without H1N1 Flu Shots
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If you're not young, pregnant or a caregiver, California health officials say it will likely be several weeks before you can get the H1N1 flu vaccine. According to Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health, those in the lowest-priority groups will have to fend for themselves, possibly until the end of the year. He says it's important for those who do get sick to try to stop the spread of the disease.
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Swine Flu Deaths Correlate With Obesity
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MONTEREY, Calif.,- The H1N1 has been the talk of town and the world for months now. We know to wash our hands more frequently, and check on the elderly and children, but according to a report published
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Two Die; Three Airlifted to Hospital Following Watsonville Accident
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California Highway Patrol is on scene of an accident in Watsonville. It happened on Whiting just east of Paulsen. Central Coast News Crews are on scene gathering information.
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One Person Shot In Monterey County
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Central Coast News is on the scene of a shooting on El Ranch Way in unincorporated Monterey County. We know one person was shot, but is expected to survive. Our news crew is on the scene working to get more information and will bring it to you at live at 10 and 11.
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Cat Diagnosed with Swine Flu
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A 13-year-old Iowa cat has been infected with swine flu, veterinary and federal officials said Wednesday in what is believed to be the first case of the H1N1 virus in a feline in the United States.
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Escaped Inmate Caught
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SOLEDAD, Calif - Escaped inmate, Phillip Anthony Lopez has been caught. Central Coast News has just learned that information from the Department of Corrections.
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Measure K Failing
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SALINAS, Cali. - Measure K supporters packed Casa Sorrento in downtown Salinas this evening, eager to hear the results. The polls closed at 8 pm and the ballots were counted. The Penny For Peace Campaign
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Measure G: Huge Response at the Polls
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After years of debate, Carmel Valley finally went to the polls to decide if it would become its own town.
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Election Results 2009
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Last Updated: November 3, 2009 8:22 PM Registration & Turnout 118,345 Voters Vote CountPercent Precinct Votes Turnout8310.70% Vote By Mail Votes Turnout19,59516.56% Total20,42617.26% Measure
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Road Tour Visits UCSC Bringing Awareness of Oil Spill Disaster
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student lead road tour to call attention to what they say is the biggest oil contamination in history, stopped at UCSC. Ethos Alliance, a global coalition of citizen that work to ensure that corporations abide by their social and ethical responsibilities, kicked off their 29 school tour Tuesday.
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Live Hand Grenade Found in Marina Storage Shed
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A woman cleaning out her storage unit found what is believed to be a live hand grenade in Marina.
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Sides Can't Agree on Salinas Sales Tax
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Tuesday is Election Day. In Salinas, everyone's focused on Measure K. It would raise the sales tax by a penny.
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Cereal Claims it Boosts Immunity, Local Health Experts Say Its Misleading
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As the H1N1 flu worries families, food manufacturers are trying to attract them with food labels that claim health benefits. Local health experts say the labels may be misleading.
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Salinas Teen Murder Suspects to be Tried as Adults
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Two teens charged with the October 14 murders of Rodolfo Cristobal and Ociel Montiel will be tried as adults.
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Bullets Hit House and Car in East Salinas; Shooter May have been on Bike
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Salinas, Calif. Salinas Police are investigating a shooting on East Laurel, between Sanborn and Towt.
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Industry backs off food labels after FDA criticism
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A food industry group is voluntarily halting promotion of its nutrition labeling program after federal regulators said such systems may be misleading consumers, officials with the group said Friday.
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64 Halloween Arrests Made in Santa Cruz
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The numbers are out and the police department says the turnout was smaller than expected in downtown Santa Cruz but more arrests were made. A total of 64 arrests were made that night, 48 of which were for public intoxication. 52 triple fine citations were issued, 50 of which were alcohol related.
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The Bay Bridge is reopened
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State transportation officials say they have reopened the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge at 9 a.m. Monday. The span has been closed for nearly six days for emergency repairs. Two rods and a crossbar failed last week, sending 5,000 pounds of metal into rush-hour traffic.
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"Global Warming" Causing "Coastal Cooling"
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We've all heard of global warming, climate change, and melting of the
polar ice caps. While some believe it.
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Bullets Hit Home in Boronda Neighborhood
Monterey County Sheriff's deputies and Salinas Police conducted Sunday a search in the Boronda neighborhood for a gunman who fired shots at a home on Addington Street.
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Missing Campaign Signs Found Along Carmel River
Campaign signs believed to have been stolen in Carmel Valley were found along the Carmel River Sunday.
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Frequency of Fridas at Steinbeck Center
Mexican painter Frida Kahlo was the inspiration for a unique costume contest at the National Steinbeck Center Sunday.
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Watsonville Community Proactive Against Gang Violence
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Watsonville families who lost their loved ones to gang violence march for peace on Day of the Dead.
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Central Coast Surf Contests Set to Roll
Santa Cruz's Nat Young is set to defend his title as O'Neill Coldwater Classic champion this week.
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Minor Earthquake Shakes Pinnacles
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The U.S. Geological Survey says a 3.7-magnitude temblor struck Sunday morning near the Pinnacles National Monument.
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Gang Member Sentenced to Six Years
A Norteno gang member who was able to avoid jail for his role in a Watsonville stabbing attack last year is now headed to state prison.
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Wild-Raised Condor Takes Flight in Pinnacles
Condor 514 is believed to be the first baby condor hatched in the park to take flight in some 70 years.
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South Monterey County Kids Taught Filmmaking at CSUMB
The first of five film making workshops led by CSUMB'S teledramatic arts department was given Saturday; the workshops are specifically directed towards students who live in south Monterey County.
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Arrests Made in Special Santa Cruz Police Op
Law enforcement agencies in Santa Cruz County announced the arrests of more than 20 gang members in the City of Santa Cruz.
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Stimulus Package Benefitting Monterey County?
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MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. - The Obama administration says we're pulling ourselves out of this recession. Are you feeling it? Here's a fact check for you. The White House insisted today the Economic Stimulus
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Central Coast News Hosts Measure G Debate
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Central Coast News hosted a live debate on Measure G during the the 6 p.m News Friday night. The debate is over and the video will be available soon.
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Registered Sex Offenders Have Strict Halloween Curfews And Rules
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More than one thousand registered sex offenders in Monterey and San Benito Counties need to follow strict rules from the State's Correction Department this Halloween.
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Two Teens Arrested in Archer Street Gang Shooting
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Salinas, Calif. Salinas Police announce they have arrested two teens for the gang related killings inside a car on Archer Street earlier this month.
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Governor: Hidden veto message 'wild' coincidence
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Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is calling a hidden message in 1 of his veto letters a "wild" coincidence.
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Sex Offender Mapping Aids in Avoiding Dangerous Homes
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In addition to monitoring your child's candy consumption on Halloween night, be sure to know which houses are safe to approach for trick-or-treating. Citizens like to think that every home is like their own, unfortunately that is not reality
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Halloween and Influenza
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The ghosts, goblins and other assorted characters will be at your door on Saturday night. The Monterey County Health Department and the Centers for Disease Control urge you to take steps to protect yourself and your family from the "germ monsters" lurking around this flu season.
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Seaside Man Guilty in 1996 Murder
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Charles George, age 32 of Seaside, was found guilty of the 1996 murder of Victor Manuel Gutierrez in Marina. The shooting of Gutierrez occurred during a drug deal involving a half of a kilo of cocaine on June 9, 1996.
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Watsonvile Gang Member Gets 6 Years
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20-year-old Colby James Isidro pled guilty to illegally possessing a handgun and being an active member of the Norteno criminal street gang.
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Santa Cruz Man Convicted of Killing His Wife Sentenced 25 Years to Life
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Santa Cruz, Calif. Today, a Santa Cruz man received 25 to life for killing his own wife.
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Bay Bridge to stay Closed Thru Weekend
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - State transportation officials say the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge will likely stay closed through the weekend and are unsure if it will open in time for Monday's morning commute.
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Carmel Voters Tackle Measure I
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Tuesday is Election Day and the debate is heating up over several measures on the November ballot, including Measure I in Carmel.
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Man Critically Injured After Being Hit by a Car in Salinas
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Early Friday morning a man was hit by a car at the intersection of North Main and East Lamar Streets, according to Salinas Police. A woman was driving the car, she stayed on scene.
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Suspect Wanted In Tyler Tenorio's Fatal Stabbing Flees To Mexico
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Santa Cruz police said Paulo Luna took a bus to Mexico from San Diego Thursday.They think he got across the border after declaring himself an illegal immigrant to Border Patrol agents.Later, agents found out he had a murder warrant.
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King City Teachers Bring In Candidates For School Board
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KING CITY, Cali. - We're just days away from an election that might change the direction of your child's future. The King City Union School District could have new leadership, and some people, including
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New 911 Alert System For Monterey County
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The next time a widespread emergency strikes, like a flood or a wildfire, The Monterey County Office of Emergency Services will be able to notify people or businesses through their cell phones or email accounts.
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Beach Advisory Lifted for Del Monte Beach in Monterey
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UPDATE 10/29- As of 1:15 p.m. the beach advisory has been lifted for the Monterey Municipal Beach (Del Monte Beach). Follow up samples reveal that bacteria have subsided to levels considered safe for recreational contact.
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Hospital volunteer sentenced for fondling patients
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A former Santa Cruz hospital volunteer has been sentenced to a year in jail after admitting to fondling four patients. A Santa Cruz County Superior Court judge on Thursday also ordered 61-year-old Edward Nisperos to register as a sex offender.
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Two People Shot in Santa Cruz
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Two people are now recovering in Bay Area hospitals after being shot on Pacific Avenue in downtown Santa Cruz.
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2 Plead Guilty in King City Soccer Game Shooting
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Two teenage boys face prison time after pleading guilty to assault charges in the shooting of a brother and sister at a King City High School soccer match. The December 2008 shooting left 11-year-old Esther Rubio dead and her 15-year-old brother injured.
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Santa Cruz Water Restrictions Loosened
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After months of being subjected to strict water rationing, Santa Cruz residents will see the rules lifted Sunday.
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Did the Governor Send Hidden Message?
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The governor sends a sharp message to a California lawmaker who heckled him. San Francisco Assemblyman Tom Ammiano says Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger sent him two messages. One was a veto, the other
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