State Of Emergency Issued After Chemical Spill Jun 3, 2009
Explosion Took Place At Salinas Warehouse ... -- A state of local emergency has been declared after chemicals leaked in Salinas waterways following a warehouse explosion ... Salinas Fire Chief Kim Raddatz said the man who was mixing the chemicals did not have a permit to be mixing in the area. (KSBW 8, CA)
- Nick and Breezy to marry August 15th 0 Jun 2, 2009
Dr. David and Elia Boniface of El Centro proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Breezy, of El Centro, CA to Nick Piini, of Salinas, CA.. Father Alejandro Ignacio of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fresno, CA will bless the couple with the sacrament of matrimony on August 15, 2009. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
LA mayor spotted browsing store with reporter Jun 2, 2009
The sighting comes two years after Villaraigosa acknowledged he was in a long-running relationship with another television reporter, Mirthala Salinas. Villaraigosa's wife filed for divorce in June 2007 and it has not been finalized. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Giants' Clark cuts down Ports Jun 2, 2009
Clark's performance tied him with Jerauld Davey of Salinas, who accomplished the feat against Santa Barbara on May 20, 1964. The record for consecutive strikeouts is 12, set by Matt Snyder, who did it over three games for High Desert in 1996. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Monterey Diocese settles sex abuse case for $1.2M May 31, 2009
Guillen continued to visit the family after the family moved to Salinas and was so trusted he was allowed to sleep in the boy's bed. A second priest, the Rev. John Velez, allegedly began molesting the boy in 1991 while he worked at St. Mary of the Nativity Catholic Church in Salinas. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Gift Card For Guns Program Announced May 30, 2009
-- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced a new program in Salinas on Friday that provides gift cards for guns ... 2 million state grant that went to four separate cities, including Salinas ... Theres no higher priority for government than ensuring public safety, and by providing Salinas with the resources they need, we are fighting gang violence with suppression and prevention efforts that will make communities throughout California safer, Schwarzenegger said in a news release. (KSBW 8, CA)
State Parks Go On Calif. Chopping Block May 30, 2009
During a visit to Salinas on Friday, the governor did mention an idea that may help keep parks open. He said that a public-private partnership needs to be looked at. (KSBW 8, CA)
School Bus Skids Into Ditch With Children On Board May 29, 2009
-- A school bus with more than 50 children on board skidded across the roadway outside Salinas on Thursday, California Highway Patrol officials said. The bus, which had 56 third-grade students as passengers, became stuck in a ditch after it spun out near Color Spot Nurseries on Espinosa Road west of Highway 101 at 11:34 a.m.. (KSBW 8, CA)
Tom Brady Says No More Kids On The Way May 29, 2009
The Salinas city schools showed talent at the CCS Semi-Finals. ADVERTISEMENT. (KSBW 8, CA)
Children Of The Recession May 29, 2009
To donate to homeless children in the Salinas school district please contact:Salinas City Elementary School DistrictDistrict Outreach ConsultantHomeless Liaison840 South Main StreetSalinas, CA 93901ATTN: Cheryl Camanyccamany@monterey ... ca.us831-753-5600Note: Please indicate on the check if you would like your donation to go directly to the Clarke and Hernandez families or to all homeless children identified in the Salinas School District. (CBS News)
Same-sex marriage protestors stop traffic May 28, 2009
8 demonstrator Chancey Killens, a minister from Salinas, began trying to address the crowd through a bullhorn. All he got out before being surrounded by angry protesters were the words: "We need to respect the homosexual community ...". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Continue reading May 28, 2009
That list includes Jocelyn Riojas and Miranda Salinas. The complete list of award winners includes: BOYS' GOLF. (Selma Enterprise, CA)
- Viewpoint: The end of an era in El Salvador 0 May 27, 2009
Viewpoint: The end of an era in El Salvador By Maria Elena Salinas ... Maria Elena Salinas may be reached at www. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Investigation lets Chi-Chi's staff off hook May 22, 2009
The state Department of Agriculture traced the onions to sources in Arlington, Texas, Salinas, Calif. and Newport, Ky. (Yahoo News -- Hepatitis)
Losing Homes And Ending Childhoods May 22, 2009
Instead, he and his mom live in the El Dorado Motel on a busy street in a tough neighborhood in Salinas, Calif ... Like many school districts across the country, Salinas has a homeless children's advocate ... I hope sending mail to the motel addressed to: Rhonda Clark c/o El Dorado Motel 1351 N Main St Salinas, CA 93906. (CBS News)
Celibacy is important May 22, 2009
Editor: Maria Elena Salinas, one of your syndicated columnists who regularly attacks the Catholic Church, wrote in her May 9 column that sex between clergy and an adult woman is a far more serious offense than molesting minors, according to church law ... Alihandero wrote on May 20, 2009 5:51 PM:" Ms. Salinas is one of the most liberal secular journalists who does indeed attack the Church disproportionally and consistently.Many thanks for your response, Father Michael! " ... Watchdog Fred... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Calif. Looks To Reinstate Video Game Ban May 22, 2009
"It should be a parent's choice whether they want to see or let the kids see it or not," said Alex Svendsen of Salinas. Copyright 2009 by. (KSBW 8, CA)
Ag Company Salyer American Announces Closure May 20, 2009
Sources within Salyer American Fresh Foods told KSBW Action News 8 that about 30 growers, most of which are located in the Salinas Valley, will be affected by the closure. Most of the growers, however, may be protected under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, sources at Salyer American said. (KSBW 8, CA)
Arrests Continue Under 'Operation Money Train' May 19, 2009
Police said some of those taken off the street included high-ranking members of the Nuestra Familia, a gang with deep roots in Salinas. "These are not just your average local knuckleheads that commit low misdemeanors or grade felonies every once in awhile," Salinas Police Chief Louis Fetherolf said ... "Operation Money Train" started in June of 2008 as a multi-agency undercover investigation initiated within the Salinas Valley. (KSBW 8, CA)
Central Coast Hosts Healthy Eating Event May 18, 2009
"In the long run, it's a lot more costly and expensive when you eat the unhealthy food, the fast food," said Monterey County supervisor Simon Salinas ... "One of things we're really looking at is prevention, whether it's preventing violence. We also want to prevent costly illnesses in our community and it starts with letting people know what you put in your bodies is going to affect how costly health you're going to have later on," Salinas said. (KSBW 8, CA)
ATF Teams Up With Partners in Operation Money Train May 16, 2009
May 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Special Agent in Charge Stephen C. Herkins of the San Francisco Field Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF); California Highway Patrol Chief Adam Cuevas of the Coastal Division, Sheriff Mike Kanalakis of the Monterey County Sheriff's Office, Chief Louis Fetherolf of the Salinas Police Department, and Special Agent In Charge Bob Cooke of the California Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement, announced today the culmination of a long term... (PR Newswire)
Real Rate Shock Hits CEOs With Bond Borrowing Obstacles Impeding Recovery May 14, 2009
There is definitely some sticker shock, said Salinas. We cant build the project if we cant cover our and get a return on it. (Bloomberg)
Tax Credit Gives Boost To First-Time Homebuyers May 14, 2009
Credit Part Of Federal Stimulus Package. POSTED: 3:53 pm PDT May 13, 2009UPDATED: 4:55 pm PDT May 13, 2009. (KSBW 8, CA)
Commentary: A Man of faith but still a man May 13, 2009
By Maria Elena Salinas ... Maria Elena Salinas can be reached at ... Alihandero wrote on May 10, 2009 6:14 PM:" If the liberal progressive Ms. Salinas can say : "Celibacy is unnatural," freely without disapproval, why can't others say "Homosexual behavior is unnatural. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Salinas Police Deal With Standoff May 11, 2009
-- Salinas police and California Highway Patrol have been on the scene of a standoff for nearly eight hours trying to reason with a man who they believe is inside. Official converged outside of a home on Tampa Street between Torro and Paloma streets at about 10 a.m.. (KSBW 8, CA)
Reed throws no-no as Fresno City wins May 10, 2009
The series winner advances to the state championship tournament May 15-18 in Salinas. Rams ousted from baseball playoffs. (Fresno Bee)
Salinas Native, 'Milk' Oscar Winner Inspires May 9, 2009
-- Just months after winning an Oscar for the film "Milk," screenwriter Dustin Lance Black returned to Salinas where be started to develop his skills for theater. "When I was 13 years old, my beautiful mother moved me and my family from a conservative Mormon home in Texas to California," Black said Friday in front of a crowd at North Salinas High School, the school he once attended ... "After seeing his movie, it was real inspiring," said North Salinas High School president Chris Santana. (KSBW 8, CA)
Dodgers Try To Move On Without Ramirez May 9, 2009
The Salinas High Easter Baseball Hit-a-thon. Salinas banged out 18 hits in the tourney, find out if it was enough for the win. (KSBW 8, CA)
Wildfire burns homes in coastal Calif. enclave May 7, 2009
Salinas Fire Department firefighters stand watch over a home as it burns in Santa Barbara, Calif. on Wednesday, May 6, 2009. (Albany Times Union)
Salinas Native Advocates For Harvey Milk Day May 7, 2009
Black, a graduate of North Salinas High School, won an Academy Award for his screenplay of "Milk." Lawmakers approved a similar bill last year but Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed it. The bill is being pushed by state Sen. (KSBW 8, CA)
Local briefs: Rams' next opponent is Sierra May 6, 2009
The winner advances to the state championship tournament May 15-17 in Salinas. Riverside duo leads golf tourney. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Five Gymnasts Named Academic All-MPSF Scholar-Athletes May 5, 2009
615, SR/V/PB, Salinas, Calif. Brian Del Castillo, Junior, 3. (Gostanford.com)
French survivors of tour bus crash thank rescuers May 3, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- State)
4 Monterey County Children May Have H1N1 Flu May 2, 2009
One child lives in Salinas, while the other three live in the South County area. All of the children have been isolated in their homes as health officials conduct more testing. (KSBW 8, CA)
'I Want Revenge' Made Early Derby Favorite May 1, 2009
The Spirits Softball team wins over Salinas High to give Coach Given his 700th career win. The Watsonville Tournament brought top softball teams together to compete; find out who took the win. (KSBW 8, CA)
More Than Half of Americans Living with Dirty Air May 1, 2009
Survey finds many cities have dangerously high levels of pollution. Wednesday, April 29, 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
WHO raises swine flu alert level as virus spreads Apr 30, 2009
AP Photo - Taxi driver Connie Taylor wears a mask for protection against swine flu as she sits in her cab in Salinas, Calif. Tuesday, April 28, 2009. (Fresno Bee)
US: Air Dirty Enough To Endanger Lives Apr 30, 2009
60 Percent Of Americans Live In Areas Where Air Is Dirty Enough To Endanger Lives. 60 Percent Of Americans Live In Areas Where Air Is Dirty Enough To Endanger Lives. (Science Daily)
Soledad bus crash sends bodies over guardrail Apr 30, 2009
Three patients were taken to Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital in critical condition. One, a 52-year-old man, later died, according to hospital spokeswoman Adrienne Laurent. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Montreal woman injured in deadly California bus crash Apr 29, 2009
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital took three critically-injured patients, including a 52-year-old man who died shortly after arriving, spokeswoman Adrienne Laurent said. The two others were in surgery Tuesday night. (Globe and Mail)
At least 2 killed, dozens hurt in California tour-bus crash Apr 29, 2009
Adrienne Laurent, a spokeswoman for the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, says the facility had so far received three patients -- all in critical condition -- from the crash. She says the hospital has been told to expect more patients. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
CHP: At least 4 deaths in Soledad bus crash Apr 29, 2009
Adrienne Laurent, a spokeswoman for the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, said the facility had received three patients from the crash ... And Carol Adams, a spokeswoman for Natividad Medical Center in Salinas, said the hospital had received eight patients but declined to comment on their conditions. (Lompoc Record, CA)
New American Lung Association Report Finds 60 Percent of Americans Live in Areas Where Air is Dirty Enough to Endanger Lives Apr 29, 2009
Text hiding to spacing. - 10th Annual State of the Air Report Publishes Local Air Quality Grades Online. (PR Newswire)
At least 7 hospitalized in U.S. with swine flu Apr 29, 2009
International travelers Alicia Salinas, right, and her husband Genaro wear masks after arriving at Bush Intercontinental Airport on a flight from Mexico City Monday in Houston. U.S. officials advised Americans against most travel to Mexico on Monday as a swine flu virus that began there spread to the United States and beyond. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
State of Our Air: Breathing Still Not Easy Apr 29, 2009
Cities like Redding, Salinas and Santa Barbara in California redeem the state's lackluster performance by falling on the lower end of a couple of the cleanest-cities charts. Top 5 Cleanest Cities for Short-Term Particle Pollution: 1. (Time.com)
Deaths in California tour bus crash Apr 29, 2009
Highway 101 was shut down for several hours in both directions from Soledad to Gonzales, according to KSBW. At least seven helicopters headed to the area, 15 miles southeast of Salinas, to transport those injured to area hospitals. Video broadcast on KSBW showed the bus lying on its side, its left side caved in. (MSNBC -- Race)
Parsa Law Group Educates California Homeowners About Options as Foreclosures Are Expected to Continue Throughout 2009 Apr 28, 2009
Additional California cities listed include: Sacramento/Arden/Arcade/Roseville (11), Salinas (15), Fresno (16), Visalia/Porterville (17), San Diego/Carlsbad/San Marcos (18), Oxnard/Thousand Oaks/Ventura (19) and Los Angeles/Long Beach/Santa Ana (20). Parsa Law Group, a law firm focused on providing consumer debt relief through loan modification, bankruptcy and debt resolution, has successfully negotiated 4,000 loan modifications throughout California and Nevada. (PR Newswire)
Viewpoint: Obama’s summit Apr 28, 2009
Viewpoint: Obama s summit By MARIA ELENA SALINAS ... Maria Elena Salinas may be reached at www ... wesley wrote on Apr 27, 2009 9:58 PM:" Not surprisingly, some conservatives criticized President Obamas abject cowardice during the Summit of the Americas, including his willingness to fraternize with Cuba and his gesture of licking the boot of a combative Chavez.There, I fixed that last paragraph for you Mrs Salinas. ". (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
U.S. girds against swine flu; borders on alert Apr 28, 2009
AP Photo - International travelers Alicia Salinas, right, and her husband Genaro wear masks after arriving at Bush Intercontinental Airport on a flight from Mexico City Monday, April 27, 2009 in Houston. U.S. officials advised Americans against most travel to Mexico on Monday as a swine flu virus that began there spread to the United States and beyond. (Fresno Bee)
ZAMBRANO (1) Apr 28, 2009
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Olivia Torres Zambrano; one son, Joe Pepe (Geneva) Zambrano, Jr. of Rockport; three daughters, Anna Marie Flores of San Antonio, TX, Adrianne (Dan) McBurney of Rockport and Angelica (Brian ) Gresnick of Corpus Christi, TX; one host daughter from Brazil, Livia Olandin (Richard) Salinas, now of Austin, TX; three granddaughters, Valerie Flores of Rockport, Brittany Renne Flores of San Antonio and Zadianne McBurney of Rockport; four grandson, Jose Manuel... (Rockport Pilot, TX)
This week: Arts and entertainment picks Apr 20, 2009
at Salinas Community Center and 3 p.m. next Sun. at Lincoln Theater in Yountville. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Commentary: Dreaming of college Apr 20, 2009
By Maria Elena Salinas. Sofia Carranza was not aware that she was undocumented until she was in her last year of high school. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Security Guard Shot In Salinas; 4 At Large Apr 19, 2009
4 People Rob Corner Market, Police Say. POSTED: 6:04 am PDT April 18, 2009. (KSBW 8, CA)
Salinas priest jailed on sex abuse claim Apr 18, 2009
-- A Salinas priest has been arrested for allegedly having sexual contact with a teenage boy ... Information from: The Salinas Californian, http://www. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Calif. Unemployment Rate Rises To 11.2% Apr 18, 2009
Unemployment Rate Rises To 11. 2% - Money News Story - KSBW The Central Coast. (KSBW 8, CA)
BACKSTAGE: Culture Clash return for next Rep season Apr 16, 2009
The Bay area trio of Richard Montoya, Ric Salinas and Herbert Siguenza return to the Rep with a reprise of their ever-evolving look at America, drawn from their many site-specific comedies based on life in Miami, New York, L.A., San Francisco, Orange County and San Diego. "A Weekend With Pablo Picasso" ---- March/April 2010. (North County Times)
- Our Opinion: Don’t look now it’s Jerry Brown (2) Apr 15, 2009
isurdoc wrote on Apr 15, 2009 2:41 AM:" Wow, first you bas the Tea Parties and now bash Ole Moombeam.Can't figure you folks out over there at the IVP Editorial Board.Maybe, there is hope for you folks after all or else Bret Kofford and Mary Salinas was absent yesterday and common sense prevailed. ". Please review our code of conduct below before submitting your comment. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
TVs May Be Banned For Using Too Much Power Apr 15, 2009
Energy Commission Proposes Restrictions On TVs. POSTED: 5:46 pm PDT April 14, 2009UPDATED: 5:56 pm PDT April 14, 2009. (KSBW 8, CA)
Report: Gang Members Moving Out Of Calif. Apr 10, 2009
Despite the trend of gang members moving out of California to other states, the city of Salinas witnessed a 125 increase in gang-related homicides, according to the report. The five-year study compiled data from federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. (KSBW 8, CA)
Was Barbara Lee hoodwinked? Apr 9, 2009
Was Barbara Lee hoodwinked. Article:Was Barbara Lee hoodwinked. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Golden 1 to buy Steinbeck Credit Union Apr 9, 2009
The two branches of the in Salinas could soon be branches of Sacramento-based. The Golden 1 Credit Union applied for and received approval from state regulators to merge Steinbeck into its operations. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Dad Admits Trying To Sell Daughter For Beer Apr 8, 2009
(04-07) 06:52 PDT Salinas, Calif ... Father pleads no contest in daughter selling Articles (04-07) 06:52 PDT Salinas, Calif. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Man charged with selling 14-year-old daughter into marriage for money and beer Apr 8, 2009
Autos HomeCenter Free Classifieds. 02:15 PM CDT on Tuesday, April 7, 2009. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Pastor of church involved in missing girl case lived in mobile home park (967) Apr 8, 2009
He received a degree in theology from the Baptist Theological Seminary of Hayward and the Alisal Baptist Institute of Salinas, according to the Web site. He has led churches in Southern California and in Mountain View and Eureka. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Need Wild Bees? Plastic Totes Make A Superb Bee 'Nursery' Apr 7, 2009
Corporate collaborator Quiedan Co., of Salinas, Calif. helped design and now sells the support frame and mounting plate unit. (Science Daily)
