Police: Boy, 3, shoots, wounds self in Rialto Nov 1, 2009
Salinas police arrest 2 in slaying of teens. Two Salinas teenagers have been arrested in connection with a gang-related shooting of four boys, two of whom died ... Salinas police said Friday the unidentified juveniles were taken into custody on suspicion of murder and attempted murder Wednesday, two weeks after the shooting that claimed the lives of 14-year-old Ociel Montiel and 15-year-old Rodolfo Cristobal. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Tasers: Deadly or useful devices? Nov 1, 2009
2 million in punitive damages after Salinas police shocked him multiple times with the weapon on Feb. 20, 2005. The jury cleared the officers of any liability and concluded Heston, who was high on meth, was 85 percent responsible for his own death. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Nine years and Hispanic farmers still waiting for discrimination suit ruling Nov 1, 2009
From left, Juan Atayde, Maria Martinez and Ladislao Angeles converse in a strawberry field in Salinas. They are among Hispanic farmers bringing a class action suit against USDA over its lending practices. (Fresno Bee)
Chester D. 'Jack' Beasley (10) Oct 31, 2009
In the mid 1930s, he spent two summers traveling west to California with a family of migrant laborers to the Salinas area to pick vegetables ... They acquired jobs in Salinas and the Carmel area in the restaurant industry. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Modesto Rolls Oct 30, 2009
It had five first-half possessions and five TDs, with quarterback Anthony Salinas flinging a 38-yard toss to Andre Barry to complement the running attack. Long decided this week that Salinas would replace Klayton Miller "coach's decision," Long said Thursday and Salinas threw for 49 yards and ran for 78 yards. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Daytime racing on Saturday at Speedway Oct 30, 2009
The Salinas driver has an 83-point lead over defending champion Chris Shannon of Merced. All the 32-year-old Hogge needs to do is start the race to clinch the trophy. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Thursday's Local College & High School Results Oct 30, 2009
Mod Andre Barry 39 pass from Anthony Salinas (kick failed). Mod Ingram 4 run (kick blocked). (Modesto Bee, CA)
Acampo shooting ruled self-defense (6) Oct 28, 2009
For the next five hours, Vora drove erratically around the Sacramento area, then suddenly decided to go see a relative in Salinas. He headed south on Highway 99, then exited Peltier Road in Acampo to check a map. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Central Coast Pitches In To Clean Up Trash Oct 25, 2009
-- At Salinas' Nativdad Creek Park that 6-year-old Kaya Rodoni may have found her future in climate change education and community service. "Well, we picked up garbage. It's really messy and sometimes we went on the water and the water was kind of messy, too," Kaya said. (KSBW 8, CA)
Hispanic Farmers Blame USDA for Lost Land Oct 23, 2009
In this photo taken Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, Ladislao Angeles stands in front of a strawberry field in Salinas, Calif ... As an attorney updated the Salinas valley farmers in late September, farmworkers stooped among the rows of strawberries, doing work that Maria Martinez said was the most grueling she had ever experienced - but which she still hoped to do again ... To the farmers in Salinas, promises made in Washington continue to ring hollow. (CBS News -- US)
Best local Day of the Dead celebrations Oct 22, 2009
Salinas, Oct. 24-Nov. 1 The National Steinbeck Center hosts a series of exhibits, workshops and other events organized with Hartnell College and Artistas Unidos. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun Live Online Oct 22, 2009
Now the Salinas, California native faces his most experienced opponent yet in Ben Rothwell. Ben is a great opponent with heavy hands, Velasquez said. (Multichannel News)
Tax Man To Hold More From Calif. Residents Oct 22, 2009
Tax Man To Hold More From Calif. Residents - Money News Story - KSBW The Central Coast. (KSBW 8, CA)
Cougars win Monterey Invite Oct 22, 2009
Lynbrook won with 45 points, followed by Salinas (60), Alisal (67) and Prospect (84) ... The junior varsity girls were fourth with 106 points, trailing Alvarez (42), Lynbrook (54) and Salinas (80). (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
'COMEDY CENTRAL LIVE: GABRIEL IGLESIAS THE FLUFFY SHOP' Tour Kicks Off on Thursday, January 14 and Travels to Over 50 Cities Nationwide Oct 20, 2009
Jan. 14 BAKERSFIELD, CA FOX THEATRE Jan. 15 COARSEGOLD, CA CHUKCHANSI GOLD CASINO Jan. 16 STOCKTON, CA BOB HOPE THEATRE Jan. 17 REDDING, CA CONVENTION CENTER Jan. 22 EUGENE, WA MCDONALD THEATRE Jan. 23 SEATTLE, WA MOORE THEATRE Jan. 24 SPOKANE, WA THE KNITTING FACTORY Jan. 25 MISSOULA, MT WIMA THEATRE Jan. 28 SALINAS, CA FOX THEATRE Jan. 29 SANTA ROSA, CA WELLS FARGO CENTER Jan. 30 SAN FRANCISCO, CA NOB HILL MASONIC Jan. 31 SACRAMENTO, CA CREST THEATRE Feb. 5 LOS ANGELES, CA WILTERN Feb. 6... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Vallejo, Benicia could unify bus transit systems Oct 19, 2009
The kindergartner, Gavin Salinas, was supposed to attend an after-school program and then be picked up by his mother. Fix the FAX system. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Teen shot in Salinas Wednesday dies of his wounds Oct 17, 2009
Teen shot in Salinas Wednesday dies of his woun 000033D3 ds ... 4 teens shot in Salinas, 1 fatally ... A teenager is dead and three others injured after they were shot in Salinas in a possible gang-related incident. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Handful Of Residents Still Without Power Oct 17, 2009
Evacuation Order Lifted For Eureka Canyon Road. POSTED: 9:09 am PDT October 16, 2009UPDATED: 12:17 pm PDT October 16, 2009. (KSBW 8, CA)
Lights Still Out For Thousands After Storm Oct 16, 2009
Central Coast Cleans Up After Tuesday's Storm. POSTED: 9:24 am PDT October 15, 2009UPDATED: 3:56 pm PDT October 15, 2009. (KSBW 8, CA)
Home Buyer Tax Credit Ends Sooner Than You Might Think Oct 15, 2009
"You can't be casual about this right now. You have to on it. Committed, very serious, with lots of time available," said Jean Manner Schwimmer, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Gay Dales in Salinas area. The federal tax credit for 2009 is only for first-time home buyers -- people who've had no ownership interest in a home in the three years prior to the purchase. (RealtyTimes)
Storm Bears Down On Central Coast Oct 14, 2009
A storm that walloped the Central Coast on Tuesday is expected to taper off going into Wednesday morning. Power Lines Down, Evacuations Under Way. (KSBW 8, CA)
Flash Flood Watch Issued For Central Coast Oct 13, 2009
The watch includes the mountains of San Benito County, the interior of Monterey County, the north Salinas Valley, Hollister Valley, the Santa Cruz Mountains, Carmel Valley, south Monterey Bay and the Big Sur coast. A moisture-laden storm system is approaching California from the west and is expected to bring heavy rain. (KSBW 8, CA)
Police Blotter: Oct. 13, 2009 Oct 13, 2009
Adam Louis Venuti, 28, of Salinas, was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at 3:45 p.m Oct. 11 at Texas Hill and Dixon Hill roads, Yuba County. He was booked into Yuba County Jail. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Fire at Pa. senior home high-rise injures resident Oct 13, 2009
Cops search for gunman in Salinas triple shooting. Three people are recovering from gunshot wounds after a man burst into a south Salinas home and opened fire. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Angels Rally Off Papelbon In 9th To Sweep Red Sox Oct 12, 2009
10/2/09 - Palma Football beats Salinas 28 to 20 - check out all the best hightlights inside from Iracheta's TD, Padilla sack, Carranza's interception, Olivarria to Vultaggio's touchdown pass, the Hit of the Game, Cheerleaders, and more. See all the poolside action including several great blocks and goals. (KSBW 8, CA)
UC Merced's founding chancellor dies Oct 12, 2009
"I think she was given a once-in-a-lifetime task to take on a challenge and I think that was Carol's spirit," said Larry Salinas, associate vice chancellor for governmental relations at UC Merced. "The campus is her legacy." Salinas, who was hired by Tomlinson-Keasey in 2000 as a liaison between lawmakers and UC Merced, said her task was not an easy one. (Fresno Bee)
Rodney Norwood Marsh Oct 11, 2009
He served the nation with honor and distinction in the California Army National Guard enlisting as a private and retiring as a major from the 149th Armor Regiment, Salinas, Calif. In 1970 he moved to Trapper Creek. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
'Art theft' smells fishy, investigators say Oct 9, 2009
(10-07) 04:00 PDT Salinas ... Mike Richards after explaining at a Salinas news conference that the men are the case's only suspects. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Featured on Azteca America's 'Issues: Caras y Voces' Oct 8, 2009
Source: Grupo Salinas; Azteca America ... About Azteca America and Grupo Salinas ... Azteca America and TV Azteca are companies of Grupo Salinas, a group of dynamic, fast-growing and technologically advanced companies focused on creating shareholder value, building the Mexican middle class and improving society through excellence. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hundreds Seek Jobs At Salinas Career Fair Oct 8, 2009
-- With California's unemployment at a 70-year high, hundreds of people attended a career fair in Salinas. The job fair, which was held at the Salinas Adult School, had 24 booths at the event, but only a handful of employers had immediate job vacancies. (KSBW 8, CA)
Police eye victims in $27 million art heist Oct 8, 2009
Police eye victims in $27 million art heist - Crime & courts- msnbc. Police eye victims in $27 million art heist. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
State Snapshots Oct 8, 2009
Frontier soccer players honored GREAT FALLS (AP) Merced Salinas of Great Falls has been named the Frontier Conference men's soccer offensive player of the week. The sophomore from Portland, Ore. (Montana Standard, MT)
Wisc. Woman Settles Suit in 2006 Spinach Outbreak Oct 8, 2009
Woman Settles Suit in 2006 Spinach Outbreak - ABC News. Woman Settles Suit in 2006 Spinach Outbreak. (ABC News -- Wire)
Derrion Albert's death 'a call to action' Oct 8, 2009
"The toxic cocktail of drugs, gangs and guns" must be addressed, says U.S. Attorney Joe Russoniello, who participated last month in a teen violence summit in Salinas, Calif. where 10 of 22 homicide victims this year were 19 or younger. (Florida Today)
Investigation lets Chi-Chi's staff off hook Oct 7, 2009
The state Department of Agriculture traced the onions to sources in Arlington, Texas, Salinas, Calif. and Newport, Ky. (Yahoo News -- Hepatitis)
Collectors named as suspects in art heist Oct 7, 2009
SALINAS, California (AP): Two men who claim thieves broke into their rental home in the ritzy coastal enclave of Pebble Beach and made off with millions of dollars worth of art were named as suspects in the case Tuesday. Monterey County Sheriff's Cmdr. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Sheriff: 'Something Not Right' About Art Heist Oct 7, 2009
At a news conference held in Salinas, the Monterey County Sheriff's Department said they are not ruling out that the heist, which could be worth as much as $80 million, is a hoax. Cmdr. (KSBW 8, CA)
Ex-Harvard professor, art dealer called suspects in theft case Oct 7, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
No comments posted. Oct 4, 2009
24, 2010, at the Mark Taper Forum, is written by Richard Montoya, who along with Rick Salinas and Herbert Siguenza comprise Culture Clash. Montoyas latest story concerns the death of a soldier, whose father is a chief of a New Mexico Native American tribe, and the female U.S. Army captain who must deliver the news. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Grass Fires In Salinas Shut Down Lanes Oct 3, 2009
-- Three small vegetation fires caused crews to shut down lanes off Highway 101 in Salinas on Friday. The fires were reported at 9:19 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. (KSBW 8, CA)
BSN Expands Network Coverage Oct 3, 2009
KOTR-TV can be seen on Comcast cable channel 11 in the Monterey and Salinas markets and on Comcast digital channel 187 in Santa Cruz. "My11 is pumped up to carry Bulldog Football on the Coast," KOTR General Sales Manager Randy Rogers said. (Gobulldogs.com)
Restoration complete on historic Calif. mission Oct 2, 2009
- The near 200-year-old Mission San Miguel in California's Salinas Valley is set to reopen, six years after it was badly damaged in a strong earthquake. A National Historic Landmark, the 191-year-old mission is one of the only remaining California Missions housing original paintings and murals. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Barbara Murphy: The wrong amount, right on time Sep 25, 2009
He lives in Salinas, near Monterey. His wife, who had just died six months ago, was a native of Parkersburg, W.Va. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Visalia mayor pleads for homeless Sep 25, 2009
Larry Arce, executive director of the Fresno Rescue Mission on G Street in downtown Fresno, has not read the report but thinks the $100,000 figure "is about right Where's Bubba? Where's the mayor? Don't look for Alan Autry at Fresno City Hall. He's usually out of the office. Autry, who is paid $100,000 a year, spends most workdays in his north Fresno neighborhood -- at the local Starbucks, Gold's Gym or his house. Visalian takes shot at statue of Chavez Vincent Salinas of Visalia favors placing... (Fresno Bee)
Survey Shows Huge Gap in Markets Sep 25, 2009
9 million, compared with Salinas, Ecuador, which at $69,375 was the most affordable international market. Half of the markets surveyed showed an average price for this very nice type of home to be less than $300,000 showcasing the affordability of homeownership across our nation, Coldwell Banker CEO Jim Gillespie says. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Lady Mocs swing into top-15 Sep 24, 2009
Sophomore Maria Salinas, from Lima, Peru, played injured and hasn't practiced in more than a week. There have been careless mistakes. (The University Echo, TN)
Continue reading Sep 24, 2009
Lopez, who's from Salinas, first watched Elvis on TV as a teenager while attending Ryan Preparatory College in Fresno, a seminary for prospective priests. Elvis, of course, was controversial for the times. (Selma Enterprise, CA)
Charging-station network built along 101 Sep 24, 2009
The electric vehicle recharging stations - in Salinas, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria and Goleta - draw their power from the state's electrical grid. But one of them, at Rabobank's Santa Maria branch, connects to a photovoltaic solar power array, and the others may eventually get the same treatment. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Housing more affordable for move-up buyer Sep 24, 2009
The least expensive is Salinas, Ecuador, which sits on the Pacific coast. The average price of the sample home in Salinas is about $69,000. (MSNBC -- Business)
Battle-weary Bears fall to Cougars Sep 24, 2009
Looking for bright spots, Griffiths says Sergio Salinas is back on the offensive line after playing defense the past couple of weeks and doing a stellar job. Adam Sartin also stepped up as an offensive lineman, Griffiths says. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
'Solar corridor' planned between SF and LA Sep 24, 2009
An electric car gets recharged at a Rabobank in Salinas ... The companies said they plan to build at four locations along Highway 101 at Rabobank locations: Salinas, Atascadero, Santa Maria and Goleta. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
3 Injured, 1 Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crashes Sep 24, 2009
CHP said 68-year-old Jose Tinoco in a Chevy Silverado was traveling northbound on Alisal Road when he crossed the center line and sideswiped a Honda driven by 21-year-old Yesenia Flores, of Salinas. The Honda drove into a drainage ditch and Flores suffered minor injuries, but her passenger, 20-year-old Juan Robles, was uninjured. (KSBW 8, CA)
Real Estate Investment 101 Sep 23, 2009
"It's a good time to invest, but it is difficult. Now when you go out to invest you are competing with a dozen offers. The investors are back," says Chuck Cryder, the broker for Century 21 A Property Shoppe in Salinas, CA.. Just like buying a home to live in, taking the real estate investment plunge requires taking stock of your financial goals, planning and lifestyle before taking the plunge. (RealtyTimes)
Local bank branch goes solar Sep 23, 2009
The branch in the 1500 block of South Broadway is the only electric recharging station between Salinas and Atascadero ... Other solar-powered fast-charging stations are already operating at Rabobank branches in Salinas and Atascadero, and one in Goleta is expected to go online Oct. 15, SolarCity spokesman Jonathan Bass said. (Santa Maria Times)
Make KSBW.com Your Homepage Sep 21, 2009
Salinas News, Santa Cruz News, Monterey, CA News & Local Headlines - KSBW Monterey's Channel 8. Site. (KSBW 8, CA)
Calif. prison guard arrested in hit man plot Sep 20, 2009
A Salinas Valley State Prison guard is under arrest after police say he tried to hire a hit man to kill an ex-girlfriend ... -- A Salinas Valley State Prison guard has pleaded not guilty to charges he tried to hire a hit man to kill a former love interest ... Information from: The Salinas Californian, http://www. (Fresno Bee -- State)
No. 1 Florida Holds Off Tennessee 23-13 Sep 20, 2009
Salinas High's Alvin Jelks takes the ball all the way. Great action clips from Week 2 in High School Football. (KSBW 8, CA)
Letter Writers: Francine M. Farber Sep 20, 2009
She previously worked for the Oakland Tribune, Salinas Californian and Madera Tribune. Reporter. (Fresno Bee)
Local Industry News & Notes Sep 19, 2009
KKFX, Fox 11, is owned by Cowles California Media, with Central Coast News offices in Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Salinas, Monterey and Santa Cruz. Gather Wine Bar to feature AG wineries. (Santa Maria Times)
CHP Closes Portion Of Hwy 101 After Crash Sep 19, 2009
The California Highway Patrol says it has closed Highway 101 northbound because of a multi-car wreck just north of Lagomarsino Avenue. Authorities: 2 People May Be Trapped In Vehicle. (KSBW 8, CA)
Calif. firm recalls spinach after salmonella found Sep 19, 2009
The California Department of Public Health says Ippolito International, of Salinas, is recalling 1,715 cartons of spinach harvested from Sept. 1-3, and sold to retail, foodservice and wholesale buyers. "> Curious? Search ScoutPA. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds Calif. firm recalls spinach after salmonella found Rating: 0 Friday, September 18, 2009 1:34 PM EDT SALINAS, Calif. (AP) A California distributor... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Seaside police investigating first 2009 homicide Sep 18, 2009
-- Police in the Monterey County city of Seaside are investigating their first homicide of the year after the shooting of a Salinas man. Police say 23-year-old Troy Hill succumbed to his injuries after being airlifted to a San Francisco Bay Area hospital. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Leaders Meet In Monterey To Discuss Gangs Sep 18, 2009
-- Salinas' police chief and mayor are joining other leaders from around the state in Monterey to discuss ways to stop shootings similar to the one that took place in east Salinas on Thursday ... "Nobody's under the illusion that the incidents and violence are going to be over soon," Salinas Mayor Dennis Donohue said ... Salinas Police Chief Louis Fetherolf, meanwhile, said he hopes Salinas voters will pass Measure K -- a one-cent sales tax increase -- in November, which will benefit law... (KSBW 8, CA)
Man charged in fatal SD stabbing pleads guilty Sep 18, 2009
A Salinas Valley State Prison guard is under arrest after police say he tried to hire a hit man to kill an ex-girlfriend. A lawyer for Timothy Rodriguez says his client will plead not guilty at his arraignment Friday on charges including attempted premeditated murder, solicitation for murder and possession of a silencer. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Calif. Court Closures Start Wednesday Sep 15, 2009
Court Closures Start Wednesday - Central Coast News Story - KSBW The Central Coast. Court Closures Start Wednesday. (KSBW 8, CA)
