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Alysa Liu, the Olympic gold medalist who stole America’s heart, will be honored during a public celebration in her hometown of Oakland on Thursday.
Watch here starting at 11 a.m.: http://www.ksbw.com/article/how-watch-oakland-olympic-gold-medalist-alysa-liu/70725285
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Monterey County unveiled its COVID memorial garden today at the government center in Salinas, providing a tribute to the 940 residents who lost their lives during the pandemic.
Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/county-monterey-covid-19-memorial-garden-salinas/70706192
Big Sur locals gathered in a packed room to discuss a proposed campground redevelopment plan that aims to combine three properties and add new housing and stationary RV units.
Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/big-sur-community-campground-redevelopment-plan/70702513
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Gov. Gavin Newsom says California officials are “aware” of information related to possible drone threats amid the Iran conflict and are coordinating with Cal OES and law enforcement.
A 17-year-old junior at Everett Alvarez High School drowned at a popular swimming spot in Big Sur known as the Gorge, leaving behind a grieving family and school community.
Read more:https://www.ksbw.com/article/family-remembers-dj-neo-gallardo-teen-drowns-in-big-sur/70686251
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The president of California State University, Monterey Bay, has announced she will step down at the end of June to accept a new presidency at another campus.
Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/csumb-president-step-down-cal-poly-pomona/70713982
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BROOKE! Help us wish KSBW 8 reporter Brooke Kinebrew a very happy birthday!
CAPITOLA VILLAGE FIRE | Firefighters searched the building and found one person. That person was taken to a hospital and was later pronounced dead. One firefighter sustained a minor injury.
More details: https://shorturl.at/PUoxD
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DEADLY FIRE | A fire in Capitola Monday night has turned deadly.
During the search, one civilian was later pronounced deceased. A second civilian was treated at the scene and did not require transport.
One firefighter sustained a minor injury during the incident and was treated and released.
CAPITOLA FIRE | Firefighters were called around 9:50 to 200 Capitola Ave. The commercial building on fire is home to Mijo's Taqueria.
More details: http://www.ksbw.com/article/fire-erupts-at-business-in-capitola-village-building-housed-popular-taqueria/70689113
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The teen who died while swimming at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park on Saturday afternoon was identified as 17-year-old DJ Neo Gallardo of Salinas.
Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/salinas-teen-identified-swimmer-died-pfeiffer-park/70669131
The Monterey Fire Department says 91 residents have been displaced after a three-alarm structure fire on Monday morning.
Find out how you can help: https://www.ksbw.com/article/donate-residents-monterey-apartment-fire/70683277
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The Monterey Fire Department says 91 residents have been displaced after a three-alarm structure fire on Monday morning.
Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/three-alarm-monterey-apartment-fire-hospital/70669130
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BIG SUR DEATH | According to park officials, a call was received around 1 p.m. for a man needing help in the water at a swimming hole near the Big Sur River Gorge.
https://www.ksbw.com/article/swimmer-dies-in-pfeiffer-big-sur-state-park/70655894
Marina City Council is evaluating a proposal to change zoning rules to allow housing development near the city's Walmart shopping center.
Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/marina-zoning-change-housing-retail-walmart/70599314
Police are investigating reports of a man approaching high school students in Greenfield, Pacific Grove, and Salinas, all on the same day.
Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/following-students-salinas-pacific-grove-greenfield/70630747
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Up until last week, a colorful logo of an otter on a surfboard welcomed customers to the Salty Otter, a restaurant and sports bar that opened in downtown Santa Cruz last spring.
Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/santa-cruz-restaurant-changes-logo-negative-reviews/70644078
Seaside police said they arrested a teacher’s aide on suspicion of physically abusing special-needs children.
Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/seaside-arrest-teachers-aide-abusing-special-needs/70625179
The Salinas Union High School District board voted to eliminate 14 positions, including restorative justice facilitators, due to budget constraints, despite community opposition.
Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/salinas-union-high-school-district-cuts-positions/70488032
Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating reports of a man matching a similar description who may have followed juveniles in different Monterey County cities.
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He is also a former undefeated Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter with a professional record of 5-0, according to his senator website.
Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/who-is-senator-markwayne-mullin-trumps-nominee-secretary-of-homeland-security/70626268
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A 54-year-old Army reservist is believed to have died in the Iran conflict. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan is one of six U.S. service members killed Sunday during a drone strike in Kuwait. Full coverage:http://www.ksbw.com/article/robert-marzan-soldier-sacramento-killed-war-iran/70613209
Pacific Elementary School District Superintendent Eric Gross floated a bold idea: if funding were available, he’d like to buy and demolish the Davenport cement plant and replace it with workforce housing for school staff and teachers, plus sheriff and fire substations.
Lifeguards on California's Central Coast are urging for more personnel to manage the dangerous ocean conditions that have resulted in recent rescues and tragic losses.
Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/monterey-county-beaches-lifeguard-shortage-rescue/70592676
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PARTY MOM VERDICT | Guilty verdicts have been reached in the trial of Shannon O'Connor, a Los Gatos mother accused of drunken sex parties involving teenagers.
Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/los-gatos-mom-mostly-guilty-underage-sex-party/70609321
Santa Cruz's Murray Street Bridge has shifted to a two-way traffic pattern, causing delays and mixed reactions from residents and businesses.
Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/murray-street-bridge-one-lane-two-way-traffic/70568471
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Monterey County was named among 10 underperforming counties targeted for additional state support.
Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/newsom-funding-cuts-monterey-county-care-court/70596617
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Salinas native and Chicago Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman is retiring from the NFL, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter.
Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/salinas-bears-pro-bowl-drew-dalman-retires-nfl/70594173
Watsonville community members are voicing concerns over a proposed battery storage facility near neighborhoods and schools, citing safety and environmental issues.
Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/watsonville-battery-storage-facility-schools/70563529
Calla Lily Valley at Garrapata State Park has drawn crowds for years, with photos and videos often going viral online. Now, State Parks officials say some of the calla lilies were recently cut down.
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2jk7dknm
