Stephens Named Pac-10 Player Of The Year, Salcedo Pac-10 Coach Of The Year Nov 20, 2008
Estrada (Salinas, Calif. Alisal HS) was selected to the All-Pac-10 team for the third year in a row. (Uclabruins.com)
PUBLIC AGENDA: City Council, ordinance zoning change for 420 Cambridge Ave. Nov 18, 2008
The committee plans to consider approving the Northern California Power Agency third phase agreement for Salinas Landfill Power Project. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18, in the Council Conference Room at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Mayor Launches New Fasting for Peace Initiative Nov 18, 2008
-- Mayor Dennis Donohue continued his search for peace in Salinas on Monday by declaring the week "Fasting For Peace Week." ... Donohue also revealed a Salinas school program where the Youth Commission will visit local schools each day this week ... Salinas Police Chief Daniel Ortega presented the week of fasting at a recent California Police Chief Association meeting and asked for the association's support. (KSBW 8, CA)
REGION: Study says county to get hotter, sea to rise 18 inches by 2050 Nov 18, 2008
"That's complete and total nonsense," said Gary Sharp, scientific director for the Center for Climate/Ocean Resources Study in Salinas, a group that exists to debunk the idea of climate change. Kuni said, however, that the foundation report is backed by solid science and is, if anything, on the conservative side in its predictions. (North County Times)
High school football playoff pairings Nov 18, 2008
No. 4 North Salinas vs. No. 5 Valley Christian (8-2) at Salinas Sports Complex, 7 p.m., Saturday ... No. 7 Salinas (6-4) at No. 2 Andrew Hill (10-0), 7 p.m. Friday. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Hamilton wins CCS Nov 16, 2008
hot Toro Park in Salinas. Hamilton, a junior, won her second CCS title in. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
AAA Donates Turkeys To Salvation Army Nov 14, 2008
The company donated 76 turkeys to the Salvation Army of Salinas for the seventh-annual food drive. "The conservative projection is that well over 1,000 families will come through our doors," said Philip Smith, with the Salvation Army. (KSBW 8, CA)
Salinas House Fire Called 'Suspicious' Nov 11, 2008
Salinas House Fire Called 'Suspicious ... -- Fire investigators called a two-alarm house fire that ripped through a north Salinas home Sunday night suspicious ... Salinas fire officials said two areas of ignition, the living room and garage, were found after the fire was extinguished, but they have not said the fire was arson. (KSBW 8, CA)
Proposition 8 Rally Gains Support Nov 11, 2008
While the protest at the Salinas Courthouse was peaceful on Monday, there are rogue elements targeting their frustrations at the victors. Overnight, a home, church and small business in east Salinas were tagged by graffiti because of their apparent support for Proposition 8. (KSBW 8, CA)
2 Killed In Separate Sunday Shootings In Salinas Nov 11, 2008
-- Two separate shootings in Salinas within minutes of each other left two teenagers dead Sunday night. Salinas police said the first shooting happened at 9:12 p.m. near Northgate Park on Cherokee Drive ... Anyone with information about either shooting is asked to contact the Salinas Police Department at 831-758-7090. (KSBW 8, CA)
Mission's Hampton a Double Delight Nov 11, 2008
Esquerra wins NorCal golf: One week after earning medalist honors at the North Coast Section Tournament of Champions, Alameda sophomore Sam Esquerra shot a 1-over-par 73 at Corral de Tierra Country Club in Salinas to win the NorCal girls championship. Alameda (425) finished in second place in the team competition, 17 shots behind champion St. Francis-Sacramento. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
New insights in classic Nov 9, 2008
But Lennie's innocence and brute strength have caused problems for them in the past, and when they arrive at a new spread in the Salinas valley they keep mum about where they're from. Lange lets Steinbeck's story unfold at a natural pace, on a Victor Becker set that is both realistic and impressionistic in that peculiar American midcentury way. (Albany Times Union)
Locke comes up just short Nov 8, 2008
The NorCal Championship will be held Monday at Corral de Tierra Country Club in Salinas. Locke closed out her high school career as the most decorated golfer in Bret Harte history. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Data lacking to link moth spray to health woes Nov 8, 2008
On three nights last November, planes sprayed parts of Salinas, Prunedale, Santa Cruz, Live Oak, Scotts Valley, Soquel, Capitola and Aptos. Residents reported more than 400 cases of labored breathing, headaches, coughing, nausea and menstrual irregularities, among other symptoms. (San Francisco Chronicle)
2 Teens Injured In Hit-And-Run On River Road Nov 7, 2008
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Accused Driver Found At Nearby Home. (KSBW 8, CA)
'Mr. Man' To Appear On Oprah's Show Nov 7, 2008
Can North Salinas topple undefeated Gilroy. See what the Dean says. (KSBW 8, CA)
Investigation lets Chi-Chi's staff off hook Nov 7, 2008
The state Department of Agriculture traced the onions to sources in Arlington, Texas, Salinas, Calif. and Newport, Ky. (Yahoo News -- Hepatitis)
Calif. drought forces cattle ranchers to downsize Nov 7, 2008
Wayne Farrell, 59, and his partner usually run about 200 cows on their Salinas Valley ranch, but they have reduced their herd to 140 animals and may have to sell the rest if drought continues. "If we were to have another year like this, I would probably be out of business," Farrell said. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Market Conditions Interview Nov 6, 2008
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Johansen golfer, East Union team advance to NorCal tourney Nov 5, 2008
The top three teams and top four individuals not on those teams advanced to Monday's NorCal Championships at Corral de Tierra Country Club in Salinas. Three Stanislaus District individuals had a chance to join Uhalde and East Union. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Lodi's Kercia Brakel just misses qualifying for NorCal championships Nov 5, 2008
Only the top three teams and four individuals not on a qualifying team advanced to the Northern California championships, which will be held next Monday at Corral de Tierra Country Club in Salinas. Brakel was the area's best hope and just missed earning her first trip to NorCals. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
'No Te Espantes Ve y Vota' Voter Turnout Rally Hosted by Latino Issues Forum and Fundacion Azteca America Encourages Community to Get Out and Vote Nov 2, 2008
"We need to ensure that this importance is reflected in the political process by exercising our right and duty to vote." Contact: Belinda Barragan Regional Director Latino Issues Forum 213 435 7940 Source: Grupo Salinas, Latino Issues Forum, Azteca America, Fundacion Azteca America. SOURCE Grupo Salinas; Latino Issues; Azteca America; FundacionAzteca. (PR Newswire)
Obituaries: Betty Y. Bruhy (Yunker)(1923-2008) Nov 2, 2008
She was a member of the Salinas chapter of Eastern Star and of the Salinas chapter of Sweet Adeline's and was a homemaker. In 1967, Betty and her family moved to Klamath, where she worked for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) at the 777 Radar Squadron Exchange. (Daily Triplicate)
Rodeo royalty Harley May dies Oct 31, 2008
His best victories were scored at the sport's top venues: the Cheyenne (Wyoming) Frontier Days, the Pendleton (Oregon) Roundup, the California Rodeo in Salinas, Madison Square Garden (New York), the San Antonio Stock Show , the Calgary (Alberta) Stampede and the National Finals Rodeo. "He was like my father. We traveled together for 20 years," said Oakdale's Jim Charles, 72, an eight-time NFR qualifier in bull riding. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Ad Claims Immigration, Pollution Linked Oct 28, 2008
Ad: Immigrants Have 4 Times Carbon Footprint In U.S. As In Home Country. POSTED: 4:13 pm PDT October 27, 2008UPDATED: 11:54 pm PDT October 27, 2008. (KSBW 8, CA)
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Grupo Salinas; Azteca America/ Oct 28, 2008
C O R R E C T I O N -- Grupo Salinas; Azteca America/: Financial News - Yahoo ... Source: Grupo Salinas; Azteca America ... C O R R E C T I O N -- Grupo Salinas; Azteca America/Monday October 27, 2:43 pm ET. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
LA man sought in killing of sister's boyfriend Oct 26, 2008
Los Angeles police say 22-year-old Isaac Salinas was standing in the driveway of his Sylmar home when Jose Padilla allegedly drove up, got out the car with a shotgun and shot him in the torso ... Salinas was taken to a hospital where he died from his injuries ... Police say the motive for the shooting involves an ongoing dispute over Salinas relationship with Padillas sister. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Denting those travel costs Oct 26, 2008
Besides groups that commute to the Lemoore base, downtown Fresno and 10 prisons scattered around the Valley, there are groups using the vans in such remote places as Taft and Salinas Valley, Hughes said. POST A COMMENT. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
CHP: Man Fell From Car On Highway 101 Oct 25, 2008
California Highway Patrol officers shut down Highway 101 northbound between Gonzales and south Salinas for several hours after Vega's body was found. Witnesses said a truck hit Vega and kept driving away. (KSBW 8, CA)
Tour Northern California's small towns Oct 23, 2008
If you re a devotee of Steinbeck, you re only 17 miles away from Salinas, his birthplace. The house where he was born is in a historic district downtown. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
John Steinbeck's The Pastures Of He... Oct 23, 2008
John Steinbeck's 1932 collection of stories entitled The Pastures Of Heaven focuses on the people of his native Salinas Valley, California and previews his later work ... The Pastures of Heaven, his second book, is considered the one in which Steinbeck "found" the subject matter --the people of the Salinas valley-- on which he would elaborate for the rest of his life. (Suite101.com)
Dog neglected, posession of child porn, drugs Oct 22, 2008
Raul Alfonso Herrera, 47, appeared in court with his attorney, Miguel Hernandez of Salinas ... On May 13, authorities were searching his Salinas home when Herrera arrived at the scene. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Salute To Small Business Award Honorees Oct 21, 2008
Today, three years after purchasing the Salinas franchise, she and her team have helped more than 5,000 people find work ... In 2005, she was hired to open an @ATWORK Personnel office in Salinas ... Clients include HSBC, Driscoll's, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Fresh Express, the County of Monterey and the City of Salinas. (KSBW 8, CA)
Poll finds high anxiety on economy this month Oct 20, 2008
"I'm just a normal person trying to get by in life," said Mary Huss, 57, an unemployed social worker from Salinas, Calif. who is facing cash shortages and questions about how she will pay her medical costs and her teenagers' college expenses. (Florida Today)
'Power' broker Oct 20, 2008
Though over the years the trio Montoya, Herbert Siguenza and Ric Salinas has become known largely for its satirical panache and sketch-based shows, Water & Power is a turn toward darker, more serious and narrative-based material ... (Both Siguenza and Salinas served as dramaturges on the work. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Operation Impact Day 2: Police Patrols Oct 19, 2008
-- A concentrated police presence in south Salinas including sheriffs, California Highway Patrol and Salinas police all made traffic stops for violations during the first Friday night of Operation Impact ... In south Salinas Friday night and in north Salinas Thursday night traffic stops turned into searches, police said ... "You can never depend on gang members to stay in one place," said Sgt. Sheldon Bryan with the Salinas Police Department. (KSBW 8, CA)
Dia de los Muertos exhibit honors outstanding wordsmiths Oct 18, 2008
To create an altar honoring the late poet Luis Omar Salinas, fellow poet Mike Medrano of Fresno wanted to capture the spirit of the writer whom he knew ... A scroll of grape paper unfurls on a wall behind it, with words from Salinas' poetry hand-written in large letters ... The literary figures honored in the installation include Saroyan, Salinas, Nobel prize-winning writer and poet Octavio Paz, and poet and dramatist Federico Garcia Lorca. (Fresno Bee)
'Operation Impact' Starts Off Strong Oct 18, 2008
North Salinas Feels Presence Of Increased Patrols ... All over north Salinas Thursday evening, residents could see flashing lights, cars pulled over and, in some instances, people out of their cars sitting on the curb ... Salinas police were out in force on the streets with "impact units" called to action around the city. (KSBW 8, CA)
Experience, character, service: It's McCain Oct 18, 2008
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Most expensive large complex California apartments are in Silicon Valley Oct 17, 2008
In rent growth year over year, Salinas came in first with a 7. 7 percent rent hike. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Starr shines Oct 16, 2008
Hoisted in the air before the crowd along with three other pumpkins by a team of forklifts, Salinas grower Jerry Porter s well-shaped entry received the most applause for Most Beautiful Pumpkin, winning him 500. The competitors weren t the only out-of-towners to travel to the contest. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Unearthing the variety of California Zinfandels Oct 16, 2008
It's an ungainly appellation that is bisected by the Salinas River, which neatly separates the cooler, more hilly terrain on the coast from the warmer weather and more fertile soils inland. As with some of the better-known zin regions, the first vineyards in Paso Robles were planted in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by Italian immigrants. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Salinas Mayor Asks To 'Fast For Peace' Oct 15, 2008
Salinas Mayor Asks To 'Fast For Peace ... -- Salinas Mayor Dennis Donohue asked people across California to "Fast for Peace" to try and end the violence ... The mayor asked for a similar fast earlier this year within the city of Salinas. (KSBW 8, CA)
Authorities Join Forces To Combat Violence Oct 15, 2008
-- Salinas city leaders detailed their plan to fight violent crime. Salinas' mayor and police chief announced a plan to bring in officers from state and local law enforcement agencies to try and stop the violence ... The city of Salinas said it is taking on more than 3,000 gang members. (KSBW 8, CA)
EPSBA announces Scenic Celebration Winners Oct 15, 2008
J. Mario Marty, Salinas, CA. Book by local author, Eric Jung The event would not be possible without the generous outpouring of community support from sponsors and passport venue hosts. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Sheriff, CHP To Help Salinas Clean Up Streets Oct 14, 2008
-- Salinas is acknowledging it has a crime problem it can't fight alone, so now it's calling in backup. Salinas police Chief Daniel Ortega is expected to announce "Operation Impact," a joint effort between the California Highway Patrol, the Monterey County Sheriff's Department and Salinas Police, at a news conference on Tuesday ... Salinas police said the city is experiencing an increase in gang-related crimes, and due to limited resources, cops are "temporarily unable to abate the problem.". (KSBW 8, CA)
Michigan E. Coli Outbreak Traced To Local Farms Oct 13, 2008
The grower-shipper association president and Salinas mayor, Dennis Donohue said the outbreak will likely impact consumer trust for local produce even if it wasn't grown on the central coast. Copyright 2008 by. (KSBW 8, CA)
E.Coli Tainted Lettuce Linked To California Oct 11, 2008
SALINAS -- Lettuce that was grown in California has been linked to an outbreak of e.coli infections in Michigan. The Michigan Department of Health said that 36 people got the same strain of e.coli last month. (KTVU.com)
Aebi, Meath were wed in July (6) Oct 8, 2008
Special guests included Doug and June Kort, of Lodi, grandparents of the bride; Fran Stolich, of Lodi, grandmother of the groom; and Francis and Barbara Aebi, of Salinas, grandparents of the groom. The couple spent their honeymoon in Oaho, Hawaii for a week. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
San Jose retail center sold for $115M Oct 8, 2008
With the purchase, Terramar owns 20 shopping centers in four Western states including Bay Area locations in Hayward, Prunedale, Salinas and San Ramon with an aggregate of 556,000 square feet, said spokeswoman Pamela Aguirre. Together the 20 centers have 3. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Students 'Imagine College' With $4K Oct 5, 2008
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Money For College Motivates Students. (KSBW 8, CA)
Escondido: Olga Diaz says she represents ordinary residents in race for City Council Oct 5, 2008
Before moving to Escondido with her family nearly seven years ago from Salinas, Diaz earned a degree in finance from Santa Clara University. Diaz first came into the spotlight in 2004, when she led a group of disgruntled merchants protesting mandatory fees levied by the Downtown Business Association, which manages the city's business improvement district. (North County Times)
Commentary: The economia hurting Latinos Oct 4, 2008
By Maria Elena Salinas ... Maria Elena Salinas can be reached at. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Make KSBW.com Your Homepage Oct 3, 2008
Salinas News, Santa Cruz News, Monterey, CA News & Local Headlines - KSBW Monterey's Channel 8. Site. (KSBW 8, CA)
Latinos can't miss out on voting in this election Oct 3, 2008
Maria Elena Salinas is anchor of Noticiero Univision. Her e-mail address is. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
California Focus: Here we go again: Californians asked to borrow billions more Oct 3, 2008
AMTRAK "Coast Starlight" service Between LA and Seattle via the Highway 101 corridor (Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Salinas). First above would be replaced by HSR. The second would have NO REPLACEMENT to serve those along the 101 corridor. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Stanford Heads North For Edean Ihlanfeldt Invitational Oct 3, 2008
Also joining Stanford for her freshman season is of Salinas, CA. Barton is the 2008 CCS individual medalist and has a wealth of international experience for the United States in the Junior Solheim Cup and Canon Cup. Head Coach Stanford head coach returns for her 14th season as the head coach of the women's golf team. (Gostanford.com)
On the Trail Oct 3, 2008
He is the second 2009 quarterback pledge for Nevada along with David Fales (Salinas, Calif. Palma). (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Azteca America and the University of Denver Latino Center Present State of Latinos Report on Capitol Hill to Obama and McCain Representatives Sep 25, 2008
Source: Azteca America; Fundacion Azteca America; Grupo Salinas; U. of Denver ... WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Azteca America, a Grupo Salinas Company, and the University of Denver Latino Center presented yesterday evening on Capitol Hill a report entitled "The State of Latinos 2008: Defining an Agenda for the Future." ... Fundacion Azteca America is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for members of the Hispanic community currently in the U.S. Fundacion... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
NCT: LETTERS, Sept. 23, 2008 Sep 24, 2008
doesn't salinas de gotari, who sits in comfortable exile in ireland, have a ph. d. from harvard. (North County Times)
Willie Brown: Economic ills could give Dems a chance Sep 22, 2008
About a year and a half ago, a friend of mine who owns a car dealership down in Salinas was telling me about this father of three who came in one day to buy a Hyundai. No matter how hard my friend tried, he couldn't qualify the guy for a car loan. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Going All-in: Clearing the cyberdust Sep 21, 2008
West Hills-Lemoore also had a big win in men's soccer, picking up its first win of the year over Hartnell (Salinas) 2-1. Former Avenal High standout Jorge Hernandez had an assist in that game. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Vintage 2008: Weather, lower yields put squeeze on wine grape growers Sep 20, 2008
Ross says pockets in Monterey County, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, Lodi, the Sierra Foothills and sections of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta region were also hitScott Kelley, the winemaker from Estancia, which has vineyards in Salinas Valley and Paso Robles, says they're predicting much lower yields on their Merlot, Syrah and Zinfandel grapes, according to a press release. But, he says, they're close to their estimates on Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Lodian Reid Cerney, an advocate for social justice, dies at 80 Sep 18, 2008
In addition to his wife, Cerney is survived by three sons, Ben Cerney, of Danville, Matt Cerney, of Greenville and James Cerney, of Colorado; two daughters, Ellen Cerney, of Vallejo and Catherine Cerney, of Lodi; two brothers, Tom Cerney, of Redding and Frank Cerney, of Salinas; a sister, Mary Len Warternberg, of Pacific Grove; and six grandchildren. Contact reporter at. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Investigation lets Chi-Chi's staff off hook Sep 17, 2008
The state Department of Agriculture traced the onions to sources in Arlington, Texas, Salinas, Calif. and Newport, Ky. (Yahoo News -- Hepatitis)
