A new 7 Brew Coffee drive-thru is moving forward at the former KFC site on South Main Street in Salinas. Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/coffee-chain-7-brew-plans-california-salinas/74095292
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Unconfirmed reports have emerged about "Operation Safe California," which allegedly involves ICE officers being instructed to arrest all undocumented immigrants they encounter, regardless of criminal history. Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/newsom-trump-ice-operation-california/74093743
Maya Cinemas announced Wednesday that the reopening date had been pushed back in downtown Salinas. Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/maya-cinemas-delays-downtown-salinas-reopening/74070749
Babies born at Salinas Valley Health will go home with 400 free diapers through California’s new Golden State Start program. Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/salinas-valley-health-free-diapers-newborns/74069924
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that changes how California handles juvenile offenders who are still considered a danger to the community. Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/california-juvenile-offender-reform-bill-maddy-middleton/73968123
Big Sur Fire rescued Humphrey after he wandered over a cliff edge at Kirk Creek, where his owners couldn’t reach him. Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/big-sur-fire-rescues-dog-cliff-kirk-creek/74067841
Monterey County prosecutors say a mother has been arrested in the investigation into a newborn found dead near Moss Landing in August. Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/monterey-county-mother-arrested-infant-death/74058300
On Sunday, three people were killed in a head-on crash on Abbott Street just outside Salinas. All three were 19 or younger. Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/what-we-know-3-victims-killed-head-on-crash-salinas/74055100
A new California law raises farmworker pay to $19.75 an hour, a move supporters call overdue and growers say could hurt farms. Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/california-farmworker-minimum-wage-1975/74040507
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office coroner identified the three people killed in a crash just outside Salinas on Sunday night. Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/3-killed-in-crash-outside-salinas-identified-by-coroner/74037410
A crash near East Garrison and Reservation Road early Monday morning left one person dead, according to CHP dispatch. Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/one-person-dead-crash-reservation-road/74034486
NEW LAW | Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning child marriage in California. Before the bill was signed, California allowed minors of any age to marry with parental consent and a court order. https://www.ksbw.com/article/california-bans-child-marriage-with-no-exceptions/73966454
Whether you’re looking for a hayride, a corn maze or a pumpkin to take home, here are some places to visit, organized by county: https://www.ksbw.com/article/central-coast-pumpkin-patches-salinas-santa-cruz/73998639
A woman who was swept into the ocean while fishing off Panther Beach has died, California State Parks told KSBW 8 on Friday.
Three men were arrested after an assault near Sherwood Drive and Rossi Street that left an adult man with major injuries, according to police. Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/3-arrest-man-major-injuries-salinas-assault/73987685
The NFL has suspended 49ers owner Jed York for six games and fined him $500,000 after his prostitution sting arrest in Ohio. Read More: http://www.ksbw.com/article/nfl-suspends-49ers-owner-jed-york-fine-prostitution-sting/73998447
Watsonville police arrested a 78-year-old woman after an 80-year-old pedestrian suffered serious injuries in a hit-and-run crash. Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/watsonville-hit-and-run-pedestrian-injured/73982484
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding 73-year-old Bryon Foster, who was last seen heading toward the ocean. Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/santa-cruz-county-missing-at-risk-man-bryon-foster/73981392
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Wednesday banning child marriage in California. Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/california-bans-child-marriage-with-no-exceptions/73966454
The Plaskett Fire in Big Sur is now 100% contained after burning 30,124 acres, and there are no evacuation warnings or orders in effect. Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/plaskett-fire-100-contained-big-sur-30124-acre/73961573
Monterey County supervisors unanimously approved a moratorium on ICE detention facilities and banned ICE from using county property for immigration enforcement. Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/monterey-county-ice-detention-moratorium/73950424
A man and woman were pulled from the ocean off Panther Beach after being swept off rocks Tuesday, California State Parks said. Life Flight was inbound. Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/panther-beach-ocean-rescue-santa-cruz-county/73949837
Gov. Newsom signed a law banning single-use vapes in California, a move supporters say could keep toxic batteries out of landfills and waterways. Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/newsom-signs-disposable-vape-ban-california/73947807
Salinas officials plan to declare a local state of emergency Tuesday as the city prepares for potential severe weather associated with El Niño. Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/salinas-to-declare-local-emergency-ahead-of-el-nino/73931985
Three lost hikers were rescued from Limekiln State Park after a satellite phone 911 call. One had a medical emergency, and a helicopter hoisted them to safety. Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/big-sur-hikers-rescued-limekiln-state-park/73931745
After 25 years, Castroville’s Giant Artichoke Restaurant is set to close Wednesday. The owners say the building is being sold and they’re willing to sell the recipes, too. Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/castroville-giant-artichoke-restaurant-closes/73928454
Coach Sullivan says he was unaware of the circumstances that led to the varsity season’s cancellation, according to a statement released through his attorney. Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/article/hollister-high-football-season-canceled-coach/73892356
Several Central Coast stores will host Pokémon's 30th anniversary fan event Saturday, with card-drawing activities, giveaways and merchandise. Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/pokemon-30th-anniversary-event-central-coast/73873404
California’s Supreme Court ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to return about 650,000 seized ballots to election officials. Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/california-supreme-court-riverside-ballot-seizure/73871627
San Benito County has declared an emergency ahead of El Niño, with officials preparing for possible flooding and other damage this winter.