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Sierra Starks

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Marina, CA, United States

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Iditarod announces 2020 purse spread

The Iditarod has announced the distribution figures for its more than $500,000 purse from the 2020 race. → Read More

Tons of romaine lettuce on the Central Coast thrown out

The lettuce is prepackaged and can’t be turned into compost → Read More

National Christmas tree shortage trickles down to the Central Coast

National Christmas tree shortage trickles down to the Central Coast Shortage linked to 2008 recession WEBVTT SIERRA: GOOD EVENING. WE’RE TALKING AN 5%-10% INCREASE IN PRICES THIS YEAR. AND IT ALL COMES DOWN TO SUPPLY AND DEMAND. THERE’S JUST SOMETHING ABOUT A REAL CHRISTMAS TREE. >> IT’S ALL ABOUT THE SMELL. >> I LOVE THE SMELL OF THEM. >> PUTTING IT UP AND HAVING THE HOUSE… → Read More

Part two of Carmel-by-the-Sea city attorney performance review to continue next week

Carmel-by-the-Sea Mayor Dave Potter says in next week's meeting with city attorney Glen Mozingo, "we'll go through some of the issues the council has with his contract, with his resume, and set some benchmarks for performance." → Read More

Lovers Lane residents prepare for storm but don't expect a repeat of 2017

Lovers Lane residents prepare for storm but don't expect a repeat of 2017 Rain not expected to impact levee WEBVTT COVERAGE IN HOLLISTER. SIERRA: GOOD EVENING. RECOVERED FROM THE LEVEE BREACH -- LOVERS LANE STILL HASN’T FULLY RECOVERED FROM THE LEVEE BREACH TWO WINTERS AGO. SO NEIGHBORS SAY THEY CAN’T AFFORD SOMETHING LIKE THAT TO HAPPEN AGAIN HOLLISTER RESIDENTS GETTING READY FOR RAIN. WITH… → Read More

City of Salinas released 10-year plan to address multi-million dollar budget deficit

The City of Salinas has released a longterm plan to address two growing problems: a multi-million dollar budget deficit and an affordable housing crisis. → Read More

Salinas introduces an ambitious budget and housing plan

Plan also calls for 4,000 new affordable housing units → Read More

Seaside police buy new set of wheels to connect with youth

The vision for the van is to stock it with snacks, sports equipment and school supplies for Seaside police officers to hand out to the youth. The department is holding a contest on the city website for Seaside's youth to name the van. → Read More

Matsiko World Orphan Choir visits Central Coast

Sunday morning service at Greater Victory Temple Church was graced with a special guest, the Matsiko World Orphan Choir. → Read More

City of Salinas deciding whether to switch trash utility service

Salinas city council voted Tuesday night to give a one-year notice to the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority that it might pull out of the agreement they curr... → Read More

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District fills vacant board seat

At a packed meeting Monday, the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District board voted to appoint Gary Hoffman to the open Division 5 seat. → Read More

A look at the nursing program at MPC and how it's helping to fill the gaps in health care

The nursing school has a important partnership which is key to keeping local nurses → Read More

Kayla Jones to resign from Seaside city council seat

Seaside City Councilmember Kayla Jones has submitted her resignation from her seat on the council. This comes a week after losing her bid for mayor of Seaside and amid a recall effort from dozens of Seaside residents. → Read More

More mountain lion sightings in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Neighbors in Carmel-by-the-Sea are reporting more mountain lion sightings recently. Police in Carmel say there have been three in the last month alone, and all within city limits → Read More

Pet of the Weekend: Shadow

Meet Shadow, our Pet of the Weekend! She's a three-month-old kitten who would love to go home with you! Shadow loves a good nap to lay in, or a fuzzy ball to pl... → Read More

In Scotts Valley, neighbors rally to send donations to Camp Fire victims

In Santa Cruz County, dozens of neighbors rallied together Saturday morning to collect donations for victims of the Camp Fire. The effort was spearheaded by Rick Thomas, who connected with a deputy in Butte County to see what the evacuees needed the most. → Read More

Monterey Peninsula voters pass Measure J. Now what?

Water Management District leaders hold news conference to discuss next steps → Read More

Cal-Am Water customers pass Measure-J

Water company promises a fight if Yes-on-J numbers hold → Read More

California Senate race takes center stage on eve of Midterm Election

The race for State Senate District 12 between Anna Caballero and Rob Poythress could tip the power balance in the California Legislature → Read More

Salinas sees increase in homeless encampments along tracks near Work Street

A fire broke out Sunday morning at a homeless encampment behind the industrial corridor on Work Street in Salinas. In the last six months, the Salinas Fire Department says crews have seen a surge of encampments along the tracks. → Read More