Christian Balderas
KSBW Action News 8
Monterey, CA, United States
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Monterey County rushes to repair Pajaro River levee before rain
Crews are rushing to plug a breach in the Pajaro River levee before more rain and flooding inundate the surrounding migrant community. But with another atmospheric river scheduled to hit Monday evening, county officials anticipate damage to continue. → Read More
Crisis averted in Santa Cruz Mountains amid storm
Overnight rain pummeled the Santa Cruz Mountains, prompting evacuation orders in parts of the county. But the widespread flooding and damage seen and feared during January’s storms did not return. → Read More
Carmel will join US Bike Route 95
US Bike Route 95 currently runs from San Francisco to near the Oregon border, with plans to extend from the Mexico to Canada border. Carmel-by-the-Sea now joining in. City council voted to approve it's first bike route, Tuesday. → Read More
Weekend Hollister car meet got out of hand
Police say a car meetup in a Target parking lot got out of hand with over 100 vehicles in attendance. Multiple cars were towed, five citations were given out and two people were arrested. → Read More
'We're fighting for our lives,' Pacific Grove couple
For over two years, Pacific Grove couple Christie Monson and Tim Calvert has been trying to convince the city to give them permission to remove three 60-foot cypress trees in their front yard. They fear the trees could fall on their home. After three application denials, they're now sleeping in their living room. → Read More
Watsonville Film Festival marks it's 11th year
The annual Watsonville kicks off it's 11th year this Friday with special appearance by the Hollywood Latino icon Pepe Serna to debut a new documentary about his life and career. → Read More
West Cliff will try out one-way traffic
On Tuesday, the city council authorized public works to design a pilot of one-way traffic controls on West Cliff Dr. and to conduct community outreach. → Read More
Watsonville charter school may close permanently
If Watsonville city council does not agree to rezone the land Ceiba sits on, the charter school will be forced to close its doors by this summer. Over 500 students and some 60 employees will be impacted. → Read More
Empire Grade neighborhoods feeling 'cabin fever' amid snowfall
About 3,000 people in the Empire Grade neighborhood who were sheltering from the snow were without power, internet and cell service, some for several days, Friday. → Read More
Snow in Santa Cruz Mountains off to a safe and fun start
The rare weather could be seen from Felton up to Castle Rock State Park and Saratoga Gap in Palo Alto. → Read More
Salinas Elementary School District considers end of migrant education services
Salinas City Elementary School District is considering transferring its Migrant Education Program to the Monterey County Office of Education, impacting about 74 students in the program and 12 employees that would be laid off. → Read More
California State University, Monterey Bay scraps housing concept
California State University, Monterey Bay announced it was scrapping a development project known as the 2nd Avenue Concept that would have exceeded the demand for faculty housing. → Read More
Gonzales students' livestock stabbed to death, no arrests
Gonzales youth in a nonprofit agriculture program found the animals they've been raising for the Salinas Valley Fair dead Saturday morning. Four animals were stabbed in the head and face; two lambs were killed, and one lamb and piglet are recovering from the attack. → Read More
Santa Cruz County secures $1 million for school wellness centers
After securing $1 million in federal funding, the Santa Cruz County Office of Education now has plans to develop its first school wellness centers to address growing youth mental health concerns. → Read More
Carmel Unified School District still under fire, board president resigns
Carmel Unified School District's board president, Tess Arthur, announced her resignation at Wednesday night's board meeting, as the fallout from high school principal Jonathon Lyon's termination continues and allegations of bullying, sexual assault and harassment in the district resurfaces. → Read More
West Cliff erosion worries surfers
A chunk of rock that fell off a Steamer Lane cliffside, is bringing about a renewed sense of awareness and concern about climate change and rising sea levels—especially among surfers. → Read More
12,000 acres dead in Los Padres National Forest
In an aerial survey conducted in 2022, U.S. Forest Services found 12,000 acres of dead trees in the Los Padres National Forest due to overgrown vegetation and the state's ongoing drought. → Read More
Highway 17 wildlife crossing opens thanks to UCSC mountain lion research
Highway 17's first wildlife crossing is open and is credited to 15 years of research at UC Santa Cruz on mountain lions. → Read More
Fate of Monterey cruise ship tourism remains uncertain
Businesses along the fisherman's wharf say they're frustrated but not surprised by Monterey city council's decision to support the termination of passenger landing services for visiting cruise ships. → Read More
Monterey cruise tourism may come to an end
Monterey city council will vote on whether to continue to support cruise ships visiting the bay. → Read More