Brittany Nielsen
KSBW Action News 8
Watsonville, CA, United States
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Get the Facts on the Vax: Are vaccines safe for kids?
Salinas Valley Memorial Health Care System’s Chief Medical Officer and Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Allen Radner, addressed concerns parents may have about getting their children vaccinated. → Read More
3 California condors released by Ventana Wildlife Society
The birds released Tuesday were raised in Idaho and Oregon and arrived in Big Sur in early September. → Read More
Monterey Bay Aquarium opened 37 years ago
The grand opening of the aquarium debuted the Kelp Forest, making the aquarium the first to have an exhibit with a real living kelp forest → Read More
San Benito County’s Health Officer: 'Vaccinations are part of America’s social contract'
San Benito County’s newly appointed health officer is sharing one of the biggest challenges in getting people vaccinated: misinformation. → Read More
New health officer named in San Benito County
Dr. George Gellert has served as the Deputy Health Officer for almost a year, helping to lead the county through the pandemic. → Read More
California Rodeo Salinas is cowboy playoffs this year
Instead of being held the third week in July, this year’s rodeo is in September. And it’s not just another rodeo. It’s a professional rodeo’s version of a playoff game. → Read More
Santa Cruz flower breeder gains worldwide recognition
Santa Cruz Dahlias sells blooms to local florists and the San Francisco Flower Mart, mostly so the flowers don't go to waste as Albrecht works on the perfect crosses. → Read More
Capitola police investigate murder of 65-year-old woman
Detectives are investigating the murder of a 65-year-old Capitola woman. → Read More
Monterey County Fair is encouraging kids to read with free tickets
The fair will reward summer readers with a ticket to the fair, and a ribbon. → Read More
Metallica gives $100,000 to Hartnell College for veterans training
Hartnell College has been picked out of a nationwide field of schools to receive $100,000 from the Metallica nonprofit, All Within My Hands. → Read More
National Transportation Safety Board releases preliminary report about plane crash in Monterey
The National Transportation Safety Board released new information on Monday in a preliminary report about the fatal airplane crash near the Monterey Airport. → Read More
Staff of Life opens new store in Watsonville
The parking lot was full on the opening day of the Staff of Life in Watsonville → Read More
Local doctor questions 14 day quarantine, says it should be longer
As states, including California, make plans to reopen businesses and reignite the economy, choices depend on a healthy community—and patients recovering after their 14 days in quarantine. → Read More
Pacific Grove doctor says California is not far behind Italy
Concerns over the growth rate of the coronavirus are being expressed by one Pacific Grove doctor. Dr. David Craig Wright says he may have an unpopular opinion, but believe simple statistics show COVID-19 in California could soon turn into a situation very similar to what Italy is experiencing. → Read More
KSBW Pet of the Week: Scruffy!
Meet Scruffy! This doggy is nine years old but he is the sweetest! Very regal and distinguished! Loves to play but knows how to enjoy quiet time. Visit the SPCA... → Read More
Commitment 2020: John Nevill and Vicki Nohrden run for State Senate
The district encompasses the area from San Jose and Ben Lomond, along the coast, down to Nipomo and the Santa Lucia Wilderness. John Nevill is a former respiratory therapist who ran for Assembly in 2016. Vocationally trained, he believes he is the best person to advance his biggest goals: Healthcare for All. → Read More
Commitment 2020: John Laird and Maria Cadenas run for State Senate
Four candidates are vying for the State Senate seat in District 17, including Maria Cadenas, John Laird, John Nevill and Vicki Nohrden. State Senator Bill Monning will term out of the seat next January. → Read More
Commitment 2020: California’s 29th Assembly District, Mark Stone faces Shomir Banerjee
Two candidates are running to represent California’s 29th Assembly District. → Read More
Commitment 2020: Jimmy Panetta runs for third term
Panetta has been the Central Coast’s Representative in the House since 2016. “We've been that bridge to the Central Coast to Washington D.C. and the pain in the butt bureaucracy that it can be sometimes. But it’s my job, my office's job, to make sure that bureaucracy works for people on the Central Coast,” Panetta said. → Read More
Commitment 2020: Jeff Gorman is only Republican running against Panetta
Gorman says he wants to make sure all voices are heard in a largely blue state. → Read More