Felix Cortez
KSBW Action News 8
Salinas, CA, United States
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Pajaro residents get clearer picture of flooding
Monday brought a clearer picture of the flood damage in Pajaro, reports of another levee break, and concerns over another atmospheric river headed to the central coast. One Pajaro resident drove to the outskirts of town to see her home for the first time since evacuating Saturday morning. Her home was surrounded by flood waters.“It's not at the top story just the bottom level and the garage is… → Read More
Santa Cruz County braces for another storm, activates emergency operations center
PG&E is also expecting the next round of storms will bring more downed wires and outgages. → Read More
Mother's death puts focus on hiker safety: Park rangers warn of hazardous conditions
Park rangers say they routinely check hiking trails for hazardous conditions, but warn hiking conditions will remain hazardous well into the spring as the ground remains saturated. → Read More
Police: 12 year-old California girl overdoses on Fentanyl, after buying drug
The grade schooler was treated at the scene and eventually released to her mother but even that's raising questions → Read More
Local leaders address cell tower modifications and restrictions in Monterey County
This week city leaders in Monterey are taking up the controversial issue of cell towers. → Read More
Heavy rainfall brings warnings and road closures
Heavy rainfall Monday brought a flood advisory and road closures for parts of Monterey county. → Read More
Snow brings crowds to Fremont Peak
Several inches of snow fell overnight and into the morning, drawing crowds to Fremont Peak. More snow is expected overnight. → Read More
Salinas mother who survived murder attempt, passes away
A Salinas mother who survived a murder attempt on her life, allegedly by her own two children, has passed away. → Read More
Baby stable in hospital after redwood tree falls on Boulder Creek home
Baby stable in hospital after redwood tree falls on Boulder Creek home → Read More
Capitola businesses slowly reopening following historic January storms
More than a month after a series of devastating storms pounding the central coast, some businesses are now beginning to reopen in one of the hardest hit areas; the Esplanade in Capitola. → Read More
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital's future remains uncertain
A consultant for the hospital tells county and city leaders that the hospital, on its current path, will run out of money in April and at that point would begin the process of closing its doors. → Read More
Storm damage in Monterey County tops $100 million
The dollar amount associated with damage caused by the devastating January storms continues to mount on the Central Coast, in Monterey County that figure now topping $125 million. → Read More
King City golf course digs out from mud, First Tee programs continue
King City golf course is still digging out from tons of mud that swept over the fairways after the San Lorenzo Creek flooded, leaving six of the nine holes under feet of mud. → Read More
Search continues for missing diver in Pebble Beach
Search continues for diver who disappeared in waters off Pebble Beach → Read More
San Benito County farmers hope for increase in allocations from federal water projects
A day after state water leaders announced they plan to increase water allocations to farmers and cities, some now hoping the federal government will follow the lead and allocate more water from their reservoirs. → Read More
California storms fill lakes, provide some relief for drier months
A series of atmospheric rivers that pounded the state in just the last month are easing drought conditions, leading to more water allocations for farmers and cities across the state, and filling many reservoirs to near capacity levels. → Read More
Siblings accused of trying to murder their mother
A brother and his sister have been arrested, accused of trying to murder their mother in Monterey County. → Read More
Federal disaster relief centers open to help storm victims; doors open after President visits area
Federal disaster relief centers open to help storm victims; doors open after President visits area → Read More
Help pours into San Ardo after floodwaters contaminate drinking water
The small community of San Ardo is seeing an outpouring of support and relief efforts after floodwaters contaminated the town’s water system forcing Monterey County to order all residents not to drink or cook with the tap water. → Read More
Floodwater damage to Monterey County agriculture in the millions
Floodwaters cause tens of millions in damage to Monterey county agriculture → Read More