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Job Losses Impact Central Coast

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:28:42 -0800

Job losses are being felt on the Central Coast. California's unemployment rate has hit a record high 8.4 percent and people say they're expecting it to get even worse.

County Roundup (The San Luis Obispo Tribune)

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:23:47 -0800

Los Osos John B. Schempf, general manager of the Los Osos Community Services District, is leaving to be town manager of South Berwick, Maine. Schempf’s new position is effective Feb. 17, according to the Seacoast Online news service, which covers coast...

Neighbors Oppose Major Propane Tank Move

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:18:59 -0800

Suburban Propane wants to relocate a 30,000-gallon gas tank, but is getting opposition from neighbors.

BART police officer who fatally shot man resigns

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:13:53 -0800

BART officials announced today that the officer involved in the fatal New Year's Day shooting of Oscar Grant III has resigned, effective immediately. Protesters demand action from DA Mourners gather in Hayward church BART trains bypass Fruitvale station

Come ride along: Top-ranked amateur cycling team to train in Watsonville

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:09:19 -0800

Monterey Institute of International Studies welcomes new president

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:04:05 -0800

Body found outside Watsonville

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:59:07 -0800

SOUTH COUNTY — The body of a Latino male was found in a farm field outside Watsonville on Wednesday morning. A neighbor spotted the body about 100 feet off a dirt road in a berry field just off Peckham Road, near Carlton Road about 9:30 a.m.

Monterey Museum of Art celebrates 50th anniversary

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:54:01 -0800

The Monterey Museum of Art is preparing to celebrate fifty years of collecting, preserving, educating about and exhibiting art by presenting a celebratory pair of thematic exhibitions in its two locations.

Senate leader opens way for Burris to take Obama's seat

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:49:51 -0800

WASHINGTON — Reversing themselves, Senate Democratic leaders this morning opened the door to allowing Roland W. Burris to replace President-elect Barack Obama in the Senate. After a private 45-minute meeting with the former Illinois state attorne...

Lawsuit fractures Pajaro Valley water agency board

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:43:56 -0800

John G. Eiskamp says his civil rights were violated when his fellow Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency board members excluded him from discussions about ongoing litigation.

Joe the Plumber to become war correspondent in Israel

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:36:46 -0800

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Joe The Plumber is putting down his wrenches and picking up a reporter's notebook. The Ohio man who became a household name during the presidential campaign says he is heading to Israel as a war correspondent for the conservat...

Monterey log: Property stolen from vehicle

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:36:41 -0800

12/9/08 R/P reported a unidentified male and female transported from Seaside to Monterey, ran from the cab failing to pay for the cab fare.

BART police officer who fatally shot man resigns

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:10:17 -0800

Swishing and swirling opens up wine (Creative Loafing Tampa)

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:01:41 -0800

By Taylor Eason You've seen 'em in the bars, swirlin', sniffin' and swishin', haughtily practicing this sacred wine snob ritual and coaxing a wine to its pinnacle of deliciousness. Is it over-emphasized and overdone? Probably. But does the act improve ...

Officer Involved In BART Shooting Resigns

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:53:58 -0800

The Bay Area Rapid Transit police officer who fatally shot an unarmed man on a train platform has resigned from the transit agency.

Governor To Restart Stalled Budget Talks

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:49:59 -0800

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says he will restart stalled budget talks in hopes of getting an agreement to deal with California's projected $42 billion deficit.

'Suspicious' Body Found Near Watsonville Field

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:43:58 -0800

The body of a Latino man discovered in a farm field near Watsonville is being treated as a “suspicious” death, sheriff’s deputies said Wednesday.

BART officer in fatal shooting resigns; has not met with investigators

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:39:08 -0800

Study shows Boronda Meadows development could bring millions to Salinas

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:34:13 -0800

Housing site chosen for convicted sexual predator James Lamb

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:26:43 -0800

AT&T expands U-verse service - HD-Report

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:26:37 -0800

AT&T expands U-verse serviceHD-Report, CA - 6 minutes agoIn Topeka, the company’s cable competition comes from Cox Communications. UPDATE: AT&T has also expanded U-verse to parts of Salinas and Monterey CA.

Body found outside Watsonville

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:28:24 -0800

Monterey Museum of Art celebrates 50th anniversary

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:23:24 -0800

Convicted Child Molester Back In Court

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:18:38 -0800

A man who admitted to molesting more than 50 boys was back in court Monday trying to figure out the next place he will call home.

Mailman Indicted For Opening Greeting Cards

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:13:28 -0800

A Northern California postal worker has been charged with opening greeting cards to steal cash and other items.