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The California Rodeo Salinas has announced that country music powerhouse Miranda Lambert will headline the 2026 Big Week Kick Off Concert.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:19 AM
The California Rodeo Salinas has announced that country music powerhouse Miranda Lambert will headline the 2026 Big Week Kick Off Concert.
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As the Super Bowl approaches, Ron Rivera, a Central Coast native and former NFL player and coach, is reflecting on a career shaped by the game—and his life beyond football.
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February 8, 2026 at 5:32 PM
As the Super Bowl approaches, Ron Rivera, a Central Coast native and former NFL player and coach, is reflecting on a career shaped by the game—and his life beyond football.
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Chris Dalman, who won a Super Bowl with the 49ers in 1995, is opening up about his NFL journey, which started as a fifth grader at Mission Park School in Salinas.
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February 7, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Chris Dalman, who won a Super Bowl with the 49ers in 1995, is opening up about his NFL journey, which started as a fifth grader at Mission Park School in Salinas.
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Alissa Escutia, a flag football star from Salinas High School, was honored as an NFL Latino Youth Honors finalist in San Francisco, celebrating her achievements both on and off the field.
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February 7, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Alissa Escutia, a flag football star from Salinas High School, was honored as an NFL Latino Youth Honors finalist in San Francisco, celebrating her achievements both on and off the field.
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KSBW 8 Sports Director Jake Flores just made his Super Bowl pick — now it’s your turn. Drop your pick (and final score) in the comments.
February 7, 2026 at 1:37 AM
KSBW 8 Sports Director Jake Flores just made his Super Bowl pick — now it’s your turn. Drop your pick (and final score) in the comments.
Super rare sighting from Thursday morning of a sperm whale off Monterey Bay.
Credit: Monterey Bay Whale Watch/Capt. Evan Brodsky
Credit: Monterey Bay Whale Watch/Capt. Evan Brodsky
February 6, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Super rare sighting from Thursday morning of a sperm whale off Monterey Bay.
Credit: Monterey Bay Whale Watch/Capt. Evan Brodsky
Credit: Monterey Bay Whale Watch/Capt. Evan Brodsky
Herm Edwards, a former NFL player and coach who grew up in Seaside and graduated from Monterey High, reflects on the pressure of playing on the NFL's biggest stage and the rarity of a Super Bowl opportunity.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Herm Edwards, a former NFL player and coach who grew up in Seaside and graduated from Monterey High, reflects on the pressure of playing on the NFL's biggest stage and the rarity of a Super Bowl opportunity.
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Thousands of football enthusiasts are gathering at the Moscone Center in San Francisco to enjoy the Super Bowl fan experience, which offers NFL-themed activities and memorabilia.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Thousands of football enthusiasts are gathering at the Moscone Center in San Francisco to enjoy the Super Bowl fan experience, which offers NFL-themed activities and memorabilia.
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Super Bowl LX is just days away, and fans are gathering at the Moscone Center in San Francisco to enjoy the NFL fan experience ahead of the big game between the Patriots and Seahawks at Levi's Stadium.
February 6, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Super Bowl LX is just days away, and fans are gathering at the Moscone Center in San Francisco to enjoy the NFL fan experience ahead of the big game between the Patriots and Seahawks at Levi's Stadium.
A flag football player from Salinas High is preparing for her first trip to the Super Bowl, nominated by the 49ers for her achievements both on the field and in the classroom.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:24 AM
A flag football player from Salinas High is preparing for her first trip to the Super Bowl, nominated by the 49ers for her achievements both on the field and in the classroom.
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The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said it has located a second set of human remains in the county after a human skull was found in late December.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:39 PM
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said it has located a second set of human remains in the county after a human skull was found in late December.
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The Hebbron Family Center in Salinas celebrated its grand reopening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony after being closed for six years due to structural issues and the pandemic.
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February 5, 2026 at 7:17 PM
The Hebbron Family Center in Salinas celebrated its grand reopening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony after being closed for six years due to structural issues and the pandemic.
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The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am announced that three-time Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce will take part in this year’s event.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:45 AM
The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am announced that three-time Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce will take part in this year’s event.
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Scoops Ice Cream Parlor is a new spot located in Downtown Old Monterey and serves ice cream in several formats, including a waffle cone, cotton candy, a concha, or a shake.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Scoops Ice Cream Parlor is a new spot located in Downtown Old Monterey and serves ice cream in several formats, including a waffle cone, cotton candy, a concha, or a shake.
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The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks held a media session at the San Jose Convention Center as they prepare for Super Bowl LX.
February 4, 2026 at 2:48 AM
The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks held a media session at the San Jose Convention Center as they prepare for Super Bowl LX.
Volunteers in Carmel have initiated a project to address a growing rat issue by installing nesting platforms for great horned owls.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Volunteers in Carmel have initiated a project to address a growing rat issue by installing nesting platforms for great horned owls.
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A 49ers superfan, Mark, wants to extend a warm welcome to fans traveling from near and far to the Bay Area for the Super Bowl.
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February 3, 2026 at 8:55 PM
A 49ers superfan, Mark, wants to extend a warm welcome to fans traveling from near and far to the Bay Area for the Super Bowl.
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The Patriots are in the Bay Area, ready to kick off the Super Bowl festivities with opening ceremonies Monday night.
February 3, 2026 at 2:00 AM
The Patriots are in the Bay Area, ready to kick off the Super Bowl festivities with opening ceremonies Monday night.
Former District 1 County Supervisor John L. Leopold was honored for his work producing “A Tribute to the King of Zydeco,” a compilation celebrating Clifton Chenier, at Sunday night’s 68th Grammys.
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February 3, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Former District 1 County Supervisor John L. Leopold was honored for his work producing “A Tribute to the King of Zydeco,” a compilation celebrating Clifton Chenier, at Sunday night’s 68th Grammys.
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A King City kindergarten student got a surprise on Friday when his dad returned home after a seven-month deployment.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:24 AM
A King City kindergarten student got a surprise on Friday when his dad returned home after a seven-month deployment.
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Sade's, a beloved bar in Carmel, closed over the weekend due to lease issues and a dispute with the city, leaving customers and the owner saddened by its departure.
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February 2, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Sade's, a beloved bar in Carmel, closed over the weekend due to lease issues and a dispute with the city, leaving customers and the owner saddened by its departure.
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It’s Super Bowl LX week, and KSBW’s Jake Flores is in San Francisco getting credentialed and ready for opening ceremonies. Follow along on social and watch our newscasts all week for live updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and coverage from start to finish.
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February 2, 2026 at 8:54 PM
It’s Super Bowl LX week, and KSBW’s Jake Flores is in San Francisco getting credentialed and ready for opening ceremonies. Follow along on social and watch our newscasts all week for live updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and coverage from start to finish.
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It’s Super Bowl week, and KSBW’s Jake Flores is in San Francisco getting credentialed and ready for opening ceremonies. Follow along on social and watch our newscasts all week for live updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and coverage from start to finish.
February 2, 2026 at 8:44 PM
It’s Super Bowl week, and KSBW’s Jake Flores is in San Francisco getting credentialed and ready for opening ceremonies. Follow along on social and watch our newscasts all week for live updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and coverage from start to finish.
A former Pacific Grove high school girls’ varsity basketball coach has been arrested and accused of committing lewd acts with a student.
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February 2, 2026 at 6:42 PM
A former Pacific Grove high school girls’ varsity basketball coach has been arrested and accused of committing lewd acts with a student.
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Hundreds of Monterey County students walked out of class to protest ICE and the Trump administration's immigration policies, rallying for immigrant rights and against family separations.
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January 31, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Hundreds of Monterey County students walked out of class to protest ICE and the Trump administration's immigration policies, rallying for immigrant rights and against family separations.
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