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MISSING MAN ID'D | The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office says the man swept off the rocks into the ocean at Soberanes Point was a Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center student.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:18 PM
MISSING MAN ID'D | The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office says the man swept off the rocks into the ocean at Soberanes Point was a Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center student.
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OCEAN RESCUE | Crews are working to find a missing person after two visitors to Soberanes Point were washed into the ocean, Saturday. One of the two was able to make it out of the water.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:32 AM
OCEAN RESCUE | Crews are working to find a missing person after two visitors to Soberanes Point were washed into the ocean, Saturday. One of the two was able to make it out of the water.
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Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025, a dramatic victory for a 25-year-old at the center of the turbulent 74th staging of the popular beauty pageant in Bangkok.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025, a dramatic victory for a 25-year-old at the center of the turbulent 74th staging of the popular beauty pageant in Bangkok.
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Ice Skating by the Bay returned to Monterey on Friday, in time for the holiday season.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Ice Skating by the Bay returned to Monterey on Friday, in time for the holiday season.
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The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is on the third day of its search for an at-risk missing woman.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is on the third day of its search for an at-risk missing woman.
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SILVER ALERT ISSUED | The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing at-risk woman.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:56 PM
SILVER ALERT ISSUED | The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing at-risk woman.
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RIP HELEN | The Monterey Peninsula is mourning the loss of longtime community advocate Helen Rucker, who passed away Wednesday morning at age 93.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:40 PM
RIP HELEN | The Monterey Peninsula is mourning the loss of longtime community advocate Helen Rucker, who passed away Wednesday morning at age 93.
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The longtime companion of missing Utah woman Danielle Staley has spoken out for the first time since reporting her missing on November 7, denying any involvement in her disappearance and offering to take a polygraph test.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The longtime companion of missing Utah woman Danielle Staley has spoken out for the first time since reporting her missing on November 7, denying any involvement in her disappearance and offering to take a polygraph test.
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The House passed a bill 427-1 ordering the Justice Department to release all unclassified records in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:11 AM
The House passed a bill 427-1 ordering the Justice Department to release all unclassified records in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
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A few excited fans can’t wait for Raising Cane’s debut in Salinas on Tuesday morning; some began camping out Sunday night.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:13 AM
A few excited fans can’t wait for Raising Cane’s debut in Salinas on Tuesday morning; some began camping out Sunday night.
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California plans to revoke 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses given to immigrants after the Trump administration raised concerns about people illegally receiving licenses to drive a semitruck or a bus.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:40 AM
California plans to revoke 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses given to immigrants after the Trump administration raised concerns about people illegally receiving licenses to drive a semitruck or a bus.
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Lightning lit up the Central Coast sky last night—check out this incredible shot. Have weather photos or video? Share them with us here: https://www.ksbw.com/upload
November 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Lightning lit up the Central Coast sky last night—check out this incredible shot. Have weather photos or video? Share them with us here: https://www.ksbw.com/upload
Flag football standout wide receiver Alissa Escutia was selected by the 49ers for her work on the field and in the classroom. She was named one of eight finalists for the award.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Flag football standout wide receiver Alissa Escutia was selected by the 49ers for her work on the field and in the classroom. She was named one of eight finalists for the award.
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Today, we observe Veterans Day—honoring the service, sacrifice, and courage of all who served. Thank you, veterans.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Today, we observe Veterans Day—honoring the service, sacrifice, and courage of all who served. Thank you, veterans.
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MORE CANCELED FLIGHTS | As the mandatory flight reduction rules remain in effect, more flights have been canceled at the Monterey Regional Airport.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
MORE CANCELED FLIGHTS | As the mandatory flight reduction rules remain in effect, more flights have been canceled at the Monterey Regional Airport.
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MISSING & AT-RISK | The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office says it has reason to believe a woman last seen on Thursday may be at risk and that foul play may be involved.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:50 PM
MISSING & AT-RISK | The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office says it has reason to believe a woman last seen on Thursday may be at risk and that foul play may be involved.
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We’re proud to present Frank with the KSBW Golden Whistle Award, recognizing his dedication to inspiring the next generation of athletes — both on and off the field. 🏆
Join us in celebrating a true leader, mentor, and role model in our community! #GoldenWhistleAward
Join us in celebrating a true leader, mentor, and role model in our community! #GoldenWhistleAward
November 7, 2025 at 8:04 PM
We’re proud to present Frank with the KSBW Golden Whistle Award, recognizing his dedication to inspiring the next generation of athletes — both on and off the field. 🏆
Join us in celebrating a true leader, mentor, and role model in our community! #GoldenWhistleAward
Join us in celebrating a true leader, mentor, and role model in our community! #GoldenWhistleAward
FLIGHTS CANCELED | Monterey Regional Airpor is being impacted by the FAA flight cancellations.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:26 PM
FLIGHTS CANCELED | Monterey Regional Airpor is being impacted by the FAA flight cancellations.
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"NO KINGS" PROTESTS | Another set of protests is planned nationwide for Saturday, decrying President Donald Trump's policies under the slogan "No Kings," including several on the Central Coast.
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October 18, 2025 at 12:25 AM
"NO KINGS" PROTESTS | Another set of protests is planned nationwide for Saturday, decrying President Donald Trump's policies under the slogan "No Kings," including several on the Central Coast.
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More instances of sea otters interacting with surfers were reported in Santa Cruz, a day after a similar instance.
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October 17, 2025 at 10:26 PM
More instances of sea otters interacting with surfers were reported in Santa Cruz, a day after a similar instance.
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AFFORDABLE INSULIN | Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday that the first state-made insulin would be available at the start of 2026.
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October 17, 2025 at 2:45 AM
AFFORDABLE INSULIN | Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday that the first state-made insulin would be available at the start of 2026.
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1.3 MILLION RAISED | The Monterey Bay Aquarium reached its Sea Otter Program fundraising goal in under eight hours after a Taylor Swift–inspired vintage T-shirt campaign.
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October 17, 2025 at 12:05 AM
1.3 MILLION RAISED | The Monterey Bay Aquarium reached its Sea Otter Program fundraising goal in under eight hours after a Taylor Swift–inspired vintage T-shirt campaign.
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SURFING OTTER | A sea otter swiped a surfer’s board near 550 West Cliff Dr. in Santa Cruz on Wednesday.
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October 16, 2025 at 1:14 AM
SURFING OTTER | A sea otter swiped a surfer’s board near 550 West Cliff Dr. in Santa Cruz on Wednesday.
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CRIME DOWN | President Donald Trump said he would strongly recommend, at the request of government leaders, sending the National Guard to San Francisco. San Francisco leaders and Governor Newsom say that it is unnecessary.
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October 16, 2025 at 12:02 AM
CRIME DOWN | President Donald Trump said he would strongly recommend, at the request of government leaders, sending the National Guard to San Francisco. San Francisco leaders and Governor Newsom say that it is unnecessary.
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OTTER FUNDRAISER | The Monterey Bay Aquarium is launching a limited-time fundraiser to support its sea otter program, inspired by a vintage T-shirt recently worn by Taylor Swift.
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October 15, 2025 at 6:29 PM
OTTER FUNDRAISER | The Monterey Bay Aquarium is launching a limited-time fundraiser to support its sea otter program, inspired by a vintage T-shirt recently worn by Taylor Swift.
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