Better Ask Barry: New devlopment in desal project
With just over two weeks until a crucial vote by the California Coastal Commission, a newly-released staff report is recommending it rejects Cal…
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Better Ask Barry: Why is Salinas installing red light cameras?
Cameras to detect red light violations will be fully operational in about five weeks or so. A KION viewer thinks they’re a bad idea. He sent us…
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When you can burn those piles of leaves
“Is it already burn season?” The short answer is no, but there can be exceptions, starting with the kind of burn. “Backyard burning…
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Better Ask Barry: Do you have your emergency disaster kit yet?
Earthquakes can strike at any time, even when you’re on the phone talking about them. I was interviewing Monterey County’s Emergency…
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Better Ask Barry: Where are the “senior” flu shots?
Here comes flu season. Will you be ready? The Centers for Disease Control and other health organizations recommend everyone six months and older be…
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Better Ask Barry: Things to consider before the power shuts off
According to PG&E, this week’s public safety power shutoff could affect nearly 800,000 customers in Northern California, the Bay Area, and…
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Better Ask Barry: What should I do before the power comes back on?
After you’ve done all you can to prepare for the power shutoff, you’ll need to be ready when it comes back on. The problem is a power…
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Better Ask Barry: Steps to take before a PG&E power shutdown
With hot, dry, and windy conditions in the forecast, PG&E says it may proactively shut off power to as many as 30 counties in Northern and…
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Better Ask Barry: What’s the Google Calendar scam?
Just when you think you’re wise to every phone and online scam there is, the bad guys figure out a new way to launch an attack. The latest…
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Better Ask Barry: Is the bike lane open yet?
It may be a cliche to say the wheels of progress turn slowly, but that’s been the case in two stories we previously reported in Better Ask…
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Better Ask Barry: When will they cut down the weeds?
The weeds in the median along Blanco Road in Salinas are growing like, well, weeds. They are dry and brittle, and stretch for about three quarters of…
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Better Ask Barry: Are free trial offers really free?
You don’t have to look far to find free offers these days. Many products and services offer a free trial period, but before you sign up,…
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