China’s Delta outbreak shows signs of slowing, as variant rages across the world
By Jessie Yeung, CNN On July 20, Chinese authorities detected a cluster of Covid-19 cases in the eastern city of Nanjing. The virus soon spread…
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As Covid-19 cases rise among teens, so do vaccinations, CNN analysis finds
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN More adolescents have received Covid-19 vaccinations in the past two weeks — representing about a fifth of all new…
Continue ReadingBiden administration faces daunting odds of pulling off massive Afghanistan evacuation in 2 weeks
By Jeremy Herb, Natasha Bertrand, Kylie Atwood, Jennifer Hansler and Evan Perez, CNN The Biden administration is still struggling to answer basic…
Continue ReadingEx-defense secretary: Trump’s push to get US troops out of Afghanistan possibly ‘undermined’ deal with Taliban
By Paul LeBlanc, CNN Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday that he was concerned that then-President Donald Trump “undermined”…
Continue ReadingThe Taliban are sitting on $1 trillion worth of minerals the world desperately needs
By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business The swift fall of Afghanistan to Taliban fighters has triggered a humanitarian crisis, with thousands trying to flee…
Continue ReadingTaliban keep low key presence on streets of Kabul
By Clarissa Ward, Brent Swails and Ivana Kottasová, CNN Little by little, life appears to be creeping back to normal in Kabul, even though no one…
Continue ReadingLocal mask mandates allowed for now after Texas Supreme Court rejects Gov. Abbott’s request to intervene
By Kay Jones and Andy Rose, CNN The Supreme Court of Texas refused Gov. Greg Abbott’s request to intervene Thursday in the case of mask…
Continue Reading5 things to know for August 18: Afghanistan, coronavirus, tropical storms, wildfires, China
By AJ Willingham, CNN Major retail chains are having trouble finding workers, but not necessarily for jobs in the store — it’s the…
Continue Reading5 things to know for August 18: Afghanistan, coronavirus, tropical storms, wildfires, China
By AJ Willingham, CNN Major retail chains are having trouble finding workers, but not necessarily for jobs in the store — it’s the…
Continue Reading5 things to know for August 18: Afghanistan, coronavirus, tropical storms, wildfires, China
By AJ Willingham, CNN Major retail chains are having trouble finding workers, but not necessarily for jobs in the store — it’s the…
Continue ReadingChinese state media sets sights on Taiwan as US’ Afghan retreat stokes nationalism
By Nectar Gan and Steve George, CNN The chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan has presented Beijing with a propaganda boost, with Chinese state…
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Governor Newsom and EPA officials visit beloved Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Last year’s fires devastated the Santa Cruz Mountains, including the Big Basin Redwoods State Park.…
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Former USGA employee accused of embezzling millions in US Open tickets, including some during Pebble Beach event
A former US Golf Association employee from Pennsylvania has been charged in connection to an embezzlement scheme involving selling…
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Three ag companies agree to pay $110,000 for pesticide-related violations
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office that three agricultural companies will pay a total of $110,000 in civil penalties and…
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Big Sur Marathon expected to return to Central Coast in 2022
Organizers of the Big Sur International Marathon said the event is expected to return to the Central Coast in 2022 after two years of…
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As the government talks about vaccine boosters, it’s time to cover the endemic reality of Covid
By Brian Stelter, CNN Business A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free…
Continue ReadingConcerning The Quality Of The Air
Air Quality (as of 7:00PM)GOOD for all reporting stations WEATHER STORYA fall-like trough of low pressure digging down the west coast will continue…
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Multiple Hollister firefighters test positive for COVID-19
Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez says 8 Hollister firefighters have tested positive for…
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Residents receive voting ballots in the mail as early voting begins
Residents across California and the Central Coast received their mail-in ballots for the recall election of Governor Gavin…
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Emiten alrededor de 200 multas y remolcan 5 vehÃculos durante la semana de autos en Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KMUV) Esta semana la ciudad de Monterey publicó cifras actualizadas de control del tráfico después de la semana anual de autos…
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Retiran cargos de violencia doméstica en contra de oficial de Greenfield
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Continue ReadingNissan unveils a new retro-styled Z sports car
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business Nissan unveiled the redesigned 2023 Nissan Z sports car Tuesday night, a somewhat retro-styled model the company…
Continue ReadingTexas Gov. Greg Abbott tests positive for Covid-19
By Paul LeBlanc, CNN Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has tested positive for Covid-19, his office said Tuesday. Abbott, a Republican, is fully vaccinated…
Continue ReadingNew Zealand announces it’s locking down the entire country … over one Covid case
By Julia Hollingsworth and Chandler Thornton, CNN New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a nationwide lockdown after the…
Continue Reading5 things to know for August 19: Afghanistan, coronavirus, extreme weather, Facebook, Russia
By AJ Willingham, CNN The red-hot housing market that has created so much stress and competition for homebuyers could be cooling off soon, if some…
Continue ReadingEx-defense secretary: Trump’s push to get US troops out of Afghanistan possibly ‘undermined’ deal with Taliban
By Paul LeBlanc, CNN Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday that he was concerned that then-President Donald Trump “undermined”…
Continue ReadingHow social media is dealing with the Taliban takeover
By Diksha Madhok, CNN Business It’s been two days since Kabul fell to the Taliban and social media giants are scrambling to figure out how to…
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Watsonville officer rescues skunk with cup stuck on head
A skunk is roaming free again today after an officer with the Watsonville Police Department helped out when a cup was stuck on its…
Continue ReadingOne state has no available ICU beds while thousands more students quarantine due to Covid-19
By Holly Yan and Madeline Holcombe, CNN Those unvaccinated against Covid-19 aren’t just risking their own health — they’re also…
Continue ReadingMy son was lucky to get a pediatric ICU bed when he needed one. He shouldn’t have needed luck
By Ben Tinker, CNN When my husband and I were counting down the days to the birth of our son last year, one of my best friends shared this quote with…
Continue ReadingHow to help Afghan refugees
By Amy Chillag, CNN The refugee crisis in Afghanistan is growing as the Taliban take over the country. Since the start of this year, 550,000 Afghans…
Continue ReadingThe Taliban have been in charge of Kabul for 48 hours. Women have already disappeared from the streets
By Clarissa Ward, Brent Swails and Ivana Kottasová, CNN The busy Kabul street looks almost as if nothing has changed. People rush by, as shopkeepers…
Continue ReadingBiden’s national security adviser says Taliban committed to allowing safe passage for civilians looking to escape Afghanistan
By Maegan Vazquez, Ellie Kaufman and Mike Conte, CNN White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Tuesday said the Taliban have committed…
Continue ReadingHere’s where veterans can turn to get help with their anguish over Afghanistan
By Ben Burnstein, CNN The Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan is particularly disheartening to Americans who fought there. Across 20 years of…
Continue Reading Poppy Harlow announces leave from CNN anchoring duties to study law
By Brian Stelter, CNN Business Poppy Harlow’s father taught her to love the law profession. “As a little girl,” the CNN anchor…
Continue ReadingElevated Fire Danger
Air Quality (as of 7:30AM)GOOD to MODERATE WEATHER STORYHigh pressure weakens as we head through mid-week, allowing for a fall-like trough of low…
Continue ReadingAs Covid-19 cases rise among teens, so do vaccinations, CNN analysis finds
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN More adolescents have received Covid-19 vaccinations in the past two weeks — representing about a fifth of all new…
Continue ReadingHow social media is dealing with the Taliban takeover
By Diksha Madhok, CNN Business It’s been two days since Kabul fell to the Taliban and social media giants are scrambling to figure out how to…
Continue ReadingLas Vegas Raiders will require fans to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination at home games
By Jill Martin, Kay Jones and Eric Levenson, CNN The NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders announced Monday that the franchise will require fans to provide…
Continue ReadingAn incoherent strategy doomed the 20-year US mission in Afghanistan, watchdog says as US withdraws
By Oren Liebermann and Ellie Kaufman, CNN An incoherent strategy to rebuild Afghanistan, flush with resources but lacking cohesive leadership and a…
Continue Reading‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ checks in as ‘The White Lotus’ checks out
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN With a mini-reunion of key players from “Big Little Lies” at its core, “Nine Perfect Strangers”…
Continue ReadingFirst-ever water cuts declared for Colorado River in historic drought
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN The federal government on Monday declared a water shortage on the Colorado River for the first time, triggering mandatory…
Continue ReadingOne state has no available ICU beds while thousands more students quarantine due to Covid-19
By Holly Yan and Madeline Holcombe, CNN Those unvaccinated against Covid-19 aren’t just risking their own health — they’re also…
Continue ReadingSome US Capitol rioters stay defiant, even while pleading guilty
By Marshall Cohen and Hannah Rabinowitz Boyd Camper was set to join the ranks of those pleading guilty in the January 6 insurrection when the federal…
Continue ReadingBiden administration embroiled in internal blame-shifting amid Afghanistan chaos
By Natasha Bertrand, Kylie Atwood, Oren Liebermann and Nicole Gaouette, CNN Factions within the Biden administration are embroiled in a blame game…
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Biden administration expected to advise Covid booster shots for most Americans
By Kaitlan Collins, CNN Top health officials in the Biden administration are coalescing around an agreement that most Americans should get Covid…
Continue ReadingHaiti earthquake has affected 1.2 million people, says UNICEF
By Matt Rivers, Etant Dupain and Jack Guy, CNN Around 1.2 million people, including 540,000 children, have been impacted by the 7.2-magnitude…
Continue ReadingThe Taliban knocked on her door 3 times. The fourth time, they killed her
By Anna Coren, Sandi Sidhu, Abdul Basir Bina and Hilary Whiteman, CNN Najia was at home with her three young sons and daughter in a small village in…
Continue Reading5 things to know for August 17: Afghanistan, coronavirus, extreme weather, cybersecurity, India
By AJ Willingham, CNN Grace has strengthened into a tropical storm again, threatening the Caribbean with mudslides and flooding. That includes…
Continue Reading5 things to know for August 17: Afghanistan, coronavirus, extreme weather, cybersecurity, India
By AJ Willingham, CNN Grace has strengthened into a tropical storm again, threatening the Caribbean with mudslides and flooding. That includes…
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