A man died after a party boat capsized on a Texas lake during bad weather
By Kay Jones and Alaa Elassar, CNN A Texas man is dead and another person was injured after a double-decker party boat capsized in bad weather…
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Some kids don’t want to return to in-person schooling
By Faith Karimi, CNN Taliyah Rice returns next week for her final year of high school in suburban Chicago. She’s anxious about going back to…
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Afghan journalists are ‘absolutely petrified’ amid the Taliban takeover
By Alexis Benveniste, CNN Business As Taliban forces seize control in Afghanistan, global news outlets are struggling to stay safe and continue…
Continue ReadingTop US general says terror groups could reconstitute in Afghanistan sooner than expected
By Natasha Bertrand, Jennifer Hansler and Melanie Zanona, CNN Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley said Sunday in a briefing for…
Continue ReadingBiden officials admit miscalculation as Afghanistan’s national forces and government rapidly fall
By Kevin Liptak and Jason Hoffman, CNN President Joe Biden and his administration struggled Sunday to project order amid a race by American and other…
Continue ReadingNew York district attorneys ask state attorney general to hold off on publicly releasing Cuomo investigation materials
By Sonia Moghe and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Three New York district attorneys’ offices are urging the state attorney general’s office…
Continue ReadingMultiracial population grew in almost every county in the US. It doesn’t mean racism is over
By Nicole Chavez, CNN Bárbara AbadÃa-Rexach spent months appearing in webinars and radio shows talking to Puerto Ricans about why they should…
Continue ReadingThe infrastructure bill is more about maintaining train service than upgrading it
By Matt McFarland, CNN Business Don’t expect any 200 mph trains that rival Europe and Asia’s best, or even cheaper fares. Transportation…
Continue ReadingUS completely pulling out of embassy in Afghanistan over the next 72 hours
By Kylie Atwood, CNN The United States is pulling out all US personnel from its embassy in Kabul over the next 72 hours, including top officials, two…
Continue ReadingAfghan President Ashraf Ghani flees the country as Taliban forces enter the capital
By Clarissa Ward, Tim Lister, Angela Dewan and Saleem Mehsud, CNN Taliban fighters entered Afghanistan’s Presidential Palace hours after…
Continue ReadingPfizer submits data to FDA showing a booster dose works well against original coronavirus and variants
By Madeline Holcombe and Jen Christensen, CNN Pfizer and BioNTech said Monday they have submitted initial data to the US Food and Drug Administration…
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Hollister man arrested on suspicion of trying to murder family member
Hollister police said a 25-year-old Hollister resident was arrested on suspicion of attempting to murder a family…
Continue Reading‘If the Taliban find me, they will kill me and my family,’ says abandoned Afghan interpreter
By Cyril Vanier and Jo Shelley, CNN It’s been years since Haji and his wife have had a good night’s sleep. “All night, my wife…
Continue ReadingWith debt limit, Biden tests GOP’s willingness to play with economic fire
By John Harwood The Trumpist Republican Party has shown it will toy with democracy. Now President Joe Biden is testing its willingness to play with…
Continue ReadingWestern Heat, Coastal Cool
Air Quality (as of 6:30PM)GOOD for all reporting areas. WEATHER STORYHigh pressure will strengthen over the West through tomorrow when inland…
Continue ReadingIn the largest Afghan enclave in the US, frustration, heartbreak and ‘a sense of mourning’
By Ray Sanchez, CNN Mizgon Darby was an 18-year-old college freshman when she started a journal 20 years ago giving voice to the growing numbers of…
Continue ReadingIn the largest Afghan enclave in the US, frustration, heartbreak and ‘a sense of mourning’
By Ray Sanchez, CNN Mizgon Darby was an 18-year-old college freshman when she started a journal 20 years ago giving voice to the growing numbers of…
Continue ReadingUS veterans are disappointed with how the war in Afghanistan is ending — and fearful for their Afghan allies
By Dakin Andone, CNN As the United States withdraws from Afghanistan, the world has watched as the Taliban has swiftly taken back control of the…
Continue ReadingWestern Heat, But Nice At the Coast
Air Quality (as of 11:30AM)GOOD for all reporting areas. Â WEATHER STORYHigh pressure will strengthen over the West as we head into the weekend.…
Continue ReadingWhy minority business leaders are celebrating the infrastructure bill
By Chauncey Alcorn, CNN Business The heads of some of the largest minority business advocacy groups on Capitol Hill are praising key elements of the…
Continue ReadingMore than 200 people dead after 7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Haiti
By AnneClaire Stapleton, CNN At least 227 people have died after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti Saturday morning, according to the…
Continue Reading‘Still people are having fear.’ What life is like in some of the cities captured by the Taliban
By Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Over the last week, the Taliban has made significant gains across Afghanistan and now control over half of the…
Continue ReadingHigh casualties feared as 7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes near Haiti
By AnneClaire Stapleton, CNN The US Geological Survey said it’s likely that casualties are “high” after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake…
Continue ReadingManchester United signs Raphaël Varane; thumps Leeds United as Bruno Fernandes scores hat-trick
By John Sinnott, CNN Manchester United paraded new signing Raphaël Varane before its match against Leeds United at Old Trafford on Saturday and then…
Continue ReadingA coyote attacked a child in Massachusetts
By Alaa Elassar, CNN A coyote attacked a small child on a Massachusetts beach, prompting fears of a rabies infection, according to the National Park…
Continue ReadingAudi unveils a shape-shifting concept car
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business Audi’s latest concept car, the skysphere, will be able to drive itself, the company claims. But the real…
Continue ReadingUS nearing deal with Qatar to house thousands of Afghans who helped military, as situation worsens in Afghanistan
By Alex Marquardt, CNN The Biden administration is working to finalize an agreement with Qatar to temporarily house thousands of Afghans who worked…
Continue ReadingMore than a year later, America grapples with long Covid
By Sarah Braner, CNN “I was told to go home and rest, that everything would be fine in two weeks. Sadly, those two weeks for me have never…
Continue ReadingCristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Juventus, says manager Massimiliano Allegri
By Ben Church, CNN Cristiano Ronaldo is set to leave Juventus this season, manager Massimiliano Allegri said in a news conference on Friday. The…
Continue ReadingLionel Messi: Paris Saint-Germain now has ‘no excuses’ in quest for Champions League domination after signing superstar
By Matias Grez, CNN Not since Real Madrid’s famous ‘Galácticos’ squad of the 2000s has a single club boasted so much individual…
Continue Reading10 ways to boost your energy and feel rejuvenated throughout the day
By Lisa Drayer, CNN Are you struggling with a midafternoon energy slump lately? Or maybe it’s during a midmorning meeting or before dinner prep…
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Little Car Show brings out legacy car and classic car lovers
The annual Little Car Show during Car Week features vehicles over 25 years old, many with two or three previous…
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1716 seeks more members to avoid closure
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1716 in Watsonville is facing potential closure after members failed to attend an important…
Continue ReadingAugust turns into a month of crises as Biden stares down a pivotal moment in his presidency
By Betsy Klein, CNN President Joe Biden is facing multiple August crises with Afghanistan on the verge of collapse, Covid-19 patients overwhelming…
Continue Reading‘Bursting at the seams’: Full ICUs are creating a dangerous ER backlog and forcing hospitals to cancel surgeries
By Christina Maxouris, CNN Michael Kagan, a professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, says the cancerous lymph nodes in his neck are like a…
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Four people displaced after house fire on Pearl Street
Four people are displaced from their home following a house fire on Pearl Street early Friday morning, according to the Santa Cruz Fire…
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Schools, organizations to receive restitution after Central Coast nonprofit director convicted of embezzlement
Several local schools and non-profit organizations will receive restitution after a Central Coast nonprofit director was convicted of embezzlement…
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Del Rey Oaks police investigate suspected hate crime incident at 7-Eleven
The Del Rey Oaks Police Department said it is investigating what appears to be a “racially motivated assault” and released surveillance video of the…
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The last Shelby Cobra to be auctioned in Monterey Car Week
The last Cobra Shelby worked on will be in auction on Saturday at Mecum Auction for $2 million. We spoke to Chris Theodore who oversaw the design and…
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Concours Auto Rally benefits Pacific Grove organizations
The annual Pacific Grove Rotary Concours Auto Rally hit the road once again this year after it was canceled due to COVID-19 last…
Continue ReadingLocal school districts see COVID-19 exposures a week into in-person classes
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) In Monterey County, 18 out of the 24 school districts there have been re-opened for in-person learning. Each school district…
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Dune buggy serves as tribute to designer
Some of the cars on display during Car Week this year hold a special meaning and serve as tributes to people who have passed away…
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San Diego architect showcases unique Alfa Romeo in Carmel
A SoCal architect who came all the way from San Diego showcased his love for classy cars at the Carmel-by-the-Sea…
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Hotels fill up as car enthusiasts flock to Central Coast for Car Week
Car Week and Concours d’Elegance are back after a year hiatus, and car enthusiasts are flocking to the Central Coast to check out the…
Continue ReadingUS nearing deal with Qatar to house thousands of Afghans who helped military, as situation worsens in Afghanistan
By Alex Marquardt, CNN The Biden administration is working to finalize an agreement with Qatar to temporarily house thousands of Afghans who worked…
Continue ReadingConsumer sentiment suddenly crashes below early-pandemic levels
By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Americans are extremely worried about the Delta variant and the spike in Covid-19 cases. A key survey of consumer…
Continue ReadingThis father’s 1-year-old boy is hospitalized with Covid-19. He’s pleading for you to get vaccinated
By Dakin Andone, CNN An Arkansas father of a 1-year-old hospitalized with Covid-19 is telling people to get vaccinated so another parent…
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Water Department considers overuse penalties as drought conditions worsen statewide
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The Santa Cruz Water Department is closely monitoring water supplies and water use in Santa Cruz amid the worsening drought…
Continue ReadingA Wink of Weekend Warmth
Air Quality (as of 8 AM)MODERATE for Santa Cruz and the area around Ben Lomond as well as from Soledad all the way down to Bradley. GOOD for…
Continue ReadingA tale of two Kentuckians: Paul and McConnell diverge as Covid cases rise
By Melanie Zanona and Manu Raju, CNN Sen. Rand Paul just got temporarily kicked off YouTube for an inaccurate tirade against masks. Sen. Mitch…
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