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Drivers 18 and over will be allowed to use a hands-free device to talk on their wireless telephone while driving. The following FAQs apply to those motorists 18 and over.More >>
Drivers 18 and over will be allowed to use a hands-free device to talk on their wireless telephone while driving. The following FAQs apply to those motorists 18 and over.More >>
Drivers under the age of 18 are not allowed to use a hands-free device to talk on their wireless telephone while driving. The following FAQs apply to those motorists under the age of 18.More >>
Drivers under the age of 18 are not allowed to use a hands-free device to talk on their wireless telephone while driving. The following FAQs apply to those motorists under the age of 18.More >>
Thursday, August 30 2012 11:00 AM EDT2012-08-30 15:00:27 GMT
by Briana Bermensolo The fines are stacking up if you touch the phone behind the wheel. A new bill, that just passed the senate, increases fines for texting by $10-$30 for the first offense. With penaltiesMore >>
The fines are stacking up if you touch the phone behind the wheel. A new bill, that just passed the senate, increases fines for texting by $10-$30 for the first offense. With penalties and fees, the cost can add up to more than $200.More >>
"I lost my son because of a text message," said David Balch.More >>
"I lost my son because of a text message," said David Balch. It was a Sunday evening when four year old Sebastian Balch riding in the backseat of his mother's car. They were almost home when the driver behind Christa Balch made a fatal decision. One you've probably made without even thinking about it.More >>
"I was texting one of my friends that I'll be home soon...That was the text and the text didnt even get sent." Twenty-three year old Stephanie Sablan never made it home that night.More >>
"I was texting one of my friends that I'll be home soon...That was the text and the text didnt even get sent." Twenty-three year old Stephanie Sablan never made it home that night.More >>
Monday, April 9 2012 10:21 PM EDT2012-04-10 02:21:37 GMT
Califonia Highway Patrol officer Bob Lehman set up two courses at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca to test Central Coast News reporter Brooke Holmquist's ability to text and drive.More >>
Califonia Highway Patrol officer Bob Lehman set up two courses at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca to test Central Coast News reporter Brooke Holmquist's ability to text and drive.More >>
A new cell phone app is supposed to help prevent drivers from texting while driving. The app will deny people access to text messages and e-mail while they are moving faster than fifteen-miles-per-hour.
Wednesday, December 14 2011 2:36 AM EST2011-12-14 07:36:19 GMT
SALINAS, Calif. - On Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board introduced a plan to ban almost all cell phone use by drivers, even if you're using a hands free device. Not only will the NTSB wantMore >>
Tuesday, November 15 2011 2:30 PM EST2011-11-15 19:30:27 GMT
If you are stopped at a red light the 1st District Court of Appeal in San Francisco says you still can't talk on your cell phone.More >>
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"I was texting one of my friends that I'll be home soon...that was the text and the text didnt even get sent." Twenty-three year old Stephanie Sablan never made it home that night. More>>
"I lost my son because of a text message," said David Balch. It was a Sunday evening when four year old Sebastian Balch riding in the backseat of his mother's car. They were almost home when the driver behind Christa Balch made a fatal decision. One you've probably made without even thinking about it. More>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:47 AM EDT2013-06-19 05:47:15 GMT
We spoke with Castaneda on Tuesday in an exclusive interview to find out. We discovered Castaneda has decided not to run for re-election to the school board this November.More >>
We spoke with Castaneda on Tuesday in an exclusive interview to find out. We discovered Castaneda has decided not to run for re-election to the school board this November.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:38 AM EDT2013-06-19 05:38:14 GMT
SALINAS, Calif. - Salinas Police are working some leads following an armed robbery at the AM/PM Convenience Store on Auto Center Circle shortly after 8:30 Tuesday night. According to the Salinas PoliceMore >>
SALINAS, Calif. - Salinas Police are working some leads following an armed robbery at the AM/PM Convenience Store on Auto Center Circle shortly after 8:30 Tuesday night. According to the Salinas PoliceMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:38 AM EDT2013-06-19 05:38:01 GMT
SAN BENITO, Calif. -- The San Benito county Board of Supervisors unanimously adopt a new a which creates a framework for close examination of every oil and gas extraction project proposed in the county.More >>
SAN BENITO, Calif. -- The San Benito county Board of Supervisors unanimously adopt a new a which creates a framework for close examination of every oil and gas extraction project proposed in the county.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:28 AM EDT2013-06-19 05:28:14 GMT
We have new information on Santa Cruz native Bryan Stow-a San Francisco Giants fan who was brutally beaten into a coma outside Dodger Stadium in March of 2011.More >>
We have new information on Santa Cruz native Bryan Stow-a San Francisco Giants fan who was brutally beaten into a coma outside Dodger Stadium in March of 2011.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:55 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:55:30 GMT
SALINAS- You may remember the hit TV series "Doogie Howser." And you may think you're walking onto that set at the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital this summer.High school students are getting a firsthandMore >>
You may remember the hit TV series "Doogie Howser." And you may think you're walking onto that set at the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital this summer.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:06 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:06:34 GMT
MONTEREY, Calif.- The fight over a solution to the Monterey Peninsula's water crisis is still boiling. Now there's a lawsuit opposing a water fee enacted by the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District. ResidentsMore >>
MONTEREY, Calif.- The fight over a solution to the Monterey Peninsula's water crisis is still boiling. Now there's a lawsuit opposing a water fee enacted by the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:27 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:27:07 GMT
SALINAS, Calif- Salinas Councilman Jose Castaneda has been at the center of a few controversies since he took office. But come November one of those may be solved. In an interview, Castaneda told CentralMore >>
Salinas Councilman Jose Castaneda has been at the center of a few controversies since he took office. But come November one of those may be solved.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:06 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:06:33 GMT
SACRAMENTO, Calif- A bill now sitting on Governor Brown's desk would make it optional for cities and counties to comply with deadlines and other rules when they receive a request for public records.More >>
A bill now sitting on Governor Brown's desk would make it optional for cities and counties to comply with deadlines and other rules when they receive a request for public records.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:52 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:52:48 GMT
SALINAS, Calif- Salinas Police say they are looking for five sex offenders who were all supposed to register but have not. Some of them have been hiding from law enforment for two years, say police. IfMore >>
Salinas Police say they are looking for five sex offenders who were all supposed to register but have not. Some of them have been hiding from law enforment for two years, say police.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:37 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:37:39 GMT
A Carmel city employee is under investigation for possible felony charges related to his role as the IT manager. It's a story we've been digging to get more information on, as the city remains tight lipped.More >>
A Carmel city employee is under investigation for possible felony charges related to his role as the IT manager. It's a story we've been digging to get more information on, as the city remains tight lipped.More >>
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"I was texting one of my friends that I'll be home soon...that was the text and the text didnt even get sent." Twenty-three year old Stephanie Sablan never made it home that night. More>>
"I lost my son because of a text message," said David Balch. It was a Sunday evening when four year old Sebastian Balch riding in the backseat of his mother's car. They were almost home when the driver behind Christa Balch made a fatal decision. One you've probably made without even thinking about it. More>>
