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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>>
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:00:18 GMT
MARINA, Calif. -- Marina Police responded to reports of a person possibly struck by a car around 10:57 p.m. on Friday. Officers searched for the vehicle on the 3000 block of King Circle. They said theMore >>
Marina Police responded to reports of a person possibly struck by a car around 10:57 p.m. on Friday.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 2:14 AM EDT2013-05-18 06:14:45 GMT
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. - A big rig fire caused a major traffic jam on Highway 152, near Casa De Fruta Friday night. It was completely engulfed in flames, closing down westbound traffic just before 9More >>
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. - A big rig fire caused a major traffic jam on Highway 152, near Casa De Fruta Friday night. It was completely engulfed in flames, closing down westbound traffic just before 9More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 1:47 AM EDT2013-05-18 05:47:28 GMT
The Alisal Union School District said it's trying to be fair, while focusing on boosting student test scores. But there is one issue drawing a lot of attention from teachers and parents.More >>
The Alisal Union School District said it's trying to be fair, while focusing on boosting student test scores. But there is one issue drawing a lot of attention from teachers and parents.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 1:46 AM EDT2013-05-18 05:46:36 GMT
SALINAS, Calif- Police are responding to a report of a stabbing that happened on East Alisal Friday afternoon. At this time police have E. Bernal at North Main closed off looking for a possible suspect.More >>
Police responded to a report of a stabbing that happened on East Alisal Friday afternoon. A witness who saw the stabbing tried to help the victim get to the hospital. He carried the suspect to the car and sped towards the hospital, said police.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:36 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:36:01 GMT
MONTEREY COUNTY – The next phase of Caltrans' Prunedale Improvement Project will make travel through the intersection, where Russell and Espinosa Roads used to cross Highway 101, much safer. On Wednesday,More >>
MONTEREY COUNTY – The next phase of Caltrans' Prunedale Improvement Project will make travel through the intersection, where Russell and Espinosa Roads used to cross Highway 101, much safer.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:32 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:32:17 GMT
SANTA CRUZ, Calif.- The Puma Project at UCSC is the only organization in the Central Coast that collars mountain lions. The Puma Project experts were an integral part in helping to rescue the mountainMore >>
SANTA CRUZ, Calif.- The Puma Project at UCSC is the only organization in the Central Coast that collars mountain lions. The Puma Project experts were an integral part in helping to rescue the mountain lion from the acqueduct yesterday. Also, the experts say that urban development is the reason why the puma ended up in the middle of the city of Santa Cruz in the first place.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:14 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:14:49 GMT
DEL REY OAKS, Calif - Del Rey Oaks Police are investigating a robbery inside the Safeway Grocery Store off Canyon Del Rey Road. It was reported around 3:30 Friday afternoon. Police Chief Ron LangfordMore >>
DEL REY OAKS, Calif - Del Rey Oaks Police are investigating a robbery inside the Safeway Grocery Store off Canyon Del Rey Road. It was reported around 3:30 Friday afternoon. More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 9:19 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:19:54 GMT
SALINAS, Calif. - Monterey County District Attorney Dean Flippo has announced that 47-year-old Jesus Vargas Espinoza of Castroville, pled no contest to killing 10 month-old Angelle Negron. Espinoza willMore >>
SALINAS, Calif. - Monterey County District Attorney Dean Flippo has announced that 47-year-old Jesus Vargas Espinoza of Castroville, pled no contest to killing 10 month-old Angelle Negron. More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:29 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:29:58 GMT
SALINAS, Calif- According to CHP, Highway 68 at Hitchcock is closed due to a traffic accident that was reported at 4:10 p.m.The accident involves a car that crashed into a power pole. For traffic updatesMore >>
According to CHP, Highway 68 at Hitchcock is closed due to a traffic accident that was reported at 4:10 p.m.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:18 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:18:55 GMT
SALINAS, Calif. -- Homeland Security Investigators said 58-year old David J. Stevens, is the alleged man to be the "John Doe" child predator sought in a nationwide manhunt. Stevens was in federal courtMore >>
Homeland Security Investigators said 58-year old David J. Stevens, is the alleged "John Doe" child predator sought in a nationwide manhunt.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>>
