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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>>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:38 AM EDT2013-05-24 10:38:17 GMT
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. - You can't say "summer" without "sequel." This weekend, two big ones are hitting the box office. Here is a breakdown of the latest movies coming to theaters: THE HANGOVER PARTMore >>
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. - You can't say "summer" without "sequel." This weekend, two big ones are hitting the box office.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 1:40 AM EDT2013-05-24 05:40:52 GMT
Kids at a Salinas elementary school act out the history of the controversial bandit you know as Tiburcio Vasquez, which is also the name of a new school.More >>
Kids at a Salinas elementary school act out the history of the controversial bandit you know as Tiburcio Vasquez, which is also the name of a new school.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:26 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:26:33 GMT
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. -- Police Chief Kevin Vogel and Santa Cruz County Sheriff Phil Wowak will be holding a news conference Thursday morning on the murder investigation of Santa Cruz police officers, Sgt.More >>
Police Chief Kevin Vogel and Santa Cruz County Sheriff Phil Wowak will be holding a news conference Thursday morning on the murder investigation of Santa Cruz police officers, Sgt. Butch Baker and Detective Elizabeth Butler.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:14 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:14:38 GMT
SALINAS, Calif. -- No cars in the driveway. Newspapers piling up. These are signs that give burglars the green light to strike. "A burglar would come to the residence, ring the door bell, knock on theMore >>
SALINAS, Calif. -- No cars in the driveway. Newspapers piling up. These are signs that give burglars the green light to strike. "A burglar would come to the residence, ring the door bell, knock on theMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:08 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:08:25 GMT
SALINAS, Calif. -- Police said they will be holding a news conference on Operation Snake Eyes. Investigators said multiple search warrants were served in several locations in Monterey County. The MontereyMore >>
Salinas Police and the Monterey County Sheriff's Office held a news conference Thursday afternoon to explain Operation Snake Eyes, where multiple search warrants were served in several locations in Monterey County.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:45 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:45:32 GMT
Monterey, Calif. - A new generation of Americans, bout 2.4 million, who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan are now coming home, thousands to the central coast. Estimates are showing 20 to 30 percent of thoseMore >>
Monterey, Calif. - A new generation of Americans, about 2.4 million, who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan are now coming home, thousands to the central coast. Estimates are showing 20 to 30 percent of those are being diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. This is the first in a three part Center For Investigative action series on what these young soldiers are facing as they come home and how it will impact the central coast.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:33 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:33:24 GMT
ARIZONA -- Jodi Arias will speak "about who she is," defense lawyer tells jurors weighing death penalty Jodi Arias Trial: Penalty Phase continues as jury weighs execution sentenceMore >>
CBS is reporting after three days of deliberating in the penalty phase of the trial, the jury told the judge they couldn't decide on a sentence for 32-year old Jodi Arias for killing her ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:40 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:40:36 GMT
SALINAS, Calif.- Monterey County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Nancy Kotowski announced Thursday the appointment of Dr. Mary White as the Associate Superintendent of Educational Services for MCOE. Dr.More >>
SALINAS, Calif.- Monterey County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Nancy Kotowski announced Thursday the appointment of Dr. Mary White as the Associate Superintendent of Educational Services for MCOE.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:21 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:21:25 GMT
SALINAS, Calif- Several people have contacted Central Coast News about strange lights found in the sky Wednesday night. According to one witness it was moving from left to right very quickly and then itMore >>
Several people have contacted Central Coast News about strange lights found in the sky Wednesday night.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>>
