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Poor Living Conditions For Farm Workers In Monterey County

SALINAS, Calif- Everyone knows the cost of living in Monterey County is high and it's hard to find affordable housing.

According to the CRLA, or California Rural Legal Assistance, it's even harder for farm workers to find a place to live in that's up to county code.

"Lack of running hot and cold water. lack heating. have electrical wires that are exposed and present the risk of both shock and fire. Doors that don't have functioning locks on the doors and on the windows or it might have problems with rodents or insect pests," said Attorney Michael Marsh.

Marsh says poor living conditions are a hidden problem because most tenants fear deportation, losing their job or losing what they call home.

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IRS Issues Could Delay Tax Refunds

WATSONVILLE, Calif.- It's news you don't want to hear.   It could take longer to get your tax refund this year.

Turbo Tax and H&R Block said problems at the IRS are causing big delays.

The IRS started its e-file system two days late. Usually it starts on Jan.

The SPCA’s 11th Annual Pet Telethon

The SPCA’s 11th Annual Pet Telethon

The SPCA for Monterey County's eleventh annual Pet Telethon airs live on KION-TV 46 on Saturday, January 28 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  The telethon will also stream live online at www.kionrightnow.com

The Pet Telethon features dozens of wonderful pets looking for new homes, heartwarming animal rescue stories, and information about your SPCA, the heart of animal rescue since 1905. 

The SPCA will be open for adoptions on Saturday evening for the duration of the telethon.

Watch for special message from your friends, neighbors, and favorite celebrities – including a phone call from Betty White!

All donations go directly to help animals in need in our community.

SVMH Hospital Workers Get Raises And No Concessions

SALINAS, Calif. - After well over a year of bargaining, the Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve a tentative agreement between hospital management and its staff.

Earlier this week, SVMH workers voted by 388 to 1 to ratify the Tentative Agreement as well.

Over the past year, workers at SVMH have protested with the hospital's Board of Directors to save their job, wages, and benefits.

The Board of Directors also discussed placing ads in local papers across the county showcasing how much each of their upcoming retirees will be getting in benefits.

Officials say it's their push to make the hospital's finances more transparent.

 

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St. Olaf Band and the Youth Orchestra of the Salinas Valley concert

The St. Olaf Band, dubbed “one of America’s preeminent bands” by The New Yorker, will perform at Sherwood Hall at the Steinbeck Institute for Arts and Culture as part of its 2012 national tour. The concert will take place on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 7 p.m. The concert is free for all students, $10 for adults and seniors and  group rates (10+) are available. Tickets are available in person on the night of the concert and in advance at stolaftickets.com and by calling 1-800-363-5487.

Police: Salinas Man Arrested for Molesting 7-Year-Old Girl

Police: Salinas Man Arrested for Molesting 7-Year-Old Girl

SALINAS, Calif -  A 22-year-old Salinas man is behind bars after police say he molested his 7-year-old neighbor.

According to Salinas Police, on January 18th, officers responded to Natividad Medical Center on the report of a possible child molestation.  The 7 year-old female victim said on mulitple occasions she was inappropriately touched by her neighbor, Eriberto Regalado, 22. Police say Regalado would touch the victim whenever she came over to his apartment to play video games with his younger relatives. 

On Tuesday, police interviewed Regalado and arrested  him without incident.  He was booked in Monterey County Jail for various child molestation charges.

At this time, it is unknown if there are other victims.

Manhunt Monday 1/23/12

Manhunt Monday 1/23/12

Michael Anthony Benavides is a parolee at large with an active arrest warrant, said police.  

Contact the King City Police Department (831) 385-4848, with any information leading to Benavides or contact the Anonymous Crime Tip Line 1-800-78-CRIME.