Erin Clark

California

Anchor and Writer at KSBW-TV (Salinas, CA)

KSBW anchor, writer

Articles

"Handcrafted medals for Big Sur Marathon: Meet the artist behind the tradition

1 month ago | ksbw.com | Erin Clark

Runners at the Big Sur Marathon will receive a medal for their efforts. But who makes these medals?
Big Sur Marathon under new all-women leadership team

1 month ago | ksbw.com | Erin Clark

The Big Sur International Marathon is under new leadership this year with an all-women executive team, marking a significant shift in its management. Mimi Hahn, soon to be chairman of the foundation board, Michelle La Salla, the race director in charge of logistics, and Jennifer Edwards, the new executive director, are leading the event. "The race operation industry has been male-heavy for years, but it is growing with females finding their way to the top," said Michelle La Salla.
34-time Big Sur International Marathon runner reflects on journey

1 month ago | ksbw.com | Erin Clark

The countdown is on for the Big Sur International Marathon, set to take place on Sunday, where thousands of runners will navigate 26.2 miles from Big Sur to Carmel. At the finish line, crews are busy constructing Marathon Village. The tents are up, and by Sunday, it will be fully fleshed out and ready to welcome the runners home, something Tom Rolander has experienced many times. Tom Rolander has run the Big Sur Marathon 34 times.
California regulators cap rates at seven hospitals, including 3 on Central Coast

1 month ago | ksbw.com | Erin Clark

State regulators are targeting seven California hospitals, including three on the Central Coast, for having rates deemed too high. "Healthcare economics is complex, and it is not a simple issue," said Mike McDermott, Montage Health's new CEO. California's Office of Healthcare Affordability (OHCA) has taken an aggressive approach to control healthcare costs.
Six-year-old fighting cancer shines at California fashion show

1 month ago | ksbw.com | Erin Clark

The American Cancer Society Celebration of Life Fashion Show took place at the Monterey Conference Center Friday, raising money for cancer research and patient services. All the models on the runway are survivors, making it an emotional event for both the models and their families. This year, one of the stars of the show was a little girl with a big personality. The McWherter family, long-time business owners in downtown Salinas, worry about their daughter Addison's future.
Montage Health names Dr. Michael McDermott as new CEO

2 months ago | ksbw.com | Erin Clark

SHORT AND LONG TERM GOALS....AS WELL AS SOME THE CHALLENGES AHEAD.### <DRONE SHOT AUDIO THERE ARE OPPRTUNITIES WHERE WE CAN LOWER OUR EXPENSE BASE AND WE'RE COMMITTED TO DOING THAT. I T TAKES A LOT OF WORK AND IT DOESN'T HAPPEN OVERNIGHT. WE ARE RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF DOING THAT WE ARE ON THAT PATH TO REDUCE EXPENSES AND WE'RE GOING TO PASS THOSE SAVINGS ON TO OUR COMMUNITY.
Big Sur Marathon returns to full route after last year's slip-out

2 months ago | ksbw.com | Erin Clark

Jennifer Edwards, the new executive director of the Big Sur International Marathon, is preparing for the race set for April 27.Edwards, who previously ran a race organization in Falmouth, Massachusetts, took over after former Executive Director Josh Priester left suddenly for family reasons. She had been on the job for just five weeks. "A whirlwind, yes, I finished with the Falmouth Road Race on a Friday, and I got on a plane on Saturday. I moved in on Sunday and I started work on Monday.
Monterey Bay Aquarium CEO Julie Packard steps down; will continue conservation efforts

Feb 27, 2025 | ksbw.com | Erin Clark

THE LONG TIME CEO OF THE MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM HAS ANNOUNCED SHE IS STEPPING DOWN...AND WHILE JULIE PACKARD MAYBE STEPPING AWAY FROM DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS..SHE WILL STILL BE ACTIVE ON THE CONSERVATION FRONT... JUST YESTERDAY PACKARD POSTED THIS IN DEFENSE OF NOAA AND FEDERAL FUNDING FOR OCEAN SCIENCE,,, ITS A POST GETTING A LOT OF ENGAGEMENT ON SOCAIL MEDIA... IT SAYS.... "PROTECTING THE OCEAN HAS ALWAYS BEEN A BIPARTISAN EFFORT, IN CONGRESS AND ACROSS MULTIPLE WHITE HOUSE ADMINISTRATIONS.
Monterey Bay Aquarium's only CEO retires, sea otter program continues her legacy

Feb 26, 2025 | ksbw.com | Erin Clark

Julie Packard, the longtime CEO of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, recently announced her retirement, though she will remain on the board and continue her work in ocean conservation. She'll still be on the board and active in ocean conservation. Under Packard's leadership, the aquarium has grown into a conservation force, boasting many successes, including the iconic sea otter program. The heartbreaking sound of a young otter pup crying for his mom is a familiar scene at the aquarium.
Monterey Bay Aquarium CEO Julie Packard steps down after 40 years

Feb 25, 2025 | ksbw.com | Erin Clark

Julie Packard, the CEO of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, announced she is stepping away from day-to-day operations after 40 years. "You work in the greatest office building on the planet, you've just announced that you stepping away from day-to-day operations. How does that feel? 40 years! Well, it's bittersweet for sure... but it's such a privilege to walk out of the office and look at the bay... in fact, there is a crazy big raft of sea otters out there. I know we see them out there," Packard said.