KSBW-TV (Salinas, CA)

KSBW is a television station that broadcasts on virtual and VHF digital channel 8. It is affiliated with both NBC and ABC and is licensed to Salinas, California. The station serves the Monterey Bay region and is owned by Hearst Television, a subsidiary of Hearst Communications based in New York City.

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Pope Francis took vital steps on abuse. It will be up to his successor to ensure reforms are enacted

7 hours ago | ksbw.com | Christopher Lamb

Although he was a pontiff well-attuned to the concerns of ordinary Catholics, Pope Francis had a surprising blind spot when it came to the abuse crisis. He did not talk very much about the issue in his first months in the Vatican, and when he did, in 2014, appeared on the defensive, saying “no one else has done more” to root out abuse than the church.
Former NASA astronaut James Newman discusses space travel advancements

2 days ago | ksbw.com | Paul Dudley

A former NASA astronaut who flew on four space shuttle missions shared his unique perspective on the advancements of space travel during a visit to the Naval Postgraduate School.
Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection

2 days ago | ksbw.com | Annie Ma

The Education Department will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers,officials said Monday. Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans. The Trump administration 's announcement marks an end to a period of leniency that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. No federal student loans have been referred for collection since March 2020, including those in default.
Demolition proposed for legendary Calif. roadside stop Pea Soup Andersen's

1 week ago | ksbw.com | Andrew J. Pridgen

Video above from past coverage. Pea Soup Andersen’s in Buellton was a century-old California roadside icon. In 2024, it served its last signature bowl of the eponymous green goodness to road-weary guests. Now, a notorious developer is proposing a massive multiuse development on the current structure’s footprint. Questions and concerns over what’s next for Pea Soup Andersen’s began to surface in 2021 when the property was first listed for sale for just under $5 million.
Rossen Reports: How to avoid costly bank overdraft fees

1 week ago | ksbw.com | Jeff Rossen

Banks are making billions of dollars annually from overdraft fees, with Chase alone earning $1 billion last year. Wells Fargo and Navy Federal Credit Union are also cashing in, reporting $1 billion and $335 million in overdraft fees, respectively. To avoid these fees, consider switching to banks that don’t charge overdraft fees, such as Ally Bank, Chime, or SoFi.Another option is to opt out of overdraft protection.
Monterey County supervisors support battery storage safety bill

1 week ago | ksbw.com | Felix Cortez

BUT IT WAS ONLY LAIRD'S BILL THAT GOT THE SUPPORT OF COUNTY SUPERVISORS.. JANUARY'S MOSS LANDING FIRE AT THE VISTRA ENERGY STORAGE FACILITY LEADING STATE LAWMAKERS TO CONSIDER BETTER SAFETY STANDARDS AND MORE LOCAL CONTROL OVER BATTERY STORAGE FACILITIES.. SENATOR JOHN LAIRD HAS INTRODUCED SENATE BILL 283 ENSURING LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS HAVE THE ABILITY TO CONSULT AND INSPECT SUCH FACILITIES PRIOR TO A PROJECT GOING ON-LINE..
Last-minute tax filer? California's state controller says that's OK as long as you beat deadline

1 week ago | ksbw.com | Leticia Ordaz

This Tuesday is Tax Day, the last day to file your taxes.Many people are scrambling to get their taxes done before the midnight deadline, including California's State Controller Malia M. Cohen."My husband and I absolutely filed earlier this morning. I paid off a little tax. OK. So, it can happen to all of us, but I use myself as an example. Not only are we a last-minute filer, but I also receive scam calls and text messages, so no one is inoculated from this," Cohen said.
Warm up should start during the Easter weekend

1 week ago | ksbw.com | Holt Hanley

LIVE FROM WASHINGTON THIS MORNING.### YOUR SUNRISE TIME IS óóóóóóóóóóó. TIME TO TAKE A LOOK AT WEATHER WITH ARIANA ARAIZA... GOOD MORNING COOLER TEMPERATURES ARE FORECAST THROUGH THURSDAY AND WARMER WEATHER RETURNING FOR THE WEEKEND. SLIGHT CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS ON WEDNESDAY, PRIMARILY FOR THE CENTRAL COAST AND SOUTHERN COASTAL RANGE. SATELLITE IMAGERY SHOWS THE UPPER LEVEL LOW SPINNING WEST OF OF SOUTHERN CA THIS MORNING.
Gov. Newsom releases new video urging Canadians to visit California

1 week ago | ksbw.com | Lindsay Weber

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday shared a new tourism video on social media, inviting Canadians to visit California while distancing the state from the Trump administration. "The Golden State and Canada have always had so much in common," the governor says to kick off the video.
Coroner identifies body buried near Pajaro River; deputies launch murder investigation

1 week ago | ksbw.com | Felix Cortez

BUT SEVERAL WOMEN TELL ME THEY BELIEVE IT'S THEIR BROTHER WHO WAS THE MAKESHIFT GRAVESITE WHERE A BODY WAS FOUND THURSDAY EVENING AT A HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT NEAR THE PAJARO RIVER.. SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES LED HERE ON A CITIZENS TIP.. FRIDAY MORNING DEPUTIES WERE BACK AT THE PAJARO SIDE OF THE LEVEE DOING MORE DIGGING, THIS TIME INSIDE A TENT, BUT INVESTIGATORS TIGHT LIPPED ON ITS CONNECTION TO THE BODY THAT WAS FOUND ABOUT A HUNDRED YARDS AWAY.. DETECTIVES ALSO INTERVIEWING PEOPLE WHO FREQUENT THE AREA..