January 2021

Cicely Tyson, groundbreaking award-winning actor, dead at 96

January 28, 2021 4:52 PM The Associated Press

Cicely Tyson, the pioneering Black actor who gained an Oscar nomination for her role as the…

Kardashians give emotional farewell in promo for final season of TV series

January 28, 2021 4:45 PM CNN Newsource

“Keeping Up with the Kardashians” is coming to an end — and it appears from the show’s latest promo that the cast is having a…

Biden still seeking bipartisan Covid-19 relief package despite stalemate

January 28, 2021 4:42 PM CNN

President Joe Biden is continuing to chase a bipartisan deal over his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief proposal, but White House officials privately…

Hawley now says objection to Biden’s win wasn’t intended to keep Trump in office despite past comments

January 28, 2021 4:35 PM CNN

A defiant Sen. Josh Hawley insisted on Thursday that he never intended to overturn the presidential election by objecting to President Joe…

Horse and pony rescued after spending 18 hours stuck in mud

January 28, 2021 4:23 PM Avery Johnson

Alameda County firefighters rescued two horses on River Road Thursday, according to…

‘We continue to lead the nation.’ In West Virginia, Covid-19 vaccinations are nearly double the national rate

January 28, 2021 4:16 PM CNN

More than 9% of people in West Virginia have received at least their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, according to data published Monday by the…

Watch: See the damage caused by storms in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties

January 28, 2021 4:15 PM Avery Johnson

Many areas around the Central Coast are cleaning up damage caused by an atmospheric river…

One woman injured, 25 structures damaged as powerful winter storm unleashes mudslides in parts of Northern California

January 28, 2021 4:14 PM CNN Newsource

A Monterey County woman was injured and 25 structures were damaged as a powerful atmospheric river-fueled storm dumped heavy rain and snow on…

A month after the holidays, some people are still getting Christmas packages in the mail

January 28, 2021 3:28 PM CNN Newsource

It’s nearly February, and holiday packages and cards are still making their way to peoples’ doorsteps. The reason for all these delays?…

Two roads in Fort Hunter Liggett area closed due to storm damage

January 28, 2021 3:09 PM Avery Johnson

Fort Hunter Liggett said Del Venturi and Nacimiento-Fergusson Roads are closed Thursday…

Storm Winding Down

January 28, 2021 2:44 PM Dann Cianca

Weather Story: The storm is finally moving on! Periods of showers will continue overnight, however. Due to runoff, many creeks in the mountains are…

If Republicans don’t denounce Marjorie Taylor Greene’s extremism, they’ll own it

January 28, 2021 2:41 PM CNN

Two decades ago, Secretary of State Colin Powell popularized the “Pottery Barn rule” of invading foreign countries: “You break it,…

McCarthy and Trump discuss Republicans’ plans to win House majority at Florida meeting Thursday

January 28, 2021 2:37 PM CNN

Former President Donald Trump and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy met Thursday at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, where…

Investigan a Fundación de Salud de San Benito por supuestamente no seguir los planes de distribución de la vacuna

January 28, 2021 2:32 PM Marcela Camargo

CONDADO DE SAN BENITO, Calif. (KMUV) Oficiales del Condado de San Benito dijeron que un proveedor de salud local está bajo investigación tras…

Santa Cruz police search for battery suspect

January 28, 2021 2:26 PM Avery Johnson

Santa Cruz police are searching for a man who they says is a suspect in a battery…

His day started with a collision in his brand-new car. It ended with a $2 million lottery prize

January 28, 2021 2:26 PM CNN Newsource

It sure didn’t feel like Anthony Dowe’s lucky day when he accidentally hit two deer with his brand-new car. But a few hours later, the…

Senate breaks filibuster of Mayorkas nomination to be Homeland Security secretary

January 28, 2021 2:21 PM CNN

The Senate voted Thursday to break a GOP filibuster and advance the nomination of Alejandro Mayorkas to be President Joe Biden’s secretary of…

German officials say AstraZeneca vaccine shouldn’t be given to over-65s, citing lack of data

January 28, 2021 2:09 PM CNN

Germany’s vaccine commission said the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine should not be given to people older than 65 years, amid a bitter dispute…

Santa Cruz County sees drop in COVID-19 case rate

January 28, 2021 2:03 PM Avery Johnson

Santa Cruz County officials are providing an update on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in…

Marjorie Taylor Greene removes social media posts amid scrutiny of past controversial comments

January 28, 2021 1:57 PM CNN

Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has removed dozens of Facebook posts from 2018 and 2019 in which she endorsed fringe conspiracy theories and…

Novavax vaccine seems effective against COVID-19 in UK study

January 28, 2021 1:56 PM The Associated Press

Novavax Inc. said Thursday that its COVID-19 vaccine appears 89% effective based on early findings from a British study…

Pelosi slams Republican leadership for response to Marjorie Taylor Greene: ‘What could they be thinking?’

January 28, 2021 1:45 PM CNN

Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday slammed House Republican leaders for not doing more to rebuke GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia over her…

International police effort takes down ‘world’s most dangerous’ malware network

January 28, 2021 1:35 PM CNN Newsource

Law enforcement authorities across several countries have taken down a network of what they describe as the “world’s most dangerous…

Crews clear small slide near Brookdale

January 28, 2021 1:29 PM Avery Johnson

The California Highway Patrol said crews were clearing a small slide…

Half of US states lack most basic protections for LGBTQ people, report finds

January 28, 2021 1:28 PM CNN Newsource

Half of US states fail to offer basic protections for LGBTQ people, according to a report by the country’s largest LGBTQ advocacy group. The…

ABC News president James Goldston is stepping down

January 28, 2021 1:14 PM CNN Newsource

ABC News president James Goldston, who has led the network news division for the past seven years, is stepping down at the end of March. Goldston…

San Benito Health Foundation under investigation for allegedly not following vaccine distribution plans

January 28, 2021 1:12 PM Avery Johnson

San Benito County officials say a local organization is under investigation after allegations that…

Lady Gaga and Oreo team up to ‘spread musical messages of kindness’ with limited-edition cookies

January 28, 2021 1:04 PM CNN Newsource

Lady Gaga has a sweet treat in store for her little (cookie) monsters. The pop star partnered with Oreo to release a line of cookies inspired by her…

Proximity to power: What the West Wing office layout says about the Biden administration

January 28, 2021 1:00 PM CNN

It’s an adage in any high-pressure office: proximity is power. Nowhere is that more true than the West Wing. President Joe Biden begins his…

Santa Cruz street floods, houses take on water Wednesday night

January 28, 2021 12:56 PM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz Police Department said it received multiple reports of flooding Wednesday night as a storm passed through the…

Amanda Gorman’s three books will get one million first prints due to overwhelming demand

January 28, 2021 12:51 PM CNN Newsource

To meet the demand for Amanda Gorman’s unreleased books, her publisher announced it will print one million copies of each of her three titles.…

Man arrested with gun and 20 rounds of ammunition near US Capitol

January 28, 2021 12:39 PM CNN

US Capitol Police on Wednesday afternoon arrested a West Virginia man who was armed with a handgun and 20 rounds of ammunition outside the American…

2021 just got worse: Now there’s a Grape-Nuts shortage

January 28, 2021 12:36 PM CNN Newsource

If you’re having a hard time finding Grape-Nuts at your local supermarket, you are not alone. The pandemic has come for Grape-Nuts. Supply…

Pakistan’s top court frees men convicted of kidnapping and murdering Daniel Pearl

January 28, 2021 12:29 PM CNN

Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ruled that four men convicted of kidnapping and murdering American journalist Daniel Pearl should go free, a move…

Audit: California jobless agency’s inaction led to fraud

January 28, 2021 12:27 PM The Associated Press

California’s unemployment agency was warned early in the pandemic about an increase in…

Todo lo que necesitas saber sobre cómo un grupo de Reddit hizo que se dispararan las acciones de GameStop

January 28, 2021 12:26 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN Business) — El frenesí de GameStop en Wall Street tiene a los inversores y a gran parte de internet embelesados, como una buena película de…

Biden firma un decreto para reabrir la inscripción a la Ley del Cuidado de Salud Asequible

January 28, 2021 12:22 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — El presidente Joe Biden reabrió el jueves la inscripción en los mercados de seguros de salud para la Ley del Cuidado de Salud Asequible…

¿Cómo termina la fiebre por las acciones de GameStop?

January 28, 2021 12:16 PM CNN Newsource

Londres (CNN Business) — Desde Wall Street hasta la Casa Blanca, todos están viendo las acciones de GameStop. ¿Qué es lo que está pasando? Las…

South Carolina detects first US cases of coronavirus strain first seen in South Africa

January 28, 2021 12:10 PM CNN

South Carolina officials have announced the United States’ first two confirmed cases of a more contagious coronavirus strain first spotted in…

Matt Gaetz to rally Trump faithful to boost MAGA backlash in Liz Cheney’s backyard

January 28, 2021 12:10 PM CNN Newsource

Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida will rally the Trump faithful in Wyoming on Thursday, hoping to bring a MAGA backlash to GOP Rep. Liz…

Here’s what Biden’s Obamacare executive order means for you

January 28, 2021 12:01 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden has promised to make health care more affordable and available. His executive order Thursday takes one immediate step in that…

In the Republican Party, the post-Trump era lasted a week

January 28, 2021 12:00 PM CNN

Two roads diverged in American politics, and the Republican Party chose the one traveled by disgraced ex-President Donald Trump and QAnon conspiracy…

Biden signs memorandum reversing Trump abortion access restrictions

January 28, 2021 11:56 AM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden signed a presidential memorandum on Thursday to reverse restrictions on abortion access domestically and abroad imposed and…

Soledad COVID-19 testing site closes due to weather

January 28, 2021 11:52 AM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Health Department said a COVID-19 testing site in Soledad has closed…

Cierra el Parque Nacional Pinnacles tras registrar inundaciones y deslaves

January 28, 2021 11:39 AM Marcela Camargo

PAICINES, Calif. (KMUV) El Servicio de Parques Nacionales anunció que el Parque Nacional Pinnacles estará cerrado durante el jueves. La agencia…

Pinnacles National Park closes due to flooding, rockfalls

January 28, 2021 11:34 AM Avery Johnson

The National Park Service announced that Pinnacles National Park will be closed…

6 people killed after liquid nitrogen leak at a food processing plant

January 28, 2021 11:30 AM CNN Newsource

Six people were killed and 10 were taken to a hospital after a liquid nitrogen leak at a food processing plant in Gainesville, Georgia, officials…

Biden’s most important stimulus measure

January 28, 2021 11:30 AM CNN

The US federal government should spend more money, and fast, to fight the Covid-19 pandemic, rescue hard-hit families and help states, cities and…

Chualar parents concerned over emergency communication after floods

Cierran centro de evacuación en Chualar debido a las inundaciones

January 28, 2021 11:29 AM Stephanie Magallon

CHUALAR, Calif. (KMUV) Funcionarios del Condado de Monterey cerraron el centro de evacuación temporal que abrieron en la primaria de Chualar debido…

SPCA del Condado de Monterey está cuidando de 41 animales evacuados por la tormenta

January 28, 2021 11:28 AM Marcela Camargo

CONDADO DE MONTEREY, Calif. (KMUV) Directivos de la SPCA del Condado de Monterey dijeron que actualmente están cuidando de 41 animales que fueron…

Month: January 2021