
Pet of the Week: Meet Frankie!
Meet Frankie! This brave boy came to AFRP after Santa Cruz County Animal Services asked for help for him and his big brother Rufus (that has since…
Continue ReadingMeet Frankie! This brave boy came to AFRP after Santa Cruz County Animal Services asked for help for him and his big brother Rufus (that has since…
Continue ReadingASILOMAR STATE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV) — Asilomar State Beach is hosting an event called “The Spirit of Asilomar and the Future of…
Continue ReadingFor the third time this year, we have an orange tabby to introduce to you! Meet Aro! Aro is part of the Pufferfish Litter. These five kittens were…
Continue ReadingMeet Bandit! This adorable pup recently came into AFRP’s care as he was not faring well in a shelter environment. Now, he’s ready to find his furever…
Continue ReadingBy Nadia Kounang, CNN (CNN) — For 66-year-old Tim Andrews, it was a matter of life or death. Andrews had spent the better part of two years on…
Continue ReadingLast week we introduced Homelander, an orange tabby, who has been adopted already. Toby is our second orange tabby kitten this year, and we’re…
Continue ReadingBy Alayna Treene and Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is expected to attend Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on…
Continue ReadingBy Phillip Palmer Click here for updates on this story SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (KABC) — For families impacted by wildfires, the idea of…
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — The soaring price of eggs has forced Waffle House to add a temporary surcharge on customers’ orders. The…
Continue ReadingWith January coming to a close, we want to recognize those who are celebrating their birthdays this week. Here are the people who got a birthday…
Continue ReadingHomelander is our first kitten to make a return appearance as our Pet of the Week! You may recallmeeting a younger version of him in September.…
Continue ReadingMeet Wednesday! This petite kitty recently joined AFRP from Hitchcock Road Animal Service and she is ready to find her purrfect match! Wednesday…
Continue ReadingMONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — SPCA Monterey County announced Monday that they will be offering free mobile spay and neuter surgeries for dogs…
Continue ReadingMONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) announced that the airport has seen double-digit passenger growth for the third…
Continue ReadingBy Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — Wildfires, raging floods, tornadoes and hurricanes can obliterate your home, but not your mortgage. The hard reality…
Continue ReadingMeet Hudson! He recently came to AFRP after Hitchcock Road Animal Services reached out to us for assistance in healing his itchy, raw skin. Now…
Continue ReadingOur first dog of the New Year is Landon, who appears to be a pit bull/boxer/terrier mix who may also have some Great Dane genes. He has had a rough…
Continue ReadingMeet Frankie! This brave boy came to AFRP after Santa Cruz County Animal Services asked for help for him and his big brother Rufus. Now thriving in a…
Continue ReadingWith January just starting, we want to recognize those who are celebrating their birthdays this week. Here are the people who got a birthday shoutout…
Continue ReadingSANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Fred Keeley took the stage Saturday morning to kick-off the reopening of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf. “When you…
Continue ReadingMeet Captain Plumpo! This unique 7-month old little guy came to AFRP after his loving foster mom reached out to us for help! Plumpo was at Hitchcock…
Continue ReadingBy Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — Mortgage rates are climbing again, in yet another unwelcome sign to homebuyers. The standard, 30-year…
Continue ReadingOur Neighborhood Pet Project’s first kitten of the New Year is Peeta, whose sister Katniss was featured as Pet of the Week around Thanksgiving. Peeta…
Continue ReadingCENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KPIX-TV) — Scores of new California laws are going into effect in 2025 after Gov. Gavin Newsom took action on hundreds of…
Continue ReadingMONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — This new year welcomes new babies to the Central Coast. Salinas Valley Health announced the arrival of four…
Continue ReadingMeet Eddy! He was picked up as a fearful stray and transferred to a foster home with AFRP to start rehabilitation. His contact with humans was likely…
Continue ReadingHOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hollister Firefighters Association posted a video on Facebook of a pet rescue conducted by the Hollister Fire…
Continue ReadingMONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Over the next five days Monterey Regional Airport will offer its annual holiday military lounge for active-duty service…
Continue ReadingMeet Sochi! This purrfect girl came to AFRP from Hitchcock Road Animal Services after they requested some help with their adoptable kitties! Now…
Continue ReadingMeet Phana, who is Forna’s twin sister! She and her siblings were surrendered to Our Neighborhood Pet Project (ONPP) by a family in Greenfield.…
Continue ReadingPAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office hosted its annual toy drive Tuesday evening in Pajaro, welcoming hundreds of people…
Continue ReadingMeet Denny! Denny came to Our Neighborhood Pet Project (ONPP) animal rescue when Hitchcock Road Animal Services contacted ONPP about an extremely…
Continue ReadingMeet Sapphire! Originally a stray from Hitchcock Road Animal Services, Sapphire has captured the hearts of everyone she meets. This 1-year,…
Continue ReadingCENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Here’s a list of holiday events that are happening near you, organized by county. Monterey County December 6, 3-7…
Continue ReadingPAICINES, Calif. (KION-TV) — The National Park Service (NPS) announced their 2025 entrance-free days for the 400 parks nationwide. Locally, this…
Continue Reading(BPT) – The holidays are just around the corner and for many people, that means big plans. It’s about traditional family recipes, new favorite dishes…
Continue ReadingScams are unfortunately a fact of life these…
Continue ReadingThe holiday season is a time for joy and relaxation, and the last thing you want to worry about is your home while you’re away.…
Continue ReadingWith the holidays quickly approaching, it’s the perfect time to gather with loved ones and enjoy delicious, comforting meals.…
Continue Reading(BPT) – Have you been a good angler this year? Were you helpful at the boat landing? Did you pick up some trash while you were fishing? Did you…
Continue ReadingAre you planning your menu for an upcoming holiday dinner? There are so many recipes to choose from when deciding on the main dish, sides and…
Continue Reading(BPT) – You know those people who have their holiday shopping done before Thanksgiving? They have a secret tactic: A theme. One year, they get…
Continue ReadingAs you start checking off everyone on your holiday shopping list, it’s important to remember that more online shopping means more opportunities for…
Continue ReadingThe holidays are full of fun, festive get-togethers, magical moments with friends and family — and often, a lengthy holiday home prep…
Continue ReadingOur first winter kitten this year is Forna, who came to ONPP with his five siblings after a family in Greenfield gave them up. He is a handsome all…
Continue ReadingBy Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — With Christmas music blaring through the speakers of the stadium’s sound system, an army of 500…
Continue ReadingMARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa will be visiting neighborhoods in Marina on December 7 starting at 10 a.m., according to the Marina Foundation as…
Continue ReadingTravelers heading home after the Thanksgiving holiday set a record on Sunday, as airport officers screened more than 3 million people. The…
Continue ReadingCAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce is once again encouraging families to come out and welcome Surfin’ Santa to the…
Continue ReadingWATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds is kicking off their 5th annual Holiday Lights event Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the…
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