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Briana Mathaw

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Multiple people living in Central Coast cities participated in “No Kings” rallies on Saturday.

The rallies are a part of a nationwide movement protesting what participants describe as growing authoritarianism and corruption under the Trump administration.

“Friends and neighbors will join together to reclaim our flag and stand united against Donald Trump’s planned military parade in Washington D.C.,” organizers said in a statement. “We want the story of America that day to be one of people coming together in communities across the country to reject strongman politics and corruption.”

The Monterey rally will focus on a range of issues, including what organizers said is the suppression of free speech, denial of due process for immigrants and undocumented individuals especially in Monterey County political detentions, threats of deportation against U.S. citizens, and the defiance of judicial orders allegedly being done by the Trump administration.

“We plan to protest against these injustices and demonstrate that people power overcomes any authoritarian aspirations,” one event coordinator said.

In Santa Cruz, demonstrators lined the streets and marched with signs through Upper Lorenzo Park, prompting a temporary street closure due to the size of the crowd.

“We will not accept a king. We will not accept an autocratic rule in this country,” one protestor said.

“What’s happening now definitely shows way too much unchecked power, violations of constitutional rights, violations of human rights. And we think people need to stand up for the democracy that they want to live in,” another protestor said.

Similar rallies also took place in other parts of the region, including Salinas, as the movement continues to build momentum across the country.

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Jeanette Bent

CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Capitola City Council heard a report Thursday that highlighted Castle Mobile Home Estates approaching an intense deadline.

The land that the mobile home park sits on, is designated for the Coastal Rail Trail, according to the City of Capitola.

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) had previously set a deadline of June 30 for property owners to move their homes and structures off of the land.

But some people living there say that when the RTC approached them about the project, the railway wasn’t mentioned.

This, and the cost to move the homes is simply too much to meet that deadline.

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Jeanette Bent

SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CAL FIRE BEU said that the Airline Fire is holding at approximately 60 acres with forward progress stopped.

Firefighters remain on scene, working to secure containment lines and mop up remaining hotspots, according to CAL FIRE.

The UC San Diego ALERTCalifornia cameras showed the vegetation fire climbing uphill in San Benito county Thursday evening.

According to the CHP Traffic Incident Information Page online, the fire was reported at 6:55 p.m. and as of 6:59 p.m. was reported at a couple of acres and “getting close to buildings.”

The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

KION did reach out to Cal Fire units and are awaiting a response.

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Jeanette Bent

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hundreds of people in Monterey made their voices heard Wednesday with a rally condemning the military force being used in Los Angeles over the past week.

“We felt we had to hold this rally in solidarity with the people of L.A.,” one protester told KION.

The protesters, organized by Indivisible Monterey, said that the Trump Administration is working to inflame protesters in Southern California by sending in the military.

Around the Central Coast, protesters held signs saying slogans like “immigrants make America great,” “no one is illegal,” and “ICE out.”

Many people are calling the move to bring in the National Guard a grab at power and ignoring the nation’s storied checks and balances.

Organizers are expecting more than 1,600 rallies against the Trump Administration to continue this Saturday around the nation, including multiple spots right here on the Central Coast.

Meanwhile, protests continue for a sixth day in Los Angeles.

The following list contains all the No King rallies on June 14 in the Central Coast:

Boulder Creek: 9 to 11 a.m.Central Avenue

Santa Cruz: 10 to 11:30 a.m.Upper San Lorenzo Park

Gilroy: 12 to 2 p.m.1st Street and Santa Teresa Blvd.

Watsonville: 12 to 2 p.m.Watsonville City Plaza

Hollister: 12 to 2 p.m.Airline Highway & Sunnyslope Road

Monterey: 2 to 4 p.m.Windows on the Bay

Salinas: 12 to 2 p.m.1275 S Main St

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Victor Guzman

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — In today’s Be Mindful segment: The impact of a cancer diagnosis on the mental health of patients.

Walan Chang was previously diagnosed with a form of breast cancer.

She says from there to now she had to cut back on some of the activities she was doing with local non-profits.

Part of the reason was the treatments drastically cutting down the energy she needed to get work done.

“There’s some days where you feel just so depressed and despairing about the prospects for having a good treatment or a good outcome and you feel terrible,” Walan says.

Walan noted the experience was like a roller coaster, mentally.

According to the American Cancer Society, receiving a cancer diagnosis could lead to anxiety, depression, distress and social isolation or feelings of loneliness.

Walan says she had to find ways to help with those feelings.

One of the crucial steps was entering into a form of therapy, whether it was musical, talk or art therapy.

Walan chose art, which allowed her to create pieces that in the end were an expression of her emotions.

“What you’re making only allows you to free your mind to focus on something you had no familiarity with,” Walan explains. “But once your hands are engaged in something else it made it easier to talk about your concerns and your fears.”

Some of the feelings that came up in Walan’s pieces included the words “fatigue” and “confusion.” Plus that lingering uncertainty about whether the treatment she was going through was even going to work.

She also noted some positive feelings like “joy” and “gratitude” for the treatment she was receiving and the people who were helping her.

Which brings up another aspect to Walan’s support system, which she refers to as a “Three-legged stool.”

The first two involve the medical team treating her physical systems, then her mental health team for when she’s feeling down.

“And then the third I have is my family and friends as support for when those other two teams aren’t around,” Walan says.

Walan says she’s in remission now, but is continuing health check ups because the type of cancer she had is aggressive and has a likelihood of coming back.

“Until that time comes where I get bad news, I enjoy my life now and prioritize what’s important,” Walan says. “It’s important to spend the time you want with those you want to spend time with.”

Walan also reminds people in her position to do their research to find the best oncologist for them and, of course, the best form of therapy.

For more on the support services available click here

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Maxwell Glenn

NEW YORK, New York (KION) – While Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson took home the 2024-25 Calder Memorial Trophy, Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf ended up finishing second in voting.

The Gilroy native received 15 first-place votes with a total of 1,169 points from the Professional Hockey Writers Association. He finished 65 points ahead of San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini in third, who garnered 11 first-place votes and 1,104 points.

Wolf went 29-16-8 between the pipes for the Flames in his rookie season, recording three shutouts in 53 games. The seventh-round pick also finished with a 2.64 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage.

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Jeanette Bent

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Santa Cruz is welcoming its annual Woodies on the Wharf event on Saturday, June 21.

The event is “Northern California’s largest Woodie show featuring 100’s of woodies,” according to the Santa Cruz Woodies, a local chapter of the National Woodie Club.

The event organizers suggesting that Woodie car owners should arrive early on Saturday morning to secure their favorite parking spot on the wharf.

In addition to the car show on Saturday, there are other events scheduled from Thursday, June 19 through Sunday, June 22.

A parade, awards ceremony and tailgate party will follow the Saturday show. A full list of the weekend’s lineup is available at SantaCruzWoodies.com.

Admission is free and no registration fee for show cars. Tickets will be sold for raffle prize drawings throughout the show.

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Jeanette Bent

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Santa Cruz adopted an updated hazard severity zone map from the state’s fire marshal.

The City of Santa Cruz saying that the updated map ensures alignment with state law and supports statewide as well as local wildfire preparedness efforts.

Small portions of the city (.6%) is represented in orange, which indicates high wildfire risk.

According to the city, nobody lives in those areas.

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Dania Romero

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Watsonville police say that they’ve confiscated nearly 1,000 pounds of illegal fireworks only four days into the department’s fireworks enforcement efforts program. 

Officers said that a group of people, including a teenager, is suspected of selling fireworks across Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey counties. 

The investigation led authorities to a home in Hollister, where the fireworks were being stored, according to police.

Watsonville PD also found an illegal assault rifle and half a kilogram of cocaine. 

Investigators say that the case is ongoing and will now be forwarded to the District Attorney’s office for prosecution. 

“we’re still combing through the evidence and interviewing people, reviewing data that we obtained to determine the charges,” said Juan Trujillo, a Sergeant with the Watsonville Police Department.

Every year, ahead of the 4th of July, it’s the same loud booms that Sherry Bernate is just sick of hearing.

“We hear just bombs and not real bombs, but just loud, loud, piercing fireworks. Sometimes I think people are just shooting rounds up into the sky. It starts in June and it goes right up to the end of August,” said Bernate.

Being from the North State, she’s seen firsthand how destructive illegal fireworks can be.

“When I lived in Redding, my sister and brother-in-law, my nephew, and my nieces had to all evacuate from their homes because of fire,” said Bernate.

“There’s various risks associated with using the fireworks. They can cause fires, they can cause accidents. We commonly see people at the emergency room being treated for injuries consistent with setting them off,” said Trujillo.

Watsonville PD says fines can be up to 1,000 per violation. For example, it’s $1,000 for simply having the fireworks. Another $1,000 is added on for lighting them within 50 feet of a structure, and penalties can keep stacking up.

However, safe and sane fireworks are allowed.

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