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IRS Issues Could Delay Tax Refunds

WATSONVILLE, Calif.- It's news you don't want to hear.   It could take longer to get your tax refund this year.

Turbo Tax and H&R Block said problems at the IRS are causing big delays.

The IRS started its e-file system two days late. Usually it starts on Jan.

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The SPCA’s 11th Annual Pet Telethon

The SPCA’s 11th Annual Pet Telethon

The SPCA for Monterey County's eleventh annual Pet Telethon airs live on KION-TV 46 on Saturday, January 28 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  The telethon will also stream live online at www.kionrightnow.com

The Pet Telethon features dozens of wonderful pets looking for new homes, heartwarming animal rescue stories, and information about your SPCA, the heart of animal rescue since 1905. 

The SPCA will be open for adoptions on Saturday evening for the duration of the telethon.

Watch for special message from your friends, neighbors, and favorite celebrities – including a phone call from Betty White!

All donations go directly to help animals in need in our community.

Hollister Get RED Feb. 1-29

Hollister Get RED Feb. 1-29

Join HDA member businesses in making an effort to get heart healthy during the month of February!  Get your blood pressure checked, take part in organized walks, enjoy heart-healthy menu items and take advantage of special sales, events, and promotions, and educational opportunities all focused on your heart.

 

For more information, visit www.downtownhollister.org, call 831-636-8406 or email info@downtownhollister.org.

American Red Cross Monterey Bay Chapter 2012 Heroes Celebration and Call for Nominations

The American Red Cross Monterey Bay Area Chapter Announces 2012 Heroes Celebration and Call for Nominations

MONTEREY, CA (January 17, 2012) – The American Red Cross Monterey Bay Area Chapter is pleased to announce the 2012 Heroes Dinner will be held on Saturday, May 19 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey.

The Heroes Celebration event has been held at American Red Cross chapters across the country for over 10 years.

49ers and Giants NFC Championship Game

SAN FRANCISCO-- The 49ers and Giants are battling it out on the field for the NFC Championship Game.  Opening up in the second half, the Giants are currently leading the game with 10, the 49ers at 7.

 

UPDATE: San Jose Girl Rescued, Suspect Killed

SAN JOSE, Calif- An 11-year-old girl has been rescued and her abductor was shot dead by police Friday afternoon.

Police say that 42-year-old Tri Le went to his ex-girlfriend's house around 1 a.m. and kidnapped her 11-year-old daughter at gunpoint, said police. 

Police say that they received a tip that Le had the victim, Taylor Vo, at a house on the 3400 Block of Pistachio Drive. When officers arrived at the home they saw Le in the window holding the victim at gunpoint. Police say that Le started firing at police. One officer fired at Le and killed him, said Police.

The victim was physically unharmed but was still being taken to the hospital.

 

Woman Arrested for Hiding Shooting Suspect

HOLLISTER, Calif. – Hollister Police arrested a woman Thursday for a warrant stemming from her hiding a shooting suspect at her home on November 21, 2011.

On November 21, the Hollister Police Department received information that wanted suspect, Humberto Sanchez, was currently at a residence on the 100 Block of San Felipe Road. Sanchez was wanted on a $210,000 warrant for discharging a firearm in public and assault with a deadly weapon. He was one of two suspects allegedly exchanging gun fire in the middle of a residential neighborhood in Hollister on November 13.

Hollister Police Officers, assisted by San Benito County Deputies, responded to the residence on San Felipe Road at approximately 10:45 pm. Officers said Jovanna Ledesma, 38, denied that Sanchez was there and refused to provide consent to officers to search her home.