Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of September.
Good morning, Salinas.
🌲 Environment
The Timber Fire in Big Sur (25,380 acres, 27% containment) has burned for a month while the nearby Plaskett Fire (29,862 acres, 47% contained) continues to spread, triggering evacuation orders and a Highway 1 closure near Willow Springs.
Community members are urged to follow updated local travel and safety guidelines.
Terminix paid $3.15 million to settle allegations by 29 counties for improper pesticide disposal and unshredded customer records from 2021 to 2024.
The company will hire an independent auditor to conduct waste audits—covering 10% of its facilities—over the next seven years.
🏥 Health
Local agencies and the Monterey County Rape Crisis Center offer a 24-hour helpline that provides free counseling, legal help, and safety education for victims and families.
They stress that feeling hurt is never your fault & offer free programs for children and parents to learn more about personal safety.
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