Ryan Bunnell Crow was laid to rest over the weekend following a memorial celebrating her life. Roughly 200 people filled The First Presbyterian Church in Salinas Saturday, a little over 7 months after the 23-year old was killed by her husband, Jesse Crow. Crow was found dead in his jail cell last month after being charged with murdering the 23-year old in January. To conclude the event, attendees gathered outside the chruch’s courtyard and watched the release of 23 white doves, representing each year of Bunnell Crow’s life, the last dove celebrating her spirit.
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Researchers at UCSC and the California Department of Fish and Game have released a report suggesting that a toxin produced in local waterways could be contributing to sea otter deaths. The 3-year-study revealed that at least 21 recent sea otter deaths are due to exposure to microcystin. That’s a toxic algae that can buildup in freshwater sources. It has been detected in Watsonville’s Pinto Lake, as well as the Salinas, Pajaro, and San Lorenzo rivers, and near the Santa Cruz Wharf. The toxin attacks the liver, and although it is removed by water treatment procedures, the study raises questions over the safety of untreated water that is consumed by humans or animals. Reversing the buildup of algae could be aided by reducing runoff from leaking septic tanks, industrial agriculture, lawn fertilizer, and other chemicals.
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A bill is now awaiting the Governor's signature, which would change the date that children are eligible to enroll in kindergarten. Currently children must be 5-years-old by December 2nd to start kindergarten. The bill, which has been approved by both houses of the state legislature, would move the cut-off date up to September 1st. The change would be made gradually, with it going to November 1st in 2012, October 1st in 2013, and then September 1st in 2014.
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A free lunch is scheduled to be offered in Salinas on Wednesday, to promote awareness of drug abuse. The hotdog lunch is set to be held from noon to 2 p.m., at the Salinas Train Station, located at 11 Railroad Avenue. The free event will feature a mobile clinic, free H.I.V. testing, and information on substance abuse and prevention.
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