Austin Castro is a multimedia journalist for KAEF ABC 23, focusing on local news in Humboldt County, California. His work has also been featured on KION-TV in Salinas and KRCR News Channel 7. Austin covers a range of topics, including local politics, community events, and breaking news stories impacting the region.
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Austin Castro's coverage is primarily focused on local government, law enforcement, healthcare, events, and the housing crisis in the United States with a particular focus on California and Humboldt County. He seems to be interested in covering events and announcements related to these topics. For successful outreach to Austin, consider offering insights or access to sources related to local government decisions, law enforcement updates and challenges faced by them in their roles, healthcare system developments at a local level including hospital operations or community health initiatives as well as any significant upcoming events or impactful weather conditions affecting the region.
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By: Austin Castro
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)- It was deja vu again for businesses and houses in Capitola Village.
By: Derrick Ow, Austin Castro
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE JAN 24, 2024 10:03 P.M- As crew continue to repair the damaged portion of West Cliff Drive, questions are being raised about how long the popular road can be protected.
By: Austin Castro
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) - This week, Salinas City Council passed a new two-year pay agreement with the Salinas Police officers association. It includes a wage increase of 4% starting in February plus 2% starting January 2025, among other changes
By: Ana Torrea, Austin Castro, Derrick Ow
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON MARCH 21, 2024 AT 5:15 PM - On Tuesday night, the Pacific Grove City Council has decided not to move forward with a skate park at the City Hall Employee parking lot.
By: Austin Castro
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) - Monterey's rental assistance program opened it's application window Wednesday receiving 267 applications, according to the city.
On Thursday night, Seaside City Council will be discussing a possible ballot measure and question for the November election to ban all fireworks in the city. Currently, the City of Seaside allows "safe and sane" fireworks to be sold, purchased, and used, but only under very strict parameters. We'll be speaking with Seaside council member
By: Austin Castro
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) - UPDATE Tue, Apr 23, 9:30 p.m. - City council by a split 4-3 vote, directed staff to appoint a short-term replacement before a special election in November.
On Tuesday, the City of Capitola will be holding a town hall to discuss additional temporary wharf uses from Fall 2024 to Fall 2025. The meeting will take place at 5:30 p.mm at the Capitola City Council Chambers at 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. People can attend in-person and can be viewed on the City
By: Austin Castro
The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea is once again looking at what to do about its nearly 60-year-old police station. On Thursday, dozens of people gathered at city hall as part of a community listening session to provide feedback.
By: Austin Castro
Negotiations remain ongoing between Pro-Palestinian student protestors and UC Santa Cruz on Thursday. It comes as roughly 100 students continue to fill an encampment on the University's campus.
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