About Us

KSBW 8 delivers award-winning local journalism across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms, connecting Central Coast audiences with the news, information, and stories that matter most. Serving the Salinas-Monterey-Santa Cruz region, KSBW 8 provides more than 28 hours of live local news each week, with expanded access through the Very Local streaming platform. Deeply committed to supporting and strengthening the communities it serves, KSBW 8 highlights the people, issues, and events that shape life across the Central Coast. The station’s dedication to exceptional local reporting and storytelling has earned regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, regional Emmy Awards, and Associated Press honors for excellence in breaking news and local journalism.