Internet Safety
January 06, 2008

Whatever your age, the internet is a great place to get in touch with family, friends or to get a plethora of information from educational sites, to your personal hobbies or favorite music. But the internet is also a dangerous place, and the sad truth is your kids probably know more about the internet than you do. Statistics show that one of seven kids who use computer chat rooms have been approached over the internet by a pedophile. Of those numbers, 5% get referred to law enforcement, 12% report it to their parents, 2% will tell a teacher or school personnel and the rest just don't report it. Even with these alarming figures, parental involvement is the key to keeping kids safe on the internet. So what do you need to do to protect your kids and even yourself from the dangers on the internet? Theresa is joined by school officials, a teen and her parents and the Managing Deputy District Attorney of Monterey County who discuss the dangers of the internet and what you can do to avoid them.

Parent University & Emergency Preparedness
January 13, 2008

Myna Ezekiel, Parent Educator with the Salinas Adult School joins Theresa to discuss the Parent Center's "16th Annual Parent University. This annual one day low-cost event offers a wealth of information and over 50 different workshops for families of all ages. Workshops vary from "Babies 101" to "talking about the tough issues" with your teens, and "Developing Healthy Financial Habits" for kids, teens and young adults. Also joining the program is Laura Kershner, the Public Support Director, of the Monterey and San Benito Counties American Red Cross Chapter. Laura shares information about the recent winter storms. She offers emergency preparedness information to viewers as we prepare for the on-slaught of storms.

Program Pre-Emption
January 20, 2008

Feedback @5 is pre-empted for KSBW's special presentation of Medical Breakthroughs.

Science Alive! & Artist/Author, Belle Yang
January 27, 2008

Representatives of Gavilan College discuss "Science Alive" their one day conference designed to bring science alive and make it fun for 6-8 grade students. Also joining the show is Author/Artist Belle Yang who discusses her latest children's book, "Come Home to Me," and Mike Whittington, Executive Director of the Monterey Museum of Art.

Program Pre-Emption
February 3, 2008

Feedback @5 is pre-empted for a special SVMH Medical Program presentation.

"Environment 2008…Where Do We Grow From Here?"
February 10, 2008

Allan Richmond, Chairman of the Higher Education Alliance of Monterey County and Dr. James Barry, Senior Scientist at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute join Theresa in a discussion about the environment and "where do we grow from here?" The discussion also focuses on a series a free public forums that inform, as well as, offers practical tips and suggestions for consumers and business.

"Faith & Families in 2008"
February 17, 2008

Dr. Mike Ladra, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, joins Theresa to discuss faith, families and his mega-church's success with changing lives.

"2008 Salinas Peace Summit"
February 24, 2008

As they prepare for their annual peace summit, the organizers of the "5th Annual City at Peace," Summit join Theresa to discuss this event which focuses on violence prevention, and providing empowering tools for parents, students and the community. Theresa's guests are Claudia Pizarro, Executive Director of Partners for Peace, Commander Trevor Ida, Salinas Police Department, Pastor Frank Gomez, United Methodist Church and Salinas Mayor Pro-Tem Gloria De la Rosa.

"Rebekah Children's Services & Author, Artress Cornmesser"
March 2, 2008

Melissa Driscoll, Family Linkage Program Recruiter, from Rebekah Children's Services in Gilroy explains what they are doing to promote the well being of Central Coast children and families. She also reaches out to the African-American community on behalf of one special 12-year-old child.

Also joining the program is Author, Artress Cornmesser, who tells why her book, "Unto the 3rd and 4th Generation," speaks directly to young people who believe they can break the rules of society and ignore the guidance of their elders with no consequences.

"What Happens When Cancer Strikes Your Loved One?"
March 9, 2008

What happens when cancer strikes someone you love? The diagnosis doesn't affect just the patient; it also affects the entire family. Councilmember Nancy Selfridge, from the City of Monterey, John Meyer, Director of the SVMH Foundation, and Byrl Anderson-Smith, the widow of the late Monterey County Supervisor Jerry Smith, join Theresa to discuss their very personal struggles with cancer.

"The Lost Boys of Sudan & Darfur Crisis"
March 16, 2008

Theresa's guests include Benjamin Ajak, one of the "Lost Boys" of Sudan and co-author of "They Threw Fire On Us From the Sky," Dr. Ashis Brahma, who worked as a doctor in a refugee camp in Chad, Ashley Dusenbury, from Students for Global Awareness at CSUMB and Jill Hofmann, from the Carmel Chapter of the American Red Cross discuss their joint efforts to raise awareness about the genocide occurring in Sudan and what Americans can do to stop it.

"Program Pre-Emption"
March 23, 2008

Feedback@5 is pre-empted for an airing of "Automotivevison.tv."

"Program Pre-Emption"
March 30, 2008

Feedback@5 is pre-empted for a special airing "Medical Breakthroughs."

“Teddybear Hearts” & “The Women’s Center”
April 6, 2008

Teddy Bears are symbolic of warm and caring hearts, and are held close to our hearts as they provide comfort. So image how important they can be to children or older adults who have been traumatized or neglected. Such is the case of the teddy bears distributed by “Teddy Bears with Heart” to organizations like Shelter Outreach Plus or the Gonzalez Fire Department. Representatives from all each organization join Theresa to discuss what a difference the bears make.

Also on the program is a representative of the Walnut Avenue Women’s Center, who talks about their recent ground-breaking for their new downtown Children’s center and the expansion of their existing Women’s Center Building.

“Program Pre-Emption”
April 13, 2008

Feedback@5 is pre-empted for special programming.

“Independent City” & “Recycling Awareness”
April 20, 2008

If we think back to the first time that we left our parents’ home to “strike it out” on our own, we faced it with excitement and probably a little trepidation all mixed in. But we also know that more than likely, we had a support system to fall back on, if we needed help. But what happens to kids in the foster care system to “emancipate” out of the system at 18. These teens have no one to lean on. That’s why, a representative from the Junior League of Monterey joins Theresa to discuss, “Independent City,” and how it can make such a difference to these teens.

Also on the program, are representatives from Ecology Action of Santa Cruz and the US Coast Guard Auxiliary to discuss recycling and anti-pollution efforts in recognition of Earth Day.

“Program Pre-Emption”
April 27, 2008

Feedback@5 is pre-empted for a special airing “Medical Breakthroughs.”

“Foreclosure Prevention Workshops & Counseling”
May 4, 2008

You don’t have to look far to notice all of the vacant homes throughout the Central Coasts has families are faced with the tasks of selling their homes or being forced out of their homes due to foreclosure. In an effort to provide information about how to prevent from defaulting on loans and facing foreclosure, Socorro Bernal-Herrera, housing counselor with Monterey County’s Housing Alliance, Jackie Cruz, for the United Way of Monterey County and Genoveva Alvarez, who is facing foreclosure joins Theresa to share their advice about how to prevent home foreclosures.

“Program Pre-Emption”
May 11, 2008

Feedback@5 is pre-empted for NBC Sport’s Poker Championship.

“Program Pre-Emption”
May 18, 2008

Feedback@5 is pre-empted for NBC Sport’s Poker Championship.

“Salinas Peace”
May 25, 2008

Theresa continues her discussion about cultivating Peace in Salinas and combating gang violence with Partners for Peace’s Executive Director, Claudia Pizarro, Pastor Frank Gomez and Community Safety Alliance Officer Trevor Iiada. They discuss violence prevention, individual, parental , as well as, community responsibilities.

“Program Pre-emption”
June 1, 2008

Feedback@5 is pre-empted for KSBW’s presentation of “Medical Breakthrough.”

“Watsonville Community Hospital” & “Leadership Monterey Peninsula”
June 8, 2008

Representatives of the US Coast Guard and US Coast Guard Auxiliary offer safe boating tips and resources available to the public.

“Program Pre-Emption”
June 15, 2008

Feedback@5 is pre-empted due to NBC Sport’s Coverage of the US Open.

“Program Pre-Emption”
June 22, 2008

Feedback@5 is pre-empted due to KSBW’s special DTV presentation.

“Program Pre-Emption”
June 29, 2008

Feedback@5 is pre-empted due to KSBW’s presentation of “Lifeline TV.”

“Boating Safety”
July 6, 2008

Representatives of the US Coast Guard and US Coast Guard Auxiliary offer safe boating tips and resources available to the public.

“Photographer Kenneth Parker”
July 13, 2008

Described as “a bright star shining in our midst,” photographer Kenneth Parker joins Theresa in this half-hour showcasing his incredible photographs from remote places around the world. They also discuss his current exhibit, “Tibet and other Lands” on display at the Sunset Center in Carmel.

“Gilroy Garlic Festival”
July 20, 2008

Gilroy Garlic Festival Chefs “SakaBozzo” join Theresa in their annual salute to the Garlic Festival. As they celebrate their 30th year, the duo, introduce their cookbook, “Any Bozzo Can Cook” and demonstrate recipes from the long anticipated cookbook.

“Program Pre-emption”
July 27, 2008

Feedback@5 is pre-empted for KSBW’s presentation of “Lifeline TV.”

“Program Pre-emption”
August 3, 2008

Feedback@5 is pre-empted for NBC’s NFL game. ”