Authorities are warning residents to stay vigilant following an email scam that cost a Hudson Valley family $40,000.

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Until 9 a.m. Friday, Frost Advisory is in effect over the Central Coast, the Santa Clara Valley and eastern hills, the East Bay hills and valleys, the Salinas and Carmel valleys, the Santa Cruz ...