State funding supports regional soccer complex, federal voter fraud charges
State funding will help a regional soccer complex unveil new fields, among other improvements. And, federal authorities charge 28 non-citize...
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Prop. 5, California Attorney General files 100th lawsuit against the Trump administration
Proposition 5 would change the recall election process for state officials. And, the state attorney general says fear of federal immigration...
'No Kings' events focus on voting, coastal cities prepare for high water
Across the Monterey Bay region, at least 10 “No Kings—Vote Early” events are scheduled tomorrow. And, the current Kelvin wave is dissipating...
Santa Cruz County issues partial mask order, Kelvin wave pushes up local sea levels
A Kelvin wave has pushed local sea levels unusually high recently. And, with respiratory virus season upon the Central Coast, Santa Cruz Cou...
Teen Kitchen Project hits milestone, California wine boycott
Santa Cruz's Teen Kitchen Project serves one-millionth meal. And, Sen. Adam Schiff tries to ease California wine boycott tension with Canada...
Salinas emergency operations plan updates, Iran war driving higher fuel costs
The Salinas City Council updated its emergency operations plan for the first time in over a decade. And, Brown University estimates the war...
Prop. 1, California High Speed Rail CEO stripped of some powers
Prop. 1 lets the state borrow over $11 billion to fund affordable housing. And, California High Speed Rail voted to limit the ability of its...
Monarchs welcomed back to Natural Bridges ahead of intense El Niño
Monarchs are returning for their annual stay in Santa Cruz, and this winter’s El Niño could be challenging for the butterflies.
Monterey Bay This Week: Predicting harmful algal blooms; local governments prepare for El Niño; the upcoming election, and more.
In this week's round-up: UC Santa Cruz researchers say they can predict harmful algal blooms, Central Coast governments prepare for El Niño,...
Brookdale Lodge postal push, tax measures on California ballot
Local leaders push the U.S. Postal Service to move mail services to the Brookdale Lodge. And, voters consider five measures that could chang...
Experts unpack immigration policy changes, UCSC study on mosque parking
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren and immigration attorneys unpack policy changes at a panel discussion. And, a UCSC study found that mosques face m...
Central Coast El Niño preparation, Salinas candidate forum
Central Coast governments are bracing for a strong El Niño. And, the League of Women Voters hosts a Salinas candidate forum tonight.
Predicting harmful algal blooms, 2025 Santa Cruz County Crop Report
Scientists can now predict harmful algal blooms that have killed whales and sea lions. And, the Santa Cruz County 2025 Crop Report shows a s...
City of Monterey candidate forum, 2027-28 FAFSA is open
YIMBY Monterey Peninsula is hosting a housing focused election forum. And, the next financial aid application cycle started Oct. 1.
2nd annual Week Without Driving, new interim Santa Cruz police chief
Cruzin’ Together Santa Cruz County organizes a Week Without Driving which runs through Oct. 8. And, Jose Garcia is appointed interim Santa C...
Monterey County supervisors pause ICE operations, Gov. Newsom approves bill to pause new ICE detention centers
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors makes moves to halt ICE activity. And, Gov. Newsom signs a bill prohibiting cities and counties fro...
Eastbound Murray Street Bridge reopening, stricter laws for multiple DUIs
The heavily trafficked Murray Street Bridge stretching across the Santa Cruz Harbor reopened to eastbound travelers on Monday. And, Gov. Gav...
Riverside Sheriff must return illegally seized redistricting ballots, more events from Monterey transportation agency
In today's newscast, the Transportation Agency for Monterey County is looking for feedback on the new Active Transportation Plan. And, Calif...
Monterey transportation asks for input, using public benefits may now affect green card applications
The Transportation Agency for Monterey County wants to know where people feel unsafe biking and walking. And, a federal rule change on publi...
Monterey Bay This Week: different Flock camera decisions, a mountain town could lose its post office permanently, celebrating play, and more
In this week's round-up: the 69th Monterey Jazz Festival and the Worldwide Day of Play, two different decisions on Flock cameras, a Santa Cr...