Monterey Bay Today

Monterey Bay Today

Monterey Bay Today from KAZU is your daily local news update for Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties. Our local newscasts are supplemented with feature stories, interviews, and occasional in-studio performances from local musicians. For more, visit us at www.kazu.org.

Episodes

USDA judge rules CSUMB grant termination was unjustified, Central Coast May Day events

May 1, 2026 • 1 min
A U.S. Department of Agriculture judge ruled that the agency erred when it terminated a Cal State Monterey Bay grant last year. And, a preview of May Day events on the Central Coast.
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San Benito County keeps battery storage at bay, DMV data sharing could hurt undocumented drivers

April 30, 2026 • 1 min
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors extends a moratorium on battery energy storage systems. And, advocates fear federal policy will hurt undocumented people with California driver’s licenses.
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Marina reactivates desalination plant, IOC brings back genetic testing

April 29, 2026 • 1 min
The Marina Coast Water District is reviving an old desalination plant to boost water supply. And, the International Olympic Committee is reintroducing a mandatory genetic test for athletes competing in women's sports at the 2028 LA Games.
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Climate change could create "zombie forests," bill would help seniors reduce wildfire risk

April 28, 2026 • 1 min
New UC Santa Cruz research shows climate change puts many California native tree species at risk. Plus, a state bill could help seniors and people with disabilities harden their properties against wildfire.
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Monterey County marks National Poetry Month, crowds gather for Big Sur Marathon

April 27, 2026 • 1 min
Poets and poetry lovers gathered in downtown Monterey over the weekend for the Monterey Poetry Festival. And, athletes braved the weather for the Big Sur Marathon on Sunday.
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Monterey Bay This Week: julia butterfly hill in Santa Cruz, National Library Week, and 20 years of Marina Earth Day

April 25, 2026 • 12 mins
In this week's episode: environmental activist julia butterfly hill comes to Santa Cruz on Sunday, libraries across Monterey Bay celebrate National Library Week, the City of Marina rings in two decades of Earth Day festivities.
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Gray whale strandings prompt 'Save Willy Act'

April 24, 2026 • 1 min
Researchers are still trying to determine the cause of death for a whale that washed up in Wilder Ranch State Park in Santa Cruz County. And California representatives have introduced the "Save Willy Act," which would help ships avoid whales.
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Monterey County supervisors ban RVs on Pájaro streets but delay enforcement, UCSC plant sale

April 23, 2026 • 1 min
Monterey County supervisors move forward with an oversized vehicle ban along two streets in Pájaro—kind of. And, a plant sale at UC Santa Cruz this weekend.
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Libraries mark National Library Week, Speaker Rivas endorses Becerra for governor

April 22, 2026 • 1 min
Libraries in the region are marking National Library Week. And, California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas endorses Xavier Becerra for governor.
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State library program mismanages $1 million, youth art and mental health event in Carmel

April 21, 2026 • 1 min
Legislators are criticizing the management of a state program that partnered with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to distribute books to kids. And, an art showcase at Carmel’s Sunset Center celebrates youth-led mental health research.
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20 years of Marina Earth Day, bill to ban ICE agents from polls or daycares advances

April 20, 2026 • 1 min
The City of Marina celebrated two decades of Earth Day celebrations over the weekend. And, a bill advances to keep federal immigration officers away from sensitive areas.
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Monterey Bay This Week: maternal health, salmon fishing, food security and more

April 18, 2026 • 8 mins
In this week's episode, foodbanks are asking for state funding, commercial fishing will open next month, local advocates mark Black Maternal Health Week, and more.
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Food banks request state funding, commercial salmon fishing will open for first time in 3 years

April 17, 2026 • 1 min
California state legislators are considering funding changes to a program that supports food banks. Plus, Monterey Bay will have a commercial salmon fishing season for the first time in three years.
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Housing insecurity deemed public health crisis in LA, library vending machine in Marin

April 16, 2026 • 1 min
Los Angeles County declares housing insecurity a public health crisis. And, a vending machine that dispenses library books comes to Marin County.
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Black Maternal Health Week, shakeup for Democrats after Swalwell exit

April 15, 2026 • 1 min
Local advocates are marking Black Maternal Health Week. And, Eric Swalwell’s exit from the California Governor’s race means a major shakeup for Democrats.
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Monterey County property transfer tax, gubernatorial candidate forums

April 14, 2026 • 1 min
Monterey County supervisors will discuss placing a property transfer tax on the November ballot. And, two gubernatorial candidate forums focused on Latino voters are coming up in Sacramento.
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Annual Whalefest draws crowds to Monterey, recreational salmon fishing reopens

April 13, 2026 • 1 min
Crowds gathered in downtown Monterey to celebrate Whalefest. And, recreational salmon fishing reopens.
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Monterey Bay This Week: Robotics competition, housing solutions, PFAS chemicals, and more

April 11, 2026 • 18 mins
Some Monterey students are back from a regional robotics competition, the Monterey County DA concludes an investigation into a fatal shooting, a local advocate's reflections on housing policies and solutions, and more in this week's local news roundup.
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Monterey warns against scams, wildfire victims push for utility reforms

April 10, 2026 • 1 min
Monterey County warns against scammers who impersonate local officials. Plus, a proposed state bill would reform how utility companies pay for fires they cause.
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Bill to phase out PFAS chemicals, e-bike piggybacking could be outlawed

April 9, 2026 • 1 min
Salinas City Council member Andrew Sandoval discusses a state bill to restrict forever chemicals. And, piling too many people on an e-bike could be outlawed if a different bill passes.
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