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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.

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4:56

Central Coast water board seeks alternatives for...

Monterey Bay Today ·

2025/09/05

More than 14,000 people on the Central Coast face contaminated drinking water from nitrates in agricultural fertilizers. The regional water quality control board is searching for alternative water solutions.

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1:44

Vistra will begin removing burnt batteries from Moss...

Monterey Bay Today ·

2025/09/05

Vistra Corp. plans to begin removing damaged batteries from its Moss Landing site later this month, and a bill moving through the state legislature would require schools to alert students and staff when immigration enforcement agents are on campuses.

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4:19

Despite soaring price tag, Santa Cruz County...

Monterey Bay Today ·

2025/09/02

A new report says a commuter train in Santa Cruz County would cost $4.3 billion—far higher than previous estimates. But the head of the Regional Transportation Commission says it is still viable.

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1:44

Small earthquake shakes San Benito County, nonprofit...

Monterey Bay Today ·

2025/09/02

A slight earthquake shook San Benito County on Labor Day. And, a local nonprofit marks International Overdose Awareness Day in Seaside.

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1:43

Middlebury Institute to close in two years,...

Monterey Bay Today ·

2025/08/29

The Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey has announced it’s shutting down within two years. And, a behavioral health bridge house in Marina celebrates its first anniversary.

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1:45

Regional water board will supply water in areas with...

Monterey Bay Today ·

2025/08/29

The Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board discusses providing alternative clean water to residents with water contaminated by agricultural fertilizers. And, a new study from UC Irvine shows that California doesn't follow global wildfire trends.

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1:44

San Benito County Arts Council hosts open call for...

Monterey Bay Today ·

2025/08/27

The San Benito County Arts Council is accepting thought-provoking applications for their "EAT" exhibit that opens in October. And, California’s senators fight for emissions limits on heavy-duty trucks following a federal attempt to reject California’s state standards.

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1:43

Event centers health effects of pesticides in...

Monterey Bay Today ·

2025/08/23

The Campaign for Organic and Regenerative Agriculture will co-host an event on Sunday to educate and unite people against the use of toxic pesticides in the Pajaro Valley. And, farmworker rights activist Dolores Huerta supports a redistricting measure that could result in more Democrats in Congress.

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1:41

Funding for immigrant family school programs secured,...

Monterey Bay Today ·

2025/08/22

Monterey County deputy superintendent confirmed that federal funds that had previously been impounded have been released to schools for programs that support migrant and low income families.And, Governor Gavin Newsom will likely soon advance a proposal that eases permitting requirements for drilling new oil wells in California.

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1:44

Cal State Monterey Bay begins welcoming thousands of...

Monterey Bay Today ·

2025/08/21

More than 3,000 incoming and returning Cal State Monterey Bay Otters move into campus housing as the fall semester begins. And, Monterey County hosts the West End Celebration in Sand City and the 25th Annual Turkish Arts & Culture Festival in downtown Monterey.

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1:45

Five years after the CZU Fire, Big Basin looks ahead

Monterey Bay Today ·

2025/08/19

Big Basin Redwoods State Park employees give an update about the future of California's oldest state park, five years after the CZU Lightning Complex fire.

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1:44

Salinas gets new community park, California tackles...

Monterey Bay Today ·

2025/08/18

A new community park opened yesterday in Salinas. Plus, California lawmakers are working on a bill to tackle a quiet invasive species.

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1:45

Capitola secures fireworks show for another three...

Monterey Bay Today ·

2025/08/14

The California Coastal Commission approves an event permit for an annual fireworks fundraiser in Capitola despite opposition. And, a wolf advocate from the Center for Biological Diversity says the number of wolf pups reported in California this year is concerning.

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1:44

Deadly disease threatens sea lions on Central Coast,...

Monterey Bay Today ·

2025/08/06

A deadly disease affecting sea lions along California’s Central Coast has sparked concern from wildlife experts. And, California Attorney General Rob Bonta says his office has restored $168 billion in federal funds to the state by suing the Trump administration.

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1:44

New California police accountability database...

Monterey Bay Today ·

2025/08/05

The California Police Records Access Project is now available to the public. Plus, the developer of a 389-unit housing development in Santa Cruz may back out.

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1:44

Monterey City Council to take final sidewalk vending...

Monterey Bay Today ·

2025/08/04

Monterey City Council is slated to take a final vote on a local ordinance that would put stricter limits on sidewalk vendors near Old Fisherman's Wharf. And, a bill would require California hospitals to inform low-income patients of financial assistance programs.

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1:45

State bill to ban certain handgun sales, legislation...

Monterey Bay Today ·

2025/08/02

Congressional legislation introduced this week aims to provide relief to people with federally backed housing loans following climate disaster. And state legislation banning the sale of new Glock handguns could reach Gov. Newsom's desk by late August.

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1:44

Watsonville tiny home units get delivered, Kamala...

Monterey Bay Today ·

2025/07/31

After months of delays, the first units for an interim housing project were delivered this week in Watsonville. Plus, former Vice President Kamala Harris says no to a gubernatorial run.

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1:44

Panetta calls for ICE Facility oversight, Sea stars...

Monterey Bay Today ·

2025/07/30

Researchers at UC Santa Cruz found that sunflower sea stars could help kelp forests recover by scaring away sea urchins. And, United States Rep. Jimmy Panetta called for congressional oversight in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities.

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1:47

Federal agency investigates Pacific Grove plane...

Monterey Bay Today ·

2025/07/29

The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the fatal plane crash in Pacific Grove. And, California is having a much cooler summer than expected this year.

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