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Prop. 1, California High Speed Rail CEO stripped of some powers Oct 13, 2026

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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 CEO to manage and sign off on contracts.

Monarchs welcomed back to Natural Bridges ahead of intense El Niño Oct 12, 2026

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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. Oct 10, 2026

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In this week's round-up: UC Santa Cruz researchers say they can predict harmful algal blooms, Central Coast governments prepare for El Niño, election season is upon us, and more.

Brookdale Lodge postal push, tax measures on California ballot Oct 09, 2026

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Local leaders push the U.S. Postal Service to move mail services to the Brookdale Lodge. And, voters consider five measures that could change the way Californians are taxed.

Experts unpack immigration policy changes, UCSC study on mosque parking Oct 08, 2026

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Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren and immigration attorneys unpack policy changes at a panel discussion. And, a UCSC study found that mosques face more pushback over parking requirements compared to churches.

Central Coast El Niño preparation, Salinas candidate forum Oct 07, 2026

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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 Oct 06, 2026

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Scientists can now predict harmful algal blooms that have killed whales and sea lions. And, the Santa Cruz County 2025 Crop Report shows a small rise in production value compared to the previous year.

City of Monterey candidate forum, 2027-28 FAFSA is open Oct 05, 2026

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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 Oct 02, 2026

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Cruzin’ Together Santa Cruz County organizes a Week Without Driving which runs through Oct. 8. And, Jose Garcia is appointed interim Santa Cruz police chief.

Monterey County supervisors pause ICE operations, Gov. Newsom approves bill to pause new ICE detention centers Oct 01, 2026

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The Monterey County Board of Supervisors makes moves to halt ICE activity. And, Gov. Newsom signs a bill prohibiting cities and counties from approving new private detention centers.

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