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Vistra fire update, governor blocks plan allowing undocumented students to work on college campuses Sep 23, 2026

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The Monterey Board of Supervisors received an update at Tuesday's meeting about the recent flareup. And, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes a bill affecting 60,000 students enrolled in California universities.

Brookdale post office closing, Monterey county government building reopens Sep 22, 2026

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The Monterey County Government Center reopens after closing unexpectedly more than two weeks ago. And, a Santa Cruz Mountain town is facing permanent closure of its post office.

Restored habitat opens in Salinas, executive order aims to speed up AI oversight in California Sep 21, 2026

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Sixty-seven acres of restored natural habitat in the heart of Salinas is now open to the public. And, an executive order aims to speed up oversight of artificial intelligence in California and study new rules.

Monterey Bay This Week: Vistra batteries reignite, invasive beetles, Salinas housing, and more Sep 19, 2026

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In this week's news roundup, another fire starts at the Vistra battery facility in Moss Landing, invasive beetles kill trees in the Santa Cruz Mountains, a large donation to Big Basin, and more.

Salinas has much HUD money remaining, investigation into high speed rail consultant expenses Sep 18, 2026

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The Salinas community development department has presented its annual performance report to the city council. And, an independent inspector is calling for California’s high-speed rail project to improve oversight of consultants.

Panetta pushes back against Trump tariffs, Donation funds Big Basin Interpretive Center Sep 17, 2026

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A bill would reassert congress's role in trade, and a $6 million donation will fund a new interpretive center at Big Basin Redwoods State Park.

Rough summer for sea lions, Monterey County Government Center remains closed Sep 16, 2026

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Rescue teams have responded to 150 sea lions infected with domoic acid poisoning this summer. And, Monterey County officials hope to reopen the government center in Salinas soon after what they’ve called “an extensive sewer line malfunction.”

Invasive beetle threatens local trees, President uses Defense Production Act for energy projects Sep 15, 2026

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An invasive beetle known for burrowing into native trees leaves behind a fungus that eventually kills them. And, President Donald Trump is using the Defense Production Act to expand federal authority over energy projects.

Sen. Laird reflects on session as it wraps up, new census proposal to exclude undocumented immigrants Sep 14, 2026

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The Monterey Bay region’s state senator authored 31 bills that passed during the 2025-26 legislative session. And, how a proposal to exclude undocumented immigrants from the 2030 census could affect California.

Monterey Bay This Week: inside Big Sur's fire evacuation zones Sep 12, 2026

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In this week's news roundup, KAZU reporter Katie Brown talked to folks in Big Sur pitching in to keep the fires contained and crews comfortable.

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