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Monterey County officials say the levee breach that devastated the community of Pajaro has been plugged. Now, the focus is turning to a more lasting fix.
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A section of Highway 1 between Santa Cruz and Monterey is set to reopen. It had been closed at the Pajaro Bridge since Sunday.
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Communities along the Pajaro river narrowly avoided disaster, as aging levees struggled to hold back catastrophic flood waters during January’s relentless storms. Despite decades of neglect and a growing awareness of the levees’ dire condition, a permanent fix is still years away.
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Divers recovered Dennis the Menace from a canal off Del Monte Boulevard in Monterey, after the bronze statue was stolen last August.
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As many prepare to celebrate the holidays, local health officials are asking residents to be vigilant as they spend time with friends and family.
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Two weeks ago the California Coastal Commission approved the much debated desalination plant proposed by California American Water. Despite the approval, it could be years before construction begins.
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Many parents in Monterey County struggle to find affordable childcare. The Measure Q ballot measure this election attempts to offer a solution, but not all are convinced.
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Two candidates with different backgrounds are in the running for Monterey County sheriff. Tina Nieto is the police chief for the city of Marina. She's running against Joe Moses.
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Two candidates with different backgrounds are in the running for Monterey County sheriff. Joe Moses has worked in the department for three decades. His opponent, Tina Nieto, is the Marina chief of police. KAZU News interviewed both candidates ahead of the election.
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Businesses are finding new ways to attract and keep employees, as workers rethink how and where they work, and whether they want a 9-to-5 office job at all.