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.

YIMBY Monterey Peninsula is hosting a housing focused election forum. And, the next financial aid application cycle started Oct. 1.

In this week's round-up: 350 artists are participating in open studios this year, a Week Without Driving is underway, the Murray Street Bridge reopens to eastbound travelers, and more.

This weekend, the 41st annual open studios kicks off in Santa Cruz county. And, a bipartisan bill signed this week by Gov. Gavin Newsom aims to connect California farms to public institutions.

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.

The heavily trafficked Murray Street Bridge stretching across the Santa Cruz Harbor reopened to eastbound travelers on Monday. And, Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed off on four new laws to increase criminal penalties for repeat drunk drivers.

In today's newscast, the Transportation Agency for Monterey County is looking for feedback on the new Active Transportation Plan. And, California’s highest court ruled a Republican sheriff must return hundreds of thousands illegally seized ballots.

The Transportation Agency for Monterey County wants to know where people feel unsafe biking and walking. And, a federal rule change on public charge determinations takes effect.

In this week's round-up: the 69th Monterey Jazz Festival and the Worldwide Day of Play, two different decisions on Flock cameras, a Santa Cruz Mountain town could lose its post office permanently, and more.

Monterey Youth Museum is hosting a Worldwide Day of Play event tomorrow.