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Monterey County celebrated one of the first harvests of the 2023 wine-growing season at Isabelle's Vineyard, part of Scheid Vineyards, located on the east side of the Santa Lucia mountains. It was the first harvest since the founder of the family business, Al Scheid, passed away. We look at Al's legacy as one of the founding fathers of the Monterey County wine industry.

A vegetation fire resulted in evacuations in Pajaro, Monterey County

The aging Pajaro levee is undergoing repairs ahead of winter, but will remain vulnerable to floods. Despite hopes for an expedited upgrade, a safer levee is still likely a decade away.

New Santa Cruz band Smoke Chaser is busy this fall. They've released their debut album "Alazapul" and will be performing at Sand City's West End Celebration this weekend. Next Month they'll be performing at a benefit for the Zayante Fire Protection District at the Felton Music Hall.

As AI continues to become a bigger part of everyday life, local school systems are grappling with the challenges and embracing the benefits.

The university says the large number of admitted students will not lead to a substantial increase of newly enrolled students, but was a strategic way to maximize offers to students from within California.

Last winter's rain has helped reduce fire risk so far, but a Cal Fire environmental scientist says danger will continue to increase as the hot, dry weather continues.

Santa Cruz resident Carla H. Brown won the 2023 World Laughter Championship. Hear the laughs that won her the title.

The mural was defaced over the weekend — the second time in three years. Police have images of the vandal and are asking the public for help.

Known to officials as Otter 841, the southern sea otter has started chasing surfers around Steamer Lane and Cowells. She has an affinity for gnawing on soft-top surfboards and flippers. Wildlife officials, who are hoping to keep the otter safe, have been unable to capture her.