TRUTH Act in Monterey County, San Lorenzo Water seeks input on hazard mitigation plan

KAZU | By Amy Mayer

Published January 28, 2025 at 8:45 AM PST

The muddy San Lorenzo River flows at a high level after heavy rain. — The San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz after heavy rain two years ago. The San Lorenzo Water District is looking for public input on its local hazard mitigation plan.

In today's newscast, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office released nearly a dozen incarcerated people to federal immigration officials in 2024. They'll present more details during a board of supervisors' hearing on the Transparent Review of Unjust Transfers and Holds—or TRUTH—Act.

And, the San Lorenzo Water District is looking for public comment on its draft plan for local hazard mitigation. The agency, which serves communities in the Santa Cruz Mountains, aims to identify natural and human-caused hazards in the area—and what can be done to reduce the risks they pose.

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Amy Mayer

Amy Mayer is an award-winning journalist with more than 25 years of experience in public radio. Before KAZU, she worked as an editor for the California Newsroom and at St. Louis Public Radio. For eight years, she covered agriculture as the Harvest Public Media reporter based at Iowa Public Radio. She's also worked at stations in Massachusetts and Alaska and has written for many newspapers, magazines and online news outlets.

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