Monterey County struggles with healthcare access, state Republicans take Prop 50 to the Supreme Court

KAZU | By Erin Malsbury

Published January 23, 2026 at 2:00 AM PST

Photo shows the outside of the Monterey hospital — Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula.

In today's newscast, a community survey lists access to healthcare as the second highest health priority for Monterey County residents behind diabetes. Plus, the California Republican Party has filed an emergency application with the U.S. Supreme Court over Proposition 50, the state's redistricting measure.

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Erin Malsbury

Erin is an award-winning journalist and photographer. She's written for local and national outlets, including the Smithsonian and Science Magazine. She has a master's degree in science communication from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

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