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The construction will also continue an ongoing improvement project meant to make the wharf more stable and resilient to future storms.

Jackson served as the festival's artistic director for 32 years. He will continue to run the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz.

The California State Legislature has passed a bill that could significantly speed up the long-awaited reconstruction of the Pajaro River levee — a project that has been talked about for nearly 60 years.

The military’s promise to leave no one behind brings WWII Navy Aviator Wilbur Mitts home for his burial.

When powerful winter storms overwhelmed Pajaro’s aging levee system in March, it forced thousands to evacuate their homes. Six months later, many still struggle to return.

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.