
Erin Malsbury
Digital Reporter / PhotographerErin joined KAZU as a digital journalist and photographer in 2023. Before starting at the radio station, Erin worked as a science writer for local and national outlets. She’s won five California Journalism awards and a SciShortForm award. Erin has written for the Smithsonian, Science Magazine, The San Jose Mercury News, Good Times Santa Cruz, The Monterey Herald and others. She has a master’s degree in science communication from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
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Santa Cruz's most wanted sea otter has a new baby.
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Scenes from the 2023 Rebels and Renegades Music Festival in Monterey
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Photos from the 66th Monterey Jazz Festival
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A vegetation fire resulted in evacuations in Pajaro, Monterey County
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As AI continues to become a bigger part of everyday life, local school systems are grappling with the challenges and embracing the benefits.
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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.
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In the waters off Santa Cruz, Calif., an otter that's been harassing surfers has been evading capture from state and federal wildlife officials and aquarium biologists, for several weeks.
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In the waters off Santa Cruz, Calif., an otter that's been harassing surfers has been evading capture from state and federal wildlife officials and aquarium biologists for several weeks.
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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.
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Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley released a video statement yesterday evening announcing that he will undergo surgery to remove a tumor from his bladder early next month.