Erin Malsbury
Digital Reporter / PhotographerErin joined KAZU as a journalist and photographer in 2023. She's worked as a science writer for local and national outlets, and her stories have won a Public Media Journalists Association Award, five California Journalism awards and a SciShortForm award. Erin has a master’s degree in science communication from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
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In today's newscast, the California Supreme Court will consider potential adjustments to February state bar exam results. And, a Monterey-based local business feels ripple effects from President Trump's tariff policies. -
The Pure Water Soquel project will divert a quarter of the water coming out of the Santa Cruz Wastewater treatment plant to an advanced water purification facility. From there, injection wells will pump treated water back into the ground. -
In today's newscast, the Big Sur International Marathon is less than two weeks away and though there hasn't been a dip in international registrants, there have been more questions about travel under the Trump administration. Plus, Monterey County supervisors voted to express support for an energy storage bill that State Sen. John Laird, D-Santa Cruz, introduced. -
In today's newscast, the California Coastal Commission voted to fine a Texas-based oil company that continued to repair a damaged pipeline despite being told to stop. And, the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival includes "Kalamazoo Gals," which tells the story of the women who made Gibson guitars during World War II. -
In today's newscast, opponents of the Trump administration's recent actions protested in many Central Coast communities on Saturday. And, it's National Library Week, but the state library says a big federal grant was just terminated. -
In today's newscast, thousands of professional and technical workers went on strike yesterday at UC campuses across the state including UC Santa Cruz. Plus, the director of the UCSC Center for Labor and Community discusses the importance of labor power at this political moment. -
In today's newscast, buses are getting their own lane parallel to Highway 1 for a stretch in Monterey County. The SURF! Busway and Bus Rapid Transit project is now fully funded. And, Santa Cruz begins repairs to the Murray Street bridge. The work will close one lane until January 2028. -
In today's newscast, the California Coastal Commission met in Santa Cruz this week and heard from supporters of its efforts to block an offshore drilling company from restarting a ruptured pipeline. And the Santa Cruz City Council will move forward with a housing development for local educators on Swift Street. Plus, Coffee Zombie Collective visits KAZU's Studio B. -
Members of the group Never Again Moss Landing gave public comments at the California Coastal Commission meeting in Santa Cruz. And, a new village of tiny homes that aims to address homelessness gets approved in Watsonville. Plus, Red's Donuts in Monterey turns 75 years old. -
In today's newscast, the Santa Cruz City Council approved a five-year roadmap for West Cliff Drive. It's meant to address the current and future effects of erosion and sea level rise. And, the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection is seeking public input on regulations meant to reduce damage to homes in the case of a wildfire. Plus, Carmel Bach Festival artistic director and conductor Grete Pedersen talks to KAZU's Lisa Ledin about the upcoming summer festival.
