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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Major layoffs in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District, local growers are unhappy with a Trump farm bailout, and new approaches for housing gain steam. That and more in this week's roundup. -
Doctors in Monterey County have treated at least 15 people for mushroom poisoning after a recent bloom of death caps. Plus, the Salinas City Council votes to reduce landlord fees for rental registration and rent stabilization programs. -
A $4.2 million grant from Cal Recycles is funding two Monterey One Water projects that support local, renewable energy operations. And, Democratic Congresswoman Doris Matsui of Sacramento spoke at a press conference last week following a spike in arrests of Afghan immigrants in the state capital this month. -
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission approves a compromise that could help settle the rail trail debate. Plus, an update on the California gubernatorial race. -
The local nonprofit Encompass Community Services steps down from administering the Head Start program after 40 years. Plus, Governor Gavin Newsom announces the development of affordable housing on California state land. -
Monterey and 12 other counties sue three pest control companies over improper disposal of hazardous waste. Clark Pest Control of Stockton, Orkin Services of California, and Crane Pest Control settled and will pay $3.15 million. Also, Joby Aviation expands its footprint in Dubai and plans to start commercial operations there next year. -
Monterey County begins a program focused on improving how police, public health, and legal professionals address cases of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP). Plus, repairs to the end of the Santa Cruz Wharf are slated to begin in the next two weeks. -
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission approved the construction of a temporary pedestrian path next to the Murray Street Bridge. The decision now goes to the Santa Cruz City Council. Plus, GOAT Santa Cruz offers free workouts for people affected by the government shutdown. -
A regional housing summit in Salinas envisions how the city can build new affordable housing quickly. Plus, the City of Santa Cruz seeks public input on neighborhood-scale coastal resiliency plans. -
Monterey County wants to adopt a moratorium on new battery energy storage systems. And, local representatives condemn plans for offshore drilling and seabed mining in California.
