PK Hattis
Reporter / Producer / HostPK Hattis joined the KAZU News team as a reporter/producer/host in 2026. A home-grown local journalist through and through, PK was born and raised in Santa Cruz County and has been reporting on Central Coast communities since 2020. Before coming aboard at KAZU, he worked for more than four years at the Santa Cruz Sentinel newspaper where he covered the county Board of Supervisors, healthcare and transportation beats, among others. He also hosted KSQD's flagship public affairs show "Talk of the Bay" for more than two years.
His work has been featured at NPR, The Mercury News, East Bay Times, Monterey Herald and more.
When he's not chasing down a story, you might find PK playing beach volleyball, listening to a Tom Petty album, or enjoying a cup of coffee on the coast.
Contact: pk@kazu.org
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This week's news roundup looks at plans for 'No Kings—Vote Early' rallies today, shares a meal service milestone, offers an explainer on recent higher sea levels and more. -
A Kelvin wave has pushed local sea levels unusually high recently. And, with respiratory virus season upon the Central Coast, Santa Cruz County is telling people to mask up to protect the most vulnerable. -
In this week's round-up: UC Santa Cruz researchers say they can predict harmful algal blooms, Central Coast governments prepare for El Niño, election season is upon us, and more. -
Santa Cruz County Clerk Tricia Webber says "voting naked" is a benefit both to the voter and elections staff. -
Local leaders push the U.S. Postal Service to move mail services to the Brookdale Lodge. And, voters consider five measures that could change the way Californians are taxed. -
Scientists can now predict harmful algal blooms that have killed whales and sea lions. And, the Santa Cruz County 2025 Crop Report shows a small rise in production value compared to the previous year.
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In this week's round-up: 350 artists are participating in open studios this year, a Week Without Driving is underway, the Murray Street Bridge reopens to eastbound travelers, and more. -
Cruzin’ Together Santa Cruz County organizes a Week Without Driving which runs through Oct. 8. And, Jose Garcia is appointed interim Santa Cruz police chief. -
The heavily trafficked Murray Street Bridge stretching across the Santa Cruz Harbor reopened to eastbound travelers on Monday. And, Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed off on four new laws to increase criminal penalties for repeat drunk drivers. -
In this week's round-up: the 69th Monterey Jazz Festival and the Worldwide Day of Play, two different decisions on Flock cameras, a Santa Cruz Mountain town could lose its post office permanently, and more.
