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Officials call Moss Landing soil safe, Rio Theater in Santa Cruz screens homelessness solutions filmIn today’s newscast, the California Department of Toxic Substances claims the soil around Moss Landing does not have elevated levels of heavy metals, despite earlier screening results. Plus, Housing Matters hosts a homelessness solutions film screening and panel at the Rio in Santa Cruz.
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In today's newscast, the recent flood of executive orders and federal funding changes has upended the work lives of many people across the country–including researchers at UC Santa Cruz. Plus, a study on cannabis advertising shows much of it is attractive to teenagers, who aren't legal customers.
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Updates on high metal concentrations in Elkhorn Slough soil, Marina Coast Water District refinancingIn today's newscast, a new preliminary dataset from Moss Landing Marine Labs provides additional evidence linking the recent lithium-ion battery fire to elevated heavy metal levels in Elkhorn Slough soil. Plus, a refinancing move by the Marina Coast Water District saves $2.3 million.
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In today's newscast, the Army and its partners have shared updates on efforts to cleanup the former Fort Ord. And, a community survey is available to help inform the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District as it strategizes spending for the 2025-2026 school year.
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In today's newscast: several Monterey County hospitals are speaking out about their commitment to treating all patients regardless of immigration status. The third TEDx event at CSUMB presents stories about waves. And a conversation with the makers of The Long Valley, a short documentary that recently premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
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In today's newscast, a key segment of the Pajaro River levee project could be delayed until next year by PG&E. Plus, Cal State Monterey Bay announces partnerships with big tech companies that will incorporate AI into higher education.
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In today's newscast, the California Teachers Association has launched an effort to coordinate collective bargaining across school districts. Plus, Monterey County soil testing has found abnormal levels of heavy metals near the Moss Landing battery plant fire.
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In today's newscast, the Pacific Grove city council is in the process of creating district maps and holds its first hearing this week. Plus, initial water testing results from Monterey County after Moss Landing battery fire show safe levels of heavy metal concentrations.
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In today's newscast, San Benito County supervisors shift economic development attention specifically to tourism and planned debris burning returns to The Forest of Nisene Marks in Santa Cruz County.
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In today's newscast, Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., urges Republican colleagues to block a Trump appointee, Santa Cruz County conducts its Point-in-Time count and Vistra puts money in a relief fund for evacuees.