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Cyclospora confusion continues, effort to repeal top-two primary gets going

An ongoing investigation into the source of a food-borne illness outbreak now includes a false-positive for the pathogen. And, an effort to get rid of California’s top two primary system is underway.
Monterey Bay This Week: cyclospora updates, Salinas teen at World Cup final, development along West Cliff and more

Our round-up of the week's news includes the latest on food safety concerns following a national food-borne illness outbreak, a local youth leader heading to the FIFA World Cup Final, notices along parts of West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz, plus more.
Santa Cruz plans more work on West Cliff, illness outbreak could hit local economy

The city of Santa Cruz has posted yellow development notices along parts of West Cliff Drive. And, speculation about the nationwide outbreak of a food-born illness making people sick could impact Monterey Bay agriculture.
Sugary drinks tax gets a win, unequal access to California's beaches

A petition challenging the legality of Santa Cruz's tax on high-sugar beverages was struck down. And, new research shows coastal access is not equal among communities in California.
Museums return Central Coast artifacts and remains, an update for CSU's Basic Needs program

The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians is celebrating the return of ancestral remains from Harvard and Yale. And, California State University is reimagining its Basic Needs Initiative.
Help with equipment change for landscapers, newly defined role for state's education chief

A new bill would require many local air districts to help landscapers switch to electric equipment. And, the role of the state superintendent of schools gets an overhaul.
Monterey Bay This Week: local Japanese festival, crop report, call boxes removed, snowy plover recovery and more

Our round-up of the week's news includes a preview of tomorrow's Obon Festival, the Monterey County crop report, an update on the western snowy plover's recovery, and more.
Local Japanese Obon festival, snowy plover count shows signs of progress

Scientists and volunteers along the entire West Coast recently completed the annual population count of western snowy plovers. And, the Monterey Peninsula Buddhist Temple is hosting their 77th annual Obon Festival this weekend.
Women's survey in Monterey County, California avocado growers push for trade changes

Monterey County’s annual survey of women is underway. And, California's avocado industry is pushing policies to protect growers as part of future negotiations over North American trade.
Dominican Hospital picket, historical park passes, new camping reservation rules

Nurses and other staff at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz are protesting proposed layoffs. California State Parks is offering free downloads of their annual Historian Passport and new penalties for no-shows at California state parks are now in effect.