Farm Workers

Monterey County supervisors move forward with an oversized vehicle ban along two streets in Pájaro—kind of. And, a plant sale at UC Santa Cruz this weekend.

California is launching a campaign to fight nicotine use among young people. And, unseasonably warm temperatures are posing risks for California’s farmworkers as the heat arrives earlier than usual this year.

Central Coast residents and public officials respond to the sexual assault allegations against César Chávez. And, a look at the challenges facing farmworkers today and how the legacy of the United Farm Workers shows up more than 60 years after its founding.

A new bill from state Republican lawmakers would make menstrual products free for farmworkers. And, California counties are asking the state for billions of dollars to protect safety net programs.

An analysis by The California Newsroom — a collaborative of public media outlets, including NPR — found over 65 locations in the Golden State bearing the name of the late labor leader.

Monterey County supervisors are demanding more accountability from Vistra after conflicting reports about the ecological impacts of last year’s battery fire. And, Marina becomes the latest local jurisdiction to ban Immigration and Customs Enforcement from using its property. Plus, share your thoughts on the news about César Chavez: email news@kazu.org.

Over the next three months, tens of thousands of migrant farmworkers will converge on the Central Coast to do something deemed essential in the time of…

Immigration enforcements happen throughout the year. But with the recent warnings about nationwide ICE raids, some are using the opportunity to educate…