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Monterey County has updates on cleanup efforts following the January battery plant fire. But residents and some supervisors remain frustrated by the lack of information about possible human and environmental health impacts. Ongoing research from Moss Landing Marine Labs may help answer their questions.

Central Coast State Sen. John Laird's bill requiring more robust emergency action plans and fire hazard inspections for battery energy storage systems is headed to Governor Gavin Newsom's desk. And, water pumps and sprinklers have kept giant sequoias within the Sierra National Forest safe from the ongoing Garnet Fire.

Congressional legislation introduced this week aims to provide relief to people with federally backed housing loans following climate disaster. And state legislation banning the sale of new Glock handguns could reach Gov. Newsom's desk by late August.

Structure demolition at the site of the Moss Landing battery fire could begin this month, and owner Vistra Energy will be responsible for compiling a health risk assessment. Plus, paternity leave rates are increasing in California.

The percentage of homeless students in Monterey County is the highest in California. And, the county says it has corrected its online dashboard of test results following the Vistra fire.

The City of Santa Cruz is getting $30 million for a new behavioral health treatment center. And, the National Weather Service warns that June could bring above average fire danger to California.

A new dashboard combines data about the Moss Landing Vistra fire from multiple agencies into one interactive map. And, San Benito County explores new affordable housing options.

In today's newscast, a Monterey supervisor says weak California laws allow PG&E to propose a June 1 reopening despite not submitting a new fire emergency plan. And, a middle schooler in Santa Cruz has organized this evening's We Will Not Be Erased march.

In today's newscast, an immigration lawyer who helped a Santa Cruz woman return home after being detained cautions others about travel. And, Monterey County is conducting new environmental tests nearly four months after the fire at a Moss Landing battery storage plant.

In today's newscast, another chunk of Pajaro disaster recovery money is being spent to improve streets and safety. And, a lawsuit filed against the company that owns the Moss Landing battery storage plant that caught fire in January has been moved from state to federal court.