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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.

In today's newscast, the Watsonville Film Festival is expanding to neighboring cities. And an EPA representative says that in order to disconnect the remaining batteries at the fire-damaged Moss Landing storage plant, the owner, Vistra Corp., will need to hire a contractor to demolish the building. Plus, KAZU's Dylan Music invites River Voices into Studio B.

The California Small Farm Conference this week is adding immigrant rights and safety to the agenda while unions brace for threats to collective bargaining. Both industries have major roles in the region and are reacting to Trump administration executive orders and actions. Also, residents in the vicinity of the Moss Landing battery plant fire discuss potential health impacts.

In today's newscast, Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties have launched a community survey to collect information about residents' experiences during and after the fire at the Vistra Corp. battery plant in Moss Landing. The survey is available in English and Spanish. And, campus and local law enforcement responded to a bomb threat on the Cal State Monterey Bay campus that prompted the evacuation of the library and some residence halls.

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.

In today's newscast, details on Monterey County's plan to address homeless encampments and Monterey County officials hope to make soil and water testing from the Vistra battery fire available by the end of the week.

Researchers have found unusually high concentrations of toxic heavy metals in surface soils at Elkhorn Slough Reserve in Moss Landing.

In today's newscast: as environmental testing continues in the area surrounding the recent battery fire in Moss Landing, the Elkhorn Slough Foundation says there may be fraudulent fundraising efforts underway. And the Santa Cruz Sheriff's office becomes the first in the state to implement the CAREAlert program, which gives officers a heads-up about mental health challenges that may affect a person's interactions with law enforcement.

The active fire in Moss Landing at a battery energy storage plant has Monterey County officials continuing to advise residents to stay indoors with windows closed.

Firefighters responded to multiple fires in Santa Cruz County Tuesday after high winds amid dry conditions. Two of the fires prompted evacuations. Those…