Government Shutdown

SPCA Monterey County hosted a Black Friday pet adoption event, CSUMB layoffs averted, and more in this week's local news roundup.

The University Corporation at Monterey Bay, an auxiliary of Cal State Monterey Bay, has rescinded layoff notices sent during the federal government shutdown. And, the Trump administration has sued California over laws that let undocumented college students access in-state tuition and financial aid.

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission approved the construction of a temporary pedestrian path next to the Murray Street Bridge. The decision now goes to the Santa Cruz City Council. Plus, GOAT Santa Cruz offers free workouts for people affected by the government shutdown.

The Newsom administration is urging Californians to donate to food banks while SNAP benefits are halted. And, as the shutdown continues, military families and federal workers across the Central Coast are living with financial uncertainty.

How the federal government shutdown has impacted local universities. And, Santa Cruz County supervisors weigh whether to approve $500,000 in emergency funds for Second Harvest Food Bank amid SNAP upheaval.

SNAP food benefits are set to expire today. The Food Bank for Monterey County, which serves roughly 160,000 people every month, is preparing for a surging need.

Local nonprofit Community Bridges says the federal Women, Infants and Children (WIC) assistance program will continue through November, even if the government stays shutdown. And, California and more than 20 other states sue the Trump Administration for withholding SNAP benefits during the shutdown.

The 11th annual International Spinach Conference makes its return to the United States on the Cal State Monterey Bay campus. And, Governor Gavin Newsom warns funding for food assistance programs could soon run out due to the federal government shutdown.

The Veterans Transition Center in Marina taps into donor reserves to make up for losses from the federal government shutdown. And, former President Barack Obama enters the redistricting fight urging California voters to approve Proposition 50.

Cabrillo College is among the schools losing federal Hispanic Serving Institution grants. And, Sen. Adam Schiff and other Congressional Democrats blame the shutdown on Republicans' refusal to extend healthcare subsidies and reverse Medicaid cuts.