Monterey Bay Aquarium

In today's newscast, Monterey takes another step toward developing a park at the Old Capitol site and atmospheric rivers this week prompt evacuations, closures and flood risk. Plus, a conversation with Julie Packard, the founding executive director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium as she leaves that job after 40 years.

KAZU’s Elena Neale-Sacks spoke with Packard after her announcement that she will be stepping down as executive director.

In today’s newscast, employees at the Monterey Bay Aquarium have announced plans to unionize. Plus, commuters and local residents who frequent the stretch of Highway 9 between Santa Cruz and Felton are encouraged to attend a public meeting at the Felton Community Hall on Jan. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m to share their input on a Caltrans improvement project.

Known to officials as Otter 841, the southern sea otter has started chasing surfers around Steamer Lane and Cowells. She has an affinity for gnawing on soft-top surfboards and flippers. Wildlife officials, who are hoping to keep the otter safe, have been unable to capture her.

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Since the Monterey Bay Aquarium opened, it has welcomed school groups for free. For most students, that meant self-guided tours through the Aquarium. With…

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New offshore oil and gas wells could be coming to the coast of California. The Trump Administration has proposed an expansion of drilling operations in…