Monterey County

With extreme heat warnings issued for much of Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties, here’s what you can do to stay cool through the holiday weekend.

With a vote on Measure N, residents in the Pajaro Valley Healthcare District will decide whether improvements to Watsonville Community Hospital are worth higher property taxes for the next 30 years.

Over 200,000 registered voters. 137 different ballots. Up to a thousand election workers. All in one Central Coast County. This is what preparing for an election looks like at the local scale.

After a few summery days, winter returns with a vengeance and torrential rain in the Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey counties. Officials are warning about possible floods, power outages and strong winds.

This year's Pro-Am is a Signature PGA event, which means more pro golfers, less celebrities and a much bigger purse.

Local officials counted on the state’s Homekey program to convert hotel rooms. But now a major developer has defaulted on loans and the state housing department is investigating.

When powerful winter storms overwhelmed Pajaro’s aging levee system in March, it forced thousands to evacuate their homes. Six months later, many still struggle to return.

A vegetation fire is burning in southern Monterey County near Indian Valley road. The Monterey County Sheriff's office has evacuated nearby residents.

The wet winter has led to countless flowers decorating our local landscapes. Science illustrator Erin Hunter guided KAZU's Doug McKnight on a walk through a coastal superbloom, describing the species and colors along the way.

Santa Cruz County Deputy Health Officer David Ghilarducci reacts to the end of the national COVID-19 public health emergency, which was lifted today.