Monterey County

Santa Cruz nonprofit Housing Matters will eliminate 20 shelter spaces starting this month in response to budget challenges. And, Monterey County launches a program to reduce strain on the emergency response system.

Three Monterey nonprofits have announced a $110,000 fund to support residents displaced by the March 9 Casanova Plaza apartment fire. And, Monterey County is holding budget hearings this week.

New Leaf Energy is bypassing Santa Cruz County in its effort to seek approval for a new battery energy storage facility in Watsonville. For Monterey County Supervisor Glenn Church, who represents Moss Landing, that’s the worst-case scenario.

A civil grand jury report finds gaps in emergency radio communications in Monterey County. And, who’s in the race for California Insurance Commissioner.

The Marina Coast Water District is reviving an old desalination plant to boost water supply. And, the International Olympic Committee is reintroducing a mandatory genetic test for athletes competing in women's sports at the 2028 LA Games.

Poets and poetry lovers gathered in downtown Monterey over the weekend for the Monterey Poetry Festival. And, athletes braved the weather for the Big Sur Marathon on Sunday.

Local advocates are marking Black Maternal Health Week. And, Eric Swalwell’s exit from the California Governor’s race means a major shakeup for Democrats.

Monterey County supervisors will discuss placing a property transfer tax on the November ballot. And, two gubernatorial candidate forums focused on Latino voters are coming up in Sacramento.

Some Monterey students are back from a regional robotics competition, the Monterey County DA concludes an investigation into a fatal shooting, a local advocate's reflections on housing policies and solutions, and more in this week's local news roundup.

Roxanne Wilson knows what it feels like to not have a roof over her head. She's made it her mission to help others avoid a similar experience.