Monterey County Board of Supervisors

In this week's episode: environmental activist julia butterfly hill comes to Santa Cruz on Sunday, libraries across Monterey Bay celebrate National Library Week, the City of Marina rings in two decades of Earth Day festivities.

Monterey County supervisors move forward with an oversized vehicle ban along two streets in Pájaro—kind of. And, a plant sale at UC Santa Cruz this weekend.

In this week's episode, foodbanks are asking for state funding, commercial fishing will open next month, local advocates mark Black Maternal Health Week, and more.

Monterey County joins Santa Cruz and Sonoma counties in opposing the Trump Administration's plans for offshore drilling and mining. Plus, the Monterey Bay Aquarium and other local groups host a "people's hearing" about the drilling plans on Friday, January 9, at 6pm at the Portola Hotel in Monterey.

Monterey County is expanding its hiring policy for veterans. And, the Hollister airport signs a lease with a flying-car company.

Monterey County is waiting for state feedback on its overdue housing plan. And, the state has an update on the gray wolf population after a decade of conservation.

In today's newscast, the City of Santa Cruz and Monterey County are among jurisdictions joining a lawsuit to fight threats to cut federal funding from "sanctuary cities." Plus, a bipartisan bill aims to fund more research on wildfires, and former defense secretary Leon Panetta says the present moment calls for Americans to stand up for what they value.

Monterey County holds its required TRUTH Act hearing and the San Lorenzo Water District wants public input on its local hazard mitigation plan.

After hearing concerns from the public, Monterey County supervisors deliberated this week over how much money should go towards immediate relief versus a lengthy list of other projects.

Monterey County’s voter approved fracking ban will go back to court on appeal.Late last year, a Monterey County Superior Court judge struck down much of…