Moss Landing

In today's newscast, UC international students sue to block visa revocations, and some Moss Landing business owners say they are still struggling after a January fire.

Businesses near the battery energy storage plant in Moss Landing that caught fire in January say they are still feeling the effects as tourist season gets underway.

The Santa Cruz municipal wharf closes for emergency water main repairs. And, Vistra Corp is facing four lawsuits and $400 million in losses after the Moss Landing battery facility fire.

In today's newscast, another chunk of Pajaro disaster recovery money is being spent to improve streets and safety. And, a lawsuit filed against the company that owns the Moss Landing battery storage plant that caught fire in January has been moved from state to federal court.

In today's newscast, officials say homeless services in the city of Santa Cruz are safe from federal budget cuts. And, new soil tests show encouraging news in part of the Moss Landing fire zone.

In today's newscast, the Watsonville Film Festival is expanding to neighboring cities. And an EPA representative says that in order to disconnect the remaining batteries at the fire-damaged Moss Landing storage plant, the owner, Vistra Corp., will need to hire a contractor to demolish the building. Plus, KAZU's Dylan Music invites River Voices into Studio B.

The California Small Farm Conference this week is adding immigrant rights and safety to the agenda while unions brace for threats to collective bargaining. Both industries have major roles in the region and are reacting to Trump administration executive orders and actions. Also, residents in the vicinity of the Moss Landing battery plant fire discuss potential health impacts.

One of the world’s largest lithium battery storage facilities — located in the Monterey Bay Area — erupted in flames last month. People fled the area and schools closed as the fire smoldered for days. It briefly reignited last week.

In today's newscast, Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties have launched a community survey to collect information about residents' experiences during and after the fire at the Vistra Corp. battery plant in Moss Landing. The survey is available in English and Spanish. And, campus and local law enforcement responded to a bomb threat on the Cal State Monterey Bay campus that prompted the evacuation of the library and some residence halls.

In today's newscast, there was a flare-up at the Vistra battery storage facility in Moss Landing Tuesday night. Authorities say residents need not be concerned, but some are.