President Donald Trump

An invasive beetle known for burrowing into native trees leaves behind a fungus that eventually kills them. And, President Donald Trump is using the Defense Production Act to expand federal authority over energy projects.

In this week's local news roundup: evacuation orders downgraded to warning in parts of a Timber Fire zone, a meeting between President Donald Trump and two local families, and CSUMB has a new interim president.

Cal Fire is now operating its response to the Big Sur Timber Fire from Cal State Monterey Bay. And, President Donald Trump has recognized a Santa Cruz teen lifeguard at the White House.

As we head toward the 100-day mark of Trump's second presidency, public radio stations in California and Texas want to hear from you about how these moves have reshaped your life and your community.

President Trump’s Inauguration sent protesters into the streets in Santa Cruz. At the University of California, Santa Cruz, protesters marched through…