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Kaiser Permanente members can walk in and get the updated COVID-19 vaccine at no cost starting this week. And, the City of Santa Cruz hosted a fun run over the weekend to raise tsunami awareness.

Erika Mahoney was news director at KAZU four years ago on what became the worst day of her life. She talks with former colleague Doug McKnight about the mass shooting that took her dad's life.

Some local hospitals are seeking healthcare partners to stay afloat. And, a new state bill requiring law enforcement to show identification advances.

Watsonville votes to expand a contract with Flock Safety for automated license plate readers. And, a state bill moves to Governor Gavin Newsom's desk that would make CEQA exemptions for certain transit projects permanent.

En el Valle de Salinas, los agricultores locales se han visto afectados por la reciente pérdida de los programas federales que les abrían el acceso a mercados para comercializar sus productos.

The Salinas City Council voted to wait until September 23 to solidify next steps related to four rental ordinances. And, the trade group Western Growers supports the release of the second "Make America Healthy Again" report.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly is hosting a new national security podcast, Sources and Methods. She talked about it with KAZU.

Valley Fever cases are rising on the Central Coast, with Monterey County’s increase larger than others’. And, a bill to allow rideshare drivers to unionize advances.

The U.S. Supreme Court has made it easier for immigration agents to stop people based on their race. And, a Central Coast food distribution network aims to shorten the farm to fork supply chain and help area small farms.

In today's newscast, the home of a local sea glass artist was one of eight venues that featured the work of 32 artists during the 18th annual Seaside Art Tour.