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This week's news roundup looks at plans for 'No Kings—Vote Early' rallies today, shares a meal service milestone, offers an explainer on recent higher sea levels and more.

Across the Monterey Bay region, at least 10 “No Kings—Vote Early” events are scheduled tomorrow. And, the current Kelvin wave is dissipating, but future waves coupled with storms could cause flooding.

A Kelvin wave has pushed local sea levels unusually high recently. And, with respiratory virus season upon the Central Coast, Santa Cruz County is telling people to mask up to protect the most vulnerable.

Santa Cruz's Teen Kitchen Project serves one-millionth meal. And, Sen. Adam Schiff tries to ease California wine boycott tension with Canada.

The Salinas City Council updated its emergency operations plan for the first time in over a decade. And, Brown University estimates the war has added $500 in fuel costs to California households.

Prop. 1 lets the state borrow over $11 billion to fund affordable housing. And, California High Speed Rail voted to limit the ability of its CEO to manage and sign off on contracts.

Monarchs are returning for their annual stay in Santa Cruz, and this winter’s El Niño could be challenging for the butterflies.

In this week's round-up: UC Santa Cruz researchers say they can predict harmful algal blooms, Central Coast governments prepare for El Niño, election season is upon us, and more.

Santa Cruz County Clerk Tricia Webber says "voting naked" is a benefit both to the voter and elections staff.

Local leaders push the U.S. Postal Service to move mail services to the Brookdale Lodge. And, voters consider five measures that could change the way Californians are taxed.