KAZU COVID-19 Coverage & Resources

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Welcome to KAZU’s COVID-19 Coverage & Resource Page. Here you’ll find what you need to stay up-to-date on how the pandemic is affecting us here in the Monterey Bay: COVID-19 updates, local resources and stories you might have missed.

WEEKLY NEWS ROUNDUP 1/8/21: Fallout From Capitol Breach And Remembering The Man Who Kept Photographic Memory Of Monterey

HELPFUL LINKS: 


MONTEREY COUNTY

Monterey County Health Department COVID-19 Webpage
City of Monterey Coronavirus Webpage 
Testing Sites
COVID-19 Hospitalization Data
COVID-19 Vaccine Schedule

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency COVID-19 Webpage
City of Santa Cruz Coronavirus Webpage 
Testing Sites
COVID-19 Hospitalization Data
COVID-19 Vaccine Schedule

CALIFORNIA

Regional Stay Home Order - state's new COVID-19 order that goes into effect after a region drops below 15% ICU availability 

CA Notify - state's COVID-19 exposure phone app 

Vaccinate All 58 - the state's plans for COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

If you'd like to see a national map of COVID-19 cases check out COVID-19 Case Mapper.

OTHER HELPFUL LINKS:

STATEWIDE

California Department of Public Health
California COVID-19 Webpage

Local COVID-19 Testing Appointments
Bay Area & Monterey Co. Resources - Food, Medical, Legal

HELPLINES & CALL CENTERS:  

Santa Cruz County COVID-19 hotline: 831-454-4242 or text “COVID19” to 211-211
Monterey County COVID-19 hotline: 831-769-8700 or 211

Fallout From Capitol Breach And Remembering The Man Who Kept Photographic Memory Of Monterey

By KAZU News Staff • Jan 8, 2021
George Seideneck photo, ©Pat Hathaway Collection

Welcome to KAZU's weekly news roundup for 1/8/21. Here you'll find the top local stories of the week and a few select national stories from NPR.

Santa Cruz Joins Stay-At-Home Order. COVID-19 Vaccinations Underway Locally. Redwoods Receive Love.

By KAZU News Staff • Dec 18, 2020
Richard Green

Welcome to KAZU's weekly news roundup for 12/18/20. Here you'll find the top local stories of the week and a few select national stories from NPR.

New Homeless Shelter On The Monterey Peninsula Promises A Good Night Sleep

By • Dec 16, 2020
Erika Mahoney

 

The Monterey Peninsula is getting its first shelter specifically for single homeless women and families with children, including single fathers. According to the most recent homeless census, 35 percent of those without a place to call home are women and 25 percent are families in Monterey County. But that census was a year ago. After months of COVID-19, that number is expected to grow. 

Stay-At-Home Order For Santa Cruz County Begins Thursday

By Doug McKnight • Dec 16, 2020
Erika Mahoney

A stay-at-home order will go into effect for the Bay Area after the region’s intensive care unit (ICU) capacity fell below 13% Wednesday, according to state data. The order is triggered when a region falls below 15% ICU capacity. Santa Cruz County officials said the new regulations will take effect Thursday, December 17 at 11:59 p.m.

Monterey County Must Stay Home. Vaccine Arrival Gets Closer. Possibility Of Dangerous Debris Flows.

By KAZU News Staff • Dec 11, 2020
Doug McKnight

Welcome to KAZU's weekly news roundup for 12/11/20. Here you'll find the top local stories of the week and a few select national stories from NPR.

Monterey County Stay-At-Home Order Takes Effect Sunday

By • Dec 9, 2020
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

With Monterey County hospitals full of COVID-19 patients, the county’s health officer has decided to voluntarily opt into the state’s new “Regional Stay Home Order.” This move follows five other counties in the Bay Area who also opted in early. 

Stay Home Holiday. PG Police Officer Placed On Leave... Again. Local Student Wins Art Contest.

By KAZU News Staff • Dec 4, 2020
Doug McKnight

Welcome to KAZU's weekly news roundup for 12/4/20. Here you'll find the top local stories of the week and a few select national stories from NPR.

The Spread Of COVID-19 In Monterey Bay Elderly Care Facilities

By • Nov 23, 2020
Del Monte Assisted Living

Since the beginning of the pandemic, facilities that care for the elderly have been hot spots for the spread of COVID-19. And a new report says nationwide new cases in nursing homes have reached record numbers this month. Locally, some have been able to stop the virus from entering their facilities, but others have not.

California Under Curfew. Celebrating Thanksgiving Safely. A Whale Tail With A Tale.

By KAZU News Staff • Nov 20, 2020
Michelle Loxton

Welcome to KAZU's weekly news roundup for 11/20/20. Here you'll find the top local stories of the week and a few select national stories from NPR.

COVID-19 Spreading Throughout Monterey County, Not Just Salinas

By • Nov 18, 2020
Richard Green

With over 1 million total confirmed COVID-19 cases and surging, California is pumping the brakes on reopening. We checked in with Dr. Allen Radner for the fourth time since the beginning of the pandemic. He’s Chief Medical Officer of Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System and an infectious disease specialist. Last weekend (November 14-15, 2020), Monterey County hospitals had 51 patients hospitalized with COVID-19, an all time high.

COVID-19 Setbacks Locally. Veterans Go Back To School. A Welcomed Visit From The Wienermobile.

By KAZU News Staff • Nov 13, 2020
Michelle Loxton

Welcome to KAZU's weekly news roundup for 11/13/20. Here you'll find the top local stories of the week and a few select national stories from NPR.

 

Why Monterey County Is Stuck In The State's Most Restrictive COVID-19 Tier

By • Nov 12, 2020
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Over the last month, counties neighboring Monterey County have seen a decreased spread of the coronavirus and have been allowed to drop restrictions on many businesses. That hasn’t happened in Monterey County. KAZU News explains the extremely complicated process of reopening.

Local Votes Left To Count. Santa Cruz Plans To Reopen Schools. Curtain Closes At Osio Theater.

By KAZU News Staff • Nov 6, 2020
Erika Mahoney

Welcome to KAZU's weekly news roundup for 11/6/20. Here you'll find the top local stories of the week and a few select national stories from NPR.

Lights Out Again, Voting On Wheels And More Businesses Reopen In Santa Cruz

By KAZU News Staff • Oct 30, 2020
Erika Mahoney

Welcome to KAZU's weekly news roundup for 10/30/20. Here you'll find the top local stories of the week and a few select national stories from NPR.

Voting Memories. Congressional Candidate Interviews. Local Alum Featured On NPR’s World Cafe.

By KAZU News Staff • Oct 23, 2020
Erika Mahoney

Welcome to KAZU's weekly news roundup for 10/23/20. Here you'll find the top local stories of the week and a few select national stories from NPR.

Monterey County Hospitals Say Go Get A Flu Vaccine

By • Oct 21, 2020
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Monterey County’s four hospitals have joined forces again to talk about COVID-19, but this time with a caveat -- flu season is almost here.

An Act Of Kindness. Condor Update. KAZU Wins Another National Murrow Award.

By KAZU News Staff • Oct 16, 2020
Monterey Police Department

Welcome to KAZU's weekly news roundup for 10/16/20. Here you'll find the top local stories of the week and a few select national stories from NPR.

Fall Weather. COVID-19 Outbreak At Watsonville Nursing Facility. Answers to Election Questions.

By KAZU News Staff • Oct 9, 2020
Brandt Bates

Welcome to KAZU's weekly news roundup for 10/9/20. Here you'll find the top local stories of the week and a few select national stories from NPR.

Be Counted: How To Return Your Mail-In Ballot Or Vote In-Person

By • Oct 8, 2020
Erika Mahoney

Early voting began this week in California and mail-in ballots started landing in mailboxes. Besides the important decisions you’ll make on candidate races, ballot props and, of course, the next president, you also have to figure out how to cast your ballot.

A Tricky Halloween. The President Tests Positive. Wildfire Impacts On Local Flora And Fauna.

By KAZU News Staff • Oct 2, 2020
Erika Mahoney

Welcome to KAZU's weekly news roundup for 10/2/20. Here you'll find the top local stories of the week and a few select national stories from NPR.

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