Brooke Kinebrew

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The Santa Cruz Wharf has officially reopened after a portion of it collapsed during powerful storms in 2024, destroying about 150 to 180 feet of the south end.

Early voting and vote-by-mail have started in California, with Central Coast counties recruiting poll workers ahead of the June 2 primary election.

After a three-year shutdown, commercial salmon fishing has resumed in Monterey Bay under strict quotas, offering fresh local salmon and supporting fishermen.

Three candidates for Assembly District 29, J.W. Paine, Robert Rivas, and Dennis Sanchez, are focusing on housing as a major priority ahead of the primary election.

Carmel Owls is installing platforms for great horned owls across the Monterey Peninsula to promote natural rodent control and reduce the use of rodenticides.

Monterey County achieved a record $3.3 billion in visitor spending last year, with leaders focusing on sustainable growth and new initiatives to boost tourism

The Watsonville Law Center plans to open a new location in Salinas to provide accessible legal services for Monterey County's low-income and immigrant families amid increasing demand.

Second Harvest Food Bank in Santa Cruz County is serving 25% more people monthly compared to last year, as inflation and fuel prices strain its operations and increase community demand.

The MGA Scholarship Program, funded by a golf tournament at Quail Lodge, awarded scholarships to 30 new students and renewed 26 others this year.

Santa Cruz County Parks Department is proposing a pilot program to charge parking fees at regional parks, aiming to generate $260,000 annually for maintenance.