Watsonville rail trail meetings, federal approval needed for state health coverage expansion
In today's newscast, multiple meetings about sections of the Coastal Rail Trail aiming to connect residents throughout Santa Cruz County are happening in Watsonville. And, California voters passed two laws to expand certain health insurance coverage plans to include in vitro fertilization and hearing aids for children. Now, the state needs approval from the federal government to make that happen.
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A warning for green card holders, new post-fire soil testing in Monterey County
In today's newscast, an immigration lawyer who helped a Santa Cruz woman return home after being detained cautions others about travel. And, Monterey County is conducting new environmental tests nearly four months after the fire at a Moss Landing battery storage plant.
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Detained Santa Cruz immigrant released, Monterey Bay area parks rated as state's best
Immigration and Customs Enforcement just released a green card holder who has lived in Santa Cruz for decades from a Washington state detention center. And, three parks in the Monterey Bay area are on the California State Parks Foundation's first "best of" list.
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Homelessness funding for sober living centers, termination of USDA local food programs
In today's newscast, a new bill would make some state homelessness funding available to places with sober living requirements. Plus, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has cancelled two programs that helped schools and food banks buy local produce.
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Mental health awareness in Monterey County, calls for ocean safety after missing Santa Cruz swimmer
In today's newscast, county supervisors across the Monterey Bay area raise awareness of the prevalence of mental health struggles. And in Santa Cruz, officials urge greater caution near the ocean after a swimmer went missing Sunday night.
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