Local advocates are marking Black Maternal Health Week. And, Eric Swalwell’s exit from the California Governor’s race means a major shakeup for Democrats.

Monterey County supervisors will discuss placing a property transfer tax on the November ballot. And, two gubernatorial candidate forums focused on Latino voters are coming up in Sacramento.

Crowds gathered in downtown Monterey to celebrate Whalefest. And, recreational salmon fishing reopens.

Some Monterey students are back from a regional robotics competition, the Monterey County DA concludes an investigation into a fatal shooting, a local advocate's reflections on housing policies and solutions, and more in this week's local news roundup.

Monterey County warns against scammers who impersonate local officials. Plus, a proposed state bill would reform how utility companies pay for fires they cause.

Salinas City Council member Andrew Sandoval discusses a state bill to restrict forever chemicals. And, piling too many people on an e-bike could be outlawed if a different bill passes.

The Monterey County District Attorney has concluded its investigation of a January fatal officer-involved shooting in Marina. And, Santa Cruz County has opened a crisis stabilization unit to help young people seek short-term help with mental health.

Advocates for small-scale farmers and for people facing food insecurity are both pushing the state for more funding as federal cuts hit hard on all sides of the farm-to-table supply chain.

A regenerative agriculture training program for new farmers on the Central Coast. And, a new bill making its way through the state legislature aims to reduce the number of wild animals hit by cars.

Monterey County parks could see 10,000 visitors on Sunday, a 4.6-magnitude earthquake hits Boulder Creek, reflections on farmworker labor power, and more in this week's local news roundup.