KAZU-FM (Pacific Grove, CA)

KAZU (90.3 FM) serves as the main NPR-member radio station for the Monterey Bay Area. It is licensed in Pacific Grove, California, and is owned and operated by California State University, Monterey Bay.

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Monterey County summer reading program, immigration resources available

1 week ago | kazu.org | Ngozi Cole

In today's newscast, Monterey County libraries have kicked off their summer reading program. And, in light of increasing numbers of Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, local attorneys are offering advice and resources to residents who are worried about their safety. KAZU News Monterey Bay TodayLocal NewsimmigrationMonterey County
What if being Mr 305 was a state of mind?

2 weeks ago | kazu.org | Mia Venkat
Monterey County recognizes farmworker history, immigration courts close amidst protests

2 weeks ago | kazu.org | Ngozi Cole |Amy Mayer

In today's newscast, Monterey County recognizes the 50th anniversary of a landmark farmworker rights legal case that banned the use of a harmful farming tool. And, immigration courts in San Francisco and Concord close early as Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities ramp up. KAZU News FarmworkersImmigration SweepsProtestLocal NewsMonterey Bay Today
Santa Cruz Civil Grand Jury releases climate action report, forest resilience projects underway

2 weeks ago | kazu.org | Elena Neale-Sacks |Ngozi Cole

In today's newscast, the Santa Cruz Civil Grand Jury has released its report on the county’s climate adaptation and mitigation progress. And, nine forest resilience projects will soon get underway in Santa Cruz County. The Resource Conservation District has received a $7 million grant from Cal Fire to better prepare the region's forests for a changing fire landscape. KAZU News Climate ChangeMonterey Bay TodayKAZU NewsLocal NewsSanta Cruz County
Santa Cruz 'Black Lives Matter' mural gets a fresh coat, workplace surveillance bill moves forward

2 weeks ago | kazu.org | Amy Mayer

In today's newscast, volunteers repainted the "Black Lives Matter" mural in downtown Santa Cruz. And, a state bill to limit workplace surveillance is one step closer to becoming law. KAZU News Monterey Bay TodayLocal NewsBlack Lives MatterState Assembly
Trans athlete makes history with launch in rowing race across the Pacific Ocean

3 weeks ago | kazu.org | Katie Brown

When the clock struck 6 a.m. Friday morning, four teams rowed toward the horizon in a race expected to last more than a month. This year's World's Toughest Row from Monterey Bay to Kauai's Hanalei Bay, in Hawaii, had barely begun and was already historic. One team had Taylan Stulting on board. Stulting is the first out, transgender person to compete in the annual World’s Toughest Row across the Pacific Ocean.
Marianne Faithfull's posthumous EP is a return to her folk and pop roots

3 weeks ago | kazu.org | Mary Kelly |Kathryn Fink |Christopher Intagliata
Salinas rally opposes potential Medi-Cal cuts, Monterey approves rainbow crosswalk

3 weeks ago | kazu.org | Erin Malsbury |Ngozi Cole

In today's newscast, people rallied outside the office of California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas in opposition to Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed Medi-Cal cuts. And, residents spoke up about the Monterey City Council approving a rainbow crosswalk downtown. KAZU News LGBTQ+Local NewsMonterey Bay TodayGovernor Gavin NewsomSalinasCity of Monterey
Salinas repeals tenants' rights, Moss Landing lawsuit continues

3 weeks ago | kazu.org | Katie Brown

In today's newscast, the Salinas City Council repealed four ordinances related to tenants' rights that went into effect in January. And, a lawyer wants to move a lawsuit against Pacific Gas &Electric, Vistra Energy and construction and chemical companies over the Moss Landing fire back to state court from the federal court. KAZU News Monterey Bay TodayMoss LandingSalinasKAZU NewsLocal News
Air traffic overhaul obstacles

3 weeks ago | kazu.org | Joel Rose

The fragile state of the U.S. air traffic control system was easy to see during the recent outages in Newark. But it will be a lot harder to make up for decades of underinvestment and other mistakes. Copyright 2025 NPR