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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Marianne Faithfull's posthumous EP is a return to her folk and pop roots

1 day ago | kazu.org | Mary Kelly |Kathryn Fink |Christopher Intagliata
Air traffic overhaul obstacles

3 days 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
Monterey County tops the charts in student homelessness, corrects battery plant fire testing dashboard

5 days ago | kazu.org | Ngozi Cole |Elena Neale-Sacks

In today's newscast, Monterey County has the highest percentage of homeless students in California, according to state data. And, the county says it has corrected its online dashboard of test results following the Vistra fire. KAZU News KAZU NewsMoss LandingHomeless YouthMonterey Bay TodayLocal Newsfires
A gazillionaire becomes conflicted in Wes Anderson's 'The Phoenician Scheme'

1 week ago | kazu.org | Bob Mondello
Thousands of hungry people in Gaza overwhelm food distribution site

1 week ago | kazu.org | Aya Batrawy |Michel Martin

The start of a Israeli plan backed by the U.S. to control aid distribution in Gaza was mired in chaos on Tuesday. Dozens were shot by Israeli gunfire as crowds surged to where food was distributed. Copyright 2025 NPR
Santa Cruz city council gets to work on new budget, more verification for community college applicants

1 week ago | kazu.org | Scott Cohn

In today's newscast, the Santa Cruz City Council begins work on a $532 million budget, in the face of massive funding cuts from the Trump administration. Plus, bots are applying to community colleges in California—and getting in, allowing scammers to collect millions in student aid. KAZU News Monterey Bay TodayLocal NewsCity of Santa CruzHigher Education
Watsonville gets affordable housing, budget cuts could affect foster family services

2 weeks ago | kazu.org | Ngozi Cole

In today's newscast, Watsonville gets 80 new affordable homes, including housing units for farm workers. And Gov. Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal could put foster family services in danger. KAZU News Local NewsMonterey Bay TodayWatsonvilleHousingGovernor Gavin Newsom
Dashboard shows Moss Landing fire testing, San Benito County considers affordable housing

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

In today's newscast, a new dashboard combines data about the Moss Landing Vistra fire from multiple agencies into one interactive map. And, San Benito County explores new affordable housing options. Moss LandingSan Benito CountyMonterey Bay TodayLocal NewsfiresAffordable Housing
Monterey Bay broadband summit prompts discussion on digital equity amid federal funding freeze

2 weeks ago | kazu.org | Katie Brown

In today's newscast, federal funds to support broadband services continue to dwindle. And, an update on an attack at a fertility clinic in Southern California. KAZU News Monterey Bay TodayLocal NewstechnologyPolitics
Republican tax bill targets social services, Gov. Newsom urges homeless encampment bans

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

In today's newscast, U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta comments on a House budget bill that would reduce access to services including SNAP benefits, Medicaid and Medicare. And, City of Santa Cruz Homelessness Response Director Larry Imwalle reacts to Gov. Gavin Newsom's push to ban homeless encampments in cities and counties. Monterey Bay TodayLocal NewsGovernor NewsomCongressman Jimmy PanettaHomeless encampmentsMonterey County Social Services