Krista Almanzan

California’s 21 Missions are older than the state itself, and most could not withstand a major earthquake. Many are made of adobe and date back to the late 1700s when Spain’s king sent Franciscan missionaries to convert natives.  Today conversion at the missions isn’t about religion; it’s about seismic retrofitting.

Most seniors hope to live in their homes indefinitely. But plans can change when there’s the loss of a driver’s license or home maintenance becomes overwhelming.  The Village Movement is removing some of these obstacles across the nation and now locally.

You may not imagine finding young skaters, surfers and snowboarders involved in the fight against hunger. But they are thanks to a growing Santa Cruz non-profit.

The election is over, but workers in both Monterey and Santa Cruz County still have ballots to count, about 60,000 between the two counties. Is that enough to tip the scales in any of the races?

In the race for the Congressional seat that represents the Monterey Bay Area incumbent Democrat Sam Farr again faces Republican Jeff Taylor. The match-up is the same as in years past, and the candidates remain starkly different.