As President Joe Biden and his administration prepare to submit their budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year Monday, two local congressional representatives as well as California's two senators have called upon the administration to include funding for the Pajaro River levee upgrades.
Two storms in January caused “catastrophic” damage to Camp Ellis, a powerful reminder of how vulnerable the coastal community is. "If we have another storm like that, I don't think my house would survive," said resident Joe Kehoe.
From the start, 2023 was definitely a wetter year than usual in Santa Cruz County. On New Year's Day, Watsonville was inundated with flooding near Corralitos Creek, and atmospheric rivers throughout the region hit Santa Cruz and Capitola hard, prompting a visit by President Joe Biden.
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