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Pajaro residents step up after floods in first Spanish FEMA Program

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Pajaro residents step up after floods in first Spanish FEMA Program

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PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) - A group of Pajaro residents who lived through devastating flooding are now trained to respond if disaster strikes again. They're joining the front lines as community first responders in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties. Two dozen residents, all survivors of Pajaro’s recent floods, completed emergency response training through a 22 hour FEMA certified program. The training, taught entirely in Spanish, is the first of it…Read Article

Trump Administration cuts some federal funding from the Pajaro River levee project.

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Trump Administration cuts some federal funding from the Pajaro River levee project.

Federal funding requested for the Pajaro River Flood Risk Management Project was zeroed out by the Trump Administration as it hones in on the majority-Democratic state of California.Read Article

Pajaro residents get certified in disaster response as the town’s infrastructure upgrades continue.

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Pajaro residents get certified in disaster response as the town’s infrastructure upgrades continue.

For many Pajaro residents who suffered through the 2023 flooding, it was nothing new—they had also experienced the same catastrophe in the 1990s.Read Article

Pajaro residents complete first-ever Spanish FEMA training

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) - Pajaro locals completed their Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in preparation for future emergencies. The County of Monterey Department of Emergency Management announced the members had completed their 22-hour FEMA program for the first time in Spanish. “Despite living in a diverse region, locating an agency capable of delivering this training in Spanish took weeks of research and outreach by County Em…Pajaro · Pajaro Read Article

New improvements from streetlights to signals come to Pajaro

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PAJARO, Calif. (KION) - The County of Monterey Public Works provided an update on community infrastructure improvement projects in Pajaro early Wednesday afternoon. The projects involve improving street safety by adding more signs and lighting, especially around Pajaro Middle School. This includes new streetlights in areas with little to no illumination. Those will all be installed by the end of the week. Solar panels are laid out for the new…Pajaro · Pajaro Read Article

Padilla introduces bill to give farm workers disaster relief after floods, other emergencies - Local News Matters

A bill to provide disaster relief to hundreds of thousands of farm workers was introduced by U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla.If signed into law, the Disaster Relief for Farm Workers Act will provide compensation to farm workers who lose wages due to emergencies beyond their control. This includes extreme weather and public health emergencies, Padilla’s office said Wednesday. According to Padilla (D-Calif.), an estimated 800,000 farm workers labor in fie…Pajaro · Pajaro Read Article

Union Pacific train strikes truck in Pajaro - The Pajaronian | Watsonville, CA

A freight train owned by Union Pacific pulling seven cars collided with an agricultural tank truck east of Pajaro around 3:15pm. According to North Monterey County Div. Chief Rick Parker, the male driver suffered what appeared to be minor injuries, and was taken to a local hospital fro observation. The collision dragged the International truck owned by Gonzalez-based Pinnacle Application more than 1,500 feet, tore the engine clear of the truck a…Union Pacific · Pajaro Read Article

Second round of beautification funding opens for Pajaro businesses

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PAJARO, Calif. (KION) -- The second round of beautification grants will open up for Pajaro businesses on Friday. Businesses affected by the Pajaro flood in 2023 can apply to get funds for interior and exterior painting, landscaping, and signage. Up to $50,000 is available in this round and is open to new applicants and those approved for funding in the last round. It is part of the County's plan to revitalize the area after the damage caused by …Pajaro · Pajaro Read Article

Historic Porter Vallejo Mansion undergoing renovation into new community space

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PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) -- A historic part of Pajaro will be restored to become an even bigger part of the community. The Porter Vallejo Mansion, once home to the Pajaro library, will be revitalized with a community space and an improved library. The Mansion was damaged during the 2023 Pajaro flood with the library closed and a bookmobile taking its place. "During the community meetings that happened after the flooding where discussions happene…Pajaro · Pajaro Read Article

Body found buried near Pajaro River levee, investigation ongoing

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The Monterey County Sheriff's Office said they located a buried body located along the Pajaro River on Thursday.Pajaro · Pajaro See the Story

Community infrastructure projects begin in Pajaro with state recovery funds

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PAJARO, Calif. -- (KION-TV) -- State recovery funds are now being put to use in rebuilding and enhancing critical community infrastructure, two years after devastating floods hit the town of Pajaro. The Monterey County Board of Supervisors announced that work will begin in the next two weeks on multiple projects aimed at improving public safety and accessibility. According to the county, the projects focus on upgrading pedestrian infrastructure …Pajaro · Pajaro Read Article

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