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Amy Mayer

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
16
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Sep 18, 2026
Outlet visibility, for 90.3 KAZU
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Jul 9, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 18, 2026 · Amy Mayer

    Vistra plant reignites, Santa Ana to ban city employees from ICE employment (opens the original)

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    A flare-up began around 6 a.m. Friday morning among some of the remaining batteries at the Vistra Corp. site in Moss Landing. North Monterey County Fire Chief Jess Cortez says that’s a known risk. " Those always have been at 100% capacity energized," said Cortez. "Those batteries spontaneously ignited this morning." Ron George with Vistra said the batteries retained their charge from more than 18 months ago but are not connected to anything. "Until we are able to completely remediate the site, w

  2. Article · Sep 16, 2026 · Amy Mayer

    Rough summer for sea lions, Monterey County Government Center remains closed (opens the original)

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    Rescue teams have responded to 150 sea lions infected with domoic acid poisoning this summer. And, Monterey County officials hope to reopen the government center in Salinas soon after what they’ve called “an extensive sewer line malfunction.”

  3. Article · Sep 11, 2026 · Amy Mayer

    Exploring and embracing life's possibilities during the 'third turn' (opens the original)

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    Generation X, those born between about 1965 and 1980, often get squeezed. But now in middle age, and not being quiet about it, Gen X women, in particular, have a lot to say about getting better as they get older. NPR health and science reporter Alison Aubrey has written a new book about midlife called "Your Turn: How to create a midlife you love." This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Amy Mayer: Your book “Your Turn: How to Create a Midlife You Love,” has just come out. Before w

  4. Article · Sep 10, 2026 · Amy Mayer

    Fire weather minus wind, bills to help with wildfire recovery (opens the original)

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    The Timber and Plaskett fires in Big Sur together have now burned more than 55,000 acres. And, lawmakers have sent two bills to the governor that aim to improve the recovery process after a wildfire.

  5. Article · Aug 26, 2026 · Amy Mayer

    Timber Fire closes most of Ventana Wilderness, bill would protect immigrant service providers (opens the original)

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    Timber Fire moves deeper into Ventana Wilderness The Timber Fire has burned 17,817 acres and is 23% contained, as of 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, according to Cal Fire. It’s moving deeper into the Ventana Wilderness. Carol Olson is executive director of the Ventana Wilderness Alliance, which maintains backcountry trails. She says most of them are now closed. "These closures could be expanded. They could last a very long time," Olson said. "We've had some trails closed for years after a fire." The Monter

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