About Kathryn McKenzie

Kathryn McKenzie grew up in Santa Cruz, worked for the Monterey Herald for 10 years, and now freelances for a variety of publications and websites. She and husband Glenn Church are the co-authors of "Humbled: How California's Monterey Bay Escaped Industrial Ruin" (Vista Verde Publishing, 2020).

March 30, 2023

The power of water Why levees don't work, and the challenge of designing them differently

March 15, 2023

‘A stacking of stress’ Gov. Newsom tours Pájaro, speaks at press conference

January 19, 2023

Preparing for the worst Planning for the future is essential when it comes to California’s wild weather events

October 27, 2022

¡Que vivan los muertos! The Days of the Dead are alive around Monterey Bay

May 4, 2022

The Art of Science ‘Illustrating Nature’ exhibit returns to PG after pandemic pause

January 26, 2022

Courage Within Exhibition at Monterey Museum of Art incorporates artwork created by homeless women, collaborating with local artists

October 29, 2021

Días de Muertos: Regreso del Más Allá Después de COVID, las celebraciones vuelven a la vida

October 29, 2021

Días de Muertos: Back to (from?) the Afterlife As pandemic eases, celebrations making a comeback

June 25, 2021

To Mask, or Not to Mask? That is the question right now

June 11, 2021

Palenke Arts Throws a Party Fifth annual arts festival this Sunday celebrates resiliency after COVID

May 19, 2021

The Healing Power of Art in Chinatown Butterfly mural floats over Moon Gate Plaza

April 16, 2021

The Invisible Brought to Light Artist Warren Chang captures poignant scenes from everyday life

Monterey County’s home kitchen program opens new opportunities

Do art. Be kind.

A young Salinas resident recounts her journey through the mental health system

California lawmakers may limit childhood sex abuse survivors’ ability to sue

King City boy wants to become the future of music in Monterey County

Salinas officials are poised to cross the church-state divide

The Souls of Potter’s Field

Here’s what the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ means for the Central Coast

BREAKING: Monterey County jail gets big money for helping ICE find targets

Pedacitos: Stories in the path of healing

In defense of immigrants

Celebrating the end to an injustice

Students talk about security in social media and how it might be improved

‘Patients will suffer. Patients will die.’ Why California’s rural hospitals are flatlining.

A fight for justice

Sacred Rage & Rhymes

State watchdog to investigate why Monterey County ignored transparency rules and paid for slander defense

Building bridges, not walls

Travels with Corbett | Episode 2 of ELDERS

New Salinas City Council takes aim at recently approved Rental Stabilization Ordinance