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

Inspiration and renewed activism inspired by Dolores Huerta — and her recent revelations

Prop. 40 is heading for defeat. Now a healthcare crisis awaits California.

The art of bearing witness

Salinas at a crossroads 2026

Salinas at a crossroads 2026

Changing immigration tactics and surge in detentions across California felt in Monterey County

What is Measure H?

Arbitrariedades en el control de pesticidas ponen en riesgo a trabajadores agrícolas de California

Haphazard pesticide enforcement puts farmworkers in California at risk

Baby Angelita’s death casts shadows over Mixteco communities

Flock cameras remain in Monterey County, despite supervisors’ vote to end contract

Regreso al hogar, a la tierra

Los campesinos en California y en todo el país lamentan la muerte de Mo Jourdane

Farm workers in California and the country mourn Mo Jourdane

Coming home to the land

Alebrijes y Nahuales traen color e historias a Salinas

Finally, a statue for Ritchie Valens — in Iowa

Monterey County residents come out against surveillance cameras

Mother of newborn Baby Angelita not being sought on criminal charges

Alebrijes and Nahuales bring color and stories to Salinas