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

If Trump’s promised mass deportations come

Cónsul mexicana promete proteger a sus compatriotas en contra de la deportación

Federal policies will cripple the regional economy

The U.S. needs more DEI, not less

Monterey County gets ready for anti-immigration policies

Why my 5th-grade student cries when it rains

Monterey County officials owe Christian Schneider a hearing

Sheriff said she reopened King City investigation, but it didn’t happen

Celebrating community in challenging times

How Sanctuary Laws Could Throw a Wrench Into Trump’s Deportation Plans

The Books we Loved in 2024

Residente de Salinas afronta la esperanza, la pérdida y la alegría que acompaña la asistencia a personas con discapacidad.

Royal Xmas poem is coming to town

Remembering 1974, when women weren’t believed

Salinas mother faces the hope, loss and joy of special needs caregiving

Wellpath admits failures at Monterey County Jail

In the races for Salinas city council seats, money is sending a big message

Way before Alden Global Capital banned political endorsements, The Monterey Herald stopped the practice

Salinas at a Crossroads

Monsters under the microscope