Governor Newsom assesses storm damage and promises aid for Pajaro.
TL;DR
Governor Gavin Newsom visited the flood-damaged area of Pajaro and promised long-term support for the community. He hopes for a federal emergency declaration and aid to help rebuild the levee and prevent further flooding. Short-term aid is on the way, with $600 checks being sent out to farmworkers affected by the floods. The governor is working with the Army Corps to speed up the 5-7 year process of overhauling the Pajaro levee.
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- Opinion: What happened in Pajaro isn't just a 'natural' disaster Los Angeles Times
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