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Repeated storms in 2023 have triggered widespread flooding in coastal areas and the Central Valley.

Pajaro residents returned to their devastated community for the first time after flooding from a levee breach forced them to evacuate two weeks ago. 

It was an emotional day for many in Pajaro, many seeing their homes and businesses for the first time in nearly two weeks.

Running water should return to Pajaro on Saturday, but officials are warning the public not to drink it. Safe water isn't expected for a few more weeks.

Many homes in Pajaro were still without power Thursday morning, and as of the last report, no homes had running water or working sewage.

Caltrans has announced that lane closures are set to begin Thursday on Highway 1 crossing the Pajaro River as repairs to bridges damaged by recent storms are set to get underway.

After over a week, Monterey County says they don’t have a firm date for Pajaro evacuees and are looking towards the end of the week.

These inspections are the first step in the county's plan to allow people to return to Pajaro.

The Watsonville-based company is promising to match donations dollar-for-dollar up to $250,000.

Cal Fire's Damage Inspection Specialists have so far inspected 447 residential and commercial buildings in Pajaro.