Monterey County Pulse

• Epic 90-mile course: Three 30-mile laps at Fort Ord National Monument from WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, with 2,600ft climbs per lap, 50mph...

Budget workshop highlights mixed signals:

• Positive start: FY 2025-26 revenues exceeded expectations, boosted by property taxes and one-time...

County officials warn 12,500-19,000 residents could lose Medi-Cal from Jan. 1, 2027 work requirements for ages 19-64.

• County strain: Up to $31.2M...

Monterey County’s finance scene is buzzing with key openings:

• Controller in Salinas agriculture: Lead reporting, budgeting for established firm
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• Fills critical gap: Sun Street Centers launching county's first short-term adolescent facility for ages 12-17, as outpatient services aren't...

Fiscal push: Supervisors approved $83,500 for polling and outreach on TOT hike to 10.5% and luxury property transfer tax.

• Targets single-family...

Local tragedy update: Body found in Monterey County river identified as 38-year-old Jacob Decarli of Salinas.

Key details:

• Kayaker spotted...

Salinas Kiwanis Literacy Club celebrated delivering their 10,000th book to first-graders at Los Padres Elementary on April 14:

• Bilingual reads like...

Don't miss this intimate reggae night blending international and local talent at Stonies Taphouse:

• Headliner: Chilean legend Quique Neira, smooth...

Monterey County Sheriff's Office launches solar + battery system for big wins:

• $12M savings over 25 years, no upfront costs via power purchase...

South County residents, mark these key dates on the Greenfield calendar:

• City Council Meeting: April 28, 2026
• Planning Commission Meeting: May 5
  Stay informed and engaged with local government—details on the official site.

Key January trends from Realtor.com data for buyers/sellers:

• Overall median: $875,000, +5.5% from Dec ($829K), +5.4% YoY ($830K).
• Single-family:...

Political shakeup brewing in District 1: Salinas resident Daniel has launched a recall effort against Supervisor Luis Alejo. Watch for developments in this emerging challenge.

Public Safety Incidents

• 🔥 Sideshows Disrupt Salinas and Prunedale: Sideshows at multiple Salinas intersections including North Sanborn and Del...

Cash-strapped cities like Monterey are eyeing a long-overlooked 0.375% sales tax increase available since a 2015 legislative carveout.

• Monterey's...

Critical shortfall ahead for Casa de Noche Buena in Seaside and Shuman HeartHouse in Monterey: 40% gap in FY 2026-2027, rising to 80% by 2028-2029...

Key proposal for south county education restructuring:

• Dissolve three districts to form Greenfield Unified and King City Unified (pre-K-12)
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Key developments in the suspicious death near Sykes Hot Springs:

• April 9: Hikers spot body with neck markings in remote Ventana Wilderness area.
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• $83,500 approved for consultants to survey voters on luxury home transfer tax ($10M+ sales, ~$8.7M/year for housing) and TOT rise to 12% (~$5.7M...

Monterey County Sheriff's Office led a thorough recovery after a kayaker spotted a partly submerged car Sunday near Arroyo Seco Road.

• Deputies...