Monterey County Pulse

The 2026 Summer Socko Softball League kicks off soon at Jacks Ballpark, offering local recreational fun for the community.

• Six teams (Mayhem,...

Monterey’s restaurant scene is buzzing this season as local favorites hire for front and back of house roles.

• Kuma Sushi needs Dishwashers/Bussers...

Herbie Hancock and Ron Carter will close the Monterey Jazz Festival on Sunday with a performance honoring the 100th anniversary of Miles Davis' birth, spotlighting the county's rich jazz tradition.

Families in Soledad can enjoy a community movie event together at the Soledad Branch of Monterey County Free Libraries on Thursday, June 4 at 3:30 p.m. Call (831) 386-6890 for details.

Monterey Bay FC returns to Cardinale Stadium on May 30 looking to build on its first 2026 league win with a victory over Loudoun United FC. Kickoff is 7 p.m. PT on ESPN+ as the club chases consecutive victories in front of local fans.

Itzel Martinez-Morales, 16, was killed in a two-vehicle crash on River Road near Chualar.

• The Toyota she rode in crossed double yellow lines at...

Monterey County Free Libraries is offering free Mental Wellness, Alzheimer’s and Dementia support, and Outdoor Adventure Kits this May for Mental...

Government Updates

• Panel Meeting Cancelled: The Native American and Archeological Resources Technical Advisory Panel meeting scheduled for June...

The Native American and Archeological Resources Technical Advisory Panel meeting set for June 11 at 1 PM in Salinas has been cancelled, with no new...

The Rose Hour studio in downtown Salinas is building a culturally rooted wellness space for Latinas and minorities who often feel excluded from...

A Carmel man was arrested for possessing a large quantity of child sexual abuse material, highlighting local efforts to address serious crimes in the community.

Two initiatives highlight growing local support for education amid housing challenges.

• Stuff the Bus campaign enters its 16th year, supplying...

A federal judge ruled that Smurfit Westrock acted in bad faith by switching Salinas workers to a higher-premium health plan without equivalent...

A 75-year-old Canadian retiree is fighting to keep his lawsuit alive after 13 days in jail stemming from a Monterey detective's mistaken-identity...

Salinas unveiled its first two-year budget proposal on May 26, projecting a $323.9 million operating and capital budget for Year 1.

• Public outreach...

Local Government Decisions

• Measure C Opposition: David R Henderson argues against Pacific Grove's Measure C, calling the 135% pay raise...

• Teen girl killed, two drivers left with major injuries in crash near Chualar.
• At least two vehicles collided around 8:30 a.m. Thursday near County...

Pacific Grove voters face Measure C, which would hike mayor and council pay by 135% at a $63,000 cost to place it on the June ballot.

• Excessive...

No significant updates today.

No significant updates today.