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Monterey County.
county in California, United States
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Rau, a former Agoura Hills planning commissioner, is now a councilmember in Monterey County, while Salinas is noted as a protest location.Some support1 report
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Democrats aim to take back the House while protests occur in Monterey County on the Central Coast.Some support1 report
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Chris Thomas ran unopposed for Pacific Grove City Council as voters considered sales tax measures in Monterey County.Some support1 report
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Monterey County's governing body oversaw tax policy decisions on June 19, 2026.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Monterey County board approved a tax measure for a ballot, which Carmel residents will vote on.Some support1 report
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A project aims to improve flood management in Monterey County.Some support1 report
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Monterey County commissioners approved a project for park management on October 15.Some support1 report
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Monterey County officials approved an emergency declaration and prepared for potential El Niño winter impacts.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Local governance, development, and community needs are being discussed in Scotts Valley, Monterey County.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Jimmy Panetta held roles as Deputy District Attorney in Monterey County and State Department Clerk in Alameda County.Some support1 report
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Wildfire outbreaks are currently affecting both Monterey County and Ventura County.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Dawn Addis represents the Central Coast interests, which include Monterey County.Some support1 report
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A Housing Authority is managing the affected city area of Monterey.Some support1 report
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A county office in Monterey County is supporting veterans who served in the Army. Thomas O'Keefe and Jack Murphy are involved in the County Veterans Affairs Office.Some support1 report
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The Pajaro River demonstrates successful long-term management planning and serves as a model for proactive river stewardship.Some support1 report
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Both Monterey County and Queens face risks from lithium-ion battery fires.Some support1 report
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Dolly Parton's legacy inspired local programs in Monterey County, with donations being routed through the Community Foundation.Some support2 reports
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Monterey County rejects long-term contract with Flock ALPR due to privacy concerns and cuts license to use the automated license plate readers.Some support1 report
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A foundation announced a relief fund for Monterey County, with its mailing address located in Monterey and including Garden Road.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Grant funds improve access to a military installation in Monterey County.Some support2 reports
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Severe weather risks are being covered for Santa Cruz County and Monterey County.Some support1 report
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Housing cost trends are affecting both Monterey County and Salinas.Some support1 report
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Wildfires are causing smoke impacts affecting air quality in Monterey County and Santa Barbara County.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Fires broke out in Monterey County on September 20, 2026. The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is located in Santa Barbara County.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Monterey County and Pebble Beach have established shared county jurisdiction.Some support6 reports
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Wildfires in Monterey and Mendocino Counties are affecting regional stability and causing road closures on Highway 1.Some support1 report
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A fire has impacted Monterey County, causing closures on Highway 1 in the Big Sur area.Well supported14 reports5 developments inside
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A supervisor is part of the county government in Monterey County.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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An Agricultural Commissioner in Monterey County is addressing specific concerns regarding pesticide use and agricultural practices.Some support1 report
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Fires are burning on Highway 1, affecting Piedras Blancas, which is in the Big Sur area of Monterey County.Some support1 report
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Wildfire smoke is affecting air quality in Central Coast, San Luis Obispo County, and Monterey County.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Smoke from Big Sur fires in Monterey County is affecting air quality in Davis.Some support1 report
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Fort Hunter Liggett coordinated with the U.S. Forest Service near Monterey County.Some support1 report
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Wildfire activity is causing road closures near the county line between San Luis Obispo and Monterey Counties on Highway 1.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Monterey County is considering a new contract for surveillance technology from Flock Safety.Some support1 report
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A coordinated aid effort mobilized by businesses and individuals to help Big Sur residents affected by the ongoing crisis.Some support1 report
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An earthquake epicenter was located near Monterey County and San Benito County, specifically 13 miles southwest of Soledad.Some support1 report
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Evacuation orders are being managed due to a timber fire outbreak in Monterey County.Some support3 reports
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The city of Monterey is located within Monterey County.Some support1 report
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Monterey County is enforcing new parking ordinances and managing tourist area access in Big Sur.Some support2 reports
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Michelin-starred dining is featured at a gala held in Monterey County, set against the Central Coast.Some support1 report
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Monterey County joined a coalition with Alameda County.Some support1 report
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A coalition led by Monterey County, which includes Hollister and Salinas, is actively opposing the proposed ICE detention facility near Gilroy.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A coalition involving Santa Clara and Monterey Counties is opposing ICE facility construction and supporting a lawsuit against ICE.Some support1 report
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Roxanne Wilson directs homeless services in Monterey County, which includes cities like Salinas, Monterey, and Pacific Grove.Some support2 reports
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Zillow data informs average rent costs across Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito counties.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Williams Fire is currently burning in South Monterey County.Some support1 report
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In Monterey County, Francisco Lopez applauded a county oversight decision made by an ad hoc committee, which included Church, while Steve Bernal served as the county's then-sheriff.Some support1 report
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The city council of Seaside operates within the jurisdiction of Monterey County.Some support1 report
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Watsonville Law Center is expanding services to Salinas and serving Monterey County residents amid a spike in legal demand following Trump's reelection.Some support1 report
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Monterey County is located within the state of California.Some support2 reports
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Greenfield is located within Monterey County.Some support1 report
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Monterey County and Soledad are affected by market decline and oversupply issues.Some support1 report
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Commercial fishing restrictions are in place due to toxin levels in the waters affecting San Mateo and Monterey counties.Some support1 report
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Election department mentioned in the same election context in Salinas, which is located in Monterey County.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Overdrafted aquifers in Monterey County face severe depletion risk.Some support1 report
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The California State Lands Commission is considering a lease for a desalination project in Monterey County.Well supported3 reports
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Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation freeing enslaved people, coinciding with celebrations at Hartnell College in Monterey County.Well supported4 reports
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Trio Petroleum Corp. holds flagship and production interests in an oil field located in Monterey County.Some support5 reports
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Luis Alejo, a Monterey County Supervisor, issued a ruling concerning operations in Salinas.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Monterey County
Events traced to Monterey County, step by step, newest firstAround Monterey County this week
News at the entities that move Monterey County most-
board of supervisors StructuralEast Manchester Township plans to designate Union Fire Company and its board is considering decertifying a local fire company.Moves Monterey County
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Gavin Newsom StructuralState politics were discussed in the San Diego area on October 19, 2026.Moves Monterey County
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California Department of Fish and Wildlife StructuralThe CA Department of Fish and Wildlife released beavers in Plumas County and conducted translocations in Tulare County.Moves Monterey County
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FDA StructuralNeurogene Inc. developed a gene therapy for Rett syndrome and received FDA agreement for a registrational trial design.Moves Monterey County
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Chris Lopez StructuralChris Lopez visited a Goodwill location in East Rochester on October 16, 2026.Moves Monterey County
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Santa Cruz County OperationalMissing ballots were found at an Amazon facility in Santa Cruz County due to USPS mail service issues.Moves Monterey County
Connections
The 40 strongest of 283, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
King City Structural
King City is a community located within the jurisdiction of Monterey County.
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Big Sur Structural
Monterey County exercises formal jurisdiction and management over the geographic region of Big Sur.
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Chris Lopez Structural
Chris Lopez serves as a paid supervisor in the governing body of Monterey County.
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board of supervisors Structural
The board of supervisors serves as the formal governing body responsible for policy decisions and oversight of Monterey County.
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Gavin Newsom Structural
The county operates within the state's executive framework, requiring the governor's intervention on critical issues.
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Highway 1 Operational
Wildfire activity within Monterey County directly causes functional disruptions and closures on Highway 1.
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Roxanne Wilson Structural
Roxanne Wilson holds the formal role of Homeless Services Director within Monterey County.
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Monterey Structural
Monterey is a city administratively located within Monterey County.
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Pacific Grove Structural
Pacific Grove is a city administratively located within Monterey County.
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Santa Cruz County Operational
The counties actively interact and compete, particularly regarding local tax measures and shared environmental risks.
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American Red Cross Operational
The two entities are actively cooperating to provide essential supplies and support to evacuees during a crisis.
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Salinas Structural
Salinas is a city within Monterey County, and the two entities coordinate on regional issues and governance.
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Seaside Structural
Seaside operates under the formal jurisdiction and governance of Monterey County.
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Luis Alejo Structural
Luis Alejo held the office of County Supervisor in Monterey County.
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Bill Clark Structural
Bill Clark serves as a senior investigator for a project commissioned by Monterey County.
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Pajaro River Structural
Monterey County exercises long-term management planning and oversight over the Pajaro River.
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Jimmy Panetta Structural
Jimmy Panetta served as Deputy District Attorney for Monterey County.
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Community Foundation Transactional
The Foundation is providing a relief fund through donations specifically designated for the county.
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Davis Operational
Fires originating in Monterey County directly impact air quality in Davis.
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California Department of Fish and Wildlife Structural
The state agency (CDFW) operates within the county's jurisdiction and enforces commercial fishing restrictions due to toxin levels.
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company Structural
PG&E operates within Monterey County and is subject to its formal regulatory jurisdiction.
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Kate Daniels Structural
Kate Daniels holds the formal position of Supervisor within Monterey County's governing structure.
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Gass Operational
Gass provides critical weather data to Monterey County regarding county fire management.
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Alameda Operational
The two entities have formed a functional coalition, indicating a partnership aimed at shared goals.
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Flock Safety Operational
Flock Safety's ALPR technology is actively deployed and used by law enforcement within Monterey County.
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department of parks and recreation Structural
Monterey County commissioners approve projects related to the department's park management.
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Jack Murphy Structural
Jack Murphy is employed by the County Veterans Affairs Office of Monterey County.
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California Highway Patrol Operational
The California Highway Patrol enforces local parking ordinances established by Monterey County.
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Steve Bernal Structural
Steve Bernal served as the sheriff, a formally employed and functional role within the structure of Monterey County.
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Hollister Operational
The operational relationship is defined by the inclusion of Hollister within a coalition structure supported by Monterey County.
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FDA Structural
FDA regulates food safety protocols for agricultural operations within Monterey County.
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Santa Clara County Operational
The two counties jointly coordinated to prepare an amicus brief supporting a specific lawsuit.
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East Bay Shared context
Wildfire smoke originating in Monterey County drifts into the East Bay area.
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Soledad Operational
The entities are functionally linked through shared operational challenges related to market decline and oversupply issues.
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Juan Hidalgo Shared context
Juan Hidalgo operates in a capacity related to agricultural oversight within the jurisdiction of Monterey County, specifically concerning pesticide issues.
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KSBW Shared context
KSBW reports on severe weather risks occurring within the geographical context of Monterey County.
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Queens Shared context
Both Monterey County and Queens are noted to share the risk of lithium-ion battery fires.
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Pebble Beach Shared context
Pebble Beach is geographically located within the jurisdiction of Monterey County.
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Anthony Edwards Transactional
The relationship is evidenced by the contribution of Anthony Edwards to the preliminary fire assessment report concerning Monterey County.
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Rau Structural
Rau serves as a councilmember within Monterey County, linking the individual to the county's governance structure.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
10 events- Rau, a former Agoura Hills planning commissioner, is now a councilmember in Monterey County, while Salinas is noted as a protest location.
- Democrats aim to take back the House while protests occur in Monterey County on the Central Coast.
- Chris Thomas ran unopposed for Pacific Grove City Council as voters considered sales tax measures in Monterey County.
- Monterey County board approved a tax measure for a ballot, which Carmel residents will vote on.
- A project aims to improve flood management in Monterey County.
- Monterey County commissioners approved a project for park management on October 15.
- Monterey County officials approved an emergency declaration and prepared for potential El Niño winter impacts.
- Jimmy Panetta held roles as Deputy District Attorney in Monterey County and State Department Clerk in Alameda County.
- Dawn Addis represents the Central Coast interests, which include Monterey County.
- A Housing Authority is managing the affected city area of Monterey.
September 2026
15 events- Local governance, development, and community needs are being discussed in Scotts Valley, Monterey County.
- A county office in Monterey County is supporting veterans who served in the Army. Thomas O'Keefe and Jack Murphy are involved in the County Veterans Affairs Office.
- The Pajaro River demonstrates successful long-term management planning and serves as a model for proactive river stewardship.
- Both Monterey County and Queens face risks from lithium-ion battery fires.
- Dolly Parton's legacy inspired local programs in Monterey County, with donations being routed through the Community Foundation.
- Monterey County rejects long-term contract with Flock ALPR due to privacy concerns and cuts license to use the automated license plate readers.
- Grant funds improve access to a military installation in Monterey County.
- Severe weather risks are being covered for Santa Cruz County and Monterey County.
- Housing cost trends are affecting both Monterey County and Salinas.
- Wildfires are causing smoke impacts affecting air quality in Monterey County and Santa Barbara County.
- Fires broke out in Monterey County on September 20, 2026. The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is located in Santa Barbara County.
- Monterey County and Pebble Beach have established shared county jurisdiction.
- Wildfires in Monterey and Mendocino Counties are affecting regional stability and causing road closures on Highway 1.
- An Agricultural Commissioner in Monterey County is addressing specific concerns regarding pesticide use and agricultural practices.
- Fires are burning on Highway 1, affecting Piedras Blancas, which is in the Big Sur area of Monterey County.
August 2026
17 events- Wildfire outbreaks are currently affecting both Monterey County and Ventura County.
- A foundation announced a relief fund for Monterey County, with its mailing address located in Monterey and including Garden Road.
- A fire has impacted Monterey County, causing closures on Highway 1 in the Big Sur area.
- A supervisor is part of the county government in Monterey County.
- Wildfire smoke is affecting air quality in Central Coast, San Luis Obispo County, and Monterey County.
- Smoke from Big Sur fires in Monterey County is affecting air quality in Davis.
- Fort Hunter Liggett coordinated with the U.S. Forest Service near Monterey County.
- Wildfire activity is causing road closures near the county line between San Luis Obispo and Monterey Counties on Highway 1.
- Monterey County is considering a new contract for surveillance technology from Flock Safety.
- A coordinated aid effort mobilized by businesses and individuals to help Big Sur residents affected by the ongoing crisis.
- An earthquake epicenter was located near Monterey County and San Benito County, specifically 13 miles southwest of Soledad.
- Evacuation orders are being managed due to a timber fire outbreak in Monterey County.
- The city of Monterey is located within Monterey County.
- Monterey County is enforcing new parking ordinances and managing tourist area access in Big Sur.
- Michelin-starred dining is featured at a gala held in Monterey County, set against the Central Coast.
- Monterey County joined a coalition with Alameda County.
- A coalition involving Santa Clara and Monterey Counties is opposing ICE facility construction and supporting a lawsuit against ICE.
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July 2026
11 events- A coalition led by Monterey County, which includes Hollister and Salinas, is actively opposing the proposed ICE detention facility near Gilroy.
- Roxanne Wilson directs homeless services in Monterey County, which includes cities like Salinas, Monterey, and Pacific Grove.
- Zillow data informs average rent costs across Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito counties.
- Williams Fire is currently burning in South Monterey County.
- In Monterey County, Francisco Lopez applauded a county oversight decision made by an ad hoc committee, which included Church, while Steve Bernal served as the county's then-sheriff.
- The city council of Seaside operates within the jurisdiction of Monterey County.
- Watsonville Law Center is expanding services to Salinas and serving Monterey County residents amid a spike in legal demand following Trump's reelection.
- Monterey County is located within the state of California.
- Greenfield is located within Monterey County.
- Monterey County and Soledad are affected by market decline and oversupply issues.
- Commercial fishing restrictions are in place due to toxin levels in the waters affecting San Mateo and Monterey counties.
June 2026
7 events- Monterey County's governing body oversaw tax policy decisions on June 19, 2026.
- Election department mentioned in the same election context in Salinas, which is located in Monterey County.
- Overdrafted aquifers in Monterey County face severe depletion risk.
- The California State Lands Commission is considering a lease for a desalination project in Monterey County.
- Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation freeing enslaved people, coinciding with celebrations at Hartnell College in Monterey County.
- Trio Petroleum Corp. holds flagship and production interests in an oil field located in Monterey County.
- Luis Alejo, a Monterey County Supervisor, issued a ruling concerning operations in Salinas.