October 1, 2026
South County cities plan to ask for $3 million for surveillance technology.
South County cities seek $3M from Rep. Zoe Lofgren for license plate readers and public safety surveillance tech amid rising crime concerns.
October 1, 2026
Monterey Peninsula College’s marketing budget rivals those of some big city colleges.
Monterey Peninsula College's marketing budget tops $1.9M amid criticism over high ad spending and sluggish post-pandemic enrollment gains.
October 1, 2026
Our endorsements on local ballot measures and state propositions on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Explore editorial endorsements on California statewide propositions and Monterey County local ballot measures ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
October 1, 2026
The Buzz 10.01.26
Trump launches state-run Trump TV on YouTube amid backlash. Plus, Soka University buys MIIS, and Naomi Raymundo wins the PURE Insurance Championship.
October 1, 2026
Big Sur locals and officials prepare for a strong El Niño post-fires.
Following devastating wildfires, Big Sur residents and officials brace for winter flood and debris flow risks ahead of a strong El Niño season.
September 30, 2026
After 16 years, Monterey County Supervisors advance Agricultural and Winery Corridor Plan.
Monterey County supervisors approve the Agricultural and Winery Corridor Plan to streamline winery approvals and boost the local wine industry.
September 27, 2026
A weekend of jazz comes to a close, with plenty of highlights still to come today.
The 69th Monterey Jazz Festival concludes with performances by Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Meshell Ndegeocello, Amy Tan, and Joey Alexander.
September 26, 2026
Sand City’s uncontested election promises long-standing mayor and rookie councilmembers.
Sand City's uncontested election sees Mayor Mary Ann Carbone return, joined by newcomers Luke Kilpatrick and Justin Rumps on city council.
September 26, 2026
Defense Language Institute teachers are directed to remove language perceived as DEIA.
Teachers at the Defense Language Institute are directed to remove DEIA terms, raising concerns over cultural preparedness for U.S. military personnel.
September 26, 2026
Dolly Parton’s legacy. Jazz Festival on stage and airshow in the sky. Juvenile Hall’s new mural.
California officially designates Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day, honoring the beloved music icon's unifying legacy and global literacy philanthropy.
September 25, 2026
Juvenile Hall unveils its second mural that blends with its surroundings.
Monterey Juvenile Hall youths and Homeboy Art Academy unveil a vibrant new mural in Salinas honoring two fallen juvenile institution officers.
September 25, 2026
Campaign fundraising in Monterey mayoral race is close to tied, latest filings show.
Tyller Williamson raises $19K while Vince Malfitano reports zero in the latest campaign finance filings for the Monterey mayoral race.
September 24, 2026
New plans revealed for Rocky Point Restaurant in Big Sur.
New architectural plans by Renzo Piano Building Workshop reveal a modern redesign and site restoration for Big Sur's iconic Rocky Point Restaurant.
September 24, 2026
South County high school district exits receivership three years early.
South Monterey County High School District is exiting state receivership three years early after fully repaying its $13M emergency loan.
September 24, 2026
Defense Language Institute moves to remove perceived DEI language from classrooms.
DLI is removing DEI terms from course materials under Trump's executive orders, sparking concerns over impacts on military intelligence training.
September 24, 2026
Monterey Jazz sees an upturn after a few years of deficits during a time of rebuilding.
After two years of deficits, the Monterey Jazz Festival rebounds with surging ticket sales, donations, and younger audience appeal.
September 24, 2026
Bassist/composer/vocalist Meshell Ndegeocello has always charted her own musical course.
Meshell Ndegeocello discusses her Monterey Jazz Festival commission, upcoming Blue Note album 'Synonym', and the influence of James Baldwin.
September 24, 2026
The 69th annual Jazz Festival covers a lot of bases in three days. Here are some highlights.
Explore top highlights of the 69th Monterey Jazz Festival, featuring Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Wynton Marsalis, and over 70 sets across three days.
September 24, 2026
HUD audit found money problems with Monterey mayoral candidate’s assisted living facility.
A HUD audit uncovered financial violations and debt at a senior facility once owned by Monterey mayoral candidate Vince Malfitano.
September 24, 2026
The Buzz 09.24.26
News outlets sue Trump over revoked White House press passes, Delta Air Lines returns to Monterey Airport, and city secures bike lane gap funding.
September 24, 2026
Ron Carter and Herbie Hancock join hands for a memorable tribute to trumpet great Miles Davis.
Jazz legends Herbie Hancock and Ron Carter reunite at the Monterey Jazz Festival for a rare duet honoring the 100th birthday of trumpet icon Miles Davis.
September 24, 2026
Salinas Valley truck drivers enroll in English pilot program to protect licenses.
Salinas Valley truck drivers join a pilot English program to save their commercial licenses as federal rules tighten language enforcement.
September 24, 2026
Monterey County Sheriff’s Office push for Flock cameras ends in defeat.
Monterey County supervisors voted 3-2 to remove the Sheriff's Office Flock cameras within 60 days, citing privacy concerns and contract costs.
September 23, 2026
Monterey County Supervisors move to pursue no-parking restrictions near Point Lobos.
Monterey County supervisors voted to pursue no-parking restrictions along Highway 1 near Point Lobos to improve pedestrian safety and reduce congestion.
September 23, 2026
County supervisors vote to take down all sheriff's Flock cameras.
Monterey County supervisors voted 3-2 to reject a contract with Flock Safety, ordering the Sheriff's Office to remove all 63 license plate reader cameras.
September 21, 2026
County of Monterey Sheriff's Office walks back request to expand Flock cameras.
Amid public backlash, the Monterey County Sheriff's Office dropped plans to expand Flock surveillance cameras, opting to maintain its 63 existing units.
September 17, 2026
New program offers free water assessments and fixes to rural Salinas Valley residents.
Rural residents in the Salinas Valley are eligible to receive free home water-efficiency assessments through the end of the year. The program builds on a similar initiative that has helped
September 17, 2026
A community-led group forms to oppose law enforcement’s use of surveillance technology.
On Tuesday, Aug. 25, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors was slated to consider signing a 10-year contract with the surveillance company Flock Safety, which had met pushback from community
September 17, 2026
With rent stabilization up for debate in Salinas, the question is: Does it work?
As Salinas voters weigh Measure H, studies show conflicting evidence on whether rent stabilization protects tenants or harms the local housing supply.
September 17, 2026
Seven candidates for three Salinas City Council seats disagree on a range of issues.
Seven candidates in three Salinas City Council races clash over Measure G, rent stabilization, and city infrastructure ahead of the election.
September 17, 2026
In Carmel, two are vying for mayor and three council hopefuls are campaigning for two seats.
Carmel voters will choose between Hans Buder and David Boland for mayor, plus three candidates running for two city council seats.
September 17, 2026
Seaside mayoral candidate Alex Miller is fined for posting political signs early.
After posting campaign signs and a billboard a day before he was allowed to do so per local ordinance, Seaside mayoral candidate and current Councilmember Alex Miller was fined $7,000
September 17, 2026
The fate of rent stabilization in Salinas moved from town halls to city council and now to the ballot box.
Salinas voters will decide the fate of citywide rent stabilization and renter protections on Nov. 3 with Measure H following a contested city council repeal.
September 17, 2026
CSUMB officials install a machine dispensing discounted emergency contraception pills.
It was an anonymous donor, a member of Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights, who approached the Chancellor’s Office at CSU Long Beach about installing a vending machine that dispenses emergency contraception
September 17, 2026
The Buzz 09.17.26
Reporter Jackie Botts sues ICE over deadly raid records; Carmel adopts street addresses; East Garrison breaks ground on new library.
September 11, 2026
UPDATED: Seaside woman seeks a restraining order against Monterey mayoral candidate Vince Malfitano.
A Seaside woman has filed a civil harassment complaint and restraining order request against Monterey mayoral candidate Vince Malfitano.
September 11, 2026
Public Defender’s Office to open satellite office in Greenfield.
Access to the legal process in South County is challenging for residents. The only court in the region, located in King City, offers limited services and hours, and currently there
September 11, 2026
Memories of a historic North County landmark that pioneered the County of Monterey’s parks system.
Erik Chalhoub here. Do you remember the first time you visited a park as a child? I vaguely recall being scared of the swings at a park in Aptos.
September 10, 2026
Salinas’ mayoral candidates have differing views on rent stabilization, tax measures.
Salinas voters will have four options to choose from for the mayoral seat in November: current Mayor Dennis Donohue, caregiver Hezekiah Gonzalez, construction worker and rapper Daniel Muñoz and retired
September 10, 2026
Seaside councilmember faces off against incumbent for the mayor’s seat.
After eight years serving as mayor of Seaside, Ian Oglesby is seeking another term because he says he still has work to do and wants to see long-term projects through,
September 10, 2026
A report finds the Monterey Bay commercial fishing industry squeezed by a slew of pressures.
A new report by the Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust takes a look at the state of Monterey Bay’s commercial fisheries over four decades, finding that while the region’s commercial fishing
September 10, 2026
Monterey County sees a surge in California sea lions sickened with domoic acid.
Monterey Bay has seen an uptick in California sea lions sickened with domoic acid poisoning, a neurotoxin that causes the marine mammal to exhibit erratic behaviors that include unusual head
September 10, 2026
As a record-breaking cyclospora season comes to a close, a look at the impacts on local growers and gaps in the food safety system.
Just like there is a season for certain crops, there is a season for certain parasites.
September 10, 2026
The Buzz 09.10.26
FREE SPEECH
September 10, 2026
County officials seek to offer family sleep cabins and recuperative care at the SHARE Center.
A cheery poster of characters from Disney’s Lilo and Stitch adorns one wall and a smiling Squishmallow plush toy decorates one of the bunkbeds inside a family’s guestroom on Tuesday,
September 3, 2026
Five candidates vie for two Monterey City Council district seats, all elevating the budget to priority number-one.
Five candidates are running for two Monterey City Council seats this November, with the city's ongoing structural budget deficit taking center stage.
September 3, 2026
Council candidate sues King City over revoked cannabis permit – and pitches a data center.
King City council candidate Jonas Lalehzadeh is suing the city over a revoked cannabis permit as he lists the site as a data center campus.
September 3, 2026
Despite a trend of women exiting the workforce, our economy needs to value them in order to thrive.
The latest national jobs numbers should concern every leader in America – not simply because women are losing jobs, but because they reveal something deeper about whose economic contributions we
September 3, 2026
Three vie to fill the seat of Marina’s longtime mayor Bruce Delgado as he retires.
Three candidates run to replace retiring Marina Mayor Bruce Delgado, tackling key issues like Measure Q, housing, and public facilities.
September 3, 2026
Sand City officials ask Transportation Agency to waive all charges for a pedestrian/bicycling path project on an old rail line.
Sand City officials ask TAMC to waive lease fees on an old rail corridor, warning costs for landscaping and parking could stall a $12M bike trail.