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 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
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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.
September 3, 2026
A growing community of knitters, spinners and other fiber artists are making things that are beautiful – and that stand the test of time.
Crafters are turning to knitting, spinning, and crochet to unplug from screens, resist fast fashion, and build vibrant, hands-on communities.
September 3, 2026
The Buzz 09.03.26
California passes AB 2222 to fund local journalism, Monterey Airport secures a $38.2M loan, and Hartnell College football hosts home opener.
September 2, 2026
Plaskett Fire becomes California’s third-largest this year, as the Big Sur community rallies.
Big Sur's Plaskett Fire has burned nearly 29,000 acres, becoming California's third-largest wildfire this year as the local community rallies to help.
August 27, 2026
Eight new gas and oil wells have been approved for San Ardo.
CalGEM approves eight new oil and gas wells for Aera Energy in San Ardo, California, raising concerns over groundwater risks and steam injection.
August 27, 2026
Eight candidates are vying for four seats in P.G.’s first-ever district election.
Eight candidates run for four seats in Pacific Grove's historic first-ever district election for city council. Meet the contenders and key issues.
August 27, 2026
Salinas Valley Waste officials explore advanced technology to extend Johnson Canyon Landfill’s lifespan.
Salinas Valley officials explore advanced waste recovery technology to extend the lifespan of Gonzales' Johnson Canyon Landfill.
August 27, 2026
A levee project focuses on reducing Pajaro’s flood risk. Researchers say the benefits are bigger.
Researchers find the Pajaro River levee rebuild project will boost flood protection, improve water quality, and support local wildlife biodiversity.
August 27, 2026
In Monterey’s election for mayor, challenger Vince Malfitano seeks to unseat the incumbent.
In Monterey’s mayoral race, challenger Vince Malfitano faces incumbent Tyller Williamson amid scrutiny over past business and professional records.
August 27, 2026
The Buzz 08.27.26
The New York Times loses a $9.25M defamation suit to Kai Spears. Plus, Salinas El Grito festival revived and Mobile Museum of Tolerance visits CSUMB.
August 27, 2026
Quitting social media a year ago revealed its own kind of truth.
A writer reflects on deleting Facebook and Instagram, disconnecting from online noise, and what leaving social media after 18 years taught her.
August 27, 2026
Housing Authority workers make claims of low pay and a toxic workplace.
Monterey County Housing Authority workers and SEIU Local 521 protest in Salinas over low wages and workplace conditions, while management disputes claims.
August 26, 2026
LAFCO approves City of Gonzales’ appeal on Vista Lucia, a 3,500-home development.
Monterey County LAFCO approves Gonzales' appeal for Vista Lucia, advancing a 3,500-home housing development on 771 acres despite farmland concerns.
August 20, 2026
A proposed hotel known as the Collections Resort in Sand City inches forward.
The California Coastal Commission approves the Collections Resort in Sand City, a 100-room seaside hotel and campground project decades in the making.
August 20, 2026
Monterey County Office of Education board may have three new trustees next year, and a husband/wife team run for each other’s school board seats.
Four Monterey County Office of Education board seats are on the ballot, featuring contested races and a husband-wife candidate swap between districts.
August 20, 2026
Pebble Beach Company and short-term rental applicants head toward an impasse.
Pebble Beach Company blocks vacation rental guests from private roads despite Monterey County permits, sparking an ongoing short-term rental battle.
August 20, 2026
Historic preservationist Kent Seavey has spent six decades saving Monterey County’s past to preserve its future.
Historic preservationist Kent Seavey looks back on six decades of saving Monterey County's iconic landmarks and shaping California preservation history.
August 20, 2026
Dire conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are due to Trump’s disassociation from reality.
Sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln face a growing mental health crisis amid an extended Middle East deployment and supply shortages during the Iran War.
August 20, 2026
After reporting alleged harassment, an unnamed County of Monterey staffer sues her employer.
A Monterey County Sheriff's Office staffer sues coworker Rodrigo De La Rosa, alleging sexual harassment and county inaction.
August 20, 2026
The Buzz 08.20.26
Forbes editor Randall Lane fired over $6M conflict, CSUMB opens new Gavilan Hall dorms, and musician Flaco El Jandro tours Monterey County.
August 20, 2026
Salinas Valley groundwater agency advances a plan to stop seawater intrusion.
The Salinas Valley groundwater agency advanced a $1B plan, Portfolio 3A, to fight seawater intrusion and restore overdrafted Monterey County aquifers.
August 13, 2026
Statewide bill limiting classroom smartphone use goes into effect.
For many, smartphones have become an important tool for everyday tasks. They can also have adverse effects, such as impacting young people’s mental health and ability to learn in the
August 13, 2026
Local researchers fill gaps left by state and local agencies after the Vistra battery fire.
Within days of the 2025 Moss Landing fire, Ivano Aiello, a Prunedale resident and a marine geologist at Moss Landing Marine Labs, noticed something was off. Most obvious were the
August 13, 2026
A Pacific Grove resident allegedly attempted to sell a fictitious car, spurring civil and criminal claims.
WHILE HE WAS WORKING AS A GENERAL SALES MANAGER FOR MERCEDES-BENZ OF MONTEREY IN 2023, then-34-year-old Pacific Grove resident Christopher Darnell decided to branch out and start a luxury car-selling
August 13, 2026
Matthew Kyler and his team create temporary showrooms for Monterey Car Week.
“A lot of folks get the impression that these are just like temporary tents, “But they’re so much more than that”…
August 13, 2026
For the 75th Concours d’Elegance, the cars that first attracted Pebble Beach crowds return.
“Cars were going by two feet away. I’m sure my mother knew nothing about it…”
August 13, 2026
Nursery owners settle with tenants who lived in illegal structures on the property.
The owners of a Royal Oaks nursery accused of housing workers in makeshift dwellings and tax evasion agreed to settlement terms on Aug. 3, bringing a three-year-long court saga to
August 13, 2026
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August 13, 2026
Japan’s motorsports heritage takes the checkered flag at Car Week.
“I feel like this is the new wave, we’re the new classic car”…
August 13, 2026
Condition, novelty or even a previous owner can make for a distinctive – and desirable
Car Week brings thousands of interesting vehicles to the Monterey Peninsula…
August 13, 2026
Family members of Ronald Tinsley file a wrongful death claim against Marina.
Roughly seven months after a Marina Police officer fatally shot Seaside resident Ronald Chyron Tinsley during a traffic stop, a $25 million wrongful death claim has been filed on behalf
August 12, 2026
Big Sur responds to the Timber Fire, which continues to spread amid Car Week events.
The Timber Fire in Big Sur has burned over 3,150 acres, triggering evacuations and Highway 1 closures during Monterey Car Week.
August 6, 2026
Landscaper files wrongful termination lawsuit against Green Valley Landscape in Seaside.
For nearly three decades, Pedro Gasga-Velasco worked as a landscaper for Green Valley Landscaping, owned by Mutsugu Mori, who also operates Hana Gardens in Seaside and its former location in
August 6, 2026
A Heermann’s Gull project begins helping track and protect the famed red-billed bird.
The Monterey Audubon Society launches a project to monitor and protect Seaside's rare Heermann's gull colony, significantly reducing bird deaths.
August 6, 2026
A settlement is on the horizon in multiple lawsuits filed in response to the Pajaro levee failure.
Parties in lawsuits over the March 2023 Pajaro River levee failure have reached preliminary financial settlement terms, court records show.
August 6, 2026
Carmel Unified will ask voters to approve a $250 million bond to upgrade aging facilities.
Voters in the Carmel Unified School District will decide this Nov. 3 whether to approve a $250 million bond measure to fund upgrading facilities across the district. The measure, approved