CERTIFIED ELECTION RESULTS
MONTEREY COUNTY — Final certified results for the Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election are available at tinyurl.com/FinalResults11425. Final results include 108,532 votes cast with a turnout of 49.64% based on a registration of 218,619 voters. Urgency legislation for this election required certification on Dec. 2. Registrar of Voters Gina Martinez expressed deep appreciation for the community’s efforts in making this election a success: “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of our partner agencies in Monterey County for their commitment to democracy and participation in this election. We are especially thankful for our poll workers, facility managers, emergency planning response partners, and for the dedicated staff members who worked tirelessly to ensure every ballot was processed securely and accurately.” For more information, visit countyofmonterey.gov/elections.
PET FOOD
SALINAS — SPCA Monterey County is seeking support to keep its Pet Food Bank stocked and pets in loving homes. Having distributed over 150,000 pounds of free pet food this year, the organization provides supplies to more than 800 pets weekly. Donations of pet food — any brand, size or type — are welcome via local stores, Amazon, Walmart or Chewy wish lists, or through online contributions at spcamc.org/give-pfb. To learn more, visit spcamc.org/pfb.
MEN SCHOLARSHIPS
MONTEREY COUNTY — Breakthrough Men’s Community is the recipient of a $5,000 grant from Yellow Brick Road Benefit Shop. The funding will be awarded in $500 increments as needs-based scholarships and will directly allow up to 10 local men to participate in the Breakthrough program. For many men, cost is the primary barrier to accessing structured support, accountability and tools for emotional growth. These scholarships help remove that barrier. In addition, Breakthrough Men’s Community is participating in the 2025 Monterey County Gives! campaign, during which donations are matched. For more information, visit montereycountygives.com/nonprofit/breakthrough-mens-community/.
