Tag: California
New California laws take effect in 2026
CALIFORNIA — Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced key laws taking effect in 2026 that reflect California’s continued focus on public safety, affordability, transparency and accountability.
The...
Monterey County Health Department awarded grant for cannabis education
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Department is the recipient of a $168,862 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support...
California Food Policy Council gathers in Salinas to chart a resilient,...
SALINAS VALLEY — More than 75 food leaders, farmers, advocates and policymakers from across California gathered in November for Growing the Future Together, the...
Coast rail projects moving forward in latest reports
KING CITY — Monterey County’s long-planned expansion of passenger rail service along the Coast Mainline is taking shape, with multiple projects advancing from Salinas...
CHP urges Californians to buckle up and drive sober this Thanksgiving...
CALIFORNIA — As the holiday season gets underway, California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding motorists that the simplest way to stay safe on the road...
Wonder Wood Ranch receives $150K state grant for equine therapy program...
KING CITY — Wonder Wood Ranch, a Monterey County nonprofit known for its life-changing equine therapy, has received a $150,000 state grant to expand...
UPDATE: Full SNAP/CalFresh benefits to be issued beginning Friday in Monterey...
UPDATE — Nov. 7, 2025:
Full November SNAP/CalFresh benefits have begun posting to the EBT cards of Monterey County residents, according to the County of...
Special Election 2025 | California voters approve Proposition 50 on redistricting...
CALIFORNIA — California voters have approved Proposition 50, a constitutional amendment allowing the state legislature to redraw congressional districts for the next three election...
Monterey County Elections announces satellite Elections Office, weekend voting hours
MONTEREY COUNTY — Starting Oct. 31, Monterey County voters will have expanded access to election services at the satellite Elections Office located at Embassy...
Guest Column | As Supplies Thin, Price of Recycled Water Could...
As we all manage the implementation of our groundwater management sustainability plans in the next 15 years, there will be some hard choices that...
