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Monterey Council votes against parking tax proposal
During Tuesday's meeting, the council voted unanimously to scrap the June ballot measure, directing staff to bring more information forward and explore options for placing the measure on the November...

Pacific Grove city staff release memo on cannabis application process
Pacific Grove has been in the midst of creating a retail cannabis store for the city, adopting the first amendments to the cannabis ordinance back in June 2025 and opening...

Monterey council to consider parking tax on special election ballot, pausing cannabis permits
According to the staff report the estimated annual revenue from the proposed tax ranges between $372,000 and $745,000.

Monterey council opposes 11-story high rise project proposal
The space is part of unincorporated Monterey County, but is adjacent to the city of Monterey.

Monterey County jury awards $18 million to Rhode Island woman after being struck by state vehicle
“The jury found that the state failed to properly train and supervise this individual, and that failure resulted in devastating, lifelong consequences.”

Monterey Skates looks to set up permanently at Del Monte Shopping Center
Monterey Skates organizers are eyeing Del Monte Shopping Center to set up their new home.

Monterey hosting traffic study for Prescott Avenue, Taylor Street
The city will host the Prescott Traffic Signal Study community outreach meeting on March 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hilltop Park Center, 871 Jessie Street.

Man arrested in Salinas for threatening someone with gun
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office arrested Santiago Martinez-Amaro, 28, for attempted murder, criminal threats and brandishing a firearm, a press release states.

Monterey declares fiscal emergency to place tax measures on June ballot
The council voted unanimously to declare a fiscal emergency, which city officials said was needed in order to place new tax measures on the ballot. The council then voted to...

Break in rain on Monterey Peninsula during weekend, return early next week
Monterey city officials reported several trees down overnight
