Monterey County Local News: Resilience

Pajaro residents who were flooded out due to winter storms will not have to worry about facing evictions, after the Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 for an eviction moratorium.

In the wake of the flooding that forced more than 2,000 people into nearby shelters, motels and even their own cars, federal and state assistance has been conspicuously absent.

The Central Coast’s second largest watershed lies on the boundaries of four counties.

As weather continues to impact various parts of Monterey County, evacuation warnings and orders remain a fast-changing situation. Use these resources to stay informed.

Lake Nacimiento sits at 86 percent of capacity, while Lake San Antonio is at 41 percent Therein lies the logic behind the proposed project.

Cannabis has been king in this rural area of northern California. As prices plummet, communities and small businesses are hurting, Many blame Prop 64.

The fire departments that protect Monterey, Pacific Grove and Carmel got together to ask themselves a question. “If we become at risk, how will this work?”

A team of National Weather Service meteorologists in Monterey predicts the weather for an 11-county region of 8 million people.

Community Foundation for Monterey County created the Monterey County Storm Relief Fund to assist communities impacted by the 2023 winter storms.

Monterey Bay Economic Partnership has secured a grant to support the Central Coast Broadband Consortium’s efforts to expand broadband in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties.

Disaster assistance for those impacted by winter storms is going mobile and in person, with efforts under way to reach out directly to communities.

It’s not unusual for Carmel Beach to temporarily lose some of its iconic white sand. What was unusual was how much sand was lost in January.