Monterey County Local News

A program for low-income, first-generation STEM students at community colleges is receiving millions of dollars to expand across the state.

Private-sector jobs in California have declined since their post-pandemic peak, while public-sector employment has shown gains, the state’s Legislative Analyst’s Office says.

There’s a lot of misinformation floating around out there about homelessness in California. We use data to dispel several common myths.

Heat waves have killed hundreds of Californians and cost billions of dollars in the past decade, according to a new report from the state insurance department.

Public school enrollment continues to decline for a seventh consecutive year.

Filing to run for three open seats on the Monterey Peninsula College Community District Governing Board is open from July 15 through August 19.

The Monterey County Sheriff agreed with some findings and recommendations but disputed other aspects of the recently released Monterey County Civil Grand report.

California lawmakers met into the night on July 3 to finish the November ballot before heading off on summer vacation until Aug. 5.

Assemblymember James Gallagher speaks during the floor session at the state Capitol in Sacramento on June 13, 2024. Photo by Cristian Gonzalez for CalMatters

The measures are substantially weaker than a previous proposal after an onslaught of criticism. But they will still save enough water through 2050 to supply the state’s entire population for a year, at a cost of $4.7 billion.

Much is expected of the California voter.

Nearly every major environmental group in California opposes a bill that would modify the state’s signature environmental law to speed up upgrades to power lines. Supporters say it would help free the state from fossil fuels and make the grid more reliable, but opponents fear it would damage state parks.

The response to the Monterey County Grand Jury findings and recommendations about the Monterey County Health Department has been released.

Small and low-income school officials say the bond measure deal is unfair. The money is allocated through matching grants, so wealthier districts that can raise more local funds will get more money from the state.

The first 1.5 mile segment of the FORTAG project is set to begin construction in Del Rey Oaks later in July.

The ruling by the conservative court majority means cities no longer are prohibited from punishing homeless people for camping if they have nowhere else to go.

The Supreme Court 6-3 ruling in the City of Grants Pass v. Johnson case found that the fining and arresting of homeless people does not violate Eighth Amendment rights.

The total stock portfolio of the Legislature was worth as much as $112 million last year but experts say the public should know more about a politician’s total wealth.

A survey of Carmel voters indicates a proposed $12.8 million bond measure to fund upgrades and additions to local schools will likely fail.

In their June 25 meeting, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors approved the final phase of the East Garrison housing project.