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The Monterey Bay Economic Partnership, a nonprofit membership organization which consists of public and private businesses, educational institutions, and other non-profits, aims to improve the region’s economy and quality of life by creating new jobs and business opportunities.

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California’s Transition Off Carbon Fuels Could Upset Gasoline Supply, Prices

10/29/2024

California motorists buy and consume a billion gallons of gasoline each month and are very sensitive about pump prices, which are markedly higher than those in other states. Naturally, they are a political football.

Election Day Bus Rides Free

10/29/2024

Bus rides are free on all Monterey-Salinas Transit routes on election day, November 5.

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Handcar Tours in Marina Will End, Unless the City Inks a New Lease for Train Tracks.

Long-empty train tracks west of Highway 1 offer a spectacular view of the dunes and the Monterey Bay. Since 2021, people who signed up for handcar rides have enjoyed it while feeling the breeze.

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Salinas City Council Bets on Infrastructure to Make Roads Safer for Pedestrians.

In recent months the city of Salinas has seen an increase in pedestrian fatalities, including the death of a 3-year-old in July, after a driver ran a red light on East Alisal Street. Anecdotally, residents report more jaywalking, groups of…

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The North Fremont Bike Path Will Go Somewhere, Eventually.

David Schmalz here. Just over three years ago in this newsletter, I offered a defense for the much-maligned bike path running down the center of North Fremont Street in Monterey, aka the Bike Lane to Nowhere.

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Highway 1 at Regent's Slide Will Remain Closed for 2024.

The Big Sur coastline continues to crack and crumble, causing delays in the reopening of Highway 1 at Regent’s Slide, Caltrans announced in a statement on Sept. 27.

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Transportation Agency for Monterey County Provides Update on US 101 South of Salinas Project

SALINAS — Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Board of Directors received a comprehensive update on the US 101 South of Salinas project during its recent meeting.

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Coastal Commission Approves MST SURF! Busway in 7-1 Vote.

In a 7-1 vote with two commissioners recusing on Thursday, Sept. 12, the California Coastal Commission approved Monterey-Salinas Transit’s controversial SURF! Busway project, an off-highway busway that is planned to span from Marina to Sand City west of Highway 1.

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Touch-a-Truck Marks 10 Years of Community Support and Fun

SALINAS — Coastal Kids Home Care marked a significant milestone on Aug. 25, celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Touch-A-Truck event.

Monterey County Weekly logo LOCAL NEWS
A Trailer Fire Consumes Another Rare Vehicle Leaving Pebble Beach After Car Week.

Another million-dollar vehicle shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Aug. 18 was destroyed by fire after it was being transported by trailer, this time on Wednesday, Sept. 4 on Highway 68.

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Monterey-Salinas Transit’s Embattled SURF! Project Is Now Riding a Wave Toward Approval.

On Friday, July 26, when California Coastal Commission staff released a report regarding Monterey-Salinas Transit’s proposed SURF! busway from Marina to Sand City, the surf was looking down – the report said in no uncertain terms that the project was…

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Charging Ahead: Inside Santa Cruz County’s E-Bike Surge – Talk of the Bay

It seems all manner of e-bikes are popping up across Santa Cruz County more and more—on trails, in streets, outside schools and grocery stores. Sometimes, the e-bikes are even carrying two passengers at a time as they zip down the …

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