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Community pulse

What residents are talking about in Monterey County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

50 topics12 news items
Development

Housing element draft

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Public Safety

Election integrity resolution

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Public Safety

ICE activity near county jail and hospital

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Public Safety

Farewell remarks

1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Taxes Budget↑Rising

CalPERS health insurance costs

5 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Public Safety

Homeless encampment sweeps

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Environment

Tree removal and biodiversity

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Zoning↑Rising

Rooster ordinance

4 supportive6 opposed
10 commentsLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Environment

Eucalyptus tree removal

2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Public Safety↑Rising

Tribute to Kevin Dayton

4 supportive
4 commentsLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Development

Signal Hill appeal continuance

1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Public Safety↑Rising

Public safety

5 supportive42 opposed8 concerned
57 commentsLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Budget

Budget

1 opposed2 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Zoning↑Rising

Zoning & land use

1 supportive3 opposed2 concerned
7 commentsLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Development

Housing

6 supportive1 opposed
9 commentsLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Housing↑Rising

Housing Element Update

5 supportive6 opposed1 concerned
13 commentsLast discussed Oct 14, 2026
Public Safety↑Rising

Point Lobos Shuttle (ParkIt!)

5 supportive2 concerned
8 commentsLast discussed Oct 14, 2026
Zoning

Military equipment

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Roads

Roads & traffic

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Environment

Environment

1 opposed2 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Public Health

Public health

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Public Safety

Rooster Ordinances

3 supportive
3 commentsLast discussed Sep 30, 2026
Zoning

Cannabis Consumption Venue Ordinance

10 supportive2 opposed
14 commentsLast discussed Sep 30, 2026
Development

PLN260005 - Leavy-Hoglund Penelope Christine Tr

6 opposed
6 commentsLast discussed Sep 30, 2026
Development

Signal Hill LLC appeal

1 supportive1 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
Zoning

Agricultural and Winery Corridor Plan

1 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
Environment

pesticide notification and agricultural safety

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
Public Safety

detention facilities moratorium and immigration policy

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
Schools

recognition of Islamic holidays

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
Public Safety

detention facilities moratorium

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
Business Jobs

business permitting and economic growth

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
Public Safety

Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Surveillance Contract

1 supportive56 opposed4 concerned
62 commentsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Environment

Moss Landing BESS Safety

1 opposed3 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Water Utilities

Point-of-Use Water Treatment Ordinance

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Environment

Pesticide Applications

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Development

Homelessness and Housing Subsidies

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Public Safety

Automated License Plate Readers

1 supportive1 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Business Jobs

Veterans Training Program

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Environment

Resource Conservation District Master Permit

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 26, 2026
Business Jobs

Monterey County Sheriff's Posse

9 supportive5 opposed1 concerned
15 commentsLast discussed Aug 26, 2026
Development

Development & housing

4 supportive2 opposed3 concerned
9 commentsLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Development

H2A Building / Transparency

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Development

Short-Term Rentals

3 supportive4 opposed2 concerned
9 commentsLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Taxes Budget

Welfare Benefits

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Environment

Water Quality / Moss Landing

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Public Safety

Homelessness in Salinas

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Public Safety

Child Marriage Legislation

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Business Jobs

Responsible Contractor Standards

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Public Safety

Public Comment Time Limits

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Taxes Budget

General Assistance Program

1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 18, 2026

In the news

12 articles

Recent coverage of Monterey County from local and regional media.

The King City Rustlercounty vs. DOJ voter records dispute

Monterey County challenges DOJ demands over voter registration records

Monterey County challenges DOJ demands over voter registration records The King City Rustler

Oct 27, 2026
SFGATEimmigration enforcement coordination

Monterey Co.: Sheriffs Office Says It Was Not Notified Of Reported Ice Activity In Salinas

Monterey Co.: Sheriffs Office Says It Was Not Notified Of Reported Ice Activity In Salinas SFGATE

Oct 27, 2026
Voices of Monterey Bayimmigration enforcement and detentions

Changing immigration tactics and surge in detentions across California felt in Monterey County

Changing immigration tactics and surge in detentions across California felt in Monterey County Voices of Monterey Bay

Oct 25, 2026
Monterey County Weeklyelection endorsements

The people we elect will shape our communities for years to come. Here are our picks for Nov. 3.

The people we elect will shape our communities for years to come. Here are our picks for Nov. 3. Monterey County Weekly

Oct 8, 2026
Monterey County Weeklyelection endorsements

Our endorsements on local ballot measures and state propositions on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Our endorsements on local ballot measures and state propositions on the Nov. 3 ballot. Monterey County Weekly

Oct 1, 2026
California City Newssurveillance camera removal vote

Monterey County Supervisors Vote to Remove Flock Cameras

Monterey County Supervisors Vote to Remove Flock Cameras California City News

Sep 28, 2026
Salinas CalifornianEl Niño storm readiness

California state of emergency: Could El Niño impact Monterey County coast?

California state of emergency: Could El Niño impact Monterey County coast? Salinas Californian

Sep 21, 2026
The King City Rustlerwildfire smoke air quality advisory

Wildfire smoke prompts air quality advisory in South Monterey County

Wildfire smoke prompts air quality advisory in South Monterey County The King City Rustler

Sep 1, 2026
Monterey HeraldFlock surveillance camera agreement postponed

County agreement for more Flock cameras postponed

County agreement for more Flock cameras postponed Monterey Herald

Aug 26, 2026
SFGATEphishing scam warning

Monterey: City Officials Warn Against Phishing Scam Using Real Addresses, Permit Information

Monterey: City Officials Warn Against Phishing Scam Using Real Addresses, Permit Information SFGATE

Aug 21, 2026
NBC Bay Areawildfire emergency

Timber Fire in Monterey County nears 3,000 acres with 5% containment

Timber Fire in Monterey County nears 3,000 acres with 5% containment NBC Bay Area

Aug 11, 2026
SFGATEwildfire evacuation update

Monterey Co.: Update: Evacuation Warning Lifted For Bryson Fire

Monterey Co.: Update: Evacuation Warning Lifted For Bryson Fire SFGATE

Aug 9, 2026