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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

Community pulse

Election integrity resolution

Farewell remarks

ICE activity near county jail and hospital

Homeless encampment sweeps

Tribute to Kevin Dayton

Public safety

Point Lobos Shuttle (ParkIt!)

Rooster Ordinances

detention facilities moratorium

detention facilities moratorium and immigration policy

Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Surveillance Contract

Automated License Plate Readers

Homelessness in Salinas

Public Comment Time Limits

Child Marriage Legislation

Consider and provide direction on Oversight of the Sheriff’s Office

General public comments

Adopt a Resolution to Receive a report regarding funded partners

Sheriff's Posse Grounds Event Noise and Traffic

Highway 1 and Big Sur Traffic Congestion

Code Enforcement and Public Nuisance

Proposed Federal Detention Center in Gilroy

Sanctuary County Policies

Immigrant Rights and ICE Cooperation

Senior Peer Counseling Program Funding

Board Member Conduct

Immigrant Rights and Public Services

Elected Official Conduct

Local Government Decorum

Local Government Accountability

Child Welfare and Housing

LGBTQ+ Rights

Immigration and Sanctuary Policies

Behavioral health

Dr. Steven Packer Resolution & Calfire Project

Tobacco retail licensing enforcement

Moss Landing BESS emergency proclamation

County staffing and procurement consistency

Mandatory spay/neuter ordinance

Immigration and County Policy

Constitutional Rights and ICE Enforcement

General County Governance and Politics

Unpermitted Food Vendors

Illegal Dumping

Sheriff's Office Collaboration with ICE and Truth Act Report

Hydrogen Energy Blending and Battery Storage Hazards

Stepping Up Initiative

Mental Health Rehabilitation Center