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Topics getting the most attention in Monterey County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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Phishing Scam Warning

Monterey officials are warning that scammers are using real city addresses and permit details to make phishing messages look official. If you get a suspicious link claiming to be from the city, don’t click it—verify through official channels before paying or sharing personal info.

1 mentionLast discussed Aug 21, 2026

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Datacenter Ban

A California city just became the first in the state to permanently ban data centers, and the move could shape how Monterey County handles similar projects and their huge energy demands. If other local governments follow, it could mean fewer industrial developments—and fewer fights over power and water.

1 mentionLast discussed Jun 3, 2026