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CSUMB Black students are targeted with racist graffiti on campus housing.

Monterey County Now @montereycountynow.com · 15h

CSUMB Black students are targeted with racist graffiti on campus housing. #csumb #racistgraffiti #hatecrime #blackstudents #campushousing #discrimination

The California Supreme Court goes on the road for a day of oral arguments in Monterey.

Monterey County Now @montereycountynow.com · 15h

The California Supreme Court goes on the road for a day of oral arguments in Monterey. #californiasupremecourt #monterey #oralarguments #courtfees #indigent #civicengagement #patriciaguerrero

Community Foundation President/CEO Dan Baldwin will retire in 2026 after 16 years at the helm.

Monterey County Now @montereycountynow.com · 17h

Community Foundation President/CEO Dan Baldwin will retire in 2026 after 16 years at the helm. #danbaldwin #communityfoundation #montereycounty #retirement #philanthropy

Cowgirl Winery gives us the best of both Chardonnay worlds with its 2024 vintage.

Monterey County Now @montereycountynow.com · 20h

Cowgirl Winery gives us the best of both Chardonnay worlds with its 2024 vintage. #cowgirlwinery #chardonnay #2024vintage #carmelvalley #californiawine #frenchoak #winereview

A 100-percent affordable housing development in Salinas finally gets going.

Monterey County Now @montereycountynow.com · 23h

A 100-percent affordable housing development in Salinas finally gets going. #affordablehousing #salinas #housingdevelopment #sb423 #eastmarketstreet

Pajaro Resource Center doubles in size and provides additional services.

Monterey County Now @montereycountynow.com · 1d

Pajaro Resource Center doubles in size and provides additional services. #pajaroresourcecenter #saludparalagente #secondharvestfoodbank #pajarovalleyusd #foodpantry #medicalclinic #communityservices #pajaro #watsonville

Chef Ted Walter leaves a legacy of the great effect one man can have on the world.

Monterey County Now @montereycountynow.com · 1d

Chef Ted Walter leaves a legacy of the great effect one man can have on the world. #tedwalter #passionfish #sustainableseafood #chef #obituary #monterey #pacificgrove

Carmel hotelier and philanthropist Denny LeVett, 87, leaves behind a legacy of village spirit.

Monterey County Now @montereycountynow.com · 1d

Carmel hotelier and philanthropist Denny LeVett, 87, leaves behind a legacy of village spirit. #dennylevett #carmel #hotelier #philanthropist #obituary #cypressinn #dorisday #realestate #carmelboutiqueinns

Photographic artist Arthur Tress brings his vision to film and his work to Monterey County.

Monterey County Now @montereycountynow.com · 1d

Photographic artist Arthur Tress brings his vision to film and his work to Monterey County. #arthurtress #photography #documentary #artexhibit #monterey #carmel #siliconvalley #water'sedge #photographicart

It may be arriving later than hoped, but expanded rail service to the Bay Area is getting closer.

Monterey County Now @montereycountynow.com · 1d

It may be arriving later than hoped, but expanded rail service to the Bay Area is getting closer. #railservice #bayarea #monterey #transportation #caltrain #amtrak #unionpacific

A battle over flight paths mirrors a similar effort from nearly five decades ago.

Monterey County Now @montereycountynow.com · 2d

A battle over flight paths mirrors a similar effort from nearly five decades ago. #flightpaths #montereyairport #noiseabatement #faa #communityconcerns

Monterey County Now @montereycountynow.com · 2d

Channel Change #kion #kpix #salinas #montereycounty #news #strawberries #agriculture #runoff

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Elected officials have a duty to avoid conflicts of interest, real or perceived.

Monterey County Now @montereycountynow.com · 2d

Elected officials have a duty to avoid conflicts of interest, real or perceived. #conflictsofinterest #electedofficials #ethics #transparency #publictrust #localgovernment

A pilot project in Castroville shows how roads can be safer for North County students.

Monterey County Now @montereycountynow.com · 2d

A pilot project in Castroville shows how roads can be safer for North County students. #castroville #saferoutestoschool #pedestriansafety #trafficcalming #montereycounty #northcountyschools

Sommelier Paige Bindel competes on the world stage with the U.S. Wine Tasting Team.

Monterey County Now @montereycountynow.com · 3d

Sommelier Paige Bindel competes on the world stage with the U.S. Wine Tasting Team. #paigebindel #sommelier #winetasting #u.s.winetastingteam #worldwinetastingchampionship #pebblebeach #winecompetitions

Death is not something to shy away from, and a growing number of people are supporting the dying and their loved ones.

Monterey County Now @montereycountynow.com · 3d

Death is not something to shy away from, and a growing number of people are supporting the dying and their loved ones. #deathdoulas #end-of-lifecare #hospice #griefcounseling #dying #support

With a pizza truck in place, Marina is one step closer to organizing a food truck alley.

Monterey County Now @montereycountynow.com · 4d

With a pizza truck in place, Marina is one step closer to organizing a food truck alley. #foodtrucks #marina #montereycounty #airport #pizza #double0dough #foodtruckalley

Monterey County Now @montereycountynow.com · 4d

A new book shares stories of the resilience – and food – of Big Sur residents during disasters.

Expanded train service is in the works, if years away.

Monterey County Now @montereycountynow.com · 4d

Expanded train service is in the works, if years away. #traintravel #railextension #salinas #bayarea #montereycounty #caltrain #transportation

MPUSD board appoints a housing expert to fill vacancy.

Monterey County Now @montereycountynow.com · 5d

MPUSD board appoints a housing expert to fill vacancy. #mpusd #schoolboard #housing #appointment #gabrielsanders #montereypeninsulaunifiedschooldistrict

A tasty and colorful look at this year's Taste of Carmel.

Monterey County Now @montereycountynow.com · 5d

A tasty and colorful look at this year's Taste of Carmel. #tasteofcarmel #carmelchamberofcommerce #foodfestival #carmelmissionbasilica #california #restaurants #culinary #events

Does a recycled water facility expansion mean it’s ‘Bye Bye Bye’ to the state’s cease-and-desist order?

Monterey County Now @montereycountynow.com · 5d

Does a recycled water facility expansion mean it’s ‘Bye Bye Bye’ to the state’s cease-and-desist order? #recycledwater #montereyonewater #ceaseanddesistorder #calam #watersupply #housing #purewatermonterey

Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill will mean decreased access to health care and increased costs to the county.

Monterey County Now @montereycountynow.com · 5d

Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill will mean decreased access to health care and increased costs to the county. #trump #healthcare #montereycounty #medi-cal #cuts #low-income #natividad #calfresh

Death doulas are becoming more common as people seek to make their final days more comfortable and meaningful.

Monterey County Now @montereycountynow.com · 5d

Death doulas are becoming more common as people seek to make their final days more comfortable and meaningful. #deathdoula #end-of-lifecare #hospice #palliativecare #death #dying #griefsupport