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

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In the News

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Recent coverage of Monterey from local and regional media.

KSBWcity council vote on business naming

Marina City Council votes to keep Mercedes-Benz of Monterey name after relocation

Marina City Council votes to keep Mercedes-Benz of Monterey name after relocation KSBW

Jul 21, 2025

SFGATEtourism economy / cruise industry absence

Cruise ships haven't returned to this Calif. city in 2 years. But at what cost?

Cruise ships haven't returned to this Calif. city in 2 years. But at what cost? SFGATE

Feb 19, 2025

KSBWsurveillance cameras approval

City of Monterey approves flock cameras

City of Monterey approves flock cameras KSBW

Apr 5, 2024

CruiseMappercruise ship port policy

Cruise ships are no longer welcomed by Port Monterey (California USA)

Cruise ships are no longer welcomed by Port Monterey (California USA) CruiseMapper

Feb 15, 2023

California City Newsservice transfer vote

Monterey Park to Vote on Transferring Services to County

Monterey Park to Vote on Transferring Services to County California City News

Apr 9, 2013

Community Pulse

Employee recognition

Election season commentary

Parking citations

Sales tax increase

Taxpayer trust and new taxes

Sales tax and reserves

Budget causes and engineering positions

Budget deficit and economic development

CIP funding, First Night, overtime analysis

Urgency of budget cuts

Opposition to sales tax

Structural budget reform

CDBG executive order language

Meals on Wheels funding

City spending and neighborhood associations

Meeting procedures