Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Monterey County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
33 topics in public safety
Homeless encampment sweeps
ICE activity near county jail and hospital
Farewell remarks
Election integrity resolution
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
Child Marriage Legislation
Public Comment Time Limits
Consider and provide direction on Oversight of the Sheriff’s Office
Adopt a Resolution to Receive a report regarding funded partners
General public comments
Sheriff's Posse Grounds Event Noise and Traffic
Highway 1 and Big Sur Traffic Congestion
Proposed Federal Detention Center in Gilroy
Elected Official Conduct
Senior Peer Counseling Program Funding
Immigrant Rights and ICE Cooperation
Sanctuary County Policies
Code Enforcement and Public Nuisance
Immigrant Rights and Public Services
Board Member Conduct
Local Government Decorum
Local Government Accountability
Child Welfare and Housing
Immigration and Sanctuary Policies
LGBTQ+ Rights
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Monterey County from local and regional media.
Monterey Bay area local election results
Monterey Bay area local election results 90.3 KAZU
Nov 4, 2026General Election 2026 | South Monterey County voters decide local races, measures
General Election 2026 | South Monterey County voters decide local races, measures The King City Rustler
Nov 4, 2026Live Results: Monterey County elections 2026
Live Results: Monterey County elections 2026 Monterey County Weekly
Nov 4, 2026Salinas Mayor Dennis Donohue leading in race, early results show
Salinas Mayor Dennis Donohue leading in race, early results show Salinas Californian
Nov 4, 2026Live election results for key Salinas races
Live election results for key Salinas races Salinas Californian
Nov 2, 2026Monterey Co.: Update: 2 Dead, 2 Injured In Shooting At Moss Landing State Beach As Sheriff's Office Looks For Answers
Monterey Co.: Update: 2 Dead, 2 Injured In Shooting At Moss Landing State Beach As Sheriff's Office Looks For Answers SFGATE
Nov 2, 2026Monterey County challenges DOJ demands over voter registration records
Monterey County challenges DOJ demands over voter registration records The King City Rustler
Oct 27, 2026Monterey 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, 2026Changing 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, 2026The 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, 2026Our 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, 2026Monterey County Supervisors Vote to Remove Flock Cameras
Monterey County Supervisors Vote to Remove Flock Cameras California City News
Sep 28, 2026