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District 18 Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren Issues Statement on the Republican Shutdown

  WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) released the following statement after Trump and Republicans in Congress failed to avoid a government shutdown: "We are now in the first government shutdown in almost 7 years, because Trump and congressional Republicans refuse to work with Democrats to preserve the American people's healthcare," Rep. Lofgren said. "How are they going to act like they're not responsible for this mess when Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the Presidency? Speaker Johnson couldn't even be bothered to call his Members back to D.C. last night. I remain committed to working toward a budget that prioritizes Californians' healthcare needs." If Republicans get their way and allow Affordable Care Act tax credits expire, over 21,000 people in California's 18th district will see their healthcare costs rise, and 6,700 people will lose access to health coverage. For a family of four earning $129,800 a year, annu...
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Statewide Special Election Important Dates

  SALINAS, CA – The November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election will be here and this is what voters in Monterey County should know to get vote ready. The combined Monterey County The Elections Ballot and local Voter Information Pamphlet will begin being mailed out on October 2. State Voter Information Guides are now in the mail and will continue to mail into the week of October 5. All active voters will receive a ballot in the mail and in-person voting options will be available.   Important Dates:   September 26               - State Voter Information Guides begin mailing October 2 -Ballots tentatively scheduled to begin mailing October 6 - Ballots will be mailed no later than this date October 6 - In-person voting available at the Monterey County Elections Office, 1441 Schilling Place – Salinas October 20 - Deadline to register to vote October 21 - Same day voter registration period begins October 28 - Last day the ...
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HRAS and the SPCA of Monterey County Reminds the Community that Abandoning Pets is Illegal and Inhumane in California

  Salinas, CA – October 1, 2025 – In light of recent reports of pets being abandoned during challenging times, both Hitchcock Road Animal Services and the SPCA of Monterey County are joining messages to urge all pet owners that dumping or abandoning animals is both illegal and inhumane. California law explicitly prohibits the abandonment of animals, which can lead to substantial penalties, including fines and criminal charges. Beyond legal implications, abandoning a pet places an animal in grave danger, exposing them to life-threatening situations such as starvation, injury, or death. Abandoned animals also go through intense stress and anxiety when left in unfamiliar environments, further threatening their safety. Recently, there has been an increase noted in animals left abandoned along roadsides. A recent example is in North Monterey County. In one week’s, time, HRAS has received multiple calls for animals, mostly dogs, abandoned at the Old Stage Road and Crazy Horse Road area. ...
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Travel Camp Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Restroom Facility Will be Held on October 4 at Fort Ord Day Camp Cycling Area in East Garrison

  The public is invited to join Monterey County District 4 Supervisor Wendy Root Askew and County Chief of Parks Bryan Flores for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebration for the Travel Camp restroom, taking place during the Monterey Off Road Cycling Association’s “Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day.” Details: October 4, 2025 11:00 am Fort Ord Day Camp Cycling Area 15301 Watkins Gate Road East Garrison (map attached) Why is this a big deal? Here is some background. The former Fort Ord Travel Camp was not always a County open space area where biking and running events took place. For many decades during base operation, it was a location that military families could meet up and camp at, enjoy fishing a numerous ponds stocked with bass and bluegill and take part in many outdoor activities with their enlisted family members. Following the base closure in 1994, the parcel sat unused for many years until the County accepted ownership of the property in 2012. Since that time, the open space has ...
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Lofgren Applauds $600K Grant for Silicon Valley Non-Profit to Combat Domestic Violence

  SAN JOSE, CA – Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) announced on September 30 that the Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) awarded Pro Bono Project Silicon Valley (PBP) a $600,000 grant through the Justice for Families Program. With this grant, PBP will  provide legal advocacy and consultation to survivors with cases on the domestic violence calendar at Santa Clara County courts. PBP will also provide outreach to local libraries and rural community centers and translation and interpretation services for advocacy  or legal services clients across Santa Clara County.    “I proudly voted in favor of reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act, because it’s essential that survivors of domestic violence receive the support they need when navigating the challenges of the legal system. This grant will go a long way in helping  those survivors, and I commend Pro Bono Project Silicon Valley for the work they’re doing every day to deliver j...
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Lofgren, Panetta Announce Nearly $40 Million for Levee and Floodwall Construction along Pajaro River

  WATSONVILLE, CA – On Monday, September 29 U.S. Representatives Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced that the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers awarded Granite Construction Company a $39,330,400 firm-fixed-price contract for levee and floodwall construction. This work will be performed along the Pajaro River in Watsonville, California.   “The residents and businesses in Watsonville and along the Pajaro River have been waiting far too long for necessary flood protection. This levee and floodwall construction will help save lives and property, and we are encouraged to see that this critical project is moving forward,” said Reps. Zoe Lofgren and Jimmy Panetta.   In early 2023, atmospheric river storms along California’s Central Coast devastated communities, including Watsonville and Pajaro. The Pajaro River levee breech caused severe flooding, displacing families, damaging over 200 homes, and causing at least 20 casualties.   This funding was authorized by...
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Republican Candidate for Governor Steve Hilton to Speak at SMCRWF Meeting and Luncheon in the Orradre Building in King City on October 7

  Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will be holding their monthly Luncheon and meeting on Tuesday, October 7 in the Orradre Building at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City as Steve Hilton, Republican candidate for Governor will be the guest speaker. The doors will open at 11 am, while lunch will be served at 11:30 am. Reservations are required for this meeting. To make a reservation and for more information call 831-385-1333 or send an email to karenjleonhard@gmail.com 
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