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  SALINAS, CA – Tuesday, October 27 is the last day the Monterey County election office can mail vote-by-mail ballots for the November 3, 2026 Midterm General Election. Monterey County voters who need a replacement vote-by-mail ballot can call (831) 796-1499 by the deadline to have one mailed directly to them. Voter assistance is also available at any early voting location.   Early Voting Opportunities:     Monterey County Elections Office, 1441 Schilling Place - North Building, Salinas, 93901, open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.     Satellite Elections Office, Embassy Suites, 1441 Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, 93955, beginning 8 a.m. on Friday, October 30th.     The Salinas and Seaside Elections Offices will be open for weekend voting from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, and November 1.    Returning a Vote-by-Mail Ballot     By Mail: The last recommended day to return a voted ballot by U.S. mail is Oc...

  SALINAS, California- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced on October 23 that 43-year-old Lorena Hernandez Alvarado of King City and former correctional officer at Salinas Valley State Prison was remanded to serve 364 days in jail and was placed on felony probation for 5 years. She earlier pled no contest to felony insurance fraud and admitted the fraud exceeded $100,000 in loss and pled guilty to two separate DUI cases. The fraud case arose out of a workplace injury claim made by Alvarado in April 2021. Alvarado claimed she injured her shoulder, neck, back and knees while wielding a heavy shield to protect herself from liquid thrown on her by an inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison. The prison’s insurance company – State Compensation Insurance Fund – accepted Alvarado’s insurance claim. Alvarado never returned to work and received well over $200,000 in insurance benefits, including wage replacement and health care treatment. In the ensuing investigatio...

  Monterey County, CA - SPCA Monterey County is offering low-cost mobile spay and neuter services in South County, thanks to the support of our donors. Upcoming Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinics: Thursday, October 22: King City Recreation Center, 401 Division St., King City. ALMOST FULL Wednesday, November 4: Greenfield Cultural Arts Center, 215 El Camino Real, Greenfield. Appointments available now.  Thursday, November 12: King City Recreation Center, 401 Division St. Appointments available now. Thursday, December 3: Greenfield Cultural Arts Center, 215 El Camino Real, Greenfield. Appointments available now.  The cost for our SPCA Mobile Spay/Neuter clinics is just $75 for dogs and puppies and $35 for cats and kittens. The price includes the pet’s surgery and rabies vaccination. The surgeries are available to pets 2 months to 6 years of age, weighing 2 to 30 pounds. These clinics are open to all Monterey County residents.  Deposits to hold your spot are required. ...

  The County of Monterey Public Defender’s Office is pleased to announce the opening of its new Greenfield location, marking an important step toward expanding access to justice and strengthening services for South Monterey County residents.   A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating this expansion will take place on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the City of Greenfield Council Chambers, located at 599 El Camino Real, Greenfield, CA. This location will also serve as an additional site where the Public Defender’s Office will provide services to the community.   The Public Defender’s Office provides legal representation to eligible individuals in criminal matters and certain limited civil proceedings, following appointment by the court. Recognizing that South County residents often face limited access to legal and supportive services, the office is committed to helping bridge this gap by establishing a greater presence in the community.   As staffing and op...

  SPCA Monterey County invites children and their families to their 2nd annual Halloween Tricks and Treats event!  The event takes place on Saturday, October 24, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at SPCA Monterey County, located at 1002 Monterey-Salinas Highway across from Laguna Seca.   Enjoy treats for children and fun for families. Costumes are encouraged but not required. You’ll learn about the SPCA, see fun and spooky decorations, enjoy trick or treating, and have the chance to meet adoptable pets at this free and fun walk-through event.  What: Halloween Tricks and Treats at SPCA Monterey County Where: SPCA Monterey County, 1002 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Salinas When: Saturday, October 24, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm About SPCA Monterey County SPCA Monterey County is your nonprofit, independent, donor-supported humane society that has been serving the animals and people of Monterey County since 1905. The SPCA is not a chapter of any other agency and does not have a parent or...

  King City, Calif. – King City Police Department announced on October 19 that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads. The grant program runs through September 2027. “We are grateful to receive this grant, which will strengthen our traffic enforcement efforts and improve road safety,” King City Police Sergeant Cody Hughes said. “Through a combination of education and enforcement efforts, our goal is to reduce dangerous driving behaviors, prevent crashes, and make our roads safer for everyone." The grant will provide additional programs and resources, including:  DUI checkpoints and patrols focused on stopping suspected impaired drivers. High-visibility distracted driving enforcement operations targeting drivers in violation of California’s hands-free cell phone law. Enforcement operations focused on the most dangero...