MONTEREY COUNTY – The Transportation Agency of Monterey County is challenging those living, working or going to school residents to “Spring Into Action” for their Go831 Challenge April 19 - May 31, 2021.
The “Spring Into Action” Instagram Challenge is open to anyone 18 years and older who either lives, works or goes to school in Monterey County. Participants can share their “springing into action” photos on the Go831 Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/go_831/ with the hashtags #go831 #springintoaction831 #telework.
Those who participate in the challenge, will have a chance to win one of five $100 gift cards to a local business. To qualify for the prize winnings, participants must post at least one picture with their account during the challenge. So, take a break and spring into action! Walk, bike, or stretch your way to a win by sharing your photos when you take a break while at your work, telework or school site during the work week, Monday – Friday.
Go831 is a countywide travel demand management program sponsored by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County aimed at reducing traffic and improving air quality and health by encouraging smart commuting instead of driving solo. The program is offered for free to employers and commuters in Monterey County. It provides resources and assistance for employers and commuters interested in establishing or enhancing a smart commute program for themselves, their business or school. To learn more about Go831 or how to participate in the program, contact Tracy Burke Vasquez at tracy@tamcmonterey.org or call her at 831.755.775-4404.
Monterey County DA Releases Preliminary Information Concerning an Officer Involved Shooting Incident that Occurred Outside of Soledad on December 16
SALINAS, California- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni on December 19 released preliminary information concerning the officer involved shooting (OIS) which occurred at about 1:20 a.m. outside the city of Soledad on December 16, 2025. Just before 1:00 a.m., Monterey County Sheriff’s Deputy Carlos Pina, who has been a peace officer for 10 years all with MCSO, and Deputy Blain Councilman, each in separate patrol cars, were dispatched to 32097 McCoy Road. A resident at the farm labor camp reported a suspicious individual with a handgun whose white Honda 4 door sedan was parked in space 18 at the complex. Before parking there, the suspect drove around and around, stopped in front of the reporting party’s (RP’s) truck, and got out. The RP could hear music. Deputy Pina drove the lead patrol car and arrived just after 1:20 a.m. His dashcam video, which does not record sound but which he installed on his own and at his own expense, depicts the following: He drove down ...
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