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  The County of Monterey  Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the County's 2025-2026 fiscal year budget at their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 17 in the final step, wrapping months of preparation, public input, and hearings. The County's 2025-2026 budget reflects the Board's priorities for the coming fiscal year across the County's 27 departments. The new budget takes into consideration additional revenue sources from a voter voter-approved sales tax measure AA in November of 2024.  Monterey County still faces fiscal challenges in part due to State and Federal funding reductions, and the end of one-time Federal funding that supplemented many important County initiatives. The County has historically been very proactive about seeking grants to fund programs; this is a practice that will continue in order to close some gaps due to greater State and National economic conditions.  With the passage of the 2025-26 fiscal year budget, the Monterey County Board of Su...

  Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Detectives have arrested 46-year-old Elvis Deo Sundar of San Lucas for multiple sexual assault related charges. On June 8, 2025, Monterey County Sheriff’s Deputies received a report of a victim that had sexually assaulted over a period of time by a known family member. Detectives began investigating this matter and were able to arrest Sundar of San Lucas on June 16, 2025. Sundar is a San Lucas Union Elementary School District Board Member. At this time, this investigation does not lead the County Sheriff's Office to believe that any students from the San Lucas Union School District are victims, however, if you or someone you know believes they are a victim of sexual assault or any crime, you're encouraged to contact the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office. Elvis Sundar has been booked into the Monterey County Jail for rape by force or fear, sexual battery by restraint and other sex related crimes. His bail has been set at $2,000,000.00. If you ha...

SALINAS, California - Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced on June 4 that 40-year-old Travis Harris of Scotts Valley, was sentenced to 40 years and 8 months to life in prison, after being convicted by a jury of 8 counts of Lewd Act on a Child aged 14 or 15 in violation of Penal Code Section 288(c); 6 counts of Lewd Act on a Child under 14 in violation of Penal Code section 288(a); 1 count of Oral Copulation of a Child 10 or under in violation of Penal Code section 288.7(b); 1 count of Contacting a Minor for Purposes of Committing a Sex Offense in violation of Penal Code section 288.3(a); 2 counts of Sending Harmful Material to a Minor in violation of Penal Code section 288.2; 2 counts of Unlawful Sexual Intercourse in violation of Penal Code section 261.5(c), 1 count of Using a Minor for Sex Acts in violation of Penal Code section 311.4(c); and 2 counts of Providing Cannabis to a Minor over 14 in violation of Health and Safety Code section 11361(b). Judge Pam...

  (PASO ROBLES, CA) – The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce the following performers for the 805 Beer Frontier Stage, presented by Casey Printing. All shows start at 8:00 PM and are free with your paid admission to the Fair. 7/16/25 – Miss CMSF Scholarship Pageant (6:00 PM) sponsored by Cattaneo Brothers and Boot Barn: Celebrating the spirit, intelligence, and community pride of San Luis Obispo County, the annual Miss California Mid-State Fair Scholarship Pageant is a local institution for good reason. Each contestant will share their personal/Fair platform, participate in interviews, evening wear, and talent segments. Scholarships are awarded, and the winner will represent the Fair throughout the year. 7/17/25 - Stephen Pearcy: Stephen Pearcy, founder, lead singer, and songwriter of the multi-platinum rock band RATT, is a pioneering force of the 1980s Sunset Strip metal scene whose four-decade career—including iconic hits like "Round and Round," "Lay It D...