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One-Way Traffic Control Planned on Hwy 1 Near Big Sur

Roads and transit

Caltrans plans one-way reversing traffic control near Big Sur on Monday, Nov. 9, for winter preparation work.

Monterey County California DeskNov 10, 2026

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Wimp, Zeller lead Reber in early Scotts Valley results

Around town

Incumbent Greg Wimp and transportation agency official Michael Zeller are ahead of Danny Reber in early Scotts Valley City Council results.

Monterey County California DeskNov 5, 2026

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Southbound Highway 1 Lane Closure Set for Oct. 27-28

Roads and transit

Caltrans has scheduled a daytime southbound lane closure on Highway 1 in Marina for Oct. 27 and 28.

Monterey County California DeskOct 27, 2026

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Sunset Center marks 100 years in Carmel with a party

Around town

Sunset Center is celebrating its century in Carmel with a party honoring the venue’s long role in the community.

Monterey County California DeskOct 24, 2026

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Property manager sues over proposed Wave Street dispensary

Business openings

A property manager has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop a cannabis dispensary from operating on Wave Street in Monterey.

Monterey County California DeskOct 23, 2026

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Mad Dogs & Englishmen disputes Carmel permit requirements

Housing and development

Mad Dogs & Englishmen is described as challenging the City of Carmel over building permits and fire-sprinkler requirements.

Monterey County California DeskOct 23, 2026

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Monterey supervisors approve winery rules, revisit venue limits

Around town

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors approved winery rules and directed staff to reconsider limits on venue size.

Monterey County California DeskOct 15, 2026

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Night Lane Closure Set on Highway 1 in Carmel Oct. 12

Roads and transit

Caltrans plans a nighttime Highway 1 lane closure in Carmel beginning Monday, Oct. 12, for tree trimming operations.

Monterey County California DeskOct 7, 2026

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Father arrested after daughter rescued in California case

Police, fire and courts

Mexican authorities rescued a 14-year-old girl, and her father was arrested in connection with a California incest case.

Monterey County California DeskOct 6, 2026

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Monterey Bay Coastal Trail to close Monday for roundabout work

Roads and transit

A section of the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail will temporarily close beginning Monday while a roundabout project moves forward.

Monterey County California DeskOct 3, 2026

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Highway 1 Near Point Sur to Close Overnight Oct. 12

Roads and transit

Caltrans says full overnight closures of Highway 1 near Point Sur are scheduled to begin Monday, Oct. 12.

Monterey County California DeskOct 2, 2026

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¿Qiensave? to bring cumbia to Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

Community and events

The Salinas music group ¿Qiensave? is set to bring its cumbia sound to San Francisco’s Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival.

Monterey County California DeskOct 2, 2026

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Plaskett Fire destroys 29,993 acres in Monterey County

Around town

The Plaskett Fire has destroyed 29,993 acres in Monterey County and is 97% contained.

Monterey County California DeskSep 20, 2026

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Crop robotics grows, but scale remains a hurdle

Jobs and economy

Crop-robotics companies are expanding in the United States, but many have not yet reached large-scale commercial operations.

Monterey County California DeskSep 18, 2026

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Rivas renews opposition to proposed Gilroy ICE center

Around town

Speaker Rivas again opposed a proposed ICE center in Gilroy after a judge found the site failed to meet environmental standards.

Monterey County California DeskSep 17, 2026

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MST launches Uber voucher program for eligible riders

Roads and transit

Monterey-Salinas Transit has started an Uber voucher program for people with disabilities, seniors and veterans.

Monterey County California DeskSep 12, 2026

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Monterey County sheriff puts missing girl’s safety first

Police, fire and courts

The sheriff has emphasized the missing girl’s safety after facing criticism over an earlier view described as harsh.

Monterey County California DeskSep 10, 2026

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Amber Alert issued in Monterey County baby death case

Around town

Authorities are searching for Sergio Galvez Perez and Diana Galvez Ortega after a baby was found dead in Monterey County.

Monterey County California DeskSep 8, 2026