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Published September 12Monterey's Street Repair Extension Measure Officially Assigned Ballot Letter by County Elections
Monterey, Calif. -- August 18, 2026 – The Monterey County Elections Department has officially assigned ballot letter “S” to the City of Monterey’s proposed Continuation of Street Infrastructure Rehabilitation tax. Listed as Measure S on the upcoming November 3, 2026, general…
City of Monterey
Published September 12City Warns Residents and Contractors of Permit Payment Scam Impersonating Planning Staff
Monterey, Calif. -- August 20, 2026 – The City of Monterey is issuing an urgent warning to residents, property owners, and local contractors regarding a sophisticated email phishing scam. Fraudulent actors are currently impersonating City staff to solicit fake payments for local…
City of Monterey
Published September 12City Awarded Federal Grant to Strengthen Infrastructure Supporting Local Military Installations
Monterey, Calif. – The City of Monterey has been awarded a federal grant to study the off installation infrastructure supporting two of the region's most significant defense assets: U.S. Army Garrison Presidio of Monterey and Naval Support Activity Monterey. The City has accepted…
City of Monterey
Published September 12Burglary Arrest
On August 22, 2026 at 9:50 A.M., Monterey Police Department (MPD) Officers responded to a restaurant in the 400 block of Washington Street for a report of a burglary. Officers determined a sole suspect broke the front door to the business to gain entry. Once inside, the suspect…
City of Monterey
Published September 12Suspicious Person Arrest
On August 30, 2026 at 4:37 P.M., Monterey Police Department (MPD) Officers responded to a report of a suspicious person in the area of Third Street and Camino Aguajito. Callers reported a male was climbing on top of garbage cans and appeared disoriented. One female caller…
City of Monterey
Published September 12Monterey Police Chief Dave Hober Announces Retirement
Monterey, Calif. - After almost 39 years in law enforcement, Police Chief Dave Hober today announced his retirement. Hober has served nearly 12 years with the Monterey Police Department, starting in 2015. Before arriving in Monterey, he served 25 years with the San Jose Police…