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Monterey County officials urge residents to prepare for a rainy winter as a strong El Niño increases the risk of flooding and power outages.

Residents should sign up for alerts, review evacuation zones, and ready 72-hour emergency kits — essential steps for a safer community.

North Monterey County Unified and Carmel Unified are proposing bond measures in this coming election to upgrade their school facilities with repairs ranging from HVAC improvements to structural upgrades across campuses in Monterey County — voters will decide on Measure L and Measure I with property tax rates adjusted accordingly.

Salinas and Palma are set to face off as both teams look to extend their unbeaten October streaks.

Last season, Palma won 42-41 in overtime after stopping a two-point conversion and now leads the rivalry series 24-15-0 (with Eli Dukes rushing for over 300 yards against Salinas).

Monterey Peninsula College is set to host Fresno for a week 9 football game while Hartnell will play in Coalinga.

The previews give local fans a clear look at these community college matchups as teams prepare for action.

Law students at McGeorge School of Law presented a detailed, nonpartisan analysis of 14 statewide ballot propositions in a free public forum Wednesday night in Salinas.

They explained the measures and answered community questions to help voters navigate conflicting information ahead of November's election.

Retailers and delivery services in California are set to boost seasonal hiring as the holiday season begins.

Spirit Halloween is recruiting 52,000 staff for its stores, and companies like Amazon and Target have posted seasonal positions online + hiring is projected to increase throughout October.

Seaside candidate Alex Miller had his $7,000 sign fine dropped after he challenged the city’s early posting rule, though he still faces a right-of-way citation.

Monterey Jazz’s Jazz Uplifts! program will bring a concert for local elementary students, and Salinas PD received grants to boost pedestrian and bicycle safety education.

A developing El Niño and Kelvin wave are set to increase rain across California this winter; NOAA projects more rain to help with drought relief but warns of possible flood risks — researchers are closely monitoring changes.