Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of March.
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🏘️ Community
The Housing Authority of Monterey County hosted the grand opening of the Fairview Transitional Housing Complex this week along Fairview Avenue near Sanborn Road, offering 46 units for families + individuals facing homelessness.
A previous developer is under scrutiny for funding misuse that delayed the project.
El Mercadito, a new regional market, will open on the first Saturday of each month from April to September (except July) on Front Street in front of Cesar Chavez Park in Soledad, with 51 vendors having applied, organizers said.
Local counties receive millions from the state’s homelessness prevention program for affordable housing while communal meals are planned during Ramadan.
Dozens of Pajaro Valley residents are suing over flood management after the 2023 flood as the community looks for solutions.
📰 Economy
Gas prices jumped over 20 cents in the past week as Monterey County drivers pay $5 per gallon, higher than in San Francisco and San Jose.
AAA explains the rise is due to switching gasoline blends and global oil supply issues.
Military action in Iran has pushed gas prices past $5 in Monterey County—AAA reported prices reached $5.03 on Friday, making the Salinas area the fourth-highest statewide, while a local Exxon station sells at $4.25 per gal.
🏈 Sports
Michael Mora and Jaden Tengan were named to the CCAA first team as part of CSUMB’s record-setting men’s basketball team, and their honor signals a milestone for the players + boosts CSUMB’s profile in collegiate sports.
The Monterey Herald released its final top 10 girls’ basketball rankings.
The Salinas Cowboys (which won 19 games) ranked fourth and advanced to the CCS Division I quarterfinals.
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