Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
Good morning, Salinas.
Thirty-seven young women from Monterey County attended an all-girls firefighter camp in Marina this past weekend where they learned CPR, climbing a 100-foot ladder, and repelling down a building—boosting their confidence and sparking interest in a public safety career.
The state Department of Pesticide Regulation launched the Spray Days program last month to alert residents 24 hours in advance when farmers will apply restricted material pesticides to nearby fields.
Residents can sign up with their address & receive emails or texts and view a map showing the application areas to help plan their day.
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors meets today at 9 a.m. in the Government Center to consider AB 1014, a state bill that would let local leaders lower speed limits by up to 10 mph in high-risk areas — the proposal has backing from local groups and already passed a Committee hearing.
The Monterey County Sheriff's Office has added two specialized fentanyl detection dogs—K-9 Ben and K-9 Dexter—to its Classification Unit at the county jail to help prevent illegal drug smuggling and boost facility security.
The Monterey Herald has released its Top 5 lacrosse rankings for boys and girls.
The boys rankings list Stevenson, Los Gatos, Salinas, Palma and Aptos (with Pacific Grove, Monterey and Carmel on the bubble), while the girls rankings list Stevenson, Scotts Valley, Carmel, Salinas and Aptos (with Santa Catalina, Monte Vista and Santa Cruz on the bubble).
Salinas Food Truck and Fly In
11 AM - 3 PM — Salinas Municipal Airport — Free entry — Enjoy local food trucks and aviation displays while exploring the world of flight.
9th Annual Job & Resource Fair
6:30 PM — Manzanita County Park — Free entry — Connect with over 50 employers at one of the largest job fairs in Monterey County.
9th Annual Job & Resource Fair
1:30 AM — Hartnell Park — Free entry — Connect with over 50 employers ready to hire at one of Monterey County's largest job fairs.
California Roots Pre-Party Wine Mixer
6-9 p.m. — Rustique Wines — $20 for general admission, $15 for wine club members — Kick off the California Roots Festival with local wines, music from Rise Up, and delicious food.
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