News & Information
Watershed Emergency Response Team (WERT) Report and Web Map Available to the Public
Cal Fire has released the WERT (Watershed Emergency Response Team) report on downhill and downstream areas of the Carmel and River Fires burned areas. Areas affected by these fires pose an increased risk for debris flows and flash flooding.
09/30/2020 1:31 PM
Phase 1 Wildfire Clean Up to Begin September 28th. Opt out time period for this service ends September 25th.
Phase 1 clean-up of properties which suffered wildfire damage in Monterey County is expected to begin September 28th and take 4-6 weeks.
09/23/2020 12:19 PM
Monterey County Recovery Townhall Meeting
Monterey County is hosting a Recovery Townhall Meeting on September 22, 2020 for those impacted by the Carmel, Dolan, and River Fires.
09/18/2020 12:42 PM
What Wildfire Victims Need to Know About Home Clean-Up
09/15/2020 4:07 PM
Fire Evacuation Shelter to Open at Salinas Valley Fairgrounds
08/22/2020 10:23 PM
Fire information and Notification Resource
Here is an information resource list for fire information, emergency notifications and ways to support your community
08/18/2020 3:06 PM
Fire Weather Watch and Heat Warnings for Monterey County
08/15/2020 8:28 AM
Changes and Improvements to ebooks, downloadable audio books, digital magazines and more through your Monterey County Free Libraries
08/13/2020 12:34 PM
Monterey County Joins Census Lawsuit
Monterey County today joined a large coalition of states, cities, and counties led by New York Attorney General Letitia James in filing a lawsuit against President Donald Trump for attempting to leave millions of people out of the apportionment base.
07/28/2020 7:26 PM
Monterey County to Collaborate with State Strike Teams to Educate/Improve State Health Order Business Compliance
Monterey County’s Health Department has been notified that state strike teams, which are part of California’s strategy to curb the rising numbers of COVID-19 cases, intend to visit Monterey County.
07/14/2020 12:35 PM
COVID Diaries
07/09/2020 12:55 PM
State Health Order Issued for Monterey County
Selected Businesses Must Move Activities Outdoors or Close
07/08/2020 2:52 PM
Kicking It With Constance
07/07/2020 8:38 AM
Governor Announces Selected Businesses Must Move Activities Outdoors or Close
Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that six additional counties, including Monterey County, will be subject to new restrictions as part of statewide actions to slow the spread of coronavirus
07/06/2020 6:11 PM
Local/State Beaches in Monterey County will be Closed or have Limited Access during the 4th of July Holiday Weekend
The closures will begin July 3rd and remain in effect through Sunday, July 5th.
07/02/2020 3:29 PM
Monterey County Leaders Mourn the Loss of Mayor Joe Gunter
The Board of Supervisors honored Gunter by adjourning their meeting in his honor and board members shared their thoughts on the man they have worked with for so many years, a man whose life and career achievements they honored earlier this year with a special resolution and presentation.
06/30/2020 2:20 PM
Large Gatherings Still on Hold in Monterey County and Around the State
While many aspects of the community are reopening after lockdown, large gatherings are still not allowed - not in Monterey County nor around the state.
06/29/2020 7:23 PM
Be Safe, Sane and Social this 4th of July Holiday
Social Circles are a way to begin bringing people together in small groups as Monterey County reopens
06/26/2020 8:30 PM
Letter from the Library Director - Update on Services
06/15/2020 1:27 PM
County Solidarity Message from Charles McKee
06/11/2020 11:38 AM