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🌱 Three votes separate the leaders in Marina’s unsettled council race

Marina, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Marina! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Three votes separate the leaders in Marina’s unsettled council race
  • Marina’s tree lighting brings wagon rides and carols to the park

Also on today's calendar: MPC String Orchestra Concert and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny and delightful, with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 70, low: 54.
  • Friday: A couple of showers, with a high of 66 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• In a nail-biter of a race, Athena Burciaga jumps to a three-vote lead in bid for Marina City Council. (montereycountynow.com) — Just 11 votes separate all three candidates for Marina’s District 4 council seat, with Athena Burciaga leading Brad Imamura by three in the Nov. 9 count. The district covers southern Marina and the Dunes, and an unknown number of ballots remain to be counted, leaving the outcome unsettled.
   

• City of Marina Tree Lighting 2026 (montereybayparent.com) — Marina’s annual Christmas tree lighting will bring music, horse-drawn wagon rides and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus to Vince DiMaggio Park on Friday, Dec. 4. The free, all-ages celebration runs from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m., with caroling by Eight Second Ride and holiday treats provided by volunteer Scouts.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I Cantori di Carmel is hosting our annual Messiah Sing-Along on Sunday, November 29th at 3pm.
    We will be in the beautiful Merrill Hall at the Asilomar Conference Grounds. Check out our website for more information! https://www.icantori.org… (Nextdoor Marina Station)
  • Dear Townsend Warblers: An Open Letter
    First allow me to express my gratitude for the beauty you grace the world with through your beautiful feathers, fluid movements, and sweet little… (Nextdoor Marina Station)
  • Michaels posted a job opening for Seasonal Part-Time Team Member in Marina. Apply here.
  • Jack In The Box posted a job opening for Restaurant Crew in Marina. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marina here.

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  • Coast Guard Suspends Search For Woman Swept Out To Sea At Santa Cruz Beach (patch.com)

Ok Marina! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Marina

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