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Monterey, California Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Monterey! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a late-night Monterey traffic stop led to multiple felony charges
- How defensible space helped save a home in South Monterey County
- How low did Monterey County gas prices actually go this week?
Today's riddle: What do you get when you mix a broccoli and a melon? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 59 degrees.
- Monday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 70, low: 58.
- Tuesday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 67 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Convicted Felon Arrested Following Traffic Stop; Faces Multiple New Felony Charges (crimevoice.com) — Monterey police arrested a Seaside man Tuesday night on Montecito Avenue after a traffic stop led to allegations of drug impairment, meth possession, and a concealed handgun with an obliterated serial number. He was booked into Monterey County Jail on multiple felony charges, and investigators are asking Monterey residents to share any information that could aid the case. 
2. Defensible space helps save home as 8-acre vegetation fire stopped in South Monterey County (ksbw.com) — Firefighters quickly stopped an 8-acre vegetation fire in South Monterey County near Lewis Creek along Airline Highway, where defensible space helped save a threatened home. For Monterey County residents, it’s a timely reminder that maintaining cleared space around homes can make a critical difference during fast-moving wildfires.
3. Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Monterey County in week ending July 4? (montereytimes.com) — Drivers across Monterey County are seeing premium gas as low as $5.01 per gallon, with an average of $5.69, according to recent GasBuddy reports. The story also explains how global oil markets, refinery capacity, and seasonal demand are shaping what you pay at the pump right now.
4. Monterey County residents urged to speak out on high health care costs (thecalifornian.com subscription) — Monterey County residents are paying some of the highest hospital and insurance costs in California, and advocates say now is the time to speak up. A state affordability board has flagged CHOMP and Salinas Valley Health for especially steep prices and will decide on enforcement penalties August 26 that could directly affect what locals pay for care.
📸 Around Monterey
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Upcoming Events in
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Board of Education Regular Meeting (Closed Session @ 5:30 p.m./Open
Monterey Peninsula Unified 540 Canyon Del Rey Blvd, Del Rey Oaks, CA 93940, USA
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Executive Director Breakfast Roundtable
Community Foundation-Monterey Ditial NEST, 210 Salinas Street, Salinas, 93901, United States
2:00 am -
7-11 District Advisory Committee Meeting
Monterey Peninsula Unified 540 Canyon Del Rey Blvd, Del Rey Oaks, CA 93940, USA
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CNE Office Hours
Community Foundation-Monterey CA
2:00 am -
Introduction to fundraising planning
Community Foundation-Monterey Virtual – Online, Virtual - Online, CA
4:00 am
Tuesday July 14
Thursday July 16
Tuesday July 21
Thursday July 23
📣 Monterey Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Network for Free at Pentecostal Outreach Center, Seaside — Smart Pairing & Meaningful Conversations →
Pentecostal Outreach Center
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Sunday Blues in the Park →
City of Seaside Special Events Laguna Grande Park - 1249 Canyon Del Rey Boulevard Seaside CA 939
1:00 pm -
Young Frankenstein →
Golden Bough Playhouse - Founders Theatre and Circle Theatre, Monte Verde St., Between 8th and 9th Avenues, Carmel-By-The-Sea
2:00 pm -
Tales from the Tavern - Sunday, July 12th, 2026 →
POP & HISS, 215 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove
2:00 pm -
Bach and Rebel →
Sunset Center, San Carlos St, Carmel-By-The-Sea
3:00 pm -
Paul Sprawl →
POP & HISS, 215 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove
6:00 pm -
Board of Education Regular Meeting (Closed Session @ 5:30 p.m./Open
Monterey Peninsula Unified 540 Canyon Del Rey Blvd, Del Rey Oaks, CA 93940, USA
5:30 pm
Sunday July 12
Tuesday July 14
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- US Department of War posted a job opening for Recreation Assistant NF-02 in Monterey. Apply here.
- Monterey Peninsula Unified posted a job opening for Music Teacher - Marshall Elementary School (26/27 School Year) in Monterey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monterey here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The saddest vegetable known to man: a melonccoli. (Thank you Francie H. for sending it in!)
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