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Monterey, California Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning to you Monterey! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a sea lion incident on Old Fisherman’s Wharf may bring federal penalties
  • Will your park passport score you prizes in downtown Monterey Sunday?
  • Meet the CSUMB graduates already making waves around Monterey Bay

Today's riddle: Why did the boss deny a raise to the can of paint? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 61 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 61, low: 52.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 61 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man seen trying to strike sea lion on Monterey pier as NOAA reviews incident (ksbw.com) — Authorities are reviewing a viral video showing a man on Old Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey attempting to strike a resting sea lion with a boat hook pole. NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement has opened a review, and officials remind the public that sea lions are protected under federal law with potentially steep fines and jail time for harassment or harm.
   

2. Spring Into Parks in Monterey (montereybayparent.com) — Families can head to Colton Hall’s lawn in downtown Monterey this Sunday, May 17, for a free Spring Into Parks celebration with street closures, entertainment, and kids’ activities. Turn in a completed park passport for prize drawings, and the first 200 families also receive a free lunch tote during the 11 AM–3 PM event.
   

3. Dean's Medal students showcase CSUMB excellence (csumb.edu) — Cal State Monterey Bay is honoring five standout students with Dean’s Medals, highlighting leadership and service that directly connect to local schools and city programs in Monterey. From mentoring Seaside High students to earning praise from the City of Monterey’s Parks and Recreation Department, these graduates are already shaping education, health, and community support across the Monterey Bay area.
   

4. Seven unclaimed veterans laid to rest with full military honors (ksbw.com) — Seven unclaimed Central Coast veterans who spent years in the Monterey County morgue have finally been laid to rest with full military honors at the Central Coast Veterans Cemetery. Local agencies, including the Monterey County Veterans Office and Semper Fi Fraternity members, coordinated to ensure the servicemen received a dignified farewell surrounded by community support.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Our cat has stopped coming home like he normally would in the afternoon.
    I am guessing someone is feeding him. He is a well cared for cat and has a collar and is chipped. We rescued him from the shelter at 8 weeks old 7… (Nextdoor Sylvan-Castro)
  • Help!!
    Who's kitty is lost?? He/she is at my house and scared! Edit: I was not able to secure the kitty, and it ran next door. If you're looking for him… (Nextdoor Casanova Oak Knoll)
  • Monterey Peninsula Unified posted a job opening for ESL Teacher - TEMPORARY/HOURLY- Monterey Adult School in Monterey. Apply here.
  • Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Laundry Worker (Part Time) 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: Because he didn't apply himself. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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