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🌱 Why Monterey County still has up to 40,000 ballots to certify

Monterey, California Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello Monterey! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Monterey County still has up to 40,000 ballots to certify
  • How does Monterey County’s health department rank nationally now?
  • Unknown substance prompts hazmat response off Highway 68 in Monterey

Also on today's calendar: The Big Weekend: Free Family Fun Day and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did Tennessee see? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 62 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 62, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 61 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Monterey County workers verify up to 40,000 ballots as certification continues (ksbw.com) — Monterey County election workers are still processing between 20,000 and 40,000 ballots, with certification expected by July 2 and updated results posted each Friday. Staff are verifying signatures, eligibility, and fixing voter errors, while asking residents for patience as late-arriving mail and drop-off ballots are reconciled.
   

2. County Health Department receives national accreditation (montereyherald.com) — Monterey County’s Health Department has secured a fresh five-year national reaccreditation, confirming that local public health services meet rigorous nationwide standards. Leaders say the process strengthens accountability, health equity work, and collaboration with schools, providers, and community groups so Monterey County residents can trust the care and disease monitoring they rely on every day.
   

3. Hazmat team responds to unknown substance in Monterey (ksbw.com) — A hazmat team and Monterey Fire crews are responding today to reports of an unknown substance and strange odor near the 200 block of Glenwood Circle, off Highway 68 within Monterey city limits. Officials say it’s too early to know the cause or whether nearby homes will need to be evacuated, and more updates are expected.
   

4. King City High senior earns Arts4MC scholarship (kingcityrustler.com) — A King City High senior has earned a $2,500 Arts4MC scholarship from the Arts Council for Monterey County, supporting her theater and film studies at UC Irvine. The annual program honors six creative Monterey County seniors, including students from Salinas, Prunedale, Seaside, and Monterey, by easing tuition costs as they pursue arts careers.
   

5. Dead whale prompts closure of Lovers Point Beach in Monterey County (cbsnews.com) — Lovers Point Beach in Monterey County is currently closed after a dead whale was found floating near shore, prompting shark-safety concerns. Pacific Grove police say access is shut “out of an abundance of caution” and are working with wildlife agencies; there’s no timeline yet for reopening, and residents with questions are urged to call the department.
   

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  • When I investigated loud "animal" noises in my yard this morning, I found this little guy scrunched in a corner.
    I was afraid he was hurt and checked in on him a few times. Finally Mom heard his cries and came to the rescue!! What a touching scene :) (Nextdoor New Monterey)
  • It was pretty amazing to walk into a senior living center and see and hear so many residents singing and dancing.
    Bag O Tricks cover band was bringing the good vibes and getting everyone together for a fun time. It’s really nice to see. If they all hadn’t all… (Nextdoor Casanova Oak Knoll)
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Overnight Grocery Team Member (Stocker, Inventory, Receiving) - Part Time Seasonal in Monterey. Apply here.
  • Montage Health posted a job opening for Central Supply Tech I - Central Supply (Per Diem) 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: Same as Arkansas (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)
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