Pam Marino

There was relief a little over five years ago for many when the first Covid-19 vaccines became available, bringing hope the pandemic would come to an end.

Off the Charts opened Monterey’s first cannabis store on Jan. 25, 2025 on Lighthouse Avenue, near Pacific Grove. People connected to the business submitted eight of the 10 applications for P.G.'s sole retail license.

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Dr. Erin Sullivan, an emergency physician at CHOMP, did not comment for the story based on the advice of her attorney. She had been calling for changes for three years.

Dr. Chad Harris has been practicing medicine at Natividad Medical Center for 15 years, serving as its CEO since 2021. Now he's on to a much bigger job with Santa Clara Valley Healthcare as its chief operating officer, where he'll oversee four hospitals and 15 major health centers. His last day with Natividad is July 2, the County of Monterey announced Thursday, June 18.

The Local Agency Formation Commission of Monterey County on June 22, 2026.

Monterey County Gives! 2026 RFP application now open. The County of Monterey's vacation rental ordinance stands but without restrictions on corporate or out-of-state ownership.

The redwood handicap parking signs replaced non-compliant metal signs that were in poor condition, according to signmaker Jeremy Vander Kraatz. The city removed them after questions.

Nancy Buscher has served as chief nursing officer at Natividad Medical Center sine 2015. She takes over as interim CEO on July 2, 2026.

Dr. Shomir Banerjee did not appear nervous as he sat in Monterey County Superior Court in Salinas on Thursday, July 2, dressed in a blue button-down shirt and khaki pants,