Monterey County Fair 2018 - Fair Days
The 2018 Monterey County Fair is this Labor Day weekend. Bring your family to “Shake Your Tail Feathers” at the historic Monterey County Fair!
Thursday, August 30th, is Aspire Health Plan Seniors Day.
Seniors get in free from 11AM till 3PM!
Friday, August 31st, is Military and Veteran’s Appreciation Day.
Veterans and their dependents get in free with an ID!
Saturday, September 1st, is Lucky California Day.
Fiesta Day is Sunday with 2 Fiesta Del Charro performances.
And Monday is Kid’s Day! Kids 12 and under are free all day.
So…Come celebrate “Shake Your Tail Feathers” at the Monterey County Fair, August 30th through September 3rd!
Save big and buy ticket packages at Costco or MontereyCountyFair.com
Monterey Clean Air Fair 2018 Recap
The first Monterey Clean Air Fair commemorated Monterey Bay Community Power's residential launch. The event included electric vehicle test drives from local dealerships - Tesla, BMW and Chevrolet managed by REACH and Monterey Bay Air Resources District. The Clean Air Fair gave attendees another chance to explore any questions they had about MBCP, learn about local non-profits and local businesses focused on sustainability, community and clean air all while enjoying live music by The Money Band, local food trucks and more.
Monterey County Sheriff's Office release 2018 report on ICE arrests
SB 54 largely responsible for decline
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Monterey County Democratic Central Committee- July 2019
1. Call to order @ 6:30pm
2. Secretary’s report. Tonight’s quorum.
3. Agenda review and approval.
4. Taking the Oath (names of those yet to do so are listed on the sign in sheets)
5. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items: 1 minute limit per speaker on matters under our purview and not on agenda.
6. Consent Agenda (Consider as one motion; items provided in advance of meeting and may be “pulled” for discussion.)
a. Minutes for 2019 DCC last two meetings
b. Financial Reports: i. Two months’ Rev/Exp; ii Balance Sheet from May 1st through the end of last month
7. Election of new DCC chair to be seated after the end of tonight’s meeting. DCC BoS seats on 2020 Primary ballot, if needed.
8. State Party matters: Reg. 7 Meeting in SJC on August 28th. Convention for endorsements is 11/15-17 in SoCal, Jan’s report.
9. Information:
a. Report on July 4th and Pride - Parade and post-parade tabling. Save the date for MoCo Fair
b. Speaker agenda item upon request to Chair
c. Monterey County United answers to questions raised at May’s meeting
10. Democratic Clubs – Confirm Status of clubs. Next steps for CA state party process. Change in deadlines.
❏ Dem Women
❏ Monterey Pen Dems
❏ Salinas Valley Dems
❏ Marina Dems
❏ Progressive Dems
❏ SeaDems
11. Committee reports/Updates – All are welcome to join! See website for names/emails of each Committee Chair.
a. Finance – Caspian Forsyth
b. Credentials – Karen Araujo
c. Issues – Bill Boosman - Resolution on Transportation revised
d. Development – David Kong - Report on 7/23 SalVal event. Status of Fall event that Timothy Barrett is co-chairing.
e. Communications – Tyler Burrola
f. Info Technology – inactive
g. Campaign – Elena Loomis and Gary Karnes - Debates Plan/2020 Prep
i. Facilities - Elena Loomis - Want/WishList. - Needs a chair!
j. Bylaws Review (Ad hoc) - Paula Pelot - Draft revisions
k. Endorsement Process Review (Ad hoc) - David Burnett
12. Future Agenda Items (Requests will be taken up by Ebd for future consideration)
13. Next Meetings: DCC - 8/27/2019 @ C4C in Salinas. (4th Tue); Executive Board - 8/21/2019 @ C4C-Seaside (3rd Wed)
14. Adjournment by 8:30pm.
MCDCC Executive Board: Alan Haffa, Chair; Karen Araujo, Vice Chair (AD 30); Elena Loomis, Vice Chair (AD 29); Caspian Forsyth, Financial Officer; Joseph Aliotti, Secretary; David Kong, Development Officer; and Jan Knippers Black, Rep to CA Democratic Party Executive Board.
MCDCC Committee Leaders: Bill Boosman, Issues Chair; Gary Karnes, Campaign Co-Chair; Paula Pelot, Bylaws Review Chair; David Burnett, Endorsement Process Review Chair; Tyler Burrola, Communications Chair; and Timothy Barrett, Fall Event Planning Task Force Chair.
The MCDCC and its Executive Board hold monthly meetings that begin at 6:30pm and are preceded by a social time beginning at 6pm. Both are open to the public. MCDCC meetings are 4th Tuesdays and locations alternate by month. Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct. (no meeting in Dec) meetings are held in the Teamsters Local 890 Hall, 931 E. Market St, Salinas 93905 and Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov meetings held in the Center for Change-Seaside, 1238 Fremont Blvd, Seaside 93955. Executive Board meetings are held on 4th Wednesdays in the C4C-Seaside
Monterey County Democratic Center for Change
Seaside, CA
July 23, 2019
Monterey County Stand Down helps homeless veterans
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Attractions in Monterey, California - Part 1
These are only a few of the many businesses and attractions in Monterey, California, United States. This is a first of a series of videos to come. Enjoy.
Castroville Artichoke Food and Wine Festival 2019
THE 60TH ANNUAL CASTROVILLE ARTICHOKE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
In 1959, the Central Coast community gathered to celebrate the harvest of the iconic vegetable and the region that became known as the “Artichoke Center of the World.” In June of this year, festival goers will gather again, this time to celebrate the 60th anniversary of what is now known as the Castroville Artichoke Food & Wine Festival, set for June 1-2, 2019, at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center in Monterey.
New Security Measures At Yolo County Fair
For the first time ever, organizers at the Yolo County Fair are investing thousands of dollars in extra security.
Exclusive: Hundreds of new jobs coming to Salinas
A major new announcement happened at the Ag Tech Summit in Salinas Tuesday.
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Monterey County sheriff race: Sheriff Bernal vs. Deputy Davis
If elected, Davis wants to increase the number of deputies working the streets late at night, hire correctional officers to free up deputies in the jail, focus on providing educational opportunities for inmates, and bring body cams to the force.
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HPOCC at Monterey Bay Crossing 'MBX' 2017
Ho'okahi Pu'uwai outrigger canoe club set out for long distance paddling run(26+miles)for the Northern California Outrigger canoe Paddle Venue: the Monterey Bay Crossing 'MBX' 2017. The MBX event originated back in 1981 with a couple of members of the PuPu’O Hawaii club wanting to be the first to make the crossing in their two canoes. It is now growing closer to the notoriety of the world-renowned Molokai to Oahu race across the Kai’iwi Channel.
The first few years, the MBX race was more adventure than competition, with little concern about who came in first. As interest waned, the Outrigger Santa Cruz club made two huge changes in 2012 to reinvigorate the event. It added the iron format and introduced prize money for the certified course.
Those who race in the iron format must use the same six people from start to finish. Other divisions can employ a “change crew” for a total of nine: six people paddling with three additional to alternate rest breaks.
The certified course means that teams are racing not only against each other, but against the course record for their category. If a record isn’t broken, prize money rolls over to the next year, increasing the stakes. The race has continued to grow. Last year In 2016, 25 crews and 200 paddlers were all vying for the prize money.
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Monterey Co. Sheriff requests 6 more deputies for jail expansion
Supervisors approve request; Sheriff must find money in his budget
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Monterey County Democratic Central Committee- June 2019
1. Call to order @ 6:30pm
2. Declaration of Quorum by Joe Aliotti, Executive Board Secretary. Reminder of MCDCC conflict of interest policy.
3. Agenda review and approval.
4. Taking the Oath (names carried forward until individuals attend to be sworn). Listed on sign in sheet and roster.
5. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items: 1 minute limit per speaker on matters under our purview and not on the agenda.
6. Speaker - Optional (30 min. max. including time for Q&A): None this month. Speak to David Kong or Jan Black if your club wants to sign up for open slots (Aug-Nov).
7. Consent Agenda (Consider as one motion; items provided in advance of this meeting. An item may be “pulled” for discussion.)
a. Minutes from last month’s MCDCC meeting
b. Financial Reports: i. Last month’s Rev/Exp; ii Balance Sheet through end of last month
c. Transportation Resolution as revised by Issues Committee
8. State Party matters: Conventions report (5/31-6/2 in SF). Next: 11/15-17 in SoCal. Seating Emma as a delegate Jan’s report. CA Dem Party Executive Board meeting (08/23-25, San Jose).
9. Democratic Clubs – a. Confirm Status of clubs. Official use of “Democratic” Club. Next steps for CA state party process (7/9).
b. Would clubs like to “adopt a night” to host Debates Viewing parties? We have a template.
❏ Dem Women - Monthly Speaker Luncheon
❏ Monterey Pen Dems - 4th of July Parade
❏ Salinas Valley Dems
❏ Marina Dems
❏ Progressive Dems Hosting Debate Viewing parties
❏ SeaDems
10. Committee reports/Updates – All are welcome to join! See website for emails of each Committee Chair (listed below).
a. Finance – Caspian Forsyth
b. Credentials – Karen Araujo - Name alternate or we will seat one
c. Issues – Bill Boosman
d. Development – David Kong Update on 7/21 SalVal event plan. Status of Fall event that Timothy Barrett is co-chairing.
e. Communications – Tyler Burrola
f. Info Technology – inactive
g. Campaign – Elena Loomis and Gary Karnes - Debates/Draft plan 2019-20
i. Facilities - Elena Loomis and Gary Karnes- Want/WishList. NEED CHAIR!
j. Bylaws Review (Ad hoc) - Paula Pelot
k. Endorsement Process Review (Ad hoc) - David Burnett
11. Sign up to table or march: 4th of July tabling, Peninsula Pride 7/20, Monterey County Fair 8/29-9/2
12. Future Agenda Items (Requests will be taken up by Ebd for future consideration).
13. Next Meetings: MCDCC - Tue, 7/23/2019 @ C4C in Seaside. (4th Tuesdays). Executive Board - Wed, 7/17/2019 @ C4C-Seaside (3rd Wednesdays).
14. Adjournment by 8:30pm.
MCDCC Executive Board: Alan Haffa, Chair; Karen Araujo, Vice Chair (AD 30); Elena Loomis, Vice Chair (AD 29); Caspian Forsyth, Financial Officer; Joseph Aliotti, Secretary;
David Kong, Development Officer; and Jan Knippers Black, Rep to CA Democratic Party Executive Board.
MCDCC Committee Leaders: Bill Boosman, Issues Chair; Gary Karnes, Campaign Co-Chair; Paula Pelot, Bylaws Review Chair; David Burnett, Endorsement Process Review Chair; Tyler Burrola, Communications Chair; and Timothy Barrett, Fall Event Planning Task Force Chair.
The MCDCC and its Executive Board hold monthly meetings that begin at 6:30pm and are preceded by a social time beginning at 6pm. Both are open to the public.
MCDCC meetings are 4th Tuesdays and locations alternate by month. Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct. (no meeting in Dec) meetings are held in the Teamsters Local 890 Hall, 931 E. Market St, Salinas 93905 and Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov meetings held in the Center for Change-Seaside, 1238 Fremont Blvd, Seaside 93955. Executive Board meetings are held on 4th Wednesdays in the C4C-Seaside
Teamsters Hall Local 890
Salinas, CA
June 25, 2019
Lettuce Celebrate the San Benito Fair 2017
Join us at the Bolado Park Event Center just south east of Hollister in scenic Tres Pinos, CA for the San Benito County Fair running through Sunday, October 1.
New Monterey County Jail will have 500 more beds
The jail expansion is the largest capitol improvement project in Monterey County history, with a price tag of nearly $89 million.
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Monterey County Housing Advisory Committee- May 2019
5) Old Business:
a. Receive an Oral Report the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Update Process
6) New Business:
a. Receive an Oral Report on the Draft Monterey County Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
b. Receive an Oral Report on the County’s Homeless Housing Strategy
c. Receive an Oral Report on New State Funding for Planning that Supports Housing Development and Construction of New Affordable Housing
7) Committee Member Reports
Committee members will report on matters, events and activities related to HAC goals and housing advocacy matters. Committee members may give direction regarding future agenda items.
8) Updates from Staff
9) Schedule of Upcoming Meetings
10) Adjournment
Monterey County Government Center, Schilling Place Thyme Room
Salinas, CA
May 8, 2019
Schools & Communities First Initiative Rally, Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties
Santa Cruz and Monterey County teachers, parents, and labor leaders speak out for Schools & Communities First initiative
Over three dozen teachers, parents, labor leaders, and elected officials spoke out Tuesday in Salinas in support of the Schools and Communities First Initiative, which would close a tax loophole for large commercial property owners and reclaim an estimated $12 billion every year for schools and local communities. Working hard to gather signatures to place the initiative on the November ballot, organizers spoke passionately about what the initiative will mean for their students and their communities.
“It’s about time we invest in the students and families of California, and one way we can do that is by making large corporations pay their fair share,” said Nelly Vaquera, middle school teacher and President of the Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers. “California is the 5th largest economy in the world, so there is no reason we should be 39th in per pupil spending. Schools & Communities First will transform the lives of our students.”
Right here in Salinas, it was recently reported that a staggering 40% of elementary kids are considered homeless. While dedicated “organizations and school resource centers work around the clock to keep up with the growing numbers,” our schools and local communities have consistently had to do more with less. Schools & Communities First would reclaim the desperately needed resources back home to tackle some of the most pressing issues our kids are subject to every day.
Schools & Communities First is a statewide initiative that, if passed, would bring in at least $100 million to Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties per year for schools and public services. It was spearheaded by the California Federation of Teachers, Service Employees International Union, and the California Teachers Association, and has thus far garnered nearly 500 endorsements from a diverse list of State and local leaders, elected officials, and organizations.
The initiative, which has also been referred to as “split-roll”, would require commercial and industrial property be assessed at fair market value while exempting small businesses, and it would protect all residential property and agricultural land. It would also provide new tax relief for small businesses through an exemption on the business personal property tax.
According to the Legislative Analyst's Office, Schools & Communities First will reclaim $12 billion per year, a fact that has Alicia Metters, a Monterey County Social Worker and SEIU Local 521 member, feeling hopeful. “This is the funding our communities need to provide relief for the housing crisis, better prepare for fires and floods, and increase the mental health services that our communities desperately need,” she said.
Organizers of the event were happy to report that the campaign has already gathered more than 250,000 signatures in one month – 25% of their goal.
Advocates of the initiative stress that while most Californians want good schools and safe neighborhoods, wealthy investors and big businesses in California have taken advantage of property tax loopholes for four decades, leaving schools and local communities struggling to find the funding to make improvements.
Oscar Ramos, an Elementary School Teacher in Salinas and the President of Salinas Elementary Teachers Council, believes we have a collective responsibility to create the conditions that support and inspire students. “Our students deserve the best education we can provide, and that takes more than just the teacher in the classroom. We all hold some of that responsibility--and part of it is making sure corporations like Walmart and Disneyland pay their fair share of taxes so that our schools can thrive,” he said. “It’s time to fix the loopholes.”
Additional speakers: Alicia Metters, Monterey County social worker and Vice President of SEIU Local 521; Nelly Vaquera-Boggs, teacher and President of Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers.
California Federation of Teachers for CTA, SEIU Local 521, Monterey Central Labor Council
Contacts:
Nelly Vaquera-Boggs (English/Spanish) - (831) 840-4316
Sarah Henne - (831) 334-1240
Monterey County Government Center Courtyard
Salinas, CA
December 17, 2019