Monterey County, CA · Daily edition

Monterey County news for Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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Local Politics · Monterey County

Early Voting at Monterey County Libraries Ahead of Nov. 3 Election

The Monterey County Elections Department is offering early voting, ballot drop-off, and voter registration at local libraries and community locations as part of its "Books & Ballots" program ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Additional sites include the CVS at Prunetree Shopping Center in Salinas on Oct. 28 from 1 to 6 p.m. and Pajaro Community Park next to the Bookmobile on Oct. 30 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The program also includes a children's ballot for future voters. Residents can find more information at countyofmonterey.gov/elections or by calling the Elections Office at 831-796-1499.

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Local Politics · King City, CA

King City Chamber Endorses Nov. 3 Ballot Measure P Sales Tax Increase

The Board of Directors of the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture has endorsed Measure P, a proposed half-cent increase to the local sales tax on the Nov. 3 ballot. The measure would fund four priorities: gang prevention programs and additional police officers, resources for the volunteer fire department, street and infrastructure repairs, and long-term city financial stability. Chamber President Becky Garcia stated the increase would bring King City's rate in line with most other Monterey County cities. The endorsement urges residents to vote "Yes" on the measure.

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