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The Housing Resource Center has made a remarkable impact in Monterey County, assisting 1,041 individuals, including 618 children, in their journey to stable housing in 2025.

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Housing Resource Center details rapid‑rehousing work, says 65 Seaside residents served in 2025
Housing Resource Center board member Jonathan Amati and interim executive director Catherine Stiller told the Seaside council that HRC helped 299 households across Monterey County in 2025 — 1,041 people total — and outlined programs that rely primarily on CalWORKs referrals and grant funding.
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September 27, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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Seaside is gearing up for an incredible Car Week, expecting over 100,000 visitors and a staggering $130 million in spending—are you ready for the excitement?

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Seaside lays out communications and traffic plans ahead of Car Week crowds
City staff briefed the council on Car Week preparations, saying Seaside anticipates over 100,000 visitors and estimated regional spending of about $130 million; staff outlined traffic advisories, shuttle plans and business outreach.
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August 7, 2026 at 10:41 AM
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Seaside is launching an AI-powered public search portal that promises to make city information more accessible, but not without raising privacy concerns!

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Seaside green-lights an AI search portal and OKs analytics subscription despite privacy questions
City officials approved contracts to bring a Common Sense AI public search portal and renewed a Placer AI analytics subscription to aid transparency, business attraction and event planning. Residents voiced privacy and environmental concerns about mobile-location data and AI systems.
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July 4, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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The Seaside council has just greenlit the inaugural Sickle Cell Awareness Walk, aiming to bridge a crucial gap in local resources and education for a disease that affects many in our community.

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Council approves cosponsorship and fee waiver for Sickle Cell Awareness Walk
Council approved a cosponsorship and fee waiver (about $5,700) for a first annual Sickle Cell Awareness Walk and health fair in September; an organizer said the event began as a family response to a loved one’s illness and aims to bring testing and education to the Peninsula.
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August 7, 2026 at 11:56 AM
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Seaside's draft budget for FY 2026-27 reveals a $1.5 million operating shortfall, prompting city leaders to adopt a recovery strategy that freezes 22 positions while aiming to maintain essential services.

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Seaside's draft FY 2026 27 budget shows $1.5M operating shortfall, 22 frozen positions and push for revenue-driven recovery
City staff presented a stabilization/recovery budget May 26 projecting a roughly $1.5 million general fund operating deficit for FY 2026 27, preserving core services while freezing 22 positions; finance staff urged a mix of expenditure restraint, targeted capital deferral, and revenue development to restore recurring balance.
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May 29, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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Seaside residents are demanding action as they report soaring rents and dangerous living conditions, urging the City Council to implement a rental registry and annual inspections.

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Tenants, organizers urge Seaside to consider rental registry and annual inspections; city urges complaint reporting and staff will explore options
Tenant organizers and residents told council about high rents, habitability problems and abusive landlord practices and urged creation of a rental registry with annual inspections; city staff said Seaside currently lacks a registry, can perform limited life‑safety inspections, and encouraged tenants to report issues while staff explores options.
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October 18, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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Seaside faces a staggering $145 million backlog in pavement repairs, and officials are proposing a two-track strategy to tackle the crumbling streets.

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Seaside told it faces $145 million pavement backlog; staff recommends slurry and targeted heavy rehab
Consultants and public works staff told the council the city's system‑wide pavement condition index is 54 and estimated a current backlog near $145 million; staff proposed a two‑project approach (spring slurry seal and a heavy rehab bid) plus a modest equipment purchase to enable more in‑house hot‑spot repairs.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:13 AM
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Central Coast Community Energy is on track to supply 70% renewable energy by 2028, backed by ambitious battery storage projects that promise to revolutionize power stability.

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Central Coast Community Energy tells Seaside it's moving toward more renewables and battery storage
Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) briefed Seaside City Council on its progress toward 70% renewable supply by September 2028, the role of battery storage in avoiding outages, customer programs including a residential battery rebate (up to $13,000) and municipal fleet incentives, and expected near‑term rate and PCIA changes.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:22 AM
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Seaside Rising has empowered over 1,000 young leaders and achieved a remarkable 100% graduation rate among its seniors, proving that youth are the catalysts for change today!

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Seaside Rising reports more than 1,000 youth reached, touts 100% senior graduation among participants
Seaside Rising told council its Youth Leadership Academy reached over 1,000 youth ages 7–24, co‑led 82 events, and reported a 100% graduation rate for participating seniors; leaders highlighted civic education, college pathways and environmental programming.
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September 8, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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The Village Project's youth intervention program faces closure after losing $91,000 in county funding, but their commitment to serving the community remains stronger than ever.

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Village Project ends youth intervention program after county funding loss; leadership seeks new partnerships
The Village Project told the council it lost $91,000 in county behavioral‑health funding and ended its youth intervention program; leadership said they served 96 youth in the final year and are pursuing other funding and partnerships to preserve core services.
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September 8, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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Seaside is sitting on a staggering $238 million in unmet retail demand, presenting a golden opportunity for growth and revitalization!

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Economic development update: city highlights $238 million retail gap, tourism gains and recruitment pipeline
City staff reported a retail gap analysis estimating $238 million of unmet retail demand, a 21.7% increase in out‑of‑market visitors over 12 months, and a pipeline of prospective tenants; council discussed water allocation, incentives and next steps toward an economic action plan.
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September 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Seaside officials just reported their biggest crackdown on illegal fireworks ever, seizing over half a ton and hundreds of M-80s, thanks to a multi-department effort and advanced drone technology.

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Seaside leaders hail biggest fireworks enforcement year yet after massive seizures, recommend parking, drone and outreach changes
Seaside police and fire presented a July 4 after-action report that highlighted record illegal‑fireworks seizures (including hundreds of M‑80s), 49 citations issued (with collections and appeals pending), expanded drone use, and recommendations for targeted no‑parking zones and continued public outreach.
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August 22, 2026 at 10:31 AM
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Seaside's police chief reveals how drones and social media helped seize illegal fireworks and enforce safety measures, netting over $50,000 in fines last year alone.

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Seaside police chief credits drones, social media for fireworks enforcement
The Seaside police chief described concentrated enforcement around July 4, use of drones and DroneSense mapping, hundreds of confiscated fireworks (including M-80s), and said the city collected over $50,000 in fines last year; the chief emphasized data retention practices and limits on federal sharing.
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July 26, 2026 at 9:37 AM
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Seaside City Council just approved a vibrant mural for the library and took major steps towards attracting investment and easing water connection limits—discover how these changes could reshape the community!

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Seaside council approves library mural, backs Opportunity Zone nominations and a bid to lift regional water-connection moratorium
Council approved a revised library staircase mural (budget raised to $15,000, artist scheduled for December), authorized two Opportunity Zone local nominations to GoBiz, and passed a resolution supporting modification of State Water Board orders to lift limits on new water connections, citing new supplies and reduced diversions.
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July 17, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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The Seaside City Council just rolled back their monthly pay to $400 after discovering a major legal miscalculation, prompting a full financial review and future compensation debate!

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Seaside council votes to undo disputed pay increase, orders repayment review and sets new raise for post-election
After finding a legal error that compounded a 5% statutory allowance, the Seaside City Council adopted an urgency ordinance to restore council pay to $400 a month and approved an ordinary ordinance (first reading) setting a lawful future level; the council also directed a third-party CPA to calculate overpayments and recommend repayment steps.
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July 17, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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The Seaside County Sanitation District just approved a groundbreaking ordinance for accessory dwelling units, reshaping capacity fees and extending permit timelines to boost housing opportunities!

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Seaside County Sanitation District adopts proportional ADU capacity-fee ordinance; consent agenda and budget readopted
The Seaside County Sanitation District board on July 14 adopted an ordinance to calculate proportional capacity fees for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to comply with California Government Code section 66013, formalized an appeals process, extended permit-start timelines to one year, and approved the consent agenda including readoption of the FY 2026–27 budget.
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July 17, 2026 at 12:39 AM
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Seaside's Homeless Commission is pushing for a crucial tax credit that could create jobs and support those experiencing homelessness—will the City Council take action?

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Seaside Homeless Commission asks city to press lawmakers to restore state 'homeless hiring' tax credit
The commission voted to ask the City Council to advocate for reinstating a California 'homeless hiring' tax credit, after public commenters with lived experience urged action and staff offered to research whether the request fits the city's legislative platform.
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July 16, 2026 at 8:56 PM
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A bold new plan aims to transform 12.8 acres of Laguna Grande by fast-tracking vegetation management to combat wildfires and enhance local habitats.

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Park district pushes fast-track fuels-reduction plan for Laguna Grande; JPA directs staff to file CEQA exemption
The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District proposed a 12.8-acre understory thinning at Laguna Grande under a one-time Statewide Fuels Reduction Environmental Protection Plan; the JPA asked member-agency staff to collaborate and approved filing a CEQA notice of exemption to pursue the streamlined program.
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July 16, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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Seaside is gearing up for an unforgettable Monterey Car Week, with road closures, shuttles, and enhanced security to accommodate thousands of visitors and exotic cars!

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Seaside prepares road closures, shuttles and added security for Monterey Car Week events
City staff outlined traffic closures, parking, security plans and event-day shuttles for the weeklong Monterey Car Week events, including Exotics on Broadway (expecting tens of thousands), and asked businesses to help promote local restaurants and services.
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July 4, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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Seaside's city council is at a standstill after a heated public hearing on proposed user fee increases that could impact residents and small businesses alike.

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Seaside council deadlocks after heated hearing on proposed fee increases
A consultant review recommended raising many user fees to better match the city osts of providing services; after several hours of public testimony and council debate about fairness and affordability, a motion to adopt the comprehensive fee schedule failed on a tie vote.
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July 4, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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Seaside Police Chief Borges is ramping up fireworks enforcement and tackling graffiti while engaging the community through exciting youth programs—get ready for a safer July 4!

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Seaside police prepare for fireworks enforcement, report uptick in graffiti; cadet program highlighted
Chief Borges told the Seaside safety commission the city is stepping up fireworks enforcement ahead of July 4, coordinating drones and parking-lot closures, and urged residents to report incidents. Staff also reported a graffiti uptick, CHAMP cadet successes and active cold-case work.
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June 26, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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Seaside is home to the only known Heermann's gull breeding population in the U.S., and conservationists are racing against time to protect these vulnerable chicks during their critical nesting season.

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Conservationists say Seaside hosts the only U.S. Heermann's gull colony; commission approves outreach spending
Monterey Audubon presented on Heermann's gulls nesting on Seaside rooftops, reporting about 70 nests and fledging activity; the Environmental Commission approved limited, time‑sensitive spending for outreach materials, signage and seed giveaways to protect fledglings and inform drivers and businesses.
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June 26, 2026 at 7:23 AM
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Seaside City Council just greenlit a $12.17 million plan to transform Broadway Avenue with seven roundabouts and improved safety features for pedestrians and drivers!

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Seaside awards $12.17M contract for Broadway Complete Streets project, including seven roundabouts
Council approved a $12.176M construction contract for the Broadway Complete Streets corridor project, which reduces lanes, adds seven roundabouts and coordinates sewer upgrades with the Seaside County Sanitation District. Staff say project is fully grant‑funded; construction is expected to begin in September 2026.
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June 20, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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Seaside's City Council has unanimously adopted a $52.9 million budget, strategically using reserve funds to avoid layoffs while prioritizing essential services and community projects.

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Seaside council adopts FY2026–27 budget, uses limited reserves to avoid layoffs
Seaside’s City Council on June 18 adopted a $52.9 million FY2026–27 operating budget that uses limited reserve draws to bridge a roughly $1.6 million operating gap. Staff said the move preserves core services and workforce capacity while continuing capital projects and quarterly fiscal monitoring.
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June 20, 2026 at 8:51 PM
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Seaside's draft Economic Development Action Plan reveals a staggering $238 million retail leakage and outlines bold strategies to revitalize the community over the next five years.

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City manager introduces draft Seaside Economic Development Action Plan; commission to review sections
City staff presented a draft five‑year Seaside Economic Development Action Plan that frames priorities, data tools and implementation steps; staff cited baseline figures (about 32,000 residents; 46% Hispanic/Latino; an estimated $238 million in retail leakage) and asked the Sea Jobs commission to review the document section by section and provide feedback.
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June 9, 2026 at 8:21 AM