ZERO EMISSIONS
The draft Monterey County Zero Emissions Shared Mobility Study is now available for public review. The study aims to identify sustainable transportation options, especially in rural and low-income communities.
Review period ends Thursday, Jan. 8. Free. bit.ly/ZEVStudy2025.
RETIREMENT READY
California Public Employees’ Retirement System hosts an event to educate members about retirement and health benefits available to them. The event includes classes for early- through mid-career members and those nearing retirement.
8:30am-4pm Friday-Saturday, Jan. 9-10. Monterey Conference Center, 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey. Free. Register at bit.ly/CalPERSMonterey2026.
BLOOD BANK
The American Red Cross, on the brink of a blood shortage, asks people to donate blood or platelets. Blood drives are scheduled in Monterey County.
9am-2pm Friday, Jan. 9. Compass Church, 830 Padre Drive, Salinas. 9:30am-1:30pm Friday, Jan. 9. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1024 Noche Buena St., Seaside. Free. Schedule at (800) 733-2767, redcrossblood.org.
SERVING THE SANCTUARY
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary’s advisory council meets. Topics include a superintendent’s report for the sanctuary and other updates.
9am-1:30pm Friday, Jan. 9. Virtual via Google Meet. Free. meet.google.com/iyp-xzvw-ojw.
IN THE PUBLIC
Salinas City Council meets to discuss city business. Public comment is accepted.
4pm Tuesday, Jan. 13. Salinas Rotunda, 200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas. Free. (831) 758-7381, cityofsalinas.org.
HIRING NOW
Monterey County Works hosts a job fair to connect local employers in the hospitality industry with job seekers. Attendees are encouraged to bring their résumés and dress to impress.
1:30-4pm Wednesday, Jan. 14. Career Center, 344 Salinas St., Suite 203, Salinas. Free. (831) 796-3335. Register at montereycountyworks.com.
GREEN GIVING
The Seaside Parks & Recreation Department is giving away trees to Seaside residents. Those selected will receive a one-gallon-sized tree, one bag of fertilizer and an optional tree water ring.
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