Toolbox 02.20.25

SCHOOL WORK

The Monterey County Office of Education hosts a job fair featuring representatives from various school districts in the county.

9am-noon Saturday, Feb. 22. Hartnell College, 411 Central Ave., Salinas. Free. 755-0379, bit.ly/MCOEjobfair.

WHAT’S IN THE WATER

Join fellow “water warriors” to test water quality of the Salinas River. Breakfast is provided.

10:30am-1pm Saturday, Feb. 22. San Lorenzo County Park, 1160 Broadway St., King City. Free. 204-1381, montereywaterkeeper.org.

FIX YOUR STUFF

Repair Cafe Monterey helps the public fix items to keep them in use and out of the landfill.

11am-3pm Saturday, Feb. 22. Old Town Hall, 999 Angelus Way, Del Rey Oaks. Free. bit.ly/RepairCafeMonterey.

FIND A JOB

Monterey County Works hosts a job fair to connect local employers with job seekers. Attendees are encouraged to bring their résumés and dress to impress.

1-4pm Wednesday, Feb. 26. Career Center, 344 Salinas St., Salinas. Free. Register at montereycountyworks.com/february-26-2025-job-fair.

ENVIRONMENTAL EFFORT

The City of Marina seeks public input on environmental justice policy ideas. This workshop is part of a series of events for the city’s General Plan update.

4-6pm Wednesday, Feb. 26. Vince DiMaggio Park Community Building, 3200 Del Monte Blvd., Marina. Free. ahunter@cityofmarina.org, marina2045.org.

BUDGET IN FOCUS

The City of Salinas holds a budget meeting to gather feedback from residents on their priorities.

6-8pm Wednesday, Feb. 26. Salinas PAL, 100 Howard St., Salinas. Free. 758-7381, cityofsalinas.org/News/2025-2026-Budget.

ROUNDABOUT REVIEW

The County of Monterey proposes adding a roundabout at the intersection of Castroville Boulevard and San Miguel Canyon Road in Prunedale. A study on the project is now available for public review and comments.

Review period ends at 5pm March 17. Study available at Public Works Department, 1441 Schilling Place, second floor, Salinas; Prunedale library, 17822 Moro Road, Prunedale; Castroville library, 11160 Speegle St., Castroville. Mail comments to Maribel Ramos-Peredia, County of Monterey, 1441 Schilling Place, Salinas, CA 93901, or email to Ramos-PerediaM@countyofmonterey.gov. 755-4800, PWFPSupportStaff@countyofmonterey.gov.