Toolbox 04.04.24

ACCESS FOR ALL

The California Commission on Disability Access and the Civil Rights Office hold a discussion about access to small businesses. Business owners can learn how to accommodate all customers, including those with disabilities.

2-5pm Thursday, April 11. Virtual or in-person at the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors Chambers, 168 W. Alisal St., Salinas. Free; refreshments provided. (916) 319-9974, ccda@cgs.ca.gov.

RENTER INPUT

Residents are asked to share their thoughts about rent stabilization and tenant protections as the City of Salinas considers an ordinance. A survey is now available online, and multiple community meetings will follow.

Residents can complete the survey online at bit.ly/SalinasTenantSurvey. Free. 758-7381, cityofsalinas.org.

BOX ART

The City of Seaside is looking for artists to celebrate the city’s 70th birthday by beautifying eight utility boxes with original, all-ages-appropriate artwork. Artists can submit work samples and applications on the city’s website.

5pm Friday, April 12 deadline to apply. Free; selected artists will be awarded $500. Contact Leslie Llantero with questions at Lllantero@ci.seaside.ca.us. 899-6832, ci.seaside.ca.us.

ALL RISE

Monterey County residents are invited to apply to serve on the Civil Grand Jury for one year. Grand jurors serve as watchdogs over the actions of public officials and will be trained to investigate topics then conduct interviews, research subjects and write reports with recommendations on how to improve government operations.

Friday, May 3 is the deadline to apply. Information sessions will follow on Wednesday, May 8 at the Jury Assembly room at the Monterey Courthouse, 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey; 2pm Thursday, May 9 at the Salinas Courthouse, 240 Church St., Salinas; and 10:30am Friday, May 10 at the King City Courthouse, 250 Franciscan Way, King City. 764-3094, monterey.courts.ca.gov/news/invitation-apply-civil-grand-jury.

TIRED TIRES

Tire recycling is happening at several locations. You can bring tires to one of three locations to dispose of them properly, for free.

Tires accepted until May 19. Salinas Valley Recycles Recycling Center, 1104 Madison Lane, Salinas; Johnson Canyon Landfill, 31400 Johnson Canyon Road, Gonzales; Jolon Road Transfer Station, 5265 Jolon Road, King City. Free. 775-3000, svswa.org.