CIVIC DUTY
City of Pacific Grove has openings on various boards, commissions and committees. Pacific Grove residents are encouraged to apply.
Deadline to apply is Jan. 2. (831) 648-3181, cityofpacificgrove.org.
’TIS THE SEASON
GreenWaste is taking holiday trees curbside for composting. Remove decorations and non-wood stands and cut the tree into sections of 6 feet or less. Flocked trees are not permitted.
Curbside collection begins Jan. 2 and runs for three weeks. Multi-family communities can drop off trees for free at ReGen Monterey, 14201 Del Monte Blvd., Marina. (831) 920-6707, greenwaste.com.
ELIMINATE 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 Jan. 5. Free. bit.ly/ZEVStudy2025.
WATER LEADERS
Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency launches the Water Leadership Institute in January. The program focuses on helping residents better understand groundwater issues in the Salinas Valley.
Applications due Jan. 15. Workshops held Jan. 31, Feb. 21, March 7 and March 28 at the Salinas Sports Complex. Free. waterleadershipinstitute.com/California.
ADD UP
The Coalition of Homeless Services Providers is recruiting volunteers for the 2026 Homeless Point-in-Time Count that takes place on Jan. 29. Teams of volunteers will conduct early morning street counts.
(877) 728-4545; register at bit.ly/PITCount2026.
HELP WITH RENT
City of Salinas’ Pilot Rental Assistance Program is now taking applications. The program provides short-term financial relief to Salinas residents facing eviction due to non-payment of rent.
Program runs through June 30, or until funds are exhausted. Free. (831) 775-4269, bit.ly/SalinasPilotRentalProgram.
SHARE THE OUTDOORS
Pinnacles National Park Foundation is searching for volunteers to staff the Bear Gulch Nature Center. Volunteers welcome visitors and share park information.
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