Monterey County faces $39.7M deficit | The King City Rustler | Your Local News Source in King City, California

As it looks to the future, the City of Monterey’s cash cow – tourism – faces new challenges.

When Monterey City Council held a workshop on Jan. 29 to set goals for the coming years, among those given top priority was bolstering economic development. This comes after impacts from Covid-19, which led to revenue losses, budget cuts and…

Monterey County faces $39.7M deficit | The King City Rustler | Your Local News Source in King City, California

MONTEREY COUNTY — The County of Monterey is grappling with a projected $39.7 million deficit for the upcoming fiscal year, driven by rising labor and operational costs, the ongoing impacts of multiple natural disasters and a notable reduction in one-time and federal funding. Financial forecasts also indicate further shortfalls may emerge in the coming years. At a Budget Workshop on March 25, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors examined the …

Prescribed Fire: The Benefits and Risks of Controlled Burns on Forestland

Introduction Fire has shaped landscapes for millennia. For private landowners, prescribed fire, also known as controlled burning, is a proven tool to enhance forest health, manage vegetation, and reduce wildfire risk. While it offers numerous benefits, prescribed fire also comes with risks that require careful planning and expertise. Understanding how it works is key to deciding how it fits into your land management strategy. Prescribed burns ca…