Our November 3, 2026 voting guide covers most races and measures on the Pacific Grove ballot, from mayor to all 14 statewide propositions, with clear picks and the reasons behind them. Vote YES on Prop 40 and NO on 41 and 42 to protect the billionaire tax.

Explore local reporting and public records on Luke Coletti's time on Pacific Grove City Council, workplace complaints, and more than $534,000 in related city costs.

PG Progressives has endorsed Nick Smith, Cynthia Garfield, Lori McDonnell, and Megan Whilden, plus YES on Measures K, R, and E, for the November 3, 2026 election. See how our members voted and why.

On Tuesday, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors votes on a 10-year, $2.78 million contract to expand license-plate surveillance cameras from 63 to 103, running through 2036. The County's own fiscal reviewer has formally objected to how it's financed. The vendor is offering the first year free, specifically after the Board declined to fund the expansion, followed by nine years of payments and a penalty for leaving early. Here's what's actually in the contract, and how to weigh in before it's decided.

PG Progressives’ November 2026 endorsement ballot has been sent to eligible voting members. Voting is open through September 6.

There is no version of this story in which this election exists without Transparent PG's intervention. The group that forced this vote is now circulating mailers about its cost. That is not accountability. That is gaslighting.

Following a democratic vote of eligible members, PG Progressives has announced its official 2026 primary endorsements for key local and county races.

Measure C would update Pacific Grove council pay for the first time since 1998. After 27 years without an adjustment, supporters say it is a fair, overdue step that helps keep public service accessible to working people, not just those who can afford to serve for nearly free.

Transparent PG said they wanted voters to decide council pay. The voters are deciding. So why are they still collecting signatures?

Help shape PG Progressives’ 2026 focus in 5 minutes — and learn how to step up for leadership ahead of our Feb 25 officer elections.

Take action on the TRUTH Act hearing (Jan 27), Cal-Am CPUC rate case (Jan 28), and the Feb 5 cost of living forum.

Feeling overwhelmed by the news cycle? This month’s goal is simple: turn that energy into local action. Top deadline: submit an offshore drilling comment by Jan 23, then plug into the Central Coast Teach-In on Jan 31 and the Project Plenty statewide affordability forum on Feb 5.

In a year when democracy and civil rights are under open attack, Rep. Jimmy Panetta’s 2025 record tells a mixed story. Our 2025 Panetta Wrap-Up breaks down his best votes, his worst decisions, and the moments when his silence on Palestine and accountability spoke louder than any floor speech.

Pacific Grove must plan for 1,125 new homes under the 6th Cycle Housing Element. Learn what the plan changes, how it affects affordable housing and local autonomy, and how to email City Council to support a strong, state-certified Housing Element.

This year, PG Progressives members are joining the Black Friday boycott by skipping big-box retailers and keeping their dollars local instead. Our Local Black Friday Shopping Guide highlights cafés, shops, restaurants, experiences, and thrift stores where you can shop local, pay in cash, and strengthen our community.

Pacific Grove monarch guide: fall/winter native plants, pesticide-free yard tips, museum resources, and a yard sign that supports PG Museum.

Pacific Grove showed up for Prop 50—now let’s stand firm on health care and spend local. Call our senators, honor the Starbucks strike, and join the Nov 25–Dec 2 blackout.

SNAP money is being deliberately held back while food insecurity rises in Pacific Grove and across Monterey County. In this post, we share local no-cost food resources, ways to support the Food Bank for Monterey County, a simple call script for contacting our members of Congress, and easy corporate actions you can take so your dollars support neighbors — not a $300M White House ballroom.

George Riley’s take on California Prop 50—what it does, why it’s on the ballot, who funds each side, and how to make a plan to vote.

Proposition 50 is a temporary safeguard to protect California’s voice in Washington. While GOP-led states redraw maps mid-decade to secure power, Prop 50 ensures fair representation by putting the decision in voters’ hands—not backroom deals. With a unanimous vote of support, PG Progressives proudly urges a YES vote on Prop 50 to defend our democracy.

In 2024, hundreds of monarch butterflies were found dead or twitching near Pacific Grove’s Monarch Sanctuary. Testing of 10 butterflies revealed each carried an average of seven pesticides, including pyrethroids, at lethal levels. We call ourselves Butterfly Town, USA—yet monarch populations have dropped by as much as 90% in many U.S. regions, and PG has also suffered mass die-offs. The same crisis is unfolding across California—but Pacific Grove can lead the way. Every yard can be a safe yard. Every yard can be a sanctuary.

This week, Pacific Grove faces defining choices — from honoring voter-backed cannabis reform to uplifting Indigenous recognition through a community-led Land Acknowledgment. These decisions won't be without resistance, which is why now is the time to raise our voices, speak our values, and help shape the city we believe in. And the next day, we’ll gather in Monterey to continue that work at the “Good Trouble Lives On” rally — standing for civil rights, democracy, and the legacy of Congressman John Lewis.

From Pride parades to patriotic resistance, PG Progressives is making waves this July. We’re showing up for equality, reclaiming the flag for democracy, and honoring the legacy of John Lewis by making Good Trouble. Here’s how we’ve been taking action—and how you can join us.

Unlawful government detention hurts all communities, and Pacific Grove is hurting now.

Leadership should be accessible to everyone, not just the wealthy few. For the first time in 26 years, Pacific Grove’s City Council and Mayor received a modest raise. It’s a necessary step toward making local service more equitable and representative of our entire community.

This June, we’re showing up: loud, proud, and united. Whether you're part of the LGBTQ+ community or a supportive ally, your presence matters. Visibility matters. Community matters. Let’s make it count.