NEWS - Controlled burn set for Friday - Monterey/San Benito Range

Salinas Californian

Wildland Fire Safety Council will be conducting a controlled burn

Property owner Ron Clements and the Monterey/San Benito Range Improvement Association and the Wildland Fire Safety Council will be conducting a controlled burn on the Clements property northeast of Chualar on Friday.

The burn will begin about 9 a.m. and continue throughout the day.

Several fire agencies from around the area, including CalFire, Bureau of Land Management, Presidio of Monterey, Salinas Rural, North County, Aromas, Ben Lomond, Seaside, Carmel Valley and others will be supporting the operation.

Smoke from the fire will likely be visible throughout the Salinas Valley but should dissipate away from populated areas.
Council approves police pay

The Gonzales City Council has approved a 27.5 percent salary increase (mid-contract) over the next 12 months for the officers and sergeants of the police department.

Council members said they approved the raise June 18 in the hope the significant increases will help the police department become more competitive, with the ability to attract the best officer candidates, as well as retain existing personnel.

The city also approved a contract with the Monterey County Sheriff's Office to provide assistance in patrol as an interim measure until the existing vacancies are filled.

The police department encourages anyone interested in a career in law enforcement to call 675-5010, stop by the station at 425 N. Alta Street, Gonzales, or visit www.ci.gonzales.ca.us for more information."

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