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September 2, 2018

Hundreds of aspiring farmers headed to the Monterey County Fair Saturday morning to auction livestock and later enjoy festivities during the week-long event.

More than 200 students participated, including high school students from seven different Future Farmers of America organizations as well as students of all ages from approximately 15 4-H groups.

U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta and Monterey County Sheriff Steve Bernal assisted in the fair's Junior Livestock Auction that featured more than 110 pigs, 49 lamb, 25 goats and 21 steers.

Issues: Agriculture

August 30, 2018

Managing student loans just got worse for students who attended now-defunct Heald College in Salinas. On July 31, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos proposed a $12.7 billion rollback in debt relief for defrauded students.


August 30, 2018

Monterey >> Tribute was paid to another American serviceman in Monterey when U.S. Army Technician Fifth Grade Corporal David Schultz was posthumously awarded 10 service medals on the steps of Monterey City Hall by Congressman Jimmy Panetta, D-Carmel Valley, on Tuesday afternoon.

The fact the ceremony happened just days after the death of Sen. John McCain, another decorated veteran, was not lost on Panetta.

Issues: Veterans

August 28, 2018

Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), along with more than 170 House Democrats sent a letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos calling on the Department of Education to issue formal guidance prohibiting the use of federal education funding to buy guns for teachers and school staff.

Issues: Education Health

August 27, 2018

Since FCC abandoned net neutrality, Democrats say FTC must probe Verizon.


August 27, 2018

Rep Panetta calls him a "tried and tested patriot"

Issues: Veterans

August 26, 2018

SANTA CRUZ >> A June executive order by President Donald Trump that revoked former President Barack Obama's ocean policy and prioritized energy production and economic gains over marine sustainability has drawn ire, and some action, from scientists, lawmakers and environmental groups spanning the Monterey Bay.

Issues: Environment

August 26, 2018

SALINAS, CA – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ).


August 25, 2018

Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ).


August 25, 2018

ELKHORN — The Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve received a $685,000 federal grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association.

The grant will fund improvements to the Reserve's Visitor Center, including the construction of a redesigned parking lot and walkway to improve accessibility. The new parking lot will better support traffic flow from the entrance gate and create a designated school bus drop off area.