Pebble Beach, California Public Records

The Registrar's office maintains regular hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with extended hours before major elections to accommodate increased voter activity. Registration is available online at https://registertovote.ca.gov, California's statewide portal managed by the Secretary of State. The state offers same-day voter registration through Election Day, allowing eligible citizens to register and vote conditionally at vote centers or the Registrar's office. Eligibility requires U.S. Citizenship, California residency, being at least 18 years old by Election Day, and not currently serving a state or federal prison term for a felony conviction. California's Motor Voter program automatically registers eligible citizens when they obtain or renew a driver's license at the DMV unless they opt out. Standard registration deadlines fall 15 days before Election Day for online and mail registration, though conditional voter registration extends through Election Day itself. As an unincorporated community, the area has no city government and therefore holds no municipal elections for mayor or city council. Instead, governance comes from Monterey County and the Pebble Beach Community Services District (PBCSD), a special district providing fire protection, ambulance, wastewater collection, and other services. Residents participate in Monterey County Board of Supervisors elections - District 5 represents the community - along with state and federal races. Voters can locate their assigned polling place or vote center using the Monterey County Elections Department's online Polling Place Lookup tool at www.montereycountyelections.us or by calling (831) 796-1499. California has transitioned to a Vote Center model in many counties, allowing voters to cast ballots at any vote center countywide during a multi-day voting period before and on Election Day rather than being restricted to a single precinct location. Monterey County implemented this system starting in 2020, with vote centers opening 10 days before Election Day. California maintains extensive public election records under the California Public Records Act and Elections Code. Voter registration lists are available for official political purposes through the Secretary of State and county elections offices, though personal information such as birthdates and driver's license numbers is redacted for privacy. Campaign finance records, including contributions and expenditures for candidates and ballot measure committees, are publicly accessible through the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) at www.fppc.ca.gov and locally through the Monterey County Elections Department. Candidate filings, nomination papers, and statements of qualifications are public and available for inspection at the Registrar's office. Precinct-level election results, including vote totals by polling place and vote center, are published online after each election at www.montereycountyelections.us. In the November 5, 2024 presidential election, the county recorded turnout of approximately 68%, with local precincts showing slightly higher participation rates consistent with higher-income demographics. U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives seats. California's Voters will also elect California State Assembly and State Senate representatives, with the community falling in State Senate District 17 and State Assembly District 29. Monterey County offices on the ballot in 2026 include the Board of Supervisors (Districts 1, 3, and 5 on a rotating basis), County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, Sheriff-Coroner, District Attorney, and Treasurer-Tax Collector. The Pebble Beach Community Services District Board will also have seats up for election. Local measures, including tax initiatives, bond issues, and advisory measures, may appear on the ballot depending on County and special district actions. California is a universal vote-by-mail state: every registered voter automatically receives a vote-by-mail ballot before each election, typically 29 days prior to Election Day. Voters can return mail ballots by U.S. Mail (postmarked by Election Day and received within 7 days), at official ballot drop boxes located throughout Monterey County, at any vote center, or at the Registrar of Voters office. Voters can track their ballot status online through the "Where's My Ballot?" system at https://wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov. California also allows any voter to request permanent vote-by-mail status, though this is now automatic for all voters. Military and overseas voters can request ballots electronically under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA).