Monterey County is celebrating Pride Month with flag raisings and events, including Monterey Peninsula Pride on June 27. Meanwhile, a new report reveals that a chemical at an aerospace plant in Orange County may not be covered by California's toughest safety rules, potentially leaving residents uninformed about risks.
- Pride flag raisings occurred in Salinas, Marina, Monterey, Del Rey Oaks, and Seaside. - Monterey Peninsula Pride is scheduled for June 27.
- Over 50,000 people were evacuated from Orange County over Memorial Day Weekend due to a tank at risk of exploding. - The chemical methyl methacrylate is not regulated under federal or state accident prevention programs.
- This regulatory gap could leave nearby residents without information about risks or emergency response plans.