MONTEREY COUNTY SUPERVISORS HAVE APPROVED A NEW PLAN TO COMBAT THE COUNTY’S GANG PROBLEM. THE DRAFT INCLUDES PLANS TO IMPROVE PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, DEVELOP A GUN DROP-OFF PROGRAM, AND PLACE ZONING RESTRICTIONS FOR ALCOHOL SALES IN HIGH CRIME AREAS. THE PLAN WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IN APRIL FOR REVIEW.
