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POLICY AND PANETTA |SEASIDE—Applications are now being accepted for the fall 2007 Master’s in Public Policy Program. Application deadline is March 1 for the class that starts next fall. CSUMB will host an open house in January; stayed tuned to Public Citizen for details. To receive an application packet, call 582-3565 or e-mail mpp@csumb.edu.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | SALINAS—The Monterey County Women’s Crisis Center needs advocates to, among other things, answer the 24-hour crisis line or join the sexual abuse response team, domestic violence response team and child abuse response team. Registration required. Training begins Jan. 9. 757-1002 x213.

PG RENTAL ASSISTANCE | PACIFIC GROVE—The City is now accepting applications for the rental assistance program’s wait list. Rental units must be located in the city. Applications available at the following Pacific Grove locations: City Hall, 300 Forest Ave.; Recreation Department, 515 Junipero Ave.; Public Library, 550 Central Ave. Completed applications must be received by 4:45pm, Jan. 31. Turn them in at the Community Development Department, City Hall, 300 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 648-3199.

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ONLINE MUSEUM SURVEY | PACIFIC GROVE—Today is the final day to participate in an online survey about City funding for the Museum of Natural History. Answer 20 questions at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=56622864353.

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FREE BIKE LOCKERS | COUNTYWIDE—Today’s the deadline for companies to apply for the Transportation Agency for Monterey County’s Bicycle Protection Program. The program provides bicycle parking racks and lockers to businesses and agencies that agree to install them securely in a convenient location for use by patrons and employees. Download the application at http://www.tamcmonterey.org/[…]/protection.html. Turn in applications at TAMC’s office, 55-B Plaza Circle, Salinas. Free. 775-4413.

GENERAL PLAN APPROVAL | SALINAS—County Supervisors approve the General Plan Update, a blueprint for growth in the unincorporated county at today’s meeting. Check online agenda for time. http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/cttb/agenda.htm. Supervisors Chambers, 168 West Alisal St., Salinas. 755-5025.