Seaside is a city in Monterey County, California, with a population estimated at approximately 34,000 residents. It is home to California State University, Monterey Bay, as well as to the Bayonet and Black Horse golf courses, which host PGA Tour events. A popular local attraction of Seaside is Message Mountain, a large sand dune where people can write messages. It is a popular place for birthday messages, wedding proposals, and congratulation messages.

In April 2010, Natalie Stringer, 34, was arrested in Marina near Seaside on suspicion of stabbing her boyfriend. Police responded to an emergency call and found a man stabbed inside a residence. Stringer fled when police arrived but was arrested upon her return. She was booked in Monterey County Jail on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and domestic violence.

The California trial courts are divided by county, and all legal matters in Seaside are heard by the Monterey Superior Court. The Superior Court consists of four separate courthouses. The Salinas Courthouse handles criminal and mental health matters, and also contains the Juvenile Delinquency Court and Juvenile Dependency Court. The Monterey Courthouse handles civil disputes including small claims, family matters including domestic violence restraining orders, and probate. The King City Courthouse handles criminal matters, traffic violations, and small claims. Lastly, the Marina Courthouse handles traffic violations and juvenile truancy.

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