Can Ford's new owners and the gumption of Pacific Grove retailers and government officials revitalize downtown?
In the early '80s, when Peninsula cities were feeling the crunch of the same recession that was crippling businesses throughout the nation, Pacific Grove--the quaint, coastal town that calls itself "America's Hometown"--was booming. This issue ...
Issues / 1995 / Jul 27
Santa Cruz County Grand Jury report raises questions about the air board.
A desire to avoid a potentially embarrassing political contretemps led to a $223,676 settlement with former Air Pollution Control Officer (APCO) Abra Bennet, say members of the board of the Monterey bay Unified Air Pollution ...
"Economic Incentive Zone" proposed for downtown Salinas.
In an effort to preserve its city center, the Salinas City Council on Aug. 8 will consider 14 proposals set forth by the Oldtown Salinas Association designed to attract businesses and residents to the downtown ...
Bill and Sam's Excellent Adventure
Bill Clinton has accepted an invitation to visit Monterey County on Labor Day, Monday Sept. 4, says Congressman Sam Farr, D-Carmel, who invited the president "to come and visit the Monterey Peninsula and celebrate conversion ...
As local air district moves out of "command and control" mode, what's at stake?
It is, depending on your point of view, a tremendous victory of citizens over bureaucracy or a sell-out to industry by one of the state's strictest air pollution boards. Whatever your conclusion, the situation is ...
