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The number of consecutive months there was a major (Category 3 or above) hurricane on the Atlantic coast, the first year that has happened July through November. The year... read on»
By Staff posted January 01, 2009 12:00 AM
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RESERVOIR FUNDING FLOWS… Pacific Grove Mayor Dan Cort’s brainchild, the proposed stormwater reservoir on David Avenue has come closer to term since our last report. On Dec. 17 the... read on»
By Staff posted January 01, 2009 12:00 AM
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Skewed Priorities: Union officials contend Windsor puts profits before patients at its facilities, including Monterey Care Center (above).
Salinas City Council considers holding a hearing about nursing home issues.
A contentious labor and patient-care struggle between unionized workers and four Windsor nursing homes in Monterey County has spilled into Salinas City Hall. ... read on»
By Zachary Stahl posted January 01, 2009 12:00 AM
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Focusing In: Caroline Harrison’s work includes films and TV shows that address environmental issues in China.
Filmmaker pairs with MIIS student to document green building—in China and at home.
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin may not really be able to see Russia from her backyard, but California’s connections with China become more visible every day. ... read on»
By Jessica Lyons posted January 01, 2009 12:00 AM
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Separate Paths: The high-end retail featured in Carmel (R) creates a different shopping experience than that of Lighthouse Avenue in Pacific Grove (L).
Neighbors Pacific Grove and Carmel navigate different financial straits.
Carmel-by-the-Sea and Pacific Grove are both pockets of privilege carved into prime oceanside real estate. Their residents are significantly wealthier, whiter and older than the national and county averages. Their... read on»
By Kera Abraham posted January 01, 2009 12:00 AM
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Monterey County infrastructure projects halted.
Affordable housing, school repairs and road construction projects in Monterey County may be delayed or stopped altogether as the state sinks deeper into debt by the second. ... read on»
By Jessica Lyons posted December 24, 2008 12:00 AM
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No Need for Leftovers: MRWMD wants to start commercial composting of food items such as fruits, vegetables, seafood, meat and coffee grounds.
Waste district rolls out pilot programs to recycle food scraps and ag plastic.
The landfill is getting lonelier and lonelier. With the recycling of glass, plastic, metals, paper, concrete and yard waste, local cities have already exceeded the state-mandated 50 percent waste diversion... read on»
By Kera Abraham posted December 24, 2008 12:00 AM
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Speaking In Numbers : The Weekly Tally
The Weekly Tally

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The percent of Monterey County residents who do not speak any English—about 89,000 people. Source: Health Profile 2007: Conditions and Behaviors, from the Monterey County Health Department. ... read on»
By Staff posted December 24, 2008 12:00 AM
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Silver Bullet: Bob Reyes, Silver Star’s program manager, says the county will save more money in the long run by investing in gang prevention and intervention.
Money runs out for Gang Task Force and Silver Star Youth Programs.
As Salinas caps a dubious year of brazen, gang-motivated executions, the county is poised to pull funding from law enforcement’s Gang Task Force and Silver Star, an award-winning, gang-prevention and... read on»
By Zachary Stahl posted December 24, 2008 12:00 AM
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Mr. Grinch: “I don’t think that anyone should go and celebrate Christmas, none of the legislators,” said Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger at a Dec. 18 press conference, during which he announced he’d veto the Democrats’ budget plan.
State faces a $41.8 billion budget gap.
Liquor and shot glasses were the most popular gift-exchange presents at the California Assembly budget staff’s holiday party. ... read on»
By Jessica Lyons posted December 24, 2008 12:00 AM
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