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No Need for Backup: Medics and police surround Francisco Torres in front of the Castroville fire station after he received a laceration above his eye during his arrest a couple of blocks away.
Cops crack down on Castroville gangs, some community members say it’s excessive force.
Cops and medics surround Francisco “Frankie” Torres in front of the Castroville fire station. His face bleeds after Monterey County Sheriff deputies arrested him at his nearby home. The Sheriff’s... read on»
By Zachary Stahl posted July 02, 2009 12:00 AM
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Office Space : Carmel Mayor Sue McCloud plays coy when asked if City Administrator Rich Guillen will be disciplined in response to a lawsuit accusing him of sexual harassment.
Rich Guillen is still at Carmel City Hall – but laying low.
In the morning of June 26, Carmel-by-the-Sea’s headquarters are calm. Administrative Coordinator Becky Reisdorf takes calls by City Hall’s service window. Employees occasionally cross the hall from the planning department,... read on»
By Kera Abraham posted July 02, 2009 12:00 AM
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Sun Roof: Solar panels power this Elm Street home in Seaside. If approved by County Supervisors, a clean energy fund would give homeowners up-front money for eco-upgrades including solar panels.
County explores the hottest trend in clean energy financing.
Sign up for higher property taxes. It’s good for your wallet, your county and the planet. That’s the message from supporters of a local “clean energy revolving fund,” a pot... read on»
By Kera Abraham posted July 02, 2009 12:00 AM
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Emergency responders leave Monterey Harbor oil spill alone.
About two gallons of oil spilled into Monterey Harbor on the morning of Saturday, June 27, spreading a greasy rainbow over about 100 square yards of the water's surface, according... read on»
By Kera Abraham posted July 02, 2009 05:55 PM
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Sustainable Showcase: Marina Mayor Bruce Delgado wants future development to “create an economic engine” for the city and maintain open space.
Cypress Knolls sues Marina for cost of extending California Avenue.
The senior housing developer Marina kicked to the curb is coming after the city for cash. Cypress Knolls LLC is suing Marina for more than $320,000, the amount the company... read on»
By Zachary Stahl posted July 02, 2009 12:00 AM
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5,865: The number of days, as of Sunday, June 28, that Rep. Sam Farr has served locals in Congress, making him the longest-serving representative from the Central Coast – Leon Panetta served 5,864 days. Source – Monterey County Democrats, Wikipedia.
Updates
SHOVEL READY… Monterey County’s first federal stimulus project has broken ground, or, more accurately, been installed in the ground. It’s a traffic signal at Oak and Front streets in... read on»
By Staff posted July 02, 2009 12:00 AM
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Pride, Not Prejudice: Lisa Cisneros calls it her “night job,” volunteering for the No on 8 campaign, Salinas Valley Equality, and as a Triangle Speaker on LGBT panels at schools and churches.
Reluctant hero does double duty for ag workers and LGBT community.
Lisa Cisneros says she’s uncomfortable with the whole “hero” label. The bilingual Salinas attorney who got her start as a community organizer has a day job (or two): Offering legal... read on»
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