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Greenfield cops break barriers at ongoing meetings with the city’s Oaxacan community.
Vazquez, dressed in jeans with a grape bunch belt buckle, makes a joke about dancing the Macarena and puts his hands on the back of his head like he is... read on» -
P.G. moves to transfer museum operations to Packard-influenced foundation.
The city of Pacific Grove has owned and operated its Museum of Natural History for almost a century. But soon a private entity, the Museum Foundation of Pacific Grove, may... read on» -
Salinas priest accused of child molestation will be back in court May 1.
Ibarra, like the 100 devotees here, believes Cortes is innocent. She says Cortes’ accuser is out for money, despite incriminating evidence against the priest. ... read on» -
Simply agreeing to agree on a regional water supply proves controversial in Monterey County.
But when it comes to water politics in Monterey County, nothing is simple and folks rarely get along. ... read on» -
Equality activist Cleve Jones speaks in Salinas.
"How many people have seen [Milk]? Well, I really was that cute!" says Cleve Jones, referring to his portrayal by Emile Hirsch in Gus Van Sant's 2008 biopic about the... read on» -
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DROUGHT THREATENS BIG SUR… A 15-acre vegetation fire on Big Sur Pias Ranch Road gave nearby residents a scare April 19, underscoring the risk of early wildfires across California... read on»
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Study to Central Coast growers: don’t blame wildlife for E. coli outbreak.
The study found less than one half of 1 percent of Central Coast wildlife tested positive for the dangerous strain E. coli 0157:H7. Following a massive E. coli outbreak linked... read on» -
Historic jazz radio station gets the financial blues.
The former radio station studio and jazz store on Carmel’s San Carlos Street are shuttered. The phone line is out of service, and the website’s “listen online” link is defunct.... read on» -
Salinas’s Chinatown has a plan for renewal —but no developer to take the lead.
“We are going to move slow because we are broke,” says Don Reynolds, redevelopment project manager, adding the plan will be a slam dunk for a developer when revised since... read on» -
Investigators hunt the perpetrators of two condor shootings.
Ventana Wildlife Society and the National Parks Service captured both birds because they were acting strangely – a trademark symptom of lead poisoning, for which they tested positive. That they’d... read on» -
UpdatesIT’S O-VER… In a recent opinion, the state Supreme Court handed the city of Salinas another victory in a six-year legal battle, ruling that the city didn’t improperly campaign... read on»
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Ground-breaking writers visit Monterey for an Earth-Day inspired panel.
Bill McKibben wrote The End of Nature, which in 1989 became the first book for a general audience about global warming. He’s since blazed a career as an environmental advocacy... read on» -
Report outlines Salinas Valley’s path to sustainability.
A new report by the prestigious Rocky Mountain Institute outlines a multifaceted roadmap for making the Salinas Valley sustainable, from developing a regional composting program to restoring Carr Lake. ... read on» -
San Clemente Dam removal project back on – sort of.
In the summer of 2007, California American Water Company began working with state and federal agencies to remove the obsolete dam on the Carmel River. The San Clemente is so... read on» -
Monterey County D.A. won’t file criminal charges against Salinas cop who killed a woman armed with a 5-inch crochet hook.
Distraught over the death of her father, De La Torre was suffering from a seizure when officers Steve Mattocks and Robert Balaoro responded to 911 calls on July 13, 2008.... read on» -
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FARR-OFF ISLAND… The 47-year-old trade embargo is still on, but with the urging of our own Rep. Sam Farr, the Obama administration announced April 13 a loosening of long-standing... read on»
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Eco-agreements are toothless, but local signatories are following through.
The Seaside Council didn’t take a vote, but left the door open to the idea. Five days later the city of Marina also mulled adoption of both the Mayors Climate... read on» -
Foreclosure, lawsuits and liens hit Design Center Monterey Peninsula.
The Design Center Monterey Peninsula was supposed to be Sand City’s mixed-use showcase for designer home products and high-end condos and lofts. Now, faced with foreclosure and mounting lawsuits, the... read on» -
New police chief says Salinas will win the race against gangs.
But while Fetherolf brings new confidence and tougher talk to the post, it’s too early to judge whether Salinas will gain any more ground in its marathon pursuit of peace.... read on» -
Report outlines Salinas Valley’s path to sustainabilityA report by the prestigious Rocky Mountain Institute outlines a multi-faceted road map for making the Salinas Valley sustainable, from developing a regional composting program to restoring Carr Lake in... read on»
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Monterey County to receive $2.5 million for energy efficiency projectsMonterey County will receive $2.5 million and Salinas will get $1.3 million in federal grants to improve energy efficiency and reduce fossil fuel emissions, Rep. Sam Farr’s office announced today. ... read on»
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UpdatesCOPS CHOPPED… After getting threatened with six officer layoffs, the Salinas Police Officers Association agreed to give up a 5 percent raise and pay 2.5 percent in health benefits to... read on»
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Environmental Defense Fund unveils fisheries micro-loan program.
“The U.S. fisherman is one of, if not the most, regulated fishermen in the world,” he says. “If we don’t support U.S. fishermen, demand is gonna go offshore.” ... read on» -
The 10-year initiative will address community health issues.
The California Endowment is setting the stage for a 10-year, health-improvement project that will pump millions of dollars into Salinas’ poorest neighborhoods. ... read on» -
Salinas’ new police chief pledges to build a safer city.
Although it took political will to double the police budget during Fetherolf’s tenure, Magee credits the chief with restoring public safety to the Riverside County city. “What I saw was... read on» -
Left and right both oppose state budget measures, but neither offer firm solutions.
“At my house, we have dogs, and I’m the one in charge of feeding them every morning,” he said. “If I put out a whole week’s worth of food, they... read on» -
Fetherolf promises Salinas will get grasp on gang problem
By Zachary Stahl After being sworn in as Salinas' police chief today, Louis Fetherolf vowed to take down the city's violent gangs and build stronger ties with the community. ... read on» -
An exhibit of empty combat boots helps tell the story of war at CSUMB.
Flanked by Middle Eastern maps and peace symbols, Cal State Monterey Bay students debate ways to introduce teens out to a sobering exhibit: 453 pairs of empty combat boots representing... read on» -
Two more states beat Cali to the same-sex altar.If it weren't for Prop 8, California would have taken silver after Massachusetts in the state-by-state race to sanction gay marriage. But Connecticut legalized it in October 2008, Iowa took... read on»
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Bandanas raise awareness about farmworker sexual harassment
Former farmworker Ramona Barajas paints a white bandana with striking images: blood drips into fields of strawberries; tears cry down from the sky. The central message: “Stop sexual harassment. No... read on» -
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APRIL GAG… Pacific Grove’s civically engaged residents may be beacons of democracy, but their public comments also help push bi-weekly City Council meetings, which begin at 6pm, toward midnight.... read on»
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