Delinquent Taxpayers’ Dirty Laundry Aired
Shame, shame the World Wide Web knows these business’ names (and how much they owe in back sales and use taxes). Eleven additions were made ...
Snow in Salinas? WTF!
Of the nine million things you never expect to see, a snowstorm in Salinas is pretty high on the list. A fast-moving shower passed through ...
VIDEO: Philip Glass Announces Days and Nights Festival
Philip Glass announces the Aug. 2011 launch of what he hopes will be a yearly music and arts festival at Carmel Valley’s Hidden Valley Music Seminars and Big Sur’s Henry Miller Library.
Environmental Group Recognizes Rep. Sam Farr
Congressman Sam Farr joined 118 other House representatives in being awarded a perfect 100% on the 2010 League of Conservation Voters' national environmental scorecard. Senators ...
Jane Parker's Planning Commission Nomination, Take II
Nominations to the County Planning Commission are usually routine appointments without public debate, but District 4 Supervisor Jane Parker's nomination last month departed from the ...
Pedaling for Peace
Getting girls from Monterey County who have never been to the beach is one part of The Wahine Project's mission, as the non-profit extends the ...
Gwyneth Hovick Dies as Result of Cancer
After a 3-plus-year battle with cancer, 54-year-old Gwyneth Hovick, daughter of Children’s Experimental Theater founder Marcia Hovick, died Tuesday, Feb. 15, in hospice.
Insights From Anne Deffley's Lecture on Deepak Chopra
It’s been raining this entire week. That means there’s a chance you’ll be splashed or soaked by a careless driver zooming through a puddle. As ...
Methyl Iodide Battered, Fried at State Hearing
Science was “subverted” in the state Department of Pesticide Regulation’s approval of the strawberry fumigant methyl iodide, and its use is likely going to have ...
La Niña May Thwart Maverick's
The clock is ticking for Jay at Maverick's, one of the most popular surf events in the world, as forecasters are doubtful conditions will be ...
Another One Bites the Dust: A Priestly Predicament
A second priest has been suspended as allegations of sexual misconduct by Fr. Edward Ftiz-Henry are investigated by the Diocese of Monterey. Tom Riordan, vicar ...
Tilling More Wheat and Making More Bread
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack presented before the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture today, praising 2010 as a record-setting year of success for agriculture. "These are ...
Seaside Resident Wins Award on Behalf of Indian Women
In June of 2009, Seaside resident Louise Berry met women leaders in Himachal Pradesh active in Ekal Nari Shakti Sangathan, a social movement working to ...
Ex-Constable on Pedophile Patrol
The Diocese of Monterey is retaining Don Cline, a former Salinas police officer, as its investigator in an alleged case of sexual abuse committed by ...
John RJ Doe Sues Monterey Diocese for Sexual Abuse
Alleging sexual harassment and abuse, John RJ Doe filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against Father Edward Fitz-Henry, Madonna Del Sasso Parish and the Bishop of ...
Please Don't Take My Big Bird Away
Today, Rep. Sam Farr's office sent an electronic press release as a volley against House Republicans' proposed continuing resolution to fund the federal government that ...
Priest Examined, Lawsuit Planned
Salinas police examine molestation allegations against long-time Catholic priest with connections to Carmel Mission, Madonna del Sasso.
Carmel City Administrator Rich Guillen Resigns
Embattled Carmel City Administrator Rich Guillen is stepping down from his post, effective March 31 or as soon an interim replacement can be found, whichever ...
Pro-Am Good for Ledgers and Looks
Even during the recession, Monterey County can count on the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am to save the day, driving thousands to local hotels, restaurants ...
Mission Receives Earthquake-Proofing Endowment
The Hearst Foundation awarded a $70,000 grant to the Carmel Mission Foundation as a match to the $650,000 grant gifted by the Save America's Treasures ...
Carmel Council to Discuss Disciplinary Action for City Administrator
Carmel city council has been divided over the actionable items from a closed session discussion in September regarding whether to take disciplinary action against City ...
MPC’s Anne Deffley to Lecture on Dr. Deepak Chopra Insights
Monterey Peninsula College Gentrain Society lectures are similar to those found in a liberal arts college—the material is infused with literature, theater, history, philosophy and ...
San Juan Bautista Mission Priest Investigated
The beloved head pastor of the Old Mission San Juan Bautista church has been removed from his post while Salinas police investigate alleged criminal wrongdoing ...
Monterey Serves Warrant on Marijuana Dispensary
The city of Monterey served an inspection warrant on My Caregiver, Inc., on Lighthouse Avenue in New Monterey, based on information that the business is ...
Chapter 11 Looms as Borders Blows It
Following suit with such companies as Hollywood Video and the Peanut Corporation of America, Borders Group Inc. faces insolvency and may soon find itself in ...
Residents Weigh In on the Local Economics of Oil
A Feb. 5 community meeting in Lockwood to discuss proposed exploratory oil wells near Highway 101 and Jolon Road, as well as an upcoming lease ...
Opacity of Glass Visit Titillates Locals
About 150 people locally have received deceptively innocuous invitations tipping them off to an announcement that is sure to have a seismic impact on the ...
The Sh*t Has Sailed from Lovers Point
The Monterey County Health Department rescinded an advisory issued Wednesday for Lovers Point beach due to high bacteria levels in water samples collected Tuesday. Subsequent ...
Seaside Selected as 'Host City' for Amgen Tour of California
What has been called the most successful cycling road race in the United States, the Amgen Tour of California, will find itself wheeling through Monterey ...
Burnett's Report to Bush Back in Play
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce met yesterday to begin deliberations over how to begin rolling back EPA authority over greenhouse gases, and among ...
Video: Menial and Marvelous Celebrity Swings at Pebble Beach
A look at the best and worst of celebrity swings at this years 3M Celebrity Challenge at Pebble Beach.
Vagina Monologues at CSUMB
CSUMB's student organization dedicated to preventing violence against women, EMPOWER, hosts a production of The Vagina Monologues as part of the global V-Day campaign, an ...
Gonzales City Councilman Matt Gourley Resigns
After 13 years on the Gonzales city council, Matt Gourley decided to throw in the towel Monday. Gourley cited lack of opposition last November as ...
Monning Bill Targets Nursing Homes
Central Coast Assemblyman Bill Monning's latest bill, AB 313, aims to make embattled elder care facilities give more notice to residents and their families when ...
Prostitution Arrest in Salinas
In "a quick little sting operation," the Salinas Police Department Narcotics/Vice Unit made an arrest Wednesday in the neighborhood near John Street. and Monterey Street ...
Bacteria Levels Result in Lovers Point Beach Advisory
On one of the busiest weekends in Monterey, Lovers Point Beach in Pacific Grove has been posted with an advisory due to high indicator bacteria ...
GOP Bylaws Reveal Spending Rule Violations
As reported in the Weekly Feb. 3, the Fair Political Practices Commission launched an investigation in mid-December into Monterey County Republican Central Committee finances. The ...
Monterey History Museum Board Causes Row
The financially troubled Monterey History and Maritime Museum hit more rocky waters this week, with controversies brewing over the board’s unilateral decision to hire Los ...
Benefit Shops Seize Valentine's Spirit
Alas, that special day when lovers shower their significant others with heart-shaped boxes and other fanciful gifts is almost upon us, and three Carmel benefit ...
Volunteer Returns from Aid Trip to Nigeria
On returning from a month-long aid trip to his home town in Nigeria, Seaside resident Richard Anyanwu feels euphoric. "It gave me a sense of ...
Monterey Salon Owner’s Talent Tapped for New York Fashion Week
He’s packing his scissors and headed for the bright lights and big city: Monterey-based hair stylist and Oya Salon owner Brian Bode has been selected ...
AMP Celebrates a Decade of Producing Television in Monterey County
Thursday evening, Feb. 3, Monterey's public access TV station AMP threw a party to celebrate their 10th year serving the Peninsula. And for a Thursday ...
Endangered Species Boundary Extension
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is requesting public comment regarding a proposed range extension for the Central California Coast Coho salmon, a federally protected ...
