Who's Bankrolling Who in the County Supes Race
Newly powerful super PACs haven't yet made their way to Monterey County's local races, but contested seats on the County Board of Supervisors are shaping ...
Strawberries Ship After Labor Contractor Pays Back Wages and Fines
At the height of strawberry season in October, 10,000 pounds of fresh berries waiting to ship from Cal Pacific Specialty Foods in Moss Landing were ...
Hotel Union May Strike For First Time in 30 Years
Carmel hotel workers voted Thursday to authorize a strike for the first time in 30 years. The La Playa Hotel closure late last year leaves ...
Jane Parker Launches Campaign for Reelection
Going against the grain could become a defining narrative of County Supervisor Jane Parker's bid for reelection, announced Thursday at the Seaside Oldemeyer Center. "When ...
Supes Greenlight Del Monte Forest Development
Pebble Beach Company's scaled-back plans for a final build-out of hotels, golf courses and residences are one step closer to final approval. The County Board ...
County to RMC: Check's Not In the Mail
Looks like Monterey County won't be RMC Water and Environment's sugar daddy anymore. RMC is claiming roughly $700,000 in unpaid bills for consulting work done in the now-defunct Regional Desalination Project, but the county won't sign off on that expense. At least not yet.
Seaside, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey Join Water JPA
The cities of Seaside and Del Rey Oaks have joined Carmel-by-the-Sea, Sand City and Pacific Grove in the new Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority.
Big Sur Rock Slide Closes Highway 1
The first Big Sur rock slide of the year has Highway 1 closed near Limekiln Creek.
P.G. Council Lets Sex Shop Slip In
The Pacific Grove City Council last night rejected a resolution for a temporary moratorium on sex shops—er, "adult-oriented businesses."
Social Media Responses to Fro-Yo Founder's Assault
Co-founder of Pinkberry—downtown Monterey’s newest fro-yo spot—Young Lee, was arrested in Los Angeles on assault charges after he allegedly beat a panhandling homeless man with a tire iron last June.
Carmelita Swaps Ambitions, Takes On Potter
Pacific Grove Mayor Carmelita Garcia is dropping out of her race for state Assembly, and instead challenging incumbent Dave Potter for District 5 County Supervisor.
Victory Toyota Takes The LEED: Car Dealership to Construct Environmentally Friendly Auto Complex
Seaside's own Victory Toyota announced today it will soon begin construction on the city's first LEED certified auto sales and service complex.
MIIS, Peace Corps Expand Partnership
The Monterey Insitute of International Studies and the Peace Corps will expand their partnership, announcing MIIS as the newest campus in the U.S. to offer assistance to Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) working in graduate studies.
Cal Am Scraps Regional Desal Project
Cal Am has torpedoed the Regional Desalination Project, the water company confirmed this morning.
Selfridge Asks Monterey City Council To Rethink Fresh & Easy OK
Monterey City Councilmember Nancy Selfridge is asking the council to reconsider its vote to approve the construction of a Fresh & Easy supermarket at the Del Monte Gardens skating rink site.
Moniz Backs Out of Carmel Council Run
After delaying a New Year's Day video announcement of his intentions regarding Carmel's April election, Sotheby's realtor and former mayoral candidate Adam Moniz quietly opted ...
Judge Gives State Regulators a Second Shot at Defense in Methyl Iodide Case
If Thursday's hearing on the registration of methyl iodide offers any indication, Alameda County Superior Court Judge Frank Roesch probably wouldn't make much of a poker player.
Supes Stall on RMC Payment
On Jan. 10, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors delayed a vote to pay the project manager at the center of a major scandal threatening to torpedo the Regional Desalination Project.
After Three Years of Deliberations, Ag Waiver Comment Period Closes
In a battle over regulating agricultural runoff that's been a high priority for regional environmental and agricultural groups since 2008, the Central Coast Regional Water ...
Interior Secretary Salazar to Visit Fort Ord Friday
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar will pay a visit to Fort Ord Friday as part of his three-day swing through Arizona and California touting the economic benefits of clean energy, tourism and conservation, according to staff for Rep. Sam Farr (D-Carmel).
Monterey County Tops List of California Youth Homicide Rates in 2010
For the second straight year Monterey County topped the list of youth homicide rates in California.
DLI Grad Sentenced to Death by Iranian Court
Iran's Revolutionary Court has sentenced to death Defense Language Institute graduate and former U.S. Marine Amir Mirzaei Hekmati on charges of spying for the Central Intelligence Agency, according to Iranian news reports.
Flanders Mansion: An End to Floundering?
The locked, decaying Tudor revival English cottage is a step closer to repair after a 15-year legal battle. The state sixth district Court of Appeal ...
Peninsula Mayors Propose New Water Authority
Cal Am ratepayers might finally get a stronger voice on the future of the Peninsula's water supply. Now mayors of the six Peninsula cities—Carmel, Del ...
Carmel Valley-native Gets a Nod in the Top 10 music video directors for 2011.
Music video director Dugan O’Neal had a very busy 2011. It was a good year as well, especially after he got an email a few ...
Proceed Popping Bottles With Caution
Martinelli's is recalling the 250 mL bottles of their renowned sparkling cider.
Blakeslee Won't Challenge Monning After Redistricting
State Senator Sam Blakeslee, R-San Luis Obispo, has decided not to seek a second term in 2012 if the redistricting boundaries hold. The development is good news for Assemblyman Bill Monning, D-Carmel, who is running for the Senate seat in the new 17th District.
Alejo Proposes Minimum Wage Adjustment
Even before Occupy Wall Street was set up in New York's Zucotti Park, Assemblyman Luis Alejo, D-Watsonville, was angling for a bill that would adjust ...
Grumpy Goat Cheese Attack: A Recall
A Wisconsin-based cheese manufacturer is recalling bags of shredded cheese that may cause Listeriosis.
P.G. Police Report Downturn in Crime
The city of Pacific Grove is seeing less serious crime for the second consecutive year, though its claim of being the Peninsula's "safest city" is questionable.
Salinas Loses Lowe's Planned For Gateway Retail Center
In yet another sign that the economy's still in the dumps, the city of Salinas announced today that Lowe's Home Improvement has nixed its plans for a new store at the in-the-works Gateway Retail Center at the intersection of San Juan Grade and Boronda Road.
Portola Hotel and City of Gonzales Win State Awards for Sustainability
Monterey's Portola Hotel & Spa Dec. 14 became the first independent hotel to receive the Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award, described by CalEPA as ...
Changing of the Guard at Monterey County Water Resources Agency: Deputy GM Bill Phillips Resigns
After more than eight years at the Monterey County Water Resources Agency, former deputy general manager Bill Phillips has resigned at 72. Reflecting on his ...
Quadrantid Meteor Shower to Light Up 2012
The remnants of an ancient comet will streak the night sky in what could be the best celestial show of 2012.
