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Chris Krohn’s Republican Nation Convention Coverage Part 2 – Talk of the Bay
How has the attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump’s life affected delegates at this convention? Chris Krohn and Isabel O’Malley-Krohn confront several Republican delegates to ta...
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Lake San Antonio to Reopen; Cause of Fish Die-Off Remains Unknown.
On Monday, July 22, the County of Monterey announced that Lake San Antonio, which the county Parks division closed on July 10, will reopen Wednesday, July 24 at 6am.
Arts Council for Monterey County Awards 19 Local Artists With Individual Grants
Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced the recipients of its Individual Artists Grants.
From CalMatters...
CA Indoor Heat Rule Put on Fast Track
After years of delay, a new California regulation to protect indoor workers from extreme heat is now in effect.
From Local News Matters...
California Forever abandons ballot measure in face of growing opposition, looks to 2026
California Forever’s announcement July 22 that it has decided to pull a ballot measure that would have let voters decide on a controversial planned city in rural Solano County drew swift reaction from political leaders and opponents.
After Over a Month on the Water, Rowing Teams Finish a Voyage From Monterey to Hawaii.
Flares illuminated the night sky around 4:30am on Friday morning, July 19, as a team of four women called The Hericanes rowed across the finish line in Kaua'i.
King City Releases Results of 2024 Bilingual Community Opinion Survey
The results are in from the 2024 King City Bilingual Community Opinion Survey, which was distributed to every household and business.
When California Housing Regulators Beef With Voters, Who Wins?
What happens when voters take to the ballot to thumb their nose at state housing law? Courts haven’t offered a clear answer.
As Newsom Finishes His Governorship, Would-Be Successors Are Multiplying
There never was much of a chance that California Gov. Gavin Newsom would be running for president this year, even if President Joe Biden were to step aside.
Ag Production Value in Monterey County Was Down by 6 Percent in 2023 Due to Winter Storms.
For the second year in a row, winter storms and flooding impacted the local agriculture industry, Monterey County’s largest.
Board Delays Its Decision on Pajaro Farmworker Housing Plans After Supervisors Are Split on the Project.
For the second time in three months, a government body deadlocked on a proposed farmworker housing project in Pajaro.
From The Mercury News...
California Forever Pulls Initiative
Following a report released the previous week by Solano County citing billions of dollars in costs and a host of other issues, California Forever pulled their initiative from the November ballot.
From SF Gate...
California Forever Takes Initiative Off November Ballot
On July 22, California Forever announced it was withdrawing its initiative to amend the Solano County General Plan off the November ballot and would instead begin working with the county through the normal, though less expeditious, process.
Del Rey Oaks State of the City Address Success!
Marina National Night Out 2024!
Audit Services RFP
If you've ever wondered how your governments raise and spend your tax money, here's a primer.
The public process that determines who stays cool and who does not—and many more urgent issues. Plus a virtual escape to the high country.
Over the past week, citizens empowered as members of civil grand juries issued reports of their investigations of local governments. It's an honorable institution, and they found some dishonorable stuff.
We celebrate California's Civil Grand Jury session of 2023-2024 with a review of some findings and results from across the state.
Civil Grand Juries are a powerful means by which ordinary citizens investigate local governments and provide recommendations for improvement.
The celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence is always a booming success for the fireworks industry.
The Watch Duty team monitors a variety of real-time information resources and compiles all the information in one place.
Summer is here, and with it, fire season.
The UC San Diego-managed ALERTCalifornia network of mountaintop cameras act as remote eyes for fire fighters, and the public.
California wildfires are becoming larger, more frequent and more ferocious. ‘Malibu Burning’ author Robert Kerbeck shares simple steps you can take to protect your home.
State water planners are preparing for a hotter and drier climate in the coming years.
Logging for the future, starting in 1946, and building water resiliency, starting now.
It's impossible to predict the future—unless you set your mind to make something happen and build a coalition to execute your plan. That's how democracy works. And, frankly, how California works.
General Plans, mandated by the state and carried out by local counties, cities, and other municipalities, serve as a locality’s ‘constitution'.
Downtown LA is turning into a good thing.
Kamala Harris, Tiger Woods, and 23 more AAPI Californians; DTLA flourishes, and a homemade birthday cake.
Our brand new book, "How California Works: Building Democracy in the Golden State," tells a true story that you'll be glad to know. And: Learn how, if you look closely, you'll see that things are truly getting better.
All across California, municipalities and nonprofits are making their communities better.
California has been home to many Asian American and Pacific Islanders who have transcended barriers and reshaped society, from education to advocacy, art to sports, politics, and beyond.
The state has pledged to build 2.5 million housing units by 2030, and one agency is charged with that task. Meet the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
FirstPersonSingular: Bahia Brunelle – Vogue Lanes
Bahia Brunelle shares her connection with Vogue Lanes.
Celebrating 4 Years of Decanting Monterey!
Today marks the 4th Anniversary of Decanting Monterey, A Central Coast Wine Blog! I am still pursuing my passion to expose others to the depth and quality of our Monterey/Central Coast wines, ofte...
Celebrating Carmel Valley 2024
(Scroll down for event slideshow) Thank you to all who joined at beautiful Holman Ranch on Sunday, July 21, 2024 to celebrate and share the exciting ways we are making a positive impact through th...
FirstPersonSingular: Dominique Teixiera – Raggin’ On
Dominique Teixiera has a good reason for raggin' on. Photo courtesy of Karolina Kaboompics.
Chris Krohn’s Republican Nation Convention Coverage Part 1 – Talk of the Bay
The political events and strategizing within the Republican National Convention have been taking place at lightening speed in the aftermath of an assassination attempt on the life of former Presid...
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