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Taylor Farms reopened its Salinas food processing facility one year after a potentially disastrous fire. Could it happen again?

Rey Mashayekhi here, thinking about the tradeoffs that we, as a society, make between safety and commerce. I’m not breaking any news here; it’s simply a fact of life in our economic system, and especially when you’re as reliant as…

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Monterey law firm opens new office in King City

KING CITY — Monterey law firm Fenton & Keller has opened a new law office in King City, led by attorney John E. Kesecker, following a soft opening on May 1, with plans for an official opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony …

Image caption: They help feed the whole country, but life for California’s farm workers remains a struggle.
How California Feeds the Country

California stands as America’s agricultural powerhouse, growing half of its fruits and vegetables. Here’s how California farming has shaped the state, from the early missions to today’s “factories in the field.”

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Monterey City Council approves four locations for future retail cannabis stores.

The Monterey City Council voted 4-1 on Tuesday, May 2, for up to four possible retail cannabis locations within the city, which increases the previous idea of three locations—Alvarado Street, Lighthouse Avenue and the Cannery Row district—to include one on…

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Soledad welcomes new city manager

SOLEDAD — Soledad City Council voted unanimously to approve Megan Hunter as the new city manager on April 19. Hunter was selected after an extensive recruitment process, which included identification of key attributes and characteristics of the ideal city manager, …

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Supervisors shoot down a temporary ban on short-term rental permits in Carmel Valley.

Carmel Valley residents objecting to short-term vacation rentals in their community will have to wait longer for a resolution, after the Monterey County Board of Supervisors rejected an interim ordinance that would have temporarily restricted permits for such rentals in…

Image caption: Archtitectural rendering of the design for the Alice Waters Institute for Edible Education.
Alice Waters at Aggie Square

The Alice Waters Institute for Edible Education will serve as one of the anchor tenants for the $1.2 billion project in Sacramento.

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Monterey City Council to discuss rent stabilization and other housing aid measures.

How stable is your housing? I know many Monterey County residents who answer that question negatively, because I get calls regularly from people who are either on the cusp of losing their housing or have already lost it.

Image caption: Though life expectancy has declined in recent years, Californians still live longer than most Americans.
Want to Live a Long, Healthy Life? Move to California

Life expectancy in California exceeds all but three other states, but how long you live depends on which county you live in. They're not all equal. Why? The answer may lie in political policies.

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Carmel paves the way for a paid parking program, leveraging technology to address old concerns.

Ashley Stoddard, owner of the Bennett Sculpture Gallery, has experienced the challenges of downtown Carmel parking firsthand. She hosts at least two events for the gallery each year, plus a number of fundraising events for nonprofits. She has heard from…

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A Seaside councilmember spoke up on social media, and the mayor didn’t like it.

On April 6, the same day three lawmakers were threatened with expulsion from Tennessee’s state legislature for their comments on the House floor denouncing gun violence, which followed a mass shooting in a Nashville elementary school, Seaside City Council considered…

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A new chamber of commerce looks to strengthen the region’s ties with China.

A new organization of local Chinese-American professionals and companies is seeking to bolster business development and collaboration among its ranks, and create stronger economic and tourism ties between China and the Monterey Bay region.

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Taylor Farms reopening Salinas processing plant one year after devastating fire.

One year after a fire destroyed its food processing plant on Abbott Street in Salinas, local agriculture giant Taylor Farms is set to reopen the facility by the end of this month.

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A San Diego real estate firm has paid $20 million for Sand City’s Independent building.

A San Diego real estate tech firm has purchased The Independent luxury rental building in Sand City, paying $20 million in a bet on the Monterey Peninsula real estate market.

Image caption: Unless you're very rich, California is an easier place to live for taxpayers than the Lone Star State.
Texas Taxes Lower Than California’s? How the States Compare

Texas often claims to have lower taxes than California. But a new study by WalletHub shows that California's overall tax burden is significantly less, and that California does better for lower and middle income taxpayers.

Image caption: Artificial intelligence, experts say, is moving closer toward matching human intelligence. Should we stop it?
Should AI Developers Take a 6-Month Break?

Artificial intelligence development is moving fast. Elon Musk and others are now calling for AI researchers to pause for six months to ensure safety and ethical measures are put in place.

Image caption: What role did the self-described "libertarian" venture capitalist play in SVB's collapse?
Did Peter Thiel Cause the Collapse of SVB?

Peter Thiel, the Donald Trump supporting Silicon Valley billionaire and venture capitalist, may have played a big role inthe bank run that ended in the failure of Silicon Valley Bank. But why?

Image caption: The government has avoided calling its plan to pay off SVB depositors a "bailout." But is it?
Silicon Valley Bank Collapse: the Causes and Bailout

SVB lobbied hard for bank deregulation, which may have led to its own failure. And depositors blew past limits on federal insurance, knowing they would lose their cash if the bank went under unless the government saved them. Here’s how …

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Seaside's Maligne restaurant to be scaled down, with plans to reopen in two weeks.

What happens when a fine dining chef buys a pizza oven? We’re about to find out.

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Soledad celebrates grand opening of Grocery Outlet

SOLEDAD — A large crowd of Soledad residents and dignitaries representing the city and Monterey County gathered last Thursday for the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Grocery Outlet. The new grocery store, located at 401 Nestles Road, is independently …

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Water is a human right under California law, but it doesn’t always work out that way.
Agriculture and Water Shortages in the State’s Breadbasket, Explained
There are many causes contributing to this crisis. And as you may already know, this situation really is nuts.
The cycle of crime and homelessness is escalating, but it doesn't have to be that way.
Homelessness and Crime in California: Even More Complex Than You Think
What causes the cycle of homelessness and crime, and how to stop it.
Thousands of homeowners have been kicked off their fire insurance policies.
California Fire Insurance Crisis: How the State Helps Homeowners
The state tries persuading insurance companies to cover homes in fire zones.
Moss Landing in Monterey Bay is the world’s largest battery storage facility for solar and other renewable energy.
Solar Power and California’s Clean Energy Goals
How the sun is helping push the state toward 100 percent renewable energy.
Owning homes is the primary way the middle class builds wealth, and an option no longer available to most Californians.
Is California’s Housing Crisis Making Inequality Worse?
California has some of the worst economic inequality in the United States. Is housing a cause? Could it be a cure?
Though life expectancy has declined in recent years, Californians still live longer than most Americans.
Want to Live a Long, Healthy Life? Move to California
Californians live longer than people in all but three states, but not all counties are equal.
They help feed the whole country, but life for California’s farm workers remains a struggle.
How California Feeds the Country
California, a state known for high-tech and show business glitz, is also America’s farming powerhouse.
Zoning laws tell you what you can and can't build on the property you own. How does government get away with that?
How Zoning Laws Shape California and Society
Zoning is everywhere, but is it a way to regulate development or a tool for social engineering?
How California reclamation districts turned millions of acres of wetlands into fertile agricultural land, starting in the earliest days of the Gold Rush.
Reclamation Districts: Turning ‘Swamps’ Into Farmland
From its earliest days as a state, California has been trying to turn marshes into productive land.
Long-duration energy storage, such as this thermal energy storage facility, allows renewable energy sources to operate at full capacity without overloading the power grid.
How California Leads the Race For Long Duration Energy Storage
For renewable energy sources such as solar and wind to be viable, ways to store the power they create are essential.
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