“Senior dog haven” project will not move forward at location in Carmel Valley.

“Senior dog haven” project will not move forward at location in Carmel Valley.

The supreme Bloody Mary at Schooners is a cocktail that eats like a snack.

State approval for Greenfield’s building moratorium on standby while wastewater issues persist. #greenfieldbuildingmoratorium #wastewatertreatmentplant #hcdapprovaldelay #greenfieldconstructionpause

A developer wants to build housing next to Marina’s Walmart, but the city council needs to get on board first. #marinacaliforniahousing #walmartdevelopmentrezoning #marinacitycouncilmeeting #tallencapitalpartners #mixed-usedevelopment

A proposed transfer tax on the sale of luxury homes advances at the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. #montereycountytransfertax #luxuryhometax #housingfund #ballotmeasure #montereycountysupervisors

Pajaro Middle School adorned with a new mural. #pajaromiddleschoolmural #erikarosendaleartist #pajarovalleyart #schoolmascotmural #freedomrotaryclubgrant

Two local cities, DRO and P.G., get an A grade for tobacco control. #tobaccocontrol #pacificgrove #delreyoaks #americanlungassociationreport #montereycountysmoke-free

Paper Wing Theatre is taken over by puppets and their human misadventures. #avenueqmonterey #paperwingtheatre #puppetmusical #avenueqreview

Standout chef Soerke Peters is selling the Pacific Grove favorite, Mezzaluna. #soerkepeters #mezzalunapacificgroveforsale #freddyortizmezzaluna #pacificgroveitalianrestaurantsale #mezzalunapasteriaownerchange

Standout chef Soerke Peters is selling the Pacific Grove favorite, Mezzaluna. #soerkepeters #mezzalunapacificgroveforsale #freddyortizmezzaluna #pacificgroveitalianrestaurantsale #mezzalunapasteriaownerchange

The need for youth mental health support is growing, but local schools are cutting support.

Project to stabilize a hillside of the Presidio overlooking Lighthouse Avenue moves forward.

Reservoir Farms is open, with 12 companies moving into the innovation hub this month in Salinas. #reservoirfarmssalinas #agtechhub #specialtycropinnovation #salinasagriculturetechnology #farmroboticstesting

Joby can begin early air taxi operations in multiple states. California is not one of them.

Joby can begin early air taxi operations in multiple states. California is not one of them.

Montage Health gifts $15 million to CSUMB to establish a new nursing school.

Montage Health gifts $15 million to CSUMB to establish a new nursing school.

Monterey County drummer Mike Shannon returns from an international big band performance.

Monterey County drummer Mike Shannon returns from an international big band performance.

Property owner pushes for housing development next to Marina’s Walmart. #marinacahousingdevelopment #walmartmarinarezoning #tallencapitalpartners #marinaplanningcommission #localcoastalprogram

Property owner pushes for housing development next to Marina’s Walmart. #marinacahousingdevelopment #walmartmarinarezoning #tallencapitalpartners #marinaplanningcommission #localcoastalprogram

For Cindy Aguilar-Castañeda, community involvement started early and now she supports a younger generation.

It’s been 250 years since the Anza Expedition visited Monterey.

Despite all the trends, melts have remained true to simplicity, although difficult to define.

Despite all the trends, melts have remained true to simplicity, although difficult to define.

See Monterey leverages Monterey County’s rich history with a new outreach campaign.

Greenfield must navigate a web of agencies and find funding to build a new wastewater treatment plant. #greenfieldwastewatertreatmentplant #montereycountywaterissues #buildingmoratoriumfunding #statewaterboardcompliance

Pajaro is more prepared than ever for any disaster that may come its way, but work remains. #pajarodisasterpreparedness #pajaroleveerepair #swiftwaterrescueequipment #northcountyfireprotectiondistrict #pajarofloodresponse

Pajaro is more prepared than ever for any disaster that may come its way, but work remains. #pajarodisasterpreparedness #pajaroleveerepair #swiftwaterrescueequipment #northcountyfireprotectiondistrict #pajarofloodresponse

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A Salinas artist finds that the message, more than the medium, inspires his art.

A Salinas artist finds that the message, more than the medium, inspires his art.

Carmel considers how to corral the Car Week chaos with a paid parking plan. #carmelcarweekparkingplan #carmelpaidparkingpilot #carmeltrafficmanagement #carweekcrowds

Carmel considers how to corral the Car Week chaos with a paid parking plan. #carmelcarweekparkingplan #carmelpaidparkingpilot #carmeltrafficmanagement #carweekcrowds

Juan Bautista de Anza's expedition 250 years ago was historic. Commemorating it today is complicated. #anzaexpedition #montereycountyhistory #sanfranciscofounding #juanbautistadeanza #californiacolonization

From Cachagua to the Oscars, a local film producer reflects on his journey.

From Cachagua to the Oscars, a local film producer reflects on his journey.

Monterey Bay FC announces the signing of MLS and US national team star Sebastian Lletget.

Monterey Bay FC announces the signing of MLS and US national team star Sebastian Lletget.

New report examines farmworker vulnerability in Monterey County amid climate, immigration and tech changes.

Shakespeare’s rarely staged history, 'King John', raises questions about authority.

Freediving group finds a home in Moss Landing, where shipbuilders and conservationists work together. #mosslandingfreediving #montereybaytritons #theship'sstore #mosslandingboatworks #oceanconservation

The Buzz 03.12.26

The Buzz 03.12.26

A Carmel Valley film producer heads to the Oscars for a short documentary.

A Carmel Valley film producer heads to the Oscars for a short documentary.

LUAC backs reconfiguration of two Big Sur campgrounds. #bigsurcampgrounds #luacapproval #eosinvestors #riversidecampground #bigsurcampground #campgroundreconfiguration

LUAC backs reconfiguration of two Big Sur campgrounds. #bigsurcampgrounds #luacapproval #eosinvestors #riversidecampground #bigsurcampground #campgroundreconfiguration

Letters to the Editor 03.12.26