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1 Sewer district proposes ‘Bridge to Everywhere’

December 6 — A LONG-TERM lease of the city’s underused Rio Park and reconstruction of a nearly century-old utility bridge are critical elements in an ambitious plan by the Carmel Area Wastewater District to link several trail networks ... Read More

2 Plan to spend millions to ‘Trump-Proof’ state

December 6 — CALIFORNIA LAWMAKERS returned to Sacramento this week for a special session to cement the Golden State as the leader of the resistance against President-elect Donald Trump. The effort will cost taxpayers, though ... Read More

3 Lawsuit accuses public defender of racism

December 5 — A SURPRISING new lawsuit claims that the public defender of Monterey County discriminated against a Black employee, made offensive race-based comments to workers, and has created a toxic work environment where Black people are passed up for promotions and paid less ... Read More

4 Montage names CEO to succeed Packer

December 5 — THE DIRECTOR of a Virginia hospital will become the new president and CEO of Montage Health — the parent company of Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula — when Dr. Steven Packer retires from the role in spring ... Read More