June 26 — BUSINESS OWNERS interested in expanding or establishing new enterprises have snapped up the 2 acre-feet of water allocated by the Carmel City Council for commercial use following the city’s receipt of 14 acre-feet from the expanded regional wastewater recycling project, while a quarter of the 6 acre-feet dedicated to residential projects has been claimed ... Read More

June 26 — THE CITY of Monterey is hosting a “drag queen storytime” for children and families this weekend. Unlike last year, when a similar reading was held at a local business, Sunday’s event will be at the city’s public library, which is drawing some pushback over the use of taxpayer resources to host it ... Read More

June 25 — THE FINAL meeting before the Carmel Unified School District Board of Education goes on summer break is always a defining moment for the next school year, and June 17 was no exception. Two decisions, in particular, could set the tone for the next several decades as board members ordered an election for an unprecedented $250 million bond to fund major campus renovations and approved a new policy that establishes phone-free classrooms at Carmel High ... Read More