Dear Readers,
One of the Carmel homeowners who’s been trying to install a metal roof got the OK from the city council last week. Will it lead to “everybody” having a metal roof? Mary Schley reports.
New CalFire maps of Monterey County fire hazard zones show a lot more people in serious danger than was previously believed. Kelly Nix has that one.
Some of his most liberal supporters are reacting with horror to the podcast launched by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Caitlin Conrad explains why.
CHOMP CEO Steve Packer’s retirement takes effect next week, and his replacement, Michael McDermott, says he’s honored to be his replacement. The Carmel sewer district has received the OK to replace the sewer main that runs along Scenic Road. Local school districts are unsure what to do with their DEI programs, now that President Trump has banned them.
Thieves who took an expensive bracelet from a downtown jewelry store turned out to be wanted by the FBI. Monterey is cracking down on illegal camping, mostly by the homeless. Artificial turf is, once again, banned in Carmel-by-the-Sea. A property owner has been told he has to remove several improvements he made without permits. A local historic landmark will get a $1 million makeover.
Monterey County says the remaining batteries at the burned Vistra facility in Moss Landing are being disconnected. A contractor has been hired to build the new Monterey Airport terminal. Concerns over antisemitism at California schools are bringing changes to the state’s ethnic studies requirement. The Pacific Grove school district has approved layoffs, including teachers.
Dennis Taylor says Carmel High and Stevenson are expecting tough competition on the lacrosse field this year. Jerry Gervase explains why some things really irritate him. Our “In Your Dreams” special section takes you on a tour of some of the Peninsula’s most spectacular homes, including one owned by a celebrated Hollywood composer. And my editorial says the “remove all obstacles to the construction of new housing” crowd has come up with yet another shocking new way to make it easier to get permits.
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