Dear Readers,
The Trump administration singled out Monterey County as a “sanctuary” jurisdiction that should be in the crosshairs of federal law enforcement. But county officials say we're not a sanctuary, we’re “welcoming.” Kelly Nix reports.
September Ranch, a Carmel Valley housing project that’s been in the works for 50 years, is finally seeing some construction activity. Chris Counts has that one.
Carmel might be interested in buying the tiny strip of oceanfront land that’s for sale next to the Frank Lloyd Wright house. Mary Schley has the details.
The Big Sur section of the hoped-for Oregon-to-Mexico California Coastal Trail will run inland, not along Highway 1 or the shore, according to an approved plan. Sacramento Democrats, worried about the high price of gasoline, are questioning the state’s clean air rules. Carmel PD is proposing 16 more stop signs for downtown. A “drag queen story time” scheduled for next week in Monterey is raising hackles. California has modified its rules for trans athletes in high school competitions.
The family of a man who died near China Point in Pebble Beach last December is suing the P.B. Co., claiming the company contributed to the man’s death by failing to warn about high waves. A dispute broke out among Carmel city council members over who should serve on the library board. PG&E postponed a planned restart of its Moss Landing battery storage facility. A teacher at a P.G. elementary school extinguished a lithium-ion battery fire in a portable speaker.
An agricultural robotics center will be developed on Highway 68 near Salinas. A River School 5th grader made a great showing at the national Science Bee. The Carmel Woman’s Club is awarding scholarships to top local students.
Speaking of students, we have a special section honoring the Class of 2025 at Peninsula high schools. And Dennis Taylor enthuses over the postseason success of several local varsity teams. Jerry Gervase is thrilled to report that he’s finally cool. And my editorial celebrates the “age of abundance."
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