Dear Readers,
The former head of Stevenson school has filed a big-money federal lawsuit against the school, claiming he was illegally fired. Kelly Nix has the story.
Carmel Valley homeowners — including a Silicon Valley bigshot — are challenging the $760,000 fine they were assessed for a one-week rental the county says violated its short-term ordinance. Kelly Nix reports that story, as well.
A CSUMB professor and devoted member of Congregation Beth Israel was killed in a bicycle crash on 17 Mile Drive last Friday. Mary Schley has the details.
Are California’s criminal laws too lenient with juvenile offenders? Some officials say they are, and that gangs “actively recruit and arm" teenagers because they know they won’t face severe penalties. Caitlin Conrad reports.
A CHS alum is once again in the running for an Oscar nomination. Cal Am’s water main improvements may be causing traffic jams, but they’ll improve fire safety. Carmel Cares has the OK to update the signage on the Scenic Road footpath.
A Seaside woman has been charged with fraudulently obtaining food stamps. A Candy Cane lane Christmas display drew ire because it included a man holding a semi-automatic rifle. Carmel Youth Baseball has restricted signups because their use of Larsen Field has been curtailed.
Caltrans says it's making good progress clearing the last slide blocking Highway 1 through Big Sur. An oceanfront home near the Garrapata Bridge received a unanimous OK from the county planning commission. Marina has taken ownership of a proposed park after the price tag to develop it went sky-high.
The pros and cons may not have changed, but the possibility of removing Los Padres Dam is being discussed again. Residents don’t like plans to upzone their neighborhood near the Asilomar conference center. A CHS sophomore is raising money for disabled children in India.
After several spectacularly successful seasons, Dennis Taylor says it’s a rebuilding year for the CHS boys basketball team. Jerry Gervase admits that he’s not as good at wrestling a Christmas tree as he used to be. Our holiday guide explains the importance of eating jelly donuts, honors people who work on Christmas, and keeps you up-to-date on all the last-minute holiday events both near and far. And my editorial explains why some cities need an expert to help them figure out how to raise your taxes.
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