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Ratepayers organization thinks challenges could slow latest Cal Am water supply project
California American Water's proposed new Peninsula water supply project has so many unresolved "foundational" issues that could delay its completion that the state Public Utilities Commission should require regular sessions to gauge progress.
Caltrain public hearing TONIGHT
Let's watch the transit-haters try to add 5,000 more cars to an already over-burdened Highway 101 and see what happens to traffic.
Trash into treasure: Guzman fulfills business dream by collecting junk
Mario Guzman shows off his new franchise Junk King of Monterey on May 10 in Marina.
Point/Counterpoint on Cal Am water proposal: Inland water issues separate, Jane Parker says
A s District 4 supervisor, it is my job to understand and appropriately advocate for the needs of the different communities within my district, which includes southwest Salinas, Marina, Seaside, Del Rey Oaks and Sand City, as well as the entire unincorporated Fort Ord.
Committee seeks consultant to help evaluate desal projects
An advisory committee will recommend the Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority hire an expert consultant to help vet all three major desalination proposals.
Central California clerk who defended woman reinstated
When Safeway meat clerk Ryan Young jumped from behind his counter to help a pregnant woman being kicked by her boyfriend, he didn't know that he'd be suddenly jobless and a national hero at the same time.
Salinas Police: Man arrested after stealing car
A 29-year-old man arrived home at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday on Riker Street when the 17-year-old suspect approached him, police said.
Story of Del Rey Oaks Safeway meat clerk suspension gets national attention
Ryan Young, a meat clerk at the Del Rey Oaks Safeway, was suspended without pay after stopping a customer from hitting his pregnant girlfriend.
Hiring Hundreds of Locals: Q&A with Target Manager Valerie Custodio
Target is on track to open in the Capitola Mall on July 29 , and with just over two months left until the local bullseye is unveiled, it's time to start staffing the store.
Families sue over fatal care-home fire
Five of the six disabled residents of the Mount Carmel Adult Residential Facility were killed in the Nov.
Marina police arrest holder of fake bills
If you would like to run a half marathon or you'd like to improve your race time, the Salinas... Nakisha Rolley, 26, of Oakland, was arrested Monday afternoon on suspicion of possessing counterfeit money, according to the Marina Police Department.
Fire Crews Extinguish Medical Office Fire in Salinas
Crews shut down Romie Lane late Tuesday night while they battled a small fire in a Medical Office in Salinas.
Safeway Worker Suspended After Saving Pregnant Woman From Attack
Del Rey Oaks Police said Ryan Young stopped a man from beating his pregnant girlfriend, and possibly saved her life.
In Depth Look At Kelly McMillin For Salinas Police Chief
The city has been searching for a new police chief and now they have narrowed down the field to three candidates.
Barbecue fundraiser to support Labor Day parade
With the theme of "Celebrating Our Diversity," Marina In Motion and American Legion Post 694 are co-sponsoring a barbecue fundraiser to support the 2012 Marina Labor Day Parade.
Cal Am Backs Off on Eminent Domain Threat, Makes Peace with Cemex
In the newest proposal for a water supply solution on the Peninsula, California American Water plans to build a desal plant on Dole property north of Marina, and intake wells west of Highway 1 on property owned by CEMEX, where the international building materials company operates a sand mine.
Marina council to examine senior-housing proposal
After debates the past several years over large developments on Fort Ord lands, the Marina City Council will take a look Tuesday at a proposed senior-housing project near the city center.
SpectorDance plans a send-off performance for 'Ocean,' which will be...
Maria Basile, left, and Lilly Nguyen in SpectorDanceA*s A'Ocean,A' which will be performed Saturday in Marina as a kick-off to the troupe's performance in Washington D.C. in June Professional dancers concentrate mind, body and emotion on movement - and it's a powerful medium.
Marina celebrates its greatest natural resource - the wind
Gabriel Littrell, 2, of Pebble Beach, checks out the garden spinners at Marina's 2008 Festival of the Winds.
Jane Parker, Byrl Smith face off for Monterey County Board of Supervisors seat
Incumbent supervisor Jane Parker and challenger Byrl Smith chat on May 1 before the start of a District 4 candidate forum at Carpenter's Hall in Marina.