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The changed world in this pandemic means some people are working longer hours than ever, while many are working not at all. As Monterey County shelters in place – and so-called “essential” workers keep providing services – the Monterey County Weekly is documenting stories in both arenas. Lik…
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Anticipating a possible surge in Covid-19 cases, Monterey County announced on April 14 where it might set up field hospitals for patients and temporary shelters for the homeless. Among the selected sites are the Monterey County Fairgrounds, Laguna Seca Recreation Area, and Joby Aviation’s pr…
The Covid-19 pandemic threw the Monterey County 2020…
Pearl Hour in Monterey had been open for barely six months, but already established itself as a popular venue and watering hole when the pandemic hit. While the bar is closed, owner Katie Blandin is exploring new ways to move inventory. After getting the green light from the California Depar…
Excerpted from Sept. 6, 2018
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Normally, the staff of Salinas-based agribusiness D’Arrigo Brothers are planning one to two years out what they’ll plant on which ranches, based on projected market demand and available acreage. Now, they’re thinking a month at a time.
In the parking lot of The Budget Inn Motel in South …
Will whomever is suing the city of Seaside and the S…
For years, bartending was a fallback gig for Kelly K…
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries artist Vincent van Gogh got started on his life’s work relatively late. At ages 25 and 26 he made failed attempts to train as a pastor and serve as a missionary. He didn’t launch his art career in earnest until he was 27. During the next 10 years, he created …
