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The dream of Monterey Horse Park in the former Fort Ord has died (for now).
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The dream of Monterey Horse Park in the former Fort Ord has died (for now).

  • David Schmalz
  • Feb 5, 2018

For years, it seemed like the Monterey Horse Park—a proposed nonprofit equestrian venue in the former Fort Ord—was destined to become a reality. 

Keep Fort Ord Wild wins lawsuit over Eastside Parkway.
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Keep Fort Ord Wild wins lawsuit over Eastside Parkway.

  • David Schmalz
  • Jan 13, 2017

Did the Fort Ord Reuse Authority, and the Monterey County Board of Supervisors, break the law with respect to the proposed Eastside Parkway in…

SQUIDFRY 12.08.16: Drinking Games…
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SQUIDFRY 12.08.16: Drinking Games…

  • Squid
  • Dec 8, 2016

DRINKING GAMES… A few weeks back, Squid’s boss hosted folks from alternative weeklies across the West for a conference. Squid likes having gue…

BREAKING: After a half decade, massive Monterey Downs development cancelled.
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BREAKING: After a half decade, massive Monterey Downs development cancelled.

  • David Schmalz
  • Nov 30, 2016

More than six years in the making, Monterey Downs—a proposed mega-development on the former Fort Ord—will die an unceremonious death when the …

Seaside may rescind Monterey Downs approvals Dec. 1.
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Seaside may rescind Monterey Downs approvals Dec. 1.

  • David Schmalz
  • Nov 24, 2016

For some Monterey Peninsula residents, Thanksgiving came early. 

Proposed Eastside Parkway has its day in court.
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Proposed Eastside Parkway has its day in court.

  • David Schmalz
  • Nov 17, 2016

It’s a case where the cart may have come before the horses.

BREAKING: Tonight's Monterey Downs meeting has a prewritten script.
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BREAKING: Tonight's Monterey Downs meeting has a prewritten script.

  • David Schmalz
  • Nov 10, 2016

If you thought the Monterey Downs saga couldn't get any stranger, buckle up, because it's become full political theater. 

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 11.10.16

  • Nov 10, 2016

Tunnel Vision

FORA board approves Del Rey Oaks RV resort, and makes other sausage.
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FORA board approves Del Rey Oaks RV resort, and makes other sausage.

  • David Schmalz
  • Nov 5, 2016

For those who care about the machinations of local government bureaucracy, yesterday—Nov. 4—was a great day to see how the sausage gets made. 

Big money in Salinas Council races may mean new leadership.
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Big money in Salinas Council races may mean new leadership.

  • Ana Ceballos
  • Oct 20, 2016

Three weeks before the Nov. 8 election, lawns in Salinas are flecked with campaign signs, an indicator that money is flowing into four open se…

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