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After losing its biggest account, Access Media Productions changes leadership and locations.
News

After losing its biggest account, Access Media Productions changes leadership and locations.

  • Aric Sleeper
  • 3 hrs ago

Since he took over as executive director at Access Media Productions in August, following the loss of the nonprofit’s contract with the City o…

Displaced residents of Casanova Plaza apartments file a damage claim against the City of Monterey.
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Displaced residents of Casanova Plaza apartments file a damage claim against the City of Monterey.

  • Aric Sleeper
  • Oct 15, 2026

Since March 9, 2026, when a three-alarm fire ignited from an unknown source around 3:45am in the Casanova Plaza apartment complex in Monterey,…

City of Monterey officials warn streets will degrade if Measure S fails.
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City of Monterey officials warn streets will degrade if Measure S fails.

  • Aric Sleeper
  • Oct 1, 2026

First approved in 2014, Measure S, formerly Measure P, is a 1-percent sales tax to fund street, sidewalk, storm drain and ADA repairs and impr…

Monterey Communication Manager Laurie Huelga retires after 25 years working for the City.
Face to Face

Monterey Communication Manager Laurie Huelga retires after 25 years working for the City.

  • Aric Sleeper
  • Aug 20, 2026

If there is one lesson that Laurie Huelga learned through 25 years working for the City of Monterey’s communications and outreach team – ultim…

A slip-and-fall case against the City of Monterey goes all the way to trial, a cautionary tale.
Opinion

A slip-and-fall case against the City of Monterey goes all the way to trial, a cautionary tale.

  • Sara Rubin
  • Sep 4, 2025

Sara Rubin here, on my way to the gym after work. I’m sure at some point I signed a waiver, but admittedly I don’t remember it or what it said…

Historic or just old? A housing project in Monterey hinges on the answer.
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Historic or just old? A housing project in Monterey hinges on the answer.

  • David Schmalz
  • Apr 25, 2024

Usually, Monterey’s history is an asset, something to highlight, but in some cases, it’s complicated. History is part of what’s holding up a 4…

As the era of Scales restaurant closes, Monterey seeks new tenant for prominent wharf location.
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As the era of Scales restaurant closes, Monterey seeks new tenant for prominent wharf location.

  • Christopher Neely
  • Jul 29, 2021

After seven years, Scales Seafood & Steaks closed the doors of its prominently-placed restaurant on Old Fisherman's Wharf for good on July…

Car Week traffic is coming soon; here's info on how to cope.
News

Car Week traffic is coming soon; here's info on how to cope.

  • Pam Marino
  • Aug 10, 2017

For car lovers, Car Week is automobile heaven. For some residents, it’s traffic hell.

UPDATED: Sewage spill closes MacAbee Beach in Monterey.
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UPDATED: Sewage spill closes MacAbee Beach in Monterey.

  • Pam Marino
  • Jul 27, 2017

It's a raw deal for beachgoers trying to enjoy the summer.

Blues music makes a big return in the Monterey International Blues Festival.
Arts & Culture

Blues music makes a big return in the Monterey International Blues Festival.

  • Walter Ryce
  • Jan 23, 2017

The Monterey Bay Blues Festival had chugged along for 27 years, bringing such talents to the Monterey County Fairgrounds as BB King, Etta Jame…

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