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The Elkhorn Slough Foundation names Taylor Honrath as its second-ever executive director.
News

The Elkhorn Slough Foundation names Taylor Honrath as its second-ever executive director.

  • Katie Rodriguez
  • May 5, 2026

The Elkhorn Slough Foundation board of directors announced on April 21 that its second-ever executive director will be Taylor Honrath. Honrath…

When wildlife and downtown revitalization goals collide, it makes for an interesting story.
Opinion

When wildlife and downtown revitalization goals collide, it makes for an interesting story.

  • Sara Rubin
  • Jan 10, 2026

Sara Rubin here, listening to the birds. One of the things I love about birds is they give us an opportunity to interact with wildlife from pr…

A near-threatened bird continues to set up shop on Seaside roofs, and the City is looking for solutions.
News

A near-threatened bird continues to set up shop on Seaside roofs, and the City is looking for solutions.

  • Katie Rodriguez
  • Jan 8, 2026

A unique, near-threatened and rather striking bird has taken a liking to the rooftops of businesses in downtown Seaside: the Heermann’s Gull. …

A devoted retiree spends his days clearing an invasive shrub from the Del Monte Forest.
831 (Tales from the Area Code)

A devoted retiree spends his days clearing an invasive shrub from the Del Monte Forest.

  • Ava Homa
  • Jan 1, 2026

When I first see Alan Washburn on a foggy November morning in Pebble Beach, he is on his knees among the pine needles of the Del Monte Forest.…

After 42 years leading the Elkhorn Slough Foundation, Executive Director Mark Silberstein announces retirement.
News

After 42 years leading the Elkhorn Slough Foundation, Executive Director Mark Silberstein announces retirement.

  • Sara Rubin
  • Nov 26, 2025

In 1980, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and California Department of Fish and Wildlife established the Elkhorn Slough Nat…

A federal proposal threatens California’s coastlines once again, but Monterey County may be safe.
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A federal proposal threatens California’s coastlines once again, but Monterey County may be safe.

  • Katie Rodriguez
  • Nov 6, 2025

California has been here before. The fight against gas and oil development began in the 1970s, with the last oil and gas lease offered within …

Local agricultural leaders gather to discuss future Farm Bill priorities.
News

Local agricultural leaders gather to discuss future Farm Bill priorities.

  • Katie Rodriguez
  • Sep 25, 2025

There’s still no word about what’s going on with the next farm bill, even among those leading the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’…

Limited supply of non-lead ammunition is making it difficult to comply with state laws.
News

Limited supply of non-lead ammunition is making it difficult to comply with state laws.

  • Katie Rodriguez
  • Aug 21, 2025

There are a handful of animals in California synonymous with conservation efforts. Among them are condors, a beloved scavenger and one of the …

MPRPD set to hire Eric Morgan as new general manager.
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MPRPD set to hire Eric Morgan as new general manager.

  • David Schmalz
  • Jun 27, 2025

The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District is poised to hire Eric Morgan, former manager of the Fort Ord National Monument, as its new gene…

Letters to the Editor 12.26.24
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Letters to the Editor 12.26.24

  • Dec 26, 2024

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