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What Measure Z means for the future of the county’s oil industry.
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What Measure Z means for the future of the county’s oil industry.

  • David Schmalz
  • Sep 29, 2016

It’s June 1, just after 10am, in the tiny town of Spreckels, when then-presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders strides down Fifth Street.

County Planning Commission approves Pebble Beach affordable housing project.
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County Planning Commission approves Pebble Beach affordable housing project.

  • David Schmalz
  • Jun 8, 2016

They chose the forest instead of the trees. 

After three years, a countywide short-term rentals ordinance is elusive.
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After three years, a countywide short-term rentals ordinance is elusive.

  • David Schmalz
  • Jun 2, 2016

Nearly every part of Monterey County’s coastal zone – which falls under the jurisdiction of the California Coastal Commission – lies within Di…

Board of Supervisors vote unanimously to deny Carmel Valley canine club.
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Board of Supervisors vote unanimously to deny Carmel Valley canine club.

  • David Schmalz
  • Oct 27, 2015

Forty-three. 

County to decide if a couple must restore their land after illegally cutting down trees.
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County to decide if a couple must restore their land after illegally cutting down trees.

  • David Schmalz
  • May 7, 2015

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors faces an unusual decision at its May 12 meeting: whether the restoration of a private landowner’s den…

County Planning Commission to consider allowing acid in red-tagged South County oil well.
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County Planning Commission to consider allowing acid in red-tagged South County oil well.

  • Sara Rubin
  • Apr 23, 2015

Oil companies first drilled Bradley Minerals Wells numbered 1-2 and 2-2 on South County grazing land in 1985. They have operated the wells int…

A pending ordinance may create stricter guidelines for development on Native sites.
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A pending ordinance may create stricter guidelines for development on Native sites.

  • Kera Abraham
  • Jan 1, 2015

A new state law, paired with a draft county law, is poised to create stronger protections for Native American heritage sites – and a new legal…

County Planning Commission gives Henry Miller Library green light to re-open.
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County Planning Commission gives Henry Miller Library green light to re-open.

  • Kera Abraham
  • Dec 10, 2014

Less than a month ago, Henry Miller Memorial Library shut itself down after county planners pointed out it never—in 33 years of operation—actu…

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