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Jose Castañeda is off the hook for paying restitution to victim for now.
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Jose Castañeda is off the hook for paying restitution to victim for now.

  • Pam Marino
  • Sep 21, 2017

The ex-girlfriend who was stalked, kidnapped and battered by former Salinas City Councilman Jose Castañeda wants nothing more from him. 

Jose Castañeda found guilty in domestic violence felony case.
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Jose Castañeda found guilty in domestic violence felony case.

  • Mary Duan
  • May 24, 2017

Former Salinas City Councilman Jose Castañeda, whose fall in politics came almost as quickly as his rise, was found guilty Wednesday of stalki…

Jealous aggressor or political victim? Two versions of Jose Castañeda presented at trial.
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Jealous aggressor or political victim? Two versions of Jose Castañeda presented at trial.

  • Pam Marino
  • May 18, 2017

Deputy District Attorney Elaine McCleaf laid out a straightforward case to the jury in a Salinas courtroom Thursday morning.

Embattled Salinas Councilman Jose Castañeda ponders District 1 re-election.
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Embattled Salinas Councilman Jose Castañeda ponders District 1 re-election.

  • Ana Ceballos
  • Aug 11, 2016

Salinas City Councilman Jose Castañeda is a common sight at protests, often wielding signs advocating for homeless residents in the Chinatown …

Monterey County Weekly's endorsements for local 2016 primary elections.
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Monterey County Weekly's endorsements for local 2016 primary elections.

  • May 5, 2016

The Monterey County Weekly’s editorial board meets with candidates so you don’t have to. Here’s what we recommend in local 2016 primary elections.

Squid asks for license and proof of insurance, Salinas Police- and Councilman Jose Castañeda-style.
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Squid asks for license and proof of insurance, Salinas Police- and Councilman Jose Castañeda-style.

  • Squid
  • Apr 6, 2015

Conspiracy Theories…It’s always a little strange for Squid when a government agency is so overcome with emotion they feel the need to send out…

Squid conquers the true fears of election season, region by region
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Squid conquers the true fears of election season, region by region

  • Squid
  • Updated Oct 27, 2014

Early and Often…Squid oozed out to the mailbox, reached for what was inside and found, much to Squid’s surprise, the mailbox was oozing too. I…

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