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Parts of Marina expect longer emergency response times after Presidio fire station closes.
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Parts of Marina expect longer emergency response times after Presidio fire station closes.

  • Celia Jiménez
  • Feb 10, 2022

Despite approving the largest budget in the city’s history, $57 million for the 2021-22 and 2022-2023 fiscal years, and approving projects suc…

A Presidio gate closure rattled local businesses -- until the military reversed course.
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A Presidio gate closure rattled local businesses -- until the military reversed course.

  • David Schmalz
  • Oct 14, 2021

For Bennett Compagno, owner of Compagno’s Deli, weekday foot traffic in and out of the Presidio of Monterey – whether military or civilian per…

From refugee to decorated Army officer, Col. Varman Chhoeung now leads the Presidio.
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From refugee to decorated Army officer, Col. Varman Chhoeung now leads the Presidio.

  • Feb 27, 2021

Col. Varman Chhoeung doesn’t remember much of his life before the airplane ride that took him and his parents from the refugee camps of Thaila…

Presidio of Monterey to allow through traffic for evacuation drill this weekend.
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Presidio of Monterey to allow through traffic for evacuation drill this weekend.

  • Asaf Shalev
  • Apr 12, 2019

Rev your engine and cruise right through a restricted military installation.

Quick Bites: Semi-secret picnic, Jesus Juice, new Kathy's and more.
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Quick Bites: Semi-secret picnic, Jesus Juice, new Kathy's and more.

  • Mark C. Anderson
  • Jun 26, 2017

"Picnic in the Park" doesn't quite do it justice.

Army withdraws charges against Presidio rape suspect.
Monterey

Army withdraws charges against Presidio rape suspect.

  • Ana Ceballos
  • Jun 23, 2016

Sexual assault charges against a U.S. Army Sergeant have been withdrawn without prejudice, but the investigation into the alleged rape is ongo…

What else other than bagpipes and stretching says Monterey history?
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What else other than bagpipes and stretching says Monterey history?

  • Paul Fried
  • Mar 31, 2016

Sandwiched between the end of Pacific Street and the Lighthouse Avenue curve at Private Bolio Gate in Monterey lies a 25-acre treasure.

Two Vietnam veterans receive Silver Star at the Presidio of Monterey.
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Two Vietnam veterans receive Silver Star at the Presidio of Monterey.

  • Nick Rahaim
  • Mar 11, 2016

Hunkered in the highlands of the Kon Tum Province in Vietnam, a South Vietnamese Army battalion came under heavy fire from a much larger Viet …

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards $56 million contract for new barracks at Presidio of Monterey.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards $56 million contract for new barracks at Presidio of Monterey.

  • David Schmalz
  • Jul 1, 2015

In a sign that would appear to bode well for the Presidio's future, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that a $56.3 million desi…

Training called off at Presidio due to "real world incident," suspect is in custody.
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Training called off at Presidio due to "real world incident," suspect is in custody.

  • David Schmalz
  • Updated Aug 8, 2014

A planned training exercise involving simulated gunfire at the Presidio of Monterey was called off today when an individual made "credible thr…

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