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The erosion of beaches in Marina finally has a fighting chance to end.
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The erosion of beaches in Marina finally has a fighting chance to end.

  • David Schmalz
  • Apr 6, 2023

With all the disaster this past winter has wrought, there is a silver lining beyond the recharge to the region’s aquifers: beach replenishment.

Weekly Roundup: Island no more, Cemex, a landmark land deal and ICE rumors.
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Weekly Roundup: Island no more, Cemex, a landmark land deal and ICE rumors.

  • David Schmalz
  • Mar 11, 2017

Time and resources being finite, there were a lot of stories the Weekly had to leave on the table this week, some of which were reported elsew…

Decision to shut down Cemex sand mine remains elusive.
News

Decision to shut down Cemex sand mine remains elusive.

  • David Schmalz
  • Jan 5, 2017

The Cemex sand mine in Marina is nowhere near shutting down. Instead, it appears to be ramping up.

Cemex sand mine decision anticipated before year's end.
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Cemex sand mine decision anticipated before year's end.

  • David Schmalz
  • Aug 18, 2016

For the Cemex sand mine in Marina, and for those calling for it to be shut down, the hourglass may almost be out of sand.

Sand City looks to its beachfront for future development.
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Sand City looks to its beachfront for future development.

  • David Schmalz
  • Jun 16, 2016

On a recent Friday afternoon, Sand City Mayor David Pendergrass sits shotgun in a city-owned Ford Expedition, giving a city tour that was set …

County: Marina sand mine operated illegally since 1965.
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County: Marina sand mine operated illegally since 1965.

  • David Schmalz
  • May 27, 2016

The sand mine in Marina, which has caused southern Monterey to have the highest coastal erosion rate in the state, and is the only remaining c…

Cemex mine reflects human hunger for sand.
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Cemex mine reflects human hunger for sand.

  • David Schmalz
  • Jan 14, 2016

At the Cemex mine, a disappearing coast reflects human hunger for one of the world’s most consumed natural resources.

Local Spin | Opinion

Carmel says farewell to the guy who saved them, plus: Gustafson!

  • Mary Duan
  • Nov 5, 2015

One: Doug Schmitz was never going to be Carmel’s forever guy. He made that clear 13 months ago, when with one day’s notice…

SQUID FRY 11.05.15 - Haters Gonna Hate…
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SQUID FRY 11.05.15 - Haters Gonna Hate…

  • Squid
  • Nov 5, 2015

HATERS GONNA HATE… Squid may not have the most sophisticated nervous system, but Squid is a sensitive creature. It hurts Squid’s three-chamber…

On the brink of court hearing, Cal Am and Cemex reach deal for test well access.
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On the brink of court hearing, Cal Am and Cemex reach deal for test well access.

  • Kera Abraham
  • Nov 6, 2014

The eminent domain threat has been diffused.

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