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Former Tehama busser sues, alleging retaliation after she reported sexual harassment.
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Former Tehama busser sues, alleging retaliation after she reported sexual harassment.

  • Sara Rubin
  • Sep 30, 2025

For several years, from 2019-2022, Cella Linda Gutierrez received positive reviews in her job as a busser at the restaurant at Tehama Golf Clu…

Three lawsuits allege a pattern of ignoring sexual harassment against staff at Carmel Unified.
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Three lawsuits allege a pattern of ignoring sexual harassment against staff at Carmel Unified.

  • Sara Rubin
  • Dec 28, 2023

In late 2019, a woman landed a job as a substitute custodian for Carmel Unified School District. The work took her from school to school, and …

A report finds CSUMB’s office in charge of investigating sexual harassment to be ‘broken and nonfunctional.’
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A report finds CSUMB’s office in charge of investigating sexual harassment to be ‘broken and nonfunctional.’

  • Pam Marino
  • Aug 3, 2023

For two years, CSU Monterey Bay’s office of Title IX/Discrimination, Retaliation and Harassment conducted no formal investigations or hearings…

Sexual harassment claims prompt calls for change at the Sheriff’s Office.
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Sexual harassment claims prompt calls for change at the Sheriff’s Office.

  • Sara Rubin
  • Sep 15, 2022

For years, there have been whispers about sexual harassment within the walls of the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office. Journalists from the Wee…

Civil rights investigations reveal a culture of silence at the Sheriff’s Office.
Local Spin | Opinion

Civil rights investigations reveal a culture of silence at the Sheriff’s Office.

  • Sara Rubin
  • Sep 8, 2022

The late-night, flirtatious messages began in spring of 2018. But this was not a dating app, where messages like this might be expected. This …

Squidfry 05.19.22: Unsafe Harbor
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Squidfry 05.19.22: Unsafe Harbor

  • May 19, 2022

UNSAFE HARBOR… Squid oozed down to the Monterey waterfront recently, looking to procure some fresh abalone without having to hunt. There, Squi…

Squid Fry 03.17.22: A Salacious Second Act
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Squid Fry 03.17.22: A Salacious Second Act

  • Mar 17, 2022

A SALACIOUS SECOND ACT… Squid doesn’t read much erotic literature, so while reading through recent Monterey County Superior Court filings, Squ…

UPDATED: Owners of Porta Bella and Mediterranean restaurants fined in sexual harassment case.
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UPDATED: Owners of Porta Bella and Mediterranean restaurants fined in sexual harassment case.

  • Dave Faries
  • Jan 9, 2020

The owners of Porta Bella Restaurant, Dametra and Mediterranean Restaurant agreed to settle a federal sexual harassment lawsuit. 

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In wake of recent cases, Peninsula cities examine sexual harassment policies

  • Carly Mayberry
  • Updated Aug 30, 2019

Monterey County >> On Tuesday, Monterey city officials met in closed session to be briefed about potential litigation the city may face …

Business as usual as accuser and accused meet face-to-face at Carmel City Council meeting.
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Business as usual as accuser and accused meet face-to-face at Carmel City Council meeting.

  • Pam Marino
  • Feb 7, 2018

Two months ago, Kim Stemler told Carmel city officials that she endured "pervasive sexualization" in her business dealings with Mayor Steve Da…

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