Erik Chalhoub here. I’ve read countless government documents and other public records over the course of my newspaper career. They are written…
Erik Chalhoub here, thinking back to the 2023 Pajaro flood. Although it was unlikely the flood waters would reach my home, my neighborhood was…
Pam Marino here, certified train enthusiast. I don’t know exactly where my love of trains comes from. I know my parents took me when I was ver…
The dream of expanded rail service between Monterey and the Bay Area is real, and while it’s within sight, it’s not yet within reach.
Erik Chalhoub here, thinking about how convenient it would be to travel across Monterey County and beyond by train. I’ve been following the ye…
For years, the conventional wisdom has been that to reduce rush hour travel times on Highway 68 between Salinas and Monterey, there were two o…
What could Monterey County look like if it became a friendlier, more accessible place for seniors and people living with disabilities? Conside…
David Schmalz here. Yesterday, I did something for the first time in my life—I rode a double-decker bus in Monterey County.
Sara Rubin here, thinking about how close Sacramento feels to Salinas when traveled by luxury bus. (I more typically travel to Sacramento by t…