Brian Bajari, a longtime pastor who was well-known for his work in bringing worship services to the homeless and volunteering for numerous groups, died suddenly of an unspecified health condition
Pastor Brian Bajari was, by all appearances, in the prime of his life at 52. Motivated by faith, a big heart, and an intention to serve God and his community, friends said he dedicated his days to reaching out, to seeing how he could lift those around him. Yet, earlier this week, his heart gave […]
Cal Am buyout Measure J, passed by voters in 2018, required the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD) to acquire Cal Am’s Monterey Water System if feasible and if conditions for adopting a resolution of necessity are satisfied. Independent consultants have determined that acquisition is feasible. The MPWMD Board will hold a meeting on Oct. 10 […]
When Al Siekert was growing up and got his report card in grade school, the category he always failed was, “Plays well with others.” As a little boy, he’d spent two years in the hospital, receiving multiple surgeries as doctors tried to triage issues with his trachea. Instead of spending those formative years learning how […]
“I made a promise to keep bringing breakfast for a year,” Siekert said, “without missing a Sunday. I was 15 months into it before I noticed my year was up. That’s when I realized I had no reason to stop and every reason to continue. What began with 15 guests has grown to more than 100.”