One of the Coastal Commission’s conditions is approval by the CPUC before the desal project can break ground. But in the Coastal Commission’s staff report recommending approval, it concludes that while the Pure Water Monterey Expansion will produce enough water in the short term to meet growth demands, in the long run an additional water source will “likely” be needed.
As long-time residents of the 2nd District, we are in support of Capitola Mayor Kristen Brown as the standout choice for our next supervisor. A fourth-generation county resident, Kristen boasts a commendable record of public service. Currently serving as Capitola’s mayor for the second time in her 8 years on council, her involvement in various […]
"Our choice is Capitola Mayor Kristen Brown, an eight-year member of the City Council, who also is chair of the county Regional Transportation Commission and former president of the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG)," writes the Sentinel Editorial Board. "Brown’s election would elevate a woman onto what has been an all-male board."
FREE SPEECHThere were many stories from around the world about struggles and risks to safety, and even life, for journalists in 2023. The U.S. Press Freedom Tracker monitors threats to
In addition to the impact of climate change, California is experiencing a housing crisis. In our tri-county area, the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments is calling for thousands of