Thomas Wright
Santa Cruz Sentinel
Marina, CA, United States
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Santa Cruz County mops up after storm pummels the region with rain, flooding
Jason Hoppin, a Santa Cruz County spokesperson, said the storm caused flooding, landslides and downed trees, which led to closed roads and evacuations. In addition to crews working to clear roadway… → Read More
Guest Commentary | UC strike hurts students – and workers
By Dick Ackerman and Mel Levine United Auto Workers, the labor union negotiating for striking workers at the University of California’s 10 campuses, claims it is “fighting for a UC that works for i… → Read More
Monterey Peninsula: Cal Am announces it will pursue Marina desal plant in phases
The first phase of the desalination facility would produce 4.8 million gallons per day, with plans to later expand to the originally planned 6.4 million gallons per day. Rather than seven slant wel… → Read More
Monterey County Supervisor Wendy Root Askew to pursue Sheriff’s Office oversight board in January
“Our public deserves to have a Board of Supervisors and a Sheriff’s Office that are working in partnership to protect public safety,” Supervisor Wendy Root Askew said. → Read More
Monterey County, Salinas select developer for affordable housing project
The development, named Daphne Heights, would be at least 132 housing units on 5 acres in two phases and could grow to 180 units on 6.85 acres in three phases. → Read More
Closing arguments end in trial against Paul Flores in 1996 death of Kristin Smart
Flores, 45, is accused of murdering Smart while she was a student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. In April, a judge moved the trial north to Monterey County after ruling Flores would be unable to get … → Read More
Closing arguments end in trial against Paul Flores in 1996 death of Kristin Smart
Flores, 45, is accused of murdering Smart while she was a student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. In April, a judge moved the trial north to Monterey County after ruling Flores would be unable to get … → Read More
Monterey County Board of Supervisors approves $2.5 million for Pajaro County Sanitation District
After a long debate that saw the item bumped back to the end of Tuesday’s meeting, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve about $2.5 million to close a budget s… → Read More
County Board condemns reported sexual harassment in Sheriff’s Office
“We recognize the independent authority of the Sheriff, yet are deeply disappointed in the failure of Sheriff Steve Bernal to ensure that his county staff follow County policies,” the s… → Read More
Monterey County to hold climate action plan community meeting
The county will hold an in-person community workshop to hear feedback from the public Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Marina Library, 190 Seaside Circle in Marina. → Read More
Marina Coast desalination plant among solutions discussed at Monterey County water forum
One of the solutions mentioned was the Marina Coast Water District’s desalination plant. According to the agency’s website, the plant was constructed in 1996 and placed in operation in … → Read More
UPDATE: Shelter-in-place order issued for Moss Landing fire; Highway 1 closed
“There is an ongoing hazardous materials incident in Moss Landing. Please shut your windows and turn off your ventilation systems. In the event of changing weather patterns, impacted areas ma… → Read More
Monterey County moves forward on vacation rental policy
A draft environmental impact report will follow sometime in mid-2023 and the final environmental impact report is possible by late 2023. → Read More
Crowds flock to Monterey Peninsula to avoid heat wave
Unlike weekends earlier in the summer, sunny skies rather than fog greeted visitors as they descended upon the Peninsula. Beaches up and down the coastline were packed with visitors looking to esca… → Read More
Defendant held to answer in slaying of Salinas police officer
The DA’s Office explained that the judge, acting as a magistrate, heard evidence and determined whether there was probable cause to believe the defendant has committed a felony. → Read More
Defendant held to answer for first-degree murder of Salinas police officer
The DA’s Office explained that the judge, acting as a magistrate, heard evidence and determined whether there was probable cause to believe the defendant has committed a felony. → Read More
CSU Monterey Bay freshmen welcomed onto campus on move-in day
In addition to the new president, many other CSUMB staff members and students were on hand to make the new students feel welcomed. → Read More
Former Monterey County middle school teacher sentenced for sexual abuse of minors
Judge Pamela Butler sentenced former Harden Middle School teacher Robert William Dunham, 56, of Salinas to 40 years in state prison for sexually abusing three minors and annoying or molesting two a… → Read More
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District looking to fix sinking Seaside High field
” … we’re coming back and trying to make sure that we fix that surface-level issue,” said district Superintendent PK DIffenbaugh → Read More
Former Salinas middle school teacher sentenced for sexual abuse of minors
Judge Pamela Butler sentenced former Harden Middle School teacher Robert William Dunham, 56, of Salinas to 40 years in state prison for sexually abusing three minors and annoying or molesting two a… → Read More