Dennis L. Taylor
Monterey Herald
Monterey, CA, United States
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Pure Water Monterey officials fret grants could be lost
The heads of the two public agencies involved in the projects are expressing concerns that without a signed document, called a water purchase agreement, agencies making the grants will balk, fearin… → Read More
State, federal officials laud Pure Water Monterey expansion
Esquivel, whose agency is providing about $12 million in funding for the project through the Urban Community Drought Relief Grant, said the Pure Water Monterey expansion is critical for the water n… → Read More
Supervisors to consider cannabis lounges
The cannabis-lounge idea came out of meetings with a group of cannabis retailers who are advocating for a pilot program of lounges in the unincorporated areas of the county. Among the advantages, a… → Read More
It’s officially a ‘wet’ year and that’s good for the Peninsula
In a recent briefing for the board of directors of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District, General Manager Dave Stoldt presented a series of data points indicating that this is now an off… → Read More
Monterey County asks for state, federal help for key projects
Homeless funding, reservoir improvements, clean drinking water, refurbishing all or parts of the historic jail in Salinas, a new health clinic in Marina, immigration reform and a reauthorization of… → Read More
Monterey County storm damage hits $120 million and counting
A Board of Supervisors workshop drilled down to provide the public with the most comprehensive view to date of the damage that was caused by the atmospheric rivers and the subsequent flooding and l… → Read More
Monterey County storm damage hits $120M and counting
Friday’s Board of Supervisors workshop drilled down to provide the public with the most comprehensive view to date of the damage that was caused by the atmospheric rivers and the subsequent floodin… → Read More
Collaboration prevents ag wastewater from overflowing during storm
Last weekend floodwater overtopped a pond at the city’s Industrial Wastewater Treatment facility that is tasked with cleaning water discharged from agricultural processing. To prevent an environmen… → Read More
Sunday storm watch: More flooding possible as rain continues through Monday
“In Monterey County, we can count our blessings,” Pasculli said. Crews are continuing to monitor the Carmel River, which has inundated several homes along its banks during the past several days, wh… → Read More
Cal Am launches campaign for elected officials to intervene with regulators
The California Public Utilities Commission, or CPUC, recently approved a contract – called a water purchase agreement — for Cal Am to buy water from the Pure Water Monterey expansion project … → Read More
Monterey Peninsula housing and water: two parts of the same problem
Until a new, permanent water supply project comes online, a state-ordered moratorium on new water hookups on the Peninsula will stay in place and will do so for anywhere from a couple of years to p… → Read More
Cal Am files request with regulator to re-think earlier decision
California American Water Co. is asking a state regulator to reconsider a decision that, according to Cal Am, left it millions of dollars short in the costs it will incur from building pipelines an… → Read More
Marina, 3 water agencies sue Coastal Commission
The complaint alleges the desal project is a “sprawling, expensive and unnecessary” project that the Coastal Commission erroneously and conditionally permitted that would have far-reaching negative… → Read More
It’s the time of year for fireplaces, dangerous smoke
There are several things conspiring to make wood smoke a problem this time of year, the weather for one. Cold atmospheric conditions create inversion layers that trap air close to the ground. → Read More
It’s the time of year for fireplaces, dangerous smoke
There are several things conspiring to make wood smoke a problem this time of year, the weather for one. Cold atmospheric conditions create inversion layers that trap air close to the ground. → Read More
Water district asks regulator to force Cal Am to buy water
MONTEREY — The Monterey Peninsula Water Management District has filed a petition with state regulators seeking to force California American Water Co. to purchase water from a future water rec… → Read More
Inflation pushing increase in Monterey County garbage rates
Currently, ReGen residential customers are paying $39.26 a month, which will increase to $42.81 per month beginning Jan. 1. For commercial customers, their bills will jump from $350.73 a month to $… → Read More
First Latina named to top slot in Monterey County government
The 48-year-old De La Rosa noted in her address to supervisors her experience dealing with issues of homelessness, supporting victims of crime and law enforcement. She earned dual bachelor’s… → Read More
New Monterey Peninsula water lawsuit emerges
Dave Laredo, the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District counsel, said Tuesday the lawsuit being prepared will focus on three primary complaints. → Read More
Cal Am refuses to sign deal for Pure Water Monterey expansion
In a Dec. 6 letter to the California Public Utilities Commission, Cal Am President Kevin Tilden on several occasions lauded the expansion project as a critical component of meeting the Monterey Pen… → Read More