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Waiting Game: Advocates Needed for Foster Children

Krista Almanzan — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:29:16 +0000

Children in the foster care system are often appointed an advocate to help them through this incredibly difficult time in life. It’s a relationship that can change lives. But right now, an advocate shortage has many local foster care children stuck on a waitlist.

Rescued Animals Often Get Stuck in Legal Limbo

Krista Almanzan — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:26:10 +0000

Some of the 53 dogs and cats seized last month from an accused animal hoarder in Monterey are now up for adoption. It’s unusual for these pets to be available so soon. Accusations of abuse and neglect can often leave the animals stuck in a legal limbo for months.

Dam Removal Critical for Safety and Fish

Doug McKnight — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

The San Clemente Dam will be removed from the Carmel River. Wednesday the Monterey County Planning Commission approved the project. Removal starts this summer. The dam was built nearly a hundred years ago but now represents a threat to both those living down river and to a specific species of fish.

Drilling Down Fracking Regulations

Krista Almanzan — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:03:07 +0000

As some California legislators push for a moratorium on fracking, the state continues to move forward on its first set of rules to govern this method of extracting oil and gas. It held a public comment meeting on the proposed regulations Tuesday in Monterey.

Lots of Room for Development

Krista Almanzan — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:20:02 +0000

Lack of water has slowed development on the Monterey Peninsula. But California American Water’s proposed water supply project includes some new water that could change that. It would create water for so-called lots of record