Not To Be Out Done By The Crime Statistics, Now There Is Staggering Pollution To Deter Visitors

What “Staggering Pollution” may look like:
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Staggering pollution from what, chowder samples and KarmelKorn? Staggering is mentioned twice in the KION article, but I have not heard any other reports of pollution on the levels of Deepwater Horizon.

One group is concerned about the whales’ safety due to the staggering pollution along the coast. Today Marine Life Studies’, Take the Streets group got out on fisherman’s wharf to clean up trash to prevent it from going into the water. However, the businesses on Fisherman’s Wharf are worried about the pollution for a different reason.

Not To Be Out Done By The Crime Statistics, Now There Is Staggering Pollution To Deter Visitors

Stupid Logic – Liberry Manager Position Tough To Fill, So . . .

Let’s rename the job “Liberry DIRECTOR” and offer more money(that we don’t have enough of) and ask them to fix the computers too. Maybe then the city can attract some young come-here to take the job and commute from Salinas. Then the newcomer will become depressed and leave, likened to the OG PG Cops.

I’d try renaming the job “Senior Liberrian” and offer more $$ to an existing employee.
I feel that to be a Director one would have more than a single dead-tree lending branch to direct, not fix the computers while your at it..

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In the past six months, the city has twice tried to recruit applicants for the permanent position of a library manager at the annual pay range of $66,564 to $80,904. Those efforts haven’t turned up many qualified applicants.

That prompted leaders of three groups — the Library Advisory Board, Foundation for the Pacific Grove Library and the Friends of the Pacific Grove Library — to ask the City Council this week to put some more polish on the job title and salary.

In a letter to the council, the groups said people who run public libraries are generally called library directors, and the 2010 national mean salary for library directors was $100,106.

Stupid Logic – Liberry Manager Position Tough To Fill, So . . .

Just In From The Obvious Department – Gang Crime Affects Area Tourism

Making the towns appealing to tourists in turn attracts criminals who prey on them.

a new report is now classifying gang violence as an economic drainer that’s costing the Central Coast hundreds of millions of dollars.

It’s not just making the area lose money, but the report says it’s also affecting tourism.

The report shows gang violence is concentrated in three hot spots in the county; in order they are Salinas, then south county cities, and then the city of Seaside.

Just In From The Obvious Department – Gang Crime Affects Area Tourism

Avoid Uncomfortable Contact With The Deer

The Pacific Grove Police Department received reports from residents who say deer in their neighborhood have been acting aggressively recently.

How can you tell if a deer is mad at you? An alarmed deer will change its stance and eye posture. It will also stomp its feet and huff. Residents who encounter this should slowly back away and avoid the area.

Pacific Grove police said the best way to avoid uncomfortable contact with deer is to follow these tips:

Don’t feed the deer
Keep dogs on a leash
Be especially cautious of deer with fawns
Observe deer from a distance

Carry a 30.06? Wear Orange?

Avoid Uncomfortable Contact With The Deer

Felony DUI Aaron Corn Granted Appeal

The media talks about Chelsie all the time, but it was reported that 4 others were injured, Corn took the car without permission AND was on probation. Stay in jail, boy.

Aaron Corn

A Pacific Grove man who paralyzed a friend in a drunken-driving accident will get another chance to get out of prison.

The 6th District Court of Appeals this week reversed the seven-year prison sentence of Aaron Corn and remanded him for a new sentencing hearing before Judge Russell Scott.

The three-judge panel unanimously concurred with Corn that Scott wrongly concluded the then-18-year-old was ineligible for probation after paralyzing Chelsie Hill. In a unanimous ruling written by Justice Patricia Bamattre-Manoukian, the panel voiced no opinion about what Corn’s new sentence should be, only that probation should be on the table.

Felony DUI Aaron Corn Granted Appeal

P.G. Businesses Oppose Bag Ban

Shoplifters love reusable shopping bags.

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In a “face-to-face” survey of 51 businesses, 64 percent asked said they are not in favor of a plastic bag ban that would also require patrons to buy a paper bag.

But 75 percent of shop owners said they wouldn’t mind a ban on plastic bags if customers didn’t have to pay for a paper bag to replace it.

P.G. Businesses Oppose Bag Ban

Fruit Cheese Says The Budget Is Breaking Even

In his budget message, City Manager Thomas Frutchey said Pacific Grove is in better shape than “numerous other cities” spending down their general funds to pay for basic services. The city will have $4.5 million in reserves as of June 30, up from $800,000 five years ago, he said.

A proposal to add $50,000 to the budget to improve the intersection at Central and Eardley avenues brought pleas from two Monterey Bay Aquarium employees to make the intersection safer for pedestrians.

I offer an affordable solution – make the pedestrians cross at David instead of Eardley. If the ever expanding Fish Jail management team that is converting retail buildings across Central into offices wants a controlled intersection they should foot the bill.

Fruit Cheese Says The Budget Is Breaking Even

New Monterey Police Blotter – April 2013

New Monterey car owners, if your doors won’t lock, don’t leave anything in there..

4/1/13 Victim reports theft of two lighters and one black and silver cigar torch lighter from his unlocked vehicle while it was parked in the 400 block of Belden St.

4/1/13 MPD aided in the return of a missing person after she was contacted for being a hazard in the roadway at Hawthorne and Drake.

4/1/13 Victim reported vandalism to his company vehicle. Occurred in the 200 block of Foam.

4/1/13 City of Monterey reports burglary to historical worker’s shack located at Bruce Ariss Way near Cannery Row. Nothing taken.

4/1/13 Non-injury traffic collision on Lighthouse north of Hoffman.

4/1/13 Victim in the 400 block of Laine St. reports someone to have possibly kicked his front door.

4/2/13 Victim reported vandalism to his company vehicle. Occurred in the 200 block of Foam. Estimated loss: $1000.00.

4/2/13 Report of suspicious circumstances in the 400 block of Lighthouse Avenue.

4/3/13 VANDERSLICE, CURTIS, male/20, 5’11, 150 lbs., Brn, Blu, was cited at Pacific/Scott for driving on a suspended license.

4/3/13 MPD towed a Tan 1998 Toyota SUV for registration expired over 6 months from the 400 block of Archer St.

4/3/13 Vehicle versus bicyclist in a non-injury collision on Hoffman at the Recreation Trail.

4/3/13 ANDERSON, MEGAN GRACE, female/27, 5’0, 120, Bln, Grn, was placed under citizen’s arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol in the 400 Block of Foam. ANDERSON was booked at MPD and later transported to County Jail where she will be released when sober.

4/4/13 Injury traffic collision of a vehicle versus a parked car on Lighthouse near Drake.

4/4/13 URSO, MICHAEL, male/60, 5’11″, 140 lbs, Bro/Hzl was arrested at McAbee Beach for public intoxication. He was booked at MPD and will be released on a cite when sober.

4/6/13 Victim reports her purse to have been taken in the 600 block of Cannery Row.

4/6/13 Victim in the 600 block of Spencer St. reported vandalism to her vehicle

4/6/13 Victim reported to have been battered in the 700 block of Pine St. No prosecution desired.

4/7/13 Victim reports her black leather Jewelry roll and contents to have been stolen from the 700 block of Wave St. after she inadvertently forgot it there and later returned to find it gone. Total loss $3300.00.

4/7/13 GRIFFITHS, MARTIN DAVID, male/40, 5’07″, 185 lbs, Blk, Bro, was arrested for public intoxication at 700 Cannery Row. GRIFFITHS was transported to Monterey County jail where he will be released per 849(b)(2) PC when sober.

4/7/13 Victim reported an unknown to have stolen her cell phone in the 600 block of Wave St. The cell phone was a white Apple iPhone 4S valued at $400.00.

4/7/13 Victim reported someone to have broken his driver’s side window while parked at Jessie and Withers.

4/7/13 MPD investigated theft of a digital camera in the 600 block of Cannery Row.

4/7/13 Subject reports finding a plastic container possibly containing psilocybin (mushrooms) in the 800 block of Cannery Row.

4/8/13 Victim in the 300 block of Spencer reports suspect to have burglarized the laundry room area of an apartment building.

4/8/13 Victim in the 800 block of Grace St. reports theft of his vehicle while parked in the street in front of his residence. Vehicle recovered in the area.

4/8/13 Report of suspicious circumstances on the Recreation Trail at David Ave.

4/9/13 Victim in the 300 block of Hawthorne St. reported someone to have used her social security number to obtain financial assistance.

4/9/13 The City of Monterey reported graffiti vandalism at 601 Wave St.

4/9/13 Victim reports hit and run collision at 601 Wave St.

4/10/13 LORD, Teresa, female/55, 5’6″,155lbs, Bln, Blu, was arrested for residential burglary in the 800 block of Filmore. She will later be released on her own recognizance from the Monterey City Jail.

4/11/13 MPD documented found property of a black laptop at 999 Irving Ave.

4/11/13 MPD towed a wooden, unknown year, and make trailer from the 500 block of Drake for not being registered, or having a visible VIN.

4/11/13 Victim reported being a victim of a strong arm robbery, which occurred during dark hours about week ago on the Rec Trail between Wharf #1 and San Carlos Beach area.

4/12/13 Victim reports being battered in the 1000 block of David Ave. Victim did not wish prosecution.

4/12/13 Business in the 400 block of Cannery Row, placed HONEA, DEBORAH, female/56, 5’7″, 145 lbs, blond hair, green eyes, under citizen’s arrest for defrauding an innkeeper. HONEA was issued a citation and released.

4/12/13 MPD documented a civil issue in the 600 block of Cannery Row.

4/12/13 Victim reported a theft from her vehicle from the 400 block of Cannery Row. Taken was a large black duffel bag containing 2 sleeping bags, 4 black blow-up pads, 1 tan rain tarp, 2 plaid woolrich travel blankets. Total loss $1570.00.

4/13/13 URSO, MICHAEL, male/60, 5’11” 140, brown/hazel, was cited for a misdemeanor warrant, bail $7500, in the 800 block of Lighthouse Ave.

4/13/13 Victim reports theft of a red Milwaukee sawsall and a dark gray Dewault dual saw from an unlocked tool box in the back of his pickup while parked in the 500 block of Hawthorne St.

4/13/13 Suspect was cited for being in possession of less than one ounce of marijuana in a vehicle at Reeside and Lighthouse.

4/13/13 Victim reported theft of his dark green backpack, with a dark brown leather bottom, from the head of Fishermans Wharf 1.

4/13/13 Business on Wharf 1 reported fraudulent attempt to collect an outstanding PG&E bill via telephone.

4/13/13 SMITH, STEVE, male/40, Blk, Bro, 601, 180, was cited and released on a misdemeanor warrant with a bail of $5,000.00 in the 500 block of Wave St.

4/14/13 BOERNER, ROBERT JOSEPH, male/54, 5’11″,182lbs, Brn, Brn, was arrested for DUI near David and Foam. BOERNER was later released on a citation.

4/14/13 Victim reports theft of her iPhone 4s with purple case from her purse while in the 600 block of Cannery Row.

4/14/13 Victim reports theft of her iPhone 4S from her purse in her possession while in the 600 block of Cannery Row.

4/14/13 MARTIN, SKLYER male/25 Brn, Grn, 5’9″, 169, was arrested for public intoxication on the Rec Trail north of Prescott. MARTIN released on citation.

4/13/13 Business on Wharf 1 reported fraudulent attempt to collect an outstanding PG&E bill via telephone.

4/13/13 Business in the 600 block of Cannery Row reported fraudulent attempt to collect an outstanding PG&E bill via telephone.

4/13/13 Business in the 600 block of Cannery Row reported fraudulent attempt to collect an outstanding PG&E bill via telephone.

4/13/13 Business in the 700 block of Wave reported fraudulent attempt to collect an outstanding PG&E bill via telephone.

4/13/13 Business in the 700 block of Cannery Row reported fraudulent attempt to collect an outstanding PG&E bill via telephone.

4/13/13 Business on Wharf 1 reported fraudulent attempt to collect an outstanding PG&E bill via telephone.

4/13/13 Business on Wharf 1 reported fraudulent attempt to collect an outstanding PG&E bill via telephone.

4/13/13 Business on Wharf 1 reported fraudulent attempt to collect an outstanding PG&E bill via telephone.

4/13/13 Business in the 400 block of Cannery Row reported fraudulent attempt to collect an outstanding PG&E bill via telephone.

4/13/13 Business in the 600 block of Cannery Row reported fraudulent attempt to collect an outstanding PG&E bill via telephone.

4/13/13 Business in the 700 block of Cannery Row reported fraudulent attempt to collect an outstanding PG&E bill via telephone.

4/13/13 Business in the 600 block of Cannery Row reported fraudulent attempt to collect an outstanding PG&E bill via telephone.

4/14/13 Report of missing person from the 300 block of Drake Ave., later returned.

4/14/13 COLON, JOSE SEGUNDO, male/33, 511, 155, Bro, Bro, was arrested at Windows to the Bay Park, for the charges of Battery, Resisting Arrest and Vandalism. COLON was transported to Monterey County

Jail with $5,000 bail. CELAYA, KIMBERLY, female/38, 505, 140, Brn, Brn, was also arrested at Windows to the Bay Park, for being intoxicated in public. CELAYA was transported to the Monterey Jail, where she was released on a citation.

4/14/13 COLON, JOSE SEGUNDO, male/33, 511, 155, Bro, Bro, was arrested at Windows to the Bay Park, for warrants. COLON was transported to Monterey County Jail with $20,000 bail.

4/15/13 Two suspects were cited and released for drinking alcohol in public while at Lighthouse and Prescott.

4/15/13 Business in the 700 block of Cannery Row reports theft of a dagger from the above. Value $39.99.

4/16/13 Subject reports finding a sheathed knife in the area of Foam and Hoffman on 3/28/13.

4/16/13 SANCHEZ, NATHAN male/29, brown, brown, 6-00, 180 lbs, and CONWAY, LORI, female/30, black, blue, 5-9, 143 lbs were arrested in the 1100 block of Lighthouse, Pacific Grove, for possession of a controlled substance for sale. CONWAY was additionally charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. SANCHEZ was held in custody for a felony warrant and CONWAY was held in custody with $40,000 bail.

4/16/13 Suspect was cited for possession of less than an ounce of Marijuana in the 500 block of Lighthouse.

4/16/13 SANCHEZ, NATHAN male/29, brown, brown, 6-00, 180 lbs was arrested for a $10,000 felony warrant in the 1100 block of Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, incident to a probation search.

4/16/13 MPD documented graffiti in the 600 block of Wave St.

4/17/13 Victim in the 600 block of Laine St. reports his US Army pants containing his dog tags stolen from the laundry room at his residence. Items found in possession of unrelated subject Reference case 13-1834, charges pending.

4/17/13 Victim reports being battered in the 700 block of Cannery Row. This investigation is ongoing.

4/17/13 Injury traffic collision vs. Recreation Trail, on the Recreation Trail at the head of Wharf 1.

4/17/13 Subject reports finding a white metal bracelet while walking on the Recreation Trail near Wharf 1.

4/18/13 MPD documented a fire that occurred in the 300 block of Drake Ave.

4/18/13 Victim reports falling in the 300 block of Lighthouse Ave.

4/19/13 ROSSITER, ROXANNE CLAIRE, female/46, 507, 160, Gry, Brn, was placed under citizen’s arrest and cited and released for defrauding an innkeeper in the 600 block of Lighthouse Ave.

4/20/13 Victim in the 600 block of Newton St., reports the theft of a blk iPhone USB cable from his unlocked vehicle and approx. $2 from his vehicle while parked in front of the above.

4/20/13 Victim in the 400 block of Belden St., reports the theft of $ brown Ray Ban sunglasses, two $20 music CD’s, and four $20 AA recovery coins from the center console of his unlocked vehicle while parked in front of the above.

4/20/13 Victim in the 900 block of McClellan Ave. reports the theft of two 30 lbs commercial fishing leads from the driveway. LOSS: Apprx.$180

4/20/13 Suspect was cited for consuming a 24oz can of beer in public at Prescott / Lighthouse.

4/20/13 Monterey Fire Dept. reports finding a disposable camera near a bench at Steinbeck Plaza, 700 Cannery Row.

4/20/13 Victim in the 1200 block of Hoffman, reports the burglary to his vehicle while parked in front of the above. TAKEN: a blk $50 Jansport backpack with a blu $10 network cable, a blk $70 Gameboy,

and a $800 Dell Inspiron laptop inside.

4/20/13 COATES, JOHN ALVIN, male/53, 5’7″, 146lbs, Brn, Blk, was arrested for public intoxication at Window on the Bay Park. Upon reaching a point of sobriety he was released without charges per 849(B)(2) PC.

4/21/13 Anonymous subject reported finding a wallet and its contents at the Recreation Trail and Cannery Row.

4/21/13 Victim in the 500 block of Newton St, reports a petty theft from her unsecured vehicle. Taken was the registration and insurance card from the glovebox.

4/21/13 MCSO was aided in the arrest of CROFOOT, SHANNON, male/43, 140 lbs., Brn, Brn, for an outstanding $10,000 misdemeanor warrant. CROFOOT was arrested at Oak Newton Park and was subsequently transported to Monterey Co. Jail for booking.

4/21/13 LILLIE, LAURA, female/48, 5’11, 200 lbs,Bro, Blu, was arrested for public intoxication at Windows on the Bay. Upon reaching a point of sobriety she will be released per 849(b)(2) PC.

4/21/13 AUSTIN, LUCAS male/19, 602/187, BRO/HZL, was arrested for public intoxication in the 600 block of Lighthouse Ave. Once sober, AUSTIN will be released without charges pursuant to 849(b)(2)PC.

4/22/13 Victim reports theft of of his white Intense 9 speed, large frame, men’s mountain bike, from the bike rack on the back of his vehicle while in the 200 block of Foam St. Total loss $5000.00.

4/22/13 Victim in the 1100 block of McClellan St. reported his vehicle burglarized. Taken was a blue raincoat, music CD’s, blue pocket knife, black flashlight, white iPhone charger, black mp3 player,

black gloves, black iPhone holder with white earbuds, and $1.50 in change. Total loss $291.50.

4/22/13 Victim in the 1100 block of McClellan St. reported his vehicle burglarized. Taken was 35 music cd’s and 6 large textbooks on antiques. Total loss $650.00.

4/22/13 Victim in the 1100 block of Hoffman St. reported her vehicle burglarized. Taken was a tan coin purse containing approximately $3.00 in U.S. Currency. Total loss $13.00.

4/22/13 Victim in the 500 block of Laine St. reports his storage units and his scooter burglarized in his carport. Nothing taken, however locks were damaged. Damage estimated at $300.

4/22/13 Victim in the 400 block of Pine St. reported a burglary to her unlocked vehicle while parked at her residence. TAKEN: $80 in cash, $20 in quarters, and art supplies. TOTAL LOSS: $120.00.

4/22/13 Monterey Police Department documented a civil issue in the 500 block of David Ave.

4/23/13 Victim reports theft of her wallet containing two credit cards, debit card, Macy’s card, Target card, AAA card, medical cards, CDL, and $20 cash from her purse from the 200 block of Dickman Ave.

Value $35. Credit card used at nearby businesses to purchase $700 worth of merchandise.

4/23/13 PETTY, DEANGELO male/20, Brn/Brn, 5-7/150, was cited and released for 2 outstanding misdemeanor warrants. PETTY was contacted for being under Wharf 1. Total bail is listed at $7000.

4/23/13 Subject reports a found bicycle frame at Prescott & the Recreation Trail.

4/23/13 Victim reports 3 broken windows in the 200 block of Hawthorne St.

4/23/13 Victim in the 400 block of Belden Street, reports an auto burglary from her locked motor vehicle in front of her residence. Loss is a black Nike duffle bag and contents valued at approx. $1100.

4/23/13 Victim in the 800 block of Lily Street reported a hit and run to her parked vehicle.

4/25/13 Victim in the 800 block of Lottie reports theft of his Garmin GPS from his unlocked vehicle while parked in front of his residence. Value $100.

4/25/13 Victim in the 800 block of Lottie reports theft of her sunglasses and perfume from her unlocked vehicle while parked in front of her residence. Value $250.

4/25/13 Monterey Police Department documented graffiti in the area of Cannery Row and Reeside.

4/25/13 COATES, JOHN, male/53 507/146, Blk/Brn, was arrested for public intoxication and resisting, delaying, obstructing a peace officer while at Del Monte Beach. COATES was booked into Monterey Police Department jail, and will be released on a citation for above charges in lieu of $5,000 bail.

4/25/13 Victim reports someone to have smashed the front passenger window of his vehicle while it was parked in the Wharf #1 parking lot.

4/25/13 DEMPEWOLF, YANACONAS,male/42, hzl, bln, 6’0″, 180 lbs. was arrested on Wharf 2 for making a false bomb threat to the Harbor Master’s Office. He was booked at MPD and held in lieu of $20,000.00 bail.

4/26/13 PARKER, JORDAN male/43, RED, GRN, 5’10″, 160, was arrested for public intoxication at Prescott / Lighthouse. PARKER was booked at the MPD Jail and will be released on citation when sober.

4/26/13 Victim reports being threatened while at Custom House Plaza. Victim did not wish to press charges

4/26/13 PARKER, JORDAN CHRISTIAN, male/43, RED, GRN, 5’10″, 160, was arrested for public intoxication in the 900 block of Lighthouse Ave. PARKER was booked at the MPD Jail and will be released on citation when sober.

4/27/13 Motorcyclist versus the west curbline of Lighthouse Ave.

4/28/13 GUERRERO, MANUEL, male/21, 5’8,125 lbs, Blk, Brn, was arrested for being in possession of anothers ID in the 600 block of Cannery Row. GUERRERO was booked at MPD and later released on Citation.

4/28/13 Victim in the 200 block of Hawthorne St. Monterey reports someone to have vandalized her front door with a hammer, and to have threatened to kill her.

4/28/13 SONNELITTER, MICHAEL, male/55, 5’10,160, Gry, Haz, was arrested for Driving under the influence of alcohol with a BAC of .08% or greater in the 700 block of Foam. SONNELITTER was booked at MPD and will remain in custody pending bail or arraignment.

4/29/13 Subject received medical aid for heavy alcohol intoxication after he was found on Mcabee beach. Case report forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

4/29/13 MPD took custody of a grey backpack found on the Recreation Trail near Prescott.

4/29/13 Victim reports theft of her white iPhone 4 valued at $299 while left unattended in the 600 block of Cannery Row.

4/29/13 Non-injury traffic collision at David/Taylor.

4/30/13 Victim reports a smashed terra cota planter in the 600 block of Cannery Row, Damage estimated at $100.

4/30/13 Harbormaster’s Office reports found property turned in to their office consisting of a bucket containing miscellaneous fishing gear/equipment and a stroller.

4/30/13 JEWETT, DANIEL, male/55, 6’05, 200 lbs,Bro, Bro, was arrested for public intoxication at Wave/ Prescott.

New Monterey Police Blotter – April 2013

Smart Meters True Purpose – Controlling What You Plug In

To all the alarmed people that only complained about EMF radiating from the PG$E meter, how do you feel about the REAL threat of so called ‘Smart Meters’ now?

Plans to control the energy use of appliances in British homes have been criticised for being ‘Big Brother’-esque.

The National Grid wants to be able to switch off new appliances such as fridges and freezers remotely via sensors, to avoid power cuts if there is too much demand for the country’s electricity supplies.

The technology has been backed by the EU’s European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E).

Over the weekend Viktor Sundberg, energy strategy manager of appliance manufacturer Electrolux complained to several European news outlets that this is “Big Brother technology on a grand scale.”

Smart Meters True Purpose – Controlling What You Plug In

Gun Buyback Weapons Are Being Data Mined

Turn In Your Weapons

Hope that the gun you gave up was not used in a crime, they know where it came from.

The firearms will eventually be test fired to record ballistics details.

Though there is no evidence that buybacks reduce violent crime, that’s not the only goal of the events, Myers said.

“They increase community and public awareness and gun safety,” she said. “They remove the availability of weapons … for potential accidental shootings and thefts or (from) those with mental health problems.”

Gun Buyback Weapons Are Being Data Mined