$250,000 eh? Is it an antique just like the fake clock he sold?
Developer Nader Agha wants to donate a stained-glass butterfly window to the City of Pacific Grove but finding a location is a challenge. He says an appraisal valued it at $250,000.
Over 20 years ago, developer Nader Agha decided to adorn the Holman Building in Pacific Grove with a large, half-moon shaped, Tiffany-style-stained glass window depicting Butterfly Town’s beloved monarch butterflies.
In Pacific Grove, mayoral candidate Dionne Ybarra missed four (of the last five elections). “Voting is a personal decision,” Ybarra says. “I don’t use my vote as my only voice and action.”
She screams at Jews instead.
Five of six candidates for Pacific Grove City Council debated the town’s most pressing topics Sept. 17 at Monarch Pines Resort. Those speaking included Luke Coletti, Paul Walkingstick, Tina Rau, Carmelita Garcia and Chaps Poduri. The only candidate absent was Chilla Kartalov. An incumbent member of the city council, Coletti told the audience he is running for reelection because “I want to continue to preserve the residential character of our community and the quality of life we share. “
How about a California person who has been on the streets and targets criminals and would shrug off political fuss? Also be golf cart certified.
city manager Matt Mogensen told The Pine Cone Monday that the city intends to gather feed-back from citizens about the person who will replace Madalone, whose last day is Oct. 12. “We are looking at putting out a survey to residents and stakeholders for input on what they value in the next police chief,”
Local police chiefs and other law enforcement experts will be interviewed to “best gauge” if a candidate “is well suited to meet the needs, culture and character of the community,” he said.
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office and Pacific Grove Police say Todd Daniel Fields, 37, went onto school grounds on Sept. 23 without permission. When P.G. High math teacher Joseph D’Amico confronted Fields, the Lancaster man said he would shoot him. He was arrested less than 10 minutes later. Fields “did willfully and unlawfully threaten to commit a crime which would result in the death and great bodily injury to Joseph D’Amico,”
Less than one year ago, Riley Elvin, 29, walked onto the P.G. High campus and, when confronted by the former vice principal, threatened to kill him
Drugs. Always drugs.
On Sept. 20, a P.G. resident reported the theft of items from their unlocked vehicle, including a credit card, totaling $750. The next day, the resident reported unauthorized credit card charges. Pacific Grove Police officers launched an investigation which resulted in the arrest of Pacific Grove resident Laura Amy Gates, 45.
Gates was booked into Monterey County Jail on the charges as well as warrants for other crimes, which includes felony possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, possession of illegal drugs and paraphernalia, giving officers a false name, unlawful possession/use of tear gas, burglary tools, felony possession of ammunition, petty theft, receiving stolen property and credit card theft.
“Funston Avenue is where the original report of stolen items was made,” Anderson said. “The arrest was made on Sunset Drive.”
Dear Editor,
As a former Pacific Grove police officer, I cannot stay silent on the damage caused by Police Chief Cathy Madalone during her time in office. Chief Madalone created a clear political divide within the community and police department, using her position to push a political agenda that was inappropriate and divisive. Rather than focusing on the needs of the community, she repeatedly allowed personal politics to seep into her leadership role, alienating a significant portion of the town. Her lack of transparency regarding her on-duty injury further deepened the community’s distrust. At a time when the people of Pacific Grove needed leadership, Chief Madalone hid behind a wall of silence instead of offering clarity and openness. Yet she openly and repeatedly spoke about me and my investigation This is not the level of accountability we deserve from someone in her position. Worse still, under her command, the department became a toxic place to work.
After I was unjustly fired, officers who supported me found themselves bullied and retaliated against. Chief Madalone created a culture of fear and division, driving away several good, dedicated officers who refused to tolerate her poor leadership and blatant political agenda. Pacific Grove deserves a police department that prioritizes the safety and unity of its community, not one driven by personal politics and retribution. Chief Madalone’s departure should have come sooner, but the damage she has caused to both the department and the community will take a prayer to repair.
Michael Gonzalez,
former Pacific Grove police officer
Pacific Grove police confirmed Wednesday that a mountain lion was resting in a residential yard on the 400 block of Ocean View Boulevard near the 100 block of 11th Street.
They said that a biologist is monitoring the situation and believes that the mountain lion will likely leave on its own once it has cooled off.