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P.G. Volunteer Fire Department Ignites

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But does not seem to get close to the flame..
Fireman

The association will have up to 35 members older than the age of 18, maintain its own insurance and receive no paid compensation for training and services the members provide.

Those services, Frutchey said, may include preserving records, equipment and artifacts of the Pacific Grove Fire department, maintaining and operating antique fire engines in parades and other community events, providing disaster response services, participating in fund raising, and working with other service organizations on activities that benefit the community.

P.G. Volunteer Fire Department Ignites

Weekend Home Rentals Approved

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Senior city planner Sarah Hardgrave noted that short-term rentals are already occurring in the city despite a prohibition enacted by the council in 1997 against rentals of single-family residences for fewer than 30 days.

She said licensing and taxing them could bring the city an additional $200,000 a year in revenue. Those who fail to register rentals, respond to neighbors’ complaints or violate provisions of the ordinance would be subject to penalties.

Since code enforcement is little to none, is there a contact to rat on suspected party houses?

Weekend Home Rentals Approved.

Failed Sand City Marijuana Seller Offers Pipe To P.G.

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But P.G. just says no no no no I don’t smoke it no Moe.

Hey, why should Monterey get all the fun & crime?
Butterfly Weed

Daniel Maniscalco went to the Pacific Grove City Council meeting Wednesday night and presented his plans for a non-profit cooperative during public comments.

The issue was not on the agenda so city council members did not address it but Mayor Carmelita Garcia said it does violate the city’s zoning codes.

Failed Sand City Marijuana Seller Offers Pipe To P.G.

Pot Club Opens On Lighthouse Avenue

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Just what they need to bring more crime. Wonder what someone that woke up after a 30 year sleep would think if they just woke up and wanted to visit the Beer Springs for a sip.

Pot Shop

The MyCaregiver Co-op Inc. at 554 Lighthouse Ave. began serving a clientele of 45 medical marijuana users in November and membership has since gone to 70, said John Rico, a MyCaregiver director.

He contends MyCaregiver doesn’t need a permit from the city to operate because it is a private club, benefiting only its members, and exempt from the city permit and licensing process.
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City Attorney Deborah Mall said a retail sales business license for that address was applied for and granted, “but they didn’t say it was a medical marijuana facility.”

A marijuana facility, she said, “is not a permitted use in any zone of the city.”

Pot Club Opens On Lighthouse Avenue

Pimp My Golf Course

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Spending more to make more? Please keep Moe away from the project. He’s not been doing a very good job lately.
Kelp tee

The Pacific Grove City Council will consider Tuesday a new marketing plan for the city’s golf course in an effort to generate more revenue.

New marketing would include a revamped website, ad campaigns in other cities, and partnerships with local hotels. For regular players, the golf course doesn’t need much help.

Pimp My Golf Course

New Monterey Police Blotter – December 2009

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What’s the reason for the huge increase in car burglaries?

12/2/09 A victim reports a burglary in the 500 block of Irving.

12/2/09 A victim reports the theft of items from his vehicle in the 500 block of Oak.

12/3/09 A victim reports being defrauded of money in the 500 block of Laine.

12/4/09 MPD investigated possible marine sanctuary violations at the Coast Guard Pier.

12/4/09 WOOD, MANDY was arrested for DUI at Foam and Drake.

12/5/09 TAYLOR, MIKE was arrested for public intoxication at Cannery Row and Hoffman.

12/6/09 A victim reports a vandalism to her vehicle at Reeside and Lighthouse.

12/6/09 A victim reports a vandalism to her vehicle Reeside and Lighthouse.

12/6/09 A victim reports a vandalism to her vehicle in the 200 block of Lighthouse.

12/7/09 A victim reports a theft of items from his vehicle in the 600 block of Devisadero.

12/7/09 A victim reports the theft of items at 700 Cannery Row.

12/7/09 A victim reports the theft of items from his vehicle in the 600 block of Devisadero.

12/7/09 A victim reports a vandalism to her vehicle in the 200 block of Lighthouse.

12/8/09 A victim reports a vandalism to her vehicle in the 500 block of Lighthouse.

12/8/09 MPD documented graffiti at Hilltop Park.

12/8/09 MEGGITT, YOUNG SUK was cited for operating a business without a valid massage establishment permit.

12/8/09 PHILLIPS, JEREMY was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance. CLAPP, SIMONE was also arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance and

possession of hypodermic needle and LESSEN-DEES, SCOTT was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance at Oak Newton Park.

12/9/09 A victim reports the theft of items from his vehicle in the 200 block of Belden.

12/10/09 A victim reports a vandalism to her vehicle at Cannery Row and Hoffman.

12/11/09 VUCINA, RYAN was arrested for public intoxication in front of 611 Lighthouse.

12/13/09 JEWETT, Daniel under placed citizen’s arrest for urinating in public in the 700 block of Cannery Row.

12/13/09 JEWETT, DANIEL was arrested for public intoxication at 711 Cannery Row.

12/14/09 A victim reports the theft of items from her vehicle in the 800 block of Taylor.

12/14/09 A victim reports a burglary to his vehicle in the 800 block of Taylor.

12/14/09 A victim reports a burglary to his vehicle in the 800 block of Taylor.

12/14/09 A victim reports her vehicle being tampered with in the 800 block of Taylor.

12/14/09 A victim reports a burglary to her vehicle in the 500 block of Newton.

12/14/09 A victim reports the theft of item from his vehicle in the 500 block of Newton.

12/15/09 MPD documented graffiti at 600 Cannery Row.

12/16/09 MPD documented graffiti on the Recreation Trail.

12/17/09 A victim reports a burglary to his vehicle in the 500 block of Belden.

12/18/09 A victim reports the theft of items from her vehicle in the 1000 block of David.

12/18/09 NORWOOD, SEAN was arrested for public intoxication behind 686 Lighthouse.

12/19/09 A victim reports a vandalism to her vehicle in the 900 block of Hawthorne St.

12/20/09 MORENO, JOSEPH was arrested for public intoxication at Prescott and Rec Trail.

12/20/09 A victim reports a vandalism to his vehicle in the 600 block of McClellan.

12/20/09 A victim reports a vandalism to their vehicle in the 500 block of Belden St.

12/20/09 LEE, ALEXANDRA was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at Reeside and Foam.

12/20/09 A victim reports a vandalism in the 600 block of Cannery Row.

12/22/09 HILL, BRENT COLLINS was arrested for possession of cocaine for sale, possession of a controlled substance and possession of less than one ounce of marijuana at 410 Monterey Ave, PG.

12/23/09 COLANGELO, JAMES JOSEPH was arrested for DUI in the 600 block of Cannery Row.

12/24/09 ELLIS, Alan was arrested for public intoxication at Cannery Row and Prescott.

12/25/09 GORE, Arnold was placed under arrest for public intoxication at Belden and Prescott.

12/27/09 MOORE, JASON and SCHOPP, RYAN were arrested for Assault with a Deadly at 685 Cannery Row. ENDERS, ANTHONY, HEIB JOSEPH, SCHOPP, DEAN were also arrested for fighting in public at the same location.,

12/28/09 A victim reports the theft of items in the 600 block of Cannery Row.

12/28/09 RUBIO, ROGER was arrested for public intoxication at Prescott and Cannery Row.

12/28/09 RUBIO, ROGER was arrested for an outstanding warrant at Prescott and Cannery Row.

12/30/09 TORRES, ROY was arrested for public intoxication at 650 Lighthouse.

12/30/09 MPD documented graffiti at Bruce Ariss Way and the Recreation Trail

12/30/09 A victim reports a burglary to her vehicle in the 400 block of Belden.

12/31/09 A victim reports a burglary to his vehicle in the 400 block of Lighthouse.

12/31/09 CHACON, MATTHEW was arrested for public intoxication at Lighthouse and Mcclellan.

New Monterey Police Blotter – December 2009

Pebble Beach Art Theft Suspect Pens 30 Page Manifesto

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Screwball

This story gets more weird every time it resurfaces. The cops are likely to close in soon with the help of the “victims”.

In the latest from the alleged Pebble Beach art Heist Saga, due to “an unauthorized, unsupervised memo about Prosecutorial Misconduct”, Vicki St. John has dropped both Angelo Amadio and Dr. Ralph Kennaugh as clients.

As a result of his actions, St. John says that Amadio is no longer her certified law student due to his violation of the California Bar rules governing the practical training of law students. St. John also says that she notified the California State Bar about the unauthorized memo.

Entire text of the memo available here.

Pebble Beach Art Theft Suspect Pens 30 Page Manifesto

Let’s Spend $$ On A New Slogan To Attract More Tourists?

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While library hours dwindle.

I wonder what the approval % would be like if there was a vote to spend revenues on attracting tourists.

Pacific Grove has an identity crisis, city leaders say. Butterfly Town USA, America’s Last Hometown and other catch phrases have left P.G. with an amorphous identity that fails even to hint at the city’s greatest attraction: its stunning coastline.

The city also has a calendar of quirky civic celebrations such as the Feast of Lanterns and the Good Old Days that make it a hard place to pin down. And that’s made it difficult to market Pacific Grove to tourists, the city contends. A recent study even suggested visitors are not aware of Pacific Grove and the attractions it offers.

Anyway – the best slogan is the truth – “Pacific Grove, For The Newly Wed & The Nearly Dead”

Let’s Spend $$ On A New Slogan To Attract More Tourists?