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Tree Rules Falling?
the council heard a progress report on the city’s Beautification and Natural Resources Commission’s work toward modifying its tree ordinance.
Bennett said the proposed changes were reasonable, but “taken as a whole, they weaken the ordinance in favor of private property rights.”
Property owners, she said, have a responsibility to help the city preserve its urban forest.
Chief Engles Decides To Stay
In a written statement sent on Monday night, Engles said he and the Pacific Grove city manager, Thomas Frutchey, “discussed some of the past and present issues that have plagued us and I believe he will do everything in his power to support and provide the police department with the resources we need to serve the citizens of Pacific Grove.”
New Monterey Police Blotter – November 2009
This month’s log begins with one of the arrests of a man that later died in the city jail.
11/1/09 MARTINEZ, CARLOS was arrested for public intoxication on the Recreation Trail at Custom House Plaza.
11/3/09 RAMIREZ-DIAZ, NELVIN was arrested for an outstanding warrant at 865 Lighthouse.
11/6/09 GLASSEL, MICHAEL was arrested for resisting arrest and public intoxication on the Recreation Trail and Custom House Plaza.
11/7/09 Homonnay, Zoltan was arrested for DUI at David and Hawthorne.
11/9/09 MPD towed a vehicle from the 400 block of Reeside, for parking in a no parking zone area.
11/9/09 REYES MIGUEL, CESAR was arrested for violation of a restraining order, driving on a suspended license and a probation violation in the 500 block of Lighthouse.
11/9/09 FRAZIER, MARK was cited for driving on a suspended license in the 700 block of Wave St.
11/10/09 DANES, GREGORY was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, transportation of a controlled substance, driving on a suspended license and possession of counterfeit bills in the 600 block of Hawthorne.
1/11/09 MPD assisted Monterey Fire with an investigation of a fire in the 200 block of Foam.
11/11/09 SCHAFER, KENNETH was cited for an outstanding warrant at 775 Wave St.
11/13/09 WHEATLEY, JENNIFER was cited for driving on a suspended license at Cannery Row and Prescott
11/14/09 MPD towed a vehicle in the 700 Block of Cannery Row for parking in a tow-away zone.
11/14/09 GOWAN, MICHAEL ANTHONY was arrested, in the 700 block of Cannery Row for being a known parolee at large.
11/17/09 OSBORN, KYLE was arrested for public intoxication at Lighthouse and Washington.
11/18/09 MCCRAY, KEVIN was arrested for an outstanding warrant at McAbee Beach.
11/18/09 MPD aided MFD in controlling and documenting a flood that resulted from a broken water line under a fire hydrant at David and Pine.
11/19/09 HEATH, RON EARL was arrested for public intoxication in the 700 block of Cannery Row.
11/19/09 HOPKINS-DAVI, BONNIE was arrested for driving under the influence at Hawthorne and Reeside.
11/20/09 RIINA, Harlyn was arrested for public intoxication in the 500 Block of Lighthouse.
11/20/09 Elmachtoub, Samir Nassir was arrested for public intoxication at 650 Lighthouse.
11/21/09 FERNANDEZ, LUIS ANTHONY was cited for drinking in public at Bruce Ariss Way & Cannery Row.
11/22/09 MIKE TIMOTHY TAYLOR was arrested for Public Intoxication at Prescott and Cannery Row.
11/22/09 A victim reports a burglary to her vehicle while parked at the Cannery Row and Foam.
11/23/09 A victim reports a vandalism to his vehicle in the 600 block of Cannery Row.
11/24/09 A victim reports a burglary in the 600 block of Lighthouse.
11/24/09 A victim reports being robbed on the Recreation Trail near the Coast Guard pier.
11/25/09 JEWITT, DANIEL arrested for public intoxication at the Rec Trail and Prescott.
11/27/09 TROTTER, LAWRENCE was arrested for violation of a restraining order at Troia’s Market.
11/28/09 MPD is investigating a burglary that occurred in the 800 block of Newton.
11/28/09 A victim reports the theft of items in the 500 block of Belden.
11/28/09 A victim reports a burglary to his residence in the 700 block of Archer.
11/29/09 A victim reports the theft of items from his vehicle in the 800 block of Taylor.
11/29/09 ROTHER, TERRY was arrested for an outstanding warrant at 711 Cannery Row.
11/29/09 MPD and Monterey Fire investigated a fire at 330 Laine St.
P.G. Joins Cities Forming Police Army
This new joint SWAT team is not just for everyday crime fighting, but major emergencies and tactical situations, but if you’re thinking Salinas is involved you’d be wrong. It’s actually on the Monterey Peninsula.
Sand City, Seaside, and Cal State Monterey Bay have all approved the team. Pacific Grove, Carmel, Marina, and Monterey all have the item on their upcoming city council agendas.
77 Year Old P.G. Woman Arrested For Beating Spouse
With a rolling pin. Holiday stress?
Maria Dematos was arrested at 11:29 p.m. after police responded to a report of a disturbance in the 500 block of Chestnut Street, where neighbors had reported a man screaming. The man was taken to a local hospital, police said.
Dematos was arrested on suspicion of spousal abuse and assault with a deadly weapon. She was mentally evaluated at the hospital then booked at Pacific Grove Police Department. She posted bond and was released pending arraignment, police said.
Giving It Up For Tourists – Legalizing Short Stays In Residential Areas
What’s a better neighbor – Canterbury Woods owned houses or houses rented out in party packs?
The program would levy transient occupancy taxes on residential rentals such as those imposed on hotels and other lodging establishments in Pacific Grove.
City Manager Tom Frutchey said, “Regulating and taxing vacation rentals should prove to be a win-win opportunity for owners of vacant properties and the city as we strive to protect neighborhoods, develop our local economy and fund basic services.”
Giving It Up For Tourists – Legalizing Short Stays In Residential Areas
Xmas Decor To Encourage Consumption – Pt 2
The pathetic LED ropelights are gone, in their place is the traditional shopping mall decor. Whatever. Would be better if there was some actual retail stores to sell things. What’s not empty is boring and useless.
Tree Slaughter Continues On Central Avenue
We are stumped!
Sidewalk repairs? Beaver Invasion? Teenaged Mutant Brown Apple Moths?
Deck The Halls With Advertising, What’s The Use Of Compromising
Title lifted from Stan Freberg
All are invited to ring in the holiday-shopping season during Friday Night Lights. Families of all ages are encouraged to bring their little ones to visit Santa Claus and enjoy music and dancing from local entertainers, artists and school groups.
Holiday Shopping Season? Is someone missing the point? Maybe gift-giving season would be more thoughtful, but this piece of non-news must have been written by clueless Moe.
Deck the halls with advertising, What’s the use of compromising,