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P.G. Child Attacked By Dog, Owner Fleas

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A string of dog bites this fall. The child had to undergo rabies shots.

On Tuesday a little after 4 p.m., the P.G. Middle School sixth grader was riding his bike through the Rip Van Winkle Open Space on his way to cross-country practice at  Monterey Bay Charter School when a white dog roughly 20 to 25 pounds charged him.
“The dog started chasing him and my son thought he was going to run it over with his bike,” his father told The Pine Cone Thursday. “He got off his bike so he wouldn’t hit it, and it latched onto his left leg. He said he had to shake the dog off.”
An unidentified woman who was with the animal called it before asking the 11-year-old, “Did our dog bite you?” the father explained. But when his son confirmed it had, the woman, who was with another female, did not offer help and took off.

P.G. Child Attacked By Dog, Owner Fleas

Chinese Pavilion Set To Be Built

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Sook Mi Pagoda

Chinese immigrants to Pacific Grove and other local communities over the past century-and-a-half, a pavilion is set to be built at the Elmarie Dyke Open Space next to
Chautauqua Hall.

Known as the Chinese Pavilion, the open-air structure will not only be a distinctive local landmark, it will provide
space for “community events, including festivals and the Chinese New Year in particular, and educational exhibits. “

Chinese New Year! Will we get fireworks?

Chinese Pavilion Set To Be Built

P.G. Decompression Chamber Still In Operation

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Didn’t know that.

Cannery Row Divers Memorial

At around 9 a.m. Oct. 20, firefighters were dispatched to a medical emergency at Wharf 2 in Monterey “for a diver who lost consciousness during a rapid ascent from 99 feet below the surface,” he said. The fire department helped treat the diver, who was not identified, until an ambulance arrived and paramedics took over. They took the victim to Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, where the emergency team quickly evaluated the diver’s condition and referred the case to the P.G. Hyperbaric Chamber for treatment

P.G. Decompression Chamber Still In Operation

City Council Candidates Controverting Concerns

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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. “

City Council Candidates Controverting Concerns

Next Police Chief? Asking The Citizens

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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.

PGPD Help Wanted

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.

Next Police Chief? Asking The Citizens

Another Creeper Caught At P.G. High

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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

Another Creeper Caught At P.G. High

Lady Arrested For Long List Of Crime

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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.”

Lady Arrested For Long List Of Crime

Fired P.G. Cop Speaks Out

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Golf Cart safety

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

Fired P.G. Cop Speaks Out

Mayor Hopefuls Tell Their Stories

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Politics

Candidates this year are:

As mayor, Smith contends his highest priority “will always be public safety.” “I’ve worked well with others to reach equitable solutions, sometimes requiring a lot of compromise. ”

Miller said he’s running because “this community is near and dear to me.” In his
campaign statement, he said the experience and knowledge he has gained from attending nearly 1,000 town meetings.

Ybarra said she wants to be ‘ ‘a voice for our diverse community” and “I want to plan for a future that’s sustainable

Mayor Hopefuls Tell Their Stories

Parklets Going Away

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Joe Amelio and Chaps Poduri voted against removing the donkey corrals,

Parklett Parking

A plan to get rid of three parklets to make way for a new outdoor dining configuration and a wider sidewalk in downtown Pacific Grove is another step closer to happening after the city council last week selected a contractor to do the work.

The P.G. City Council on Sept. 18 voted 6-0 to hire Marina-based Silicon Constructors Inc. to do the Lighthouse Avenue Widening Project for $242,360 plus a 25 percent contingency. The plan includes getting rid of the wooden dining parklets in front of Victorian Corner, Rudolfo’s Café and Wild Fish restaurants in favor of open-air seating areas separated by fencing.

Parklets Going Away