Category Archives: New Monterey

Failed IMAX Theater’s Next Venture, A Fly & Dive

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Like that’s going to be a real Monterey Experience. More than black light mini golf, more than a diving bell, it’s a Fly & Dive. Check back in a few, see if it’s still a thing. Hint: Bring back the Edgewater Packing Company.

Edgewater Packing

Work has resumed on a new attraction inside the long-shuttered movie theater on Cannery Row, nearly three years after its permits were approved by the Monterey Planning Commission.

A sign posted on the door of the building at 640 Wave St. notifies passersby that work has commenced at the property, which is owned by the Cannery Row Company. The lessee is listed as Fly Dive, LLC, doing business as Monterey Fly & Dive.

Failed IMAX Theater’s Next Venture, A Fly & Dive

Fish Prison Workers Unionize

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Aquarium Kalisas

Vote was 183 yes and 138 no. Well, what did they get? Besides pizza.

“Monterey Bay Aquarium looks forward to negotiating in good faith with MBAWU on behalf of its members. At this time, the Aquarium cannot speculate on what may or may not be included in the union contract. The Aquarium has always prioritized-and will continue to prioritize-the well-being of our staff, who play a central role in maintaining our position as a global leader in marine conservation and education.”

Fish Prison Workers Unionize

Fast Food Flames Finishes It

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Carl's Jr flames

The Monterey Fire Department responded to reports of a commercial structure fire at 902 Lighthouse Ave. around 6:37 a.m. according to a press release from the City of Monterey. Fire crews arrived within five minutes to find smoke inside the fast-food restaurant, located at the corner of Lighthouse and David Avenues, a few blocks up from the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Firefighters found flames spreading rapidly through the attic. As the fire intensified, crews switched to a defensive strategy and evacuated the structure due to concerns about a potential roof collapse.

The fire was eventually contained, but the damage was extensive. The roof and several walls collapsed, and officials have deemed the building a complete loss. A Monterey Fire engine and ladder truck will remain on-site to monitor for flare-ups.

Fast Food Flames Finishes It

Fish Jail Workers Want To Unionize

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Aquarium Kalisas

Of course management is going to reject laying down for a labor union. Secret ballot is the best way.

About a month after union organizers sent a request for voluntary recognition of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Workers United (MBAWU) union, which would represent all non-management staff at the Aquarium, the request was denied by Aquarium management. Executive Director Julie Packard, who recently announced her retirement, sent a message to Aquarium employees stating: “We want to be sure we honor each of your voices… That’s why holding a secret ballot election is the best path forward.”

“Really what they’re doing is forcing workers to vote twice,” Anderson says. “I think a lot of our leaders were disappointed in management’s decision because the Monterey Bay Aquarium is such a stalwart supporter of ocean conservation and a leader on a lot of progressive fronts. We figured that they would also do the right thing and stand by their workers.”

Fish Jail Workers Want To Unionize

Finally A Legit Weed Store

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734 Lighthouse Ave. Where you can also get smashed at the Break Room then cure the munchies with an American Burger.

Monterey’s first cannabis dispensary, Off the Charts, is launching with a soft opening on Saturday, January 25.

The cannabis dispensary is using the soft opening as a dry run for when the grand opening occurs in a couple of weeks. Off the Charts stated this is to build local support before being officially open to the public.

Finally A Legit Weed Store

 

Disabled Aquarium Visitor Cannot Use Restroom, Can Sue

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Hard to believe in this day and age, but even with help from a fish prison guard could not access the facilities.

Aquarium Kalisas

Gloria Jean Kish, from Alameda, said she and her sister were visiting the aquarium’s living kelp forest and jellyfish exhibits on July 24, 2024, when she said she encountered “significant challenges” in finding a bathroom that could accommodate disabled people.
“The ADA-accessible restroom they found in the middle of the facility was too narrow for Kish’s wheelchair and prevented her from entering,” according to the complaint filed Jan. 9 in Monterey County Superior Court. “Despite attempting to access three different restrooms, none were suitable for wheelchair use.”
She also suggested that the restroom incident contributed to medical issues, including a urinary tract infection and a permanent catheter, and that she’s been in “bed most of the time since the accident.’
She alleges violation of state laws that are intended to protect disabled people and is asking a judge to order the aquarium to comply with standards required in the Americans with Disabilities Act. She is seeking an  unspecified amount in monetary damages exceeding $35,000.

Disabled Aquarium Visitor Cannot Use Restroom, Can Sue

New Montrey Woman Nearly Killed By Soon To Be Ex

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Caught by the Flock camera.

Jeremy Hinton

officers tracked down and arrested a 38-year-old man suspected of nearly beating his girlfriend to death Sunday and then stealing her car, heading to York Road and stopping to change his clothes and eat lunch.

“Officers located a female victim inside her residence suffering from major head Injuries which included multiple fractures of her skull,” Pinkas said. “She was transported to a local hospital and underwent emergency surgery” and is continuing to recover from her injuries.
Investigators identified Jeremy Hinton as her attacker, he said, and police found him driving on Highway 68 near York Road, pulled him over and arrested him at gunpoint.

New Montrey Woman Nearly Killed By Soon To Be Ex

A Good Old New Monterey Police Log

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2024-12-01 12:04:00 MPD24-03870 CANNERY ROW Found Property

2024-12-01 23:38:00 MPD24-0987 PORTOLA PLZ TYLER LEE LEIDIG 29 PC 273.5(A) INFLICT CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABITANT/DATNG RELATNSHP F – 13A Aggravated Assault

2024-12-01 23:38:00 MPD24-03875 PORTOLA PLZ PC 12022.1(B) – Commit Felony While on Bail – Felony

2024-12-04 12:05:00 MPD24-03895 LIGHTHOUSE AVE 5150 W&I

2024-12-04 18:17:00 MPD24-03901 LIGHTHOUSE AVE PC 487(A) GRAND THEFT:MONEY/LABOR/PROPERTY F – 23C Shoplifting

0000-00-00 MPD24-03915 HOFFMAN AVE PC 311.1(A) SEND/SELL/ETC OBSCENE MATTER DEPICTING MINOR F – 370 Pornography/Obscene Material

2024-12-07 MPD24-24-1003 SPENCER ST SENNA ASHLEY MAGANA-RENTERIA 29 pc 273.5(A) MUCT CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOJSE/COHABITANT/DATNG RELATNSHP F -13A Aggravated Assault

2024-12-08 22:51.00 A-24-1009 CANNERY ELISA MARE SANCHEZ 37 HS 11377(A) POSSESS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE M – 35A Drug/Narcotic violations

2024-12-08 WD24-03942 CANNERY ROW pc 484(A) PETTY THEFT M -23H All Other Larceny

2024-12-08 WD24-03931 LIGHTHOUSE AVE PC 459.5(A) SHOPLIFTING M-23C Shoplifting

2024-12-09 10:46:00 MPD24-03954 LAINE ST PC 288.4(B) ARRANGE/GO TO MEETING WITH MINOR F – 90Z All Other Offenses

2024-12-09 17:07:00 MPD24-03961 CANNERY ROW PC 242 BATTERY ON PERSON M – 13B Simple Assault

2024-12-10 13:59:00 MPD24-03969 DAVID AVE PC 484(A) THEFT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY M – 23G Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories

2024-12-10 16:45:00 MPD24-03972 CANNERY ROW Suspicious Circumstances
2024-12-11 00:51:00 MPD24-03977 LIGHTHOUSE AVE Found Property

2024-12-11 20:38:00 MPD24-03988 LIGHTHOUSE AVE & DAVID AVE Suspicious Circumstances

2024-12-13 00:58:00 A-24-1022 DAVID AVE & LILY ST GREGORY DEAN WHITE JR 47 PC 647(F) DISORDERLY CONDUCT:ALCOHOL M – 90C Disorderly Conduct

2024-12-13 11:01:00 MPD24-04006 FISHERMANS WHARF PC 470(D) FORGERY:FALSE CHECKS/RECORDS/CERTIFICATES/ETC. F – 250 Counterfeiting/Forgery

2024-12-14 01:43:00 A-24-1025 PORTOLA PLZ JEFFERSON CONTRERAS MAJANO 27 VC 20002(a) HIT AND RUN WITH PROPERTY DAMAGE M

2024-12-14 01:43:00 A-24-1025 PORTOLA PLZ JEFFERSON CONTRERAS MAJANO 27 VC 23152(A) DUI ALCOHOL M – 90D Driving Under the Influence

2024-12-14 01:44:00 MPD24-04019 LIGHTHOUSE AVE VC 20001(A) HIT AND RUN RESULTING IN DEATH OR INJURY F – 90Z All Other Offenses

2024-12-15 13:51:00 MPD24-04041 LIGHTHOUSE AVE PC 476 MAKE/PASS/ETC FICTICIOUS CHECK WITH INTENT TO DEFRAUD F – 250 Counterfeiting/Forgery

2024-12-16 19:28:00 MPD24-04057 DAVID AVE PC 532(A) OBTAIN MONEY/ETC BY FALSE PRETENSES M – 26A False Pretenses/Swindle/Confidence Game

2024-12-18 16:39:00 MPD24-04084 LIGHTHOUSE AVE PC 211 ROBBERY F – 120 Robbery

2024-12-18 17:29:00 MPD24-04085 WAINWRIGHT ST PC 278.5 VIOLATION OF CUSTODY DECREE M – 90F Family Offenses, Nonviolent

2024-12-18 00:29:00 A-24-1034 HOLMAN HWY LIONEL HERNANDEZ 41 PC 3056 VIOLATION PAROLE:FELONY F – 90Z All Other Offenses

2024-12-19 20:12:00 MPD24-04100 DAVID AVE PC 484(A) PETTY THEFT M – 23H All Other Larceny

2024-11-28 12:30:00 MPD24-80188 DRAKE AVE & LIGHTHOUSE AVE PC 485 APPROPRIATE LOST PROPERTY M – 280 Stolen Property Offenses

2024-12-21 WD24-04115 PINE ST 5150 WI

2024-12-20 WD24-04111 LIGHTHOUSE AVE & HOFFMAN AVE PC 22610(A) FELON POSSESS/WY/USE STUN GUN M -520 Weapon Law Violations

2024-12-20 WD24-04111 LIGHTHOUSE AVE & HOFFMAN AVE PC 3056 VIOLATION PAROLE-FELONY F -90Z All Other Offenses

2024-12-20 WD24-04112 DAVID AVE & LIGHTHOUSE AVE VC 20002(a) HIT AND RIJN WITH PROPERTY DAMAGE M

2024-12-20 23:55 WD2404112 DAVID AVE & LIGHTHOUSE n VC 23152(F) DUI ANY DRUG M-90D Driving Under the influence

2024-12-20 WD24-04112 DAVID AVE & LIGHTHOUSE AVE VC 31 GIVE FALSE RFORMATION TO PEACE OFFICER M -90Z All Other Offenses

2024-12-23 15:18:00 MPD24-04138 DAVID AVE 5150 W&I

2024-12-25 07:17:00 MPD24-04145 DAVID AVE 5150 W&I

2024-12-25 18:30:00 A-24-1054 PARCEL ST ALEXANDER KUNHEE CHUNG 31 PC 1203.2(A) PROBATION VIOLATION:REARREST/REVOKE M -90Z All Other Offenses

2024-12-25 18:30:00 A-24-1054 PARCEL ST ALEXANDER KUNHEE CHUNG 31 PC 166(C)(1) CONTEMPT OF COURT:VIOLATE PROTECTIVE ORDER/ETC M – 90Z All Other Offenses

P.G. Style Remodel On Cannery Row Questioned

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One person’s “repair and maintenance” is another’s teardown and replace.

Since 2018, a developer has been seeking permission to renovate a rundown concrete building at 300 Cannery Row to build eight condominiums and retail and commercial space. While the City of Monterey approved a permit for the project, staffers at the California Coastal Commission recommended that the 12-member commission deny applicant The 300 LLC a development permit.

P.G. Style Remodel On Cannery Row Questioned

Drunk Man Taken Down

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This Abbruzzetti’s only record was some traffic tickets. What set the dude off? Getting less lethal rounds shot close to the privates was the solution.

On Oct. 15 shortly before 9 p.m., MPD responded to a David Avenue residence on a report of a drunk man, identified as 24-year-old Giuseppi Abbruzzetti, “breaking items inside and acting erratically,” Lt. Ethan Andrews said. A trained crisis negotiator was also on scene, but Abbruzzetti refused to talk.
He then crawled out a bedroom window holding a sheathed sword and began walking on David Avenue, Andrews said, and when officers ordered him to drop the sword, he refused. “One officer deployed pepper spray at Abbruzzetti’s face, while another officer deployed five 40mm sponge  rounds that struck his hip and hand,” he said. “Abbruzzetti then dropped the sword, and he was taken to the ground by officers and arrested.”

Drunk Man Taken Down