19th Hole – 281 Lighthouse Avenue. No where near a golf course. Once known as Aces Pizza, last known as Lighthouse Bar & Grill (recently closed).
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Category Archives: New Monterey
Aquarium Gives Free Admission To Locals This Week
In the holiday spirit, the Monterey Bay Aquarium once again will pick up the admission tab for all Monterey County residents from today through Dec. 9.
“It’s our thank you to the community for their support,” said Karen Jeffries, a spokeswoman for the nonprofit aquarium. “We have an incredible membership base and incredible regional support … and we’re very grateful for all of that.”
New Monterey Police Blotter – November 2007
Graffiti and recreation trail robberies. What attracts the bad guys to New Monterey?
11/1/07 Business 700 block of Wave St, reports an unknown to have broken a window to his business.
11/2/07 Citizen 800 block of Hawthorne reports two personal Union bank checks taken.
11/2/07 Peace disturbance 700 block of Taylor
11/2/07 Citizen reports unknown to have struck and damaged his white 2006 Ford F-250 while parked in the 600 block of Lighthouse.
11/2/07 SOUZA, MARK and DODION, JOHN, JR were arrested for fighting in the 600 block of Hoffman.
11/3/07 Citizen reports unknown to have vandalized his vehicle while parked in the 400 block of Tyler.
11/3/07 Citizen 800 block of Belden reports the theft of his bike
11/4/07 MPD towed a white 82 Ford P/U for expired registration over 6 months at Foam/Prescott.
11/4/07 MPD reports finding graffiti to the men’s public restroom located at Reeside and Cannery Row, adjacent San Carlos Beach. Approximate cost of repair: $25.00.
11/4/07 Citizen 700 block of Taylor reports an unknown to have stolen a black and grey Plan B skateboard from inside of his garage.
11/5/07 Traffic accident versus a parked vehicle in the 600 Block of Lighthouse.
11/6/07 Citizen 600 block of Oak St reports vandalism to her tree and swing in the backyard of her residence.
11/6/07 Citizen 500 bock of Hawthorne reports the theft of his rear license plate.
11/7/07 MPD towed a black 1998 Lexus for expired registration over six months from Lighthouse and Reside.
11/7/07 City of Monterey Parking Division, reports finding cash in the Cannery Row Garage.
11/9/07 Traffic accident versus cement post at 171 Lighthouse.
11/9/07 Business 700 block of Foam reports unknown to have struck and damaged 10′ of wood fencing at the rear of their business sometime during the night.
11/9/07 MPD reports graffiti painted on the Recreation Trail between Wharf #1 and Cannery Row.
11/9/07 Male juvenile was placed under citizen’s arrest for shoplifting from Nob Hill 900 Lighthouse.
11/10/07 MPD towed two cars from Cannery Row for the KIDS 3K Fun Run event. A Blue Honda Accord and Gray Ford Escape were towed by California Towing.
11/10/07 MPD towed a white Toyota Camry for blocking a private driveway on the 300 block of Prescott
11/11/07 MPD towed a Silver, 04, BMW, 325i, from 660 Cannery Row for being parked in violation of local ordinance.
11/11/07 Citizen reports being the victim of strong arm robbery on the rec trail at Del Monte.
11/12/07 MPD reports graffiti on the SBC electrical box in the 300 block of Drake.
11/12/07 CAMPBELL, TYLER was arrested for resisting arrest at Wave and Irving. Additionally charged with Jaywalking and possession of marijuana.
11/13/07 Resident 700 Dickman reports a burglary to his residence.
11/13/07 MPD reports graffiti to the Stohans building at 484 Cannery Row.
11/13/07 MPD investigates graffiti on the Recreation Trail- 100 ft. north of Reeside spray painted in the wood fence on the west side of Rec. Trail.
11/13/07 Citizen reports unknown to have struck his Toyota Avalon while parked in the 2200 block of Withers.
11/14/07 MPD investigates graffiti on the north wall of Prescott at Lighthouse
11/16/07 Citizen reports an adult male to have possibly fired a shot at her vehicle in the 400 block of Lighthouse.
11/17/07 HARLEY DAVIDSON 700 Cannery Row reports unknown to have stolen a black, Harley Davidson leather jacket.
11/19/07 Trailside Cafe, 550 Wave, reports unknown to have stolen plants from the front of the business facing the recreation trail.
11/19/07 HUDSON, GLENN was cited for an open container in the 200 block of Dickman.
Tourist Promoter Takes Drunken Drive Through Store
And it was the BBQ sauce on the car that helped police catch up to the arrest . .
Police said Geoffrey David Langkamp 28, drove his silver 2007 Toyota FJ through the store’s front doors and through numerous displays, products and other items. Employees discovered the mess shortly before 5 a.m.
Using a hubcap, broken turn signal and other car parts found inside the store, officers visited a Toyota dealership and identified the kind of vehicle involved in the escapade, said police spokesman Phil Penko.
A close inspection of Langkamp’s car revealed glass fragments on the roof that were from the store’s doors, police said. Barbecue sauce that was in one of the store’s displays was slathered on the vehicle’s wheels and door wells.Langkamp told detectives he didn’t remember driving through the store, Penko said.
Langkamp told detectives that he was drinking earlier that night, Penko said.
Langkamp is listed as director of interactive media for Traveleze.com, which several years ago began setting up information kiosks for visitors in Cannery Row and other high-traffic attractions.
No one ever said drunks were smart – must be why the dorky looking guy didn’t crawl home and report his SUV being stolen.
Normal Life Put On Hold So People Can Jog In The Streets
A traditionally slow Big Sur Half-Marathon weekend got even worse for businesses at the Breakwater Cove Marina on Saturday.
“If it was any other Saturday, I wouldn’t be standing here talking to you because it would be too busy,” Leny Rapisarda said. “This isn’t just about us. It’s the kayak shop and the dive shop and the entire Monterey waterfront that gets shut down for the entire weekend. It’s not so much about the marathon, it’s about the way the city handles it.”
Why is it called the Big Sur Half-Marathon? It’s not in Big Sur, no where near. Since it’s on a slow weekend and only half shouldn’t it be called the Not In Big Sur Half Fast Marathon?
Traffic! Open Up The Presidio?
I always thought that the Presidio would be a better site for CSUMB and Fort Ord would be better for the Defense Language Institute.
Fred N. Nielson writes:
One solution would be to move some of the functions to Fort Ord, but such an expensive option shouldn’t be necessary. There are military bases all over the world with civilian roads running through them. A number of roads through DLI could effectively serve the same purpose.
A cursory study of the map reveals that Corporal Ewing Road and Artillery Street could be opened to civilian traffic without damaging the Presidio’s integrity. Lawton and Rifle Range roads could also serve as easily protected routes through the Presidio. Just opening two routes through the Presidio would increase traffic flow by nearly double.
There are solutions to this problem. New roadblocks, literal or otherwise, are not helpful. Let’s help our merchant friends in New Monterey and Pacific Grove. Contact your local officials and voice your concern.
Traffic on the high road
Traffic on the low road
New Monterey Police Blotter – October 2007
10/1/07 Vehicle vandalism while parked at 32 Cannery Row.
10/1/07 Traffic accident versus a deer at Lighthouse and Pvt. Bolio.
10/1/07 Found Motorola cell phone, 2 cell phone chargers, and black Guess wallet in the 700 block of Spencer.
10/2/07 Citizen was found in a business during a building search of a burglary alarm, located on Cannery Row. The subject was later determined to be an employee who fell asleep at the end of his shift, and was locked within the building.
10/2/07 Civil problem 200 block of Lighthouse.
10/2/07 LUNA, JASON transient was arrested for public intoxication at 865 Lighthouse.
10/2/07 Traffic accident with a pedestrian in the 600 block of Lighthouse.
10/4/07 Citizen 2300 block of David reports the theft of a CDL, ID, miscellaneous cards, business cards and $5 in change from his unlocked vehicle.
10/4/07 HERNANDEZ, BARNABEE was arrested for public intoxication at Prescott and Cannery Row.
10/4/07 LARRY REYNALDS and DANIEL JEWETT were cited for drinking in public in the 200 block Prescott.
10/5/07 MPD towed a black 1993 Nissan Pathfinder on Spencer for expired registration over six months.
10/6/07 COLLINS, CARL was arrested being in possession of cocaine base and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop at Reeside and Foam. COLLINS was also charged with giving false information to a police officer during a lawful traffic detention.
10/6/07 MCSO was aided in the arrest of COLLINS, CARL on a no bail warrant for robbery, domestic violence, and burglary during a traffic stop at Reeside and Foam.
10/7/07 MPD reports finding .22 oz of marijuana in the 400 block of Oak.
10/7/07 Citizen reported having lost her wallet, containing miscellaneous cards, while visiting the Cannery Row area.
10/7/07 MCCAFFERTY, RICHARD was arrested for possession of stolen property (K2 Bike) on Prescott at Laine.
10/9/07 MPD towed a Cadillac Coupe De Ville from the 500 block of Belden for the registration being expired over (6) months.
10/10/07 MPD towed a green 1975 Ford F-250 from 600 block Oak St for registration expired over six months.
10/11/07 Citizen reports being battered by three unknowns at the intersection of Foam and Reeside.
10/15/07 Citizen 400 block of Belden reports vandalism to her parked vehicle.
10/17/07 CANNERY ROW DELI 100 block of Drake reports malicious mischief to their delivery vehicle parked in the rear parking lot.
10/17/07 ROCKEFELLER, KENNETH was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, being under the influence of a controlled substance, and driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs on Lighthouse and Dickman. ROCKEFELLER was additionally charged with driving on a suspended license.
10/17/07 San Luis Obispo County was aided in the arrest of ROCKEFELLER, KENNETH on at $15,000 traffic warrant.
10/19/07 FINAN, KELLY was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of less then one ounce of marijuana, possession of a switchblade knife and driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs at Scott and Pacific.
10/19/07 Graffiti spray painted on the playground equipment at Hilltop Park.
10/19/07 Citizen advised that a dog b attacked her dog while in the 700 block of Lighthouse.
10/19/07 Citizen reports unknown to have stolen watches and cell phones from his unlocked residence in the 600 block of Hawthorne.
10/21/07 Jose JIMENEZ, Christopher FRANCIS, and Edwin FRANCO were cited for Trespassing at 484 Cannery Row.
10/22/07 TRAYLOR, Larry was cited for being in possession of less than one ounce of marijuana at the Coast Guard Pier.
10/24/07 Vehicle burglary at Lighthouse and Hoffman.
10/24/07 Citizen reports unknown to have struck his Dodge truck while parked at Prescott and Belden.
10/26/07 SCHUMACHER, BROOKE was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol at Foam and Drake.
10/28/07 Citizen reports a vandalism that occurred at 600 Block of Lighthouse, located on the sidewalk were three 24 inch planters with 7 foot high plants. The planters were kicked over and smashed on the West side of the street.
10/28/07 MPD reports finding a black luggage bag hanging from the Rabobank sign in the 500 block of Lighthouse.
10/28/07 Suspicious circumstances in the 400 block of Archer, regarding second hand information that someone had struck a vehicle.
10/28/07 Citizen reports being battered with serious injury at Bruce Ariss Way.
10/28/07 Citizen reports an unknown individual to have pushed him to the ground in the 200 block of the Recreation Trail
TripAdvisor Rates Cannery Row Hotels
TripAdvisor is an online availability & booking website that lets customers leave reviews. What they write is sometimes amazing.
Monterey Bay Inn. #4 of 61 hotels in Monterey
242 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
Entire outside of building covered in gull/bird excrement, encluding balcony off the room we were shown. Breakfast ok if you like cold hard boiled eggs. Opened the sofa bed to find a mouse that jumped out and started running around the room. Need i tell you what I had to listen to every night? Funny, but not if I had kids.Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa #6 of 61 hotels in Monterey
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
Had the calamari the night before/pancakes tasted the same the next morning. The point of the story is, if you are booking a bayside room, perhaps ask if there are any parties planned for that night. Either that or pray that they play something better than awful gangsta’ rap! stuffy to say the least.You do sometimes feel like you are constantly tipping people. Someone entered our room and stole my wedding jewelry and bouquet. They admitted here were problems with the staff.Holiday Inn Express Monterey #9 of 61 hotels in Monterey
443 Wave St., Monterey, CA 93940
despite the great effort to update the room decor, there was an aura of sloppiness about it. The carpeting had simply been rolled over some rather large lumps in the floor which I kept tripping over. Reminders throughout the room not to steal the amenities a bit tiresome.Spindrift Inn #15 of 61 hotels in Monterey
652 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
The wine and cheesecake “reception” isn’t really a big deal. Its a very small lobby with a tray of cookies and a wine keg. Sheets had dried up blood on them. Lot’s of pigeon poop. Flies quickly became a problem. The fireplace is a nice touch, but it leaves a permanent campfire smell in the room.Cannery Row Inn #50 of 61 hotels in Monterey
200 Foam St, (Formerly Quality Inn), Monterey, CA 93940
The “ocean view” means looking over the parking lot, over the dumpster, to the right of a large tree, over some shrubs and finally you can see some water. Smelled horrible even after we left the doors open for a few hours to air it out. Would be housing welfare recipients if located anywhere elseOtter Inn #5 of 5 (bb & inns)
571 Wave St., Monterey, CA 93940
Unidentified rustling noises during the night. we were told we were “rude”, they would “sue us” and to “get a life”. seagulls scream and carry on all night. she ran my card for $3032.14? did I mention the wonderful whirlpool tub… that spit out brown water? At 12:15 AM the front office called our room and asked us if we’d been drinking.
New Monterey House Burns
Billowing smoke from the older, one-story stucco building at 786 Pine St. could be seen from several blocks away along Lighthouse Avenue.
Monterey Fire Division Chief Paul Goodwin said four engine companies responded to the scene from Monterey and Pacific Grove. He said there was “major damage” to the structure.
Did it lower or raise the property values in the area?
eBay Find: Al’s Place Ashtray
Last known as Bossos. Torn down when the Dream Theater, DeSmets, etc block was razed,
