Category Archives: Pacific Grove

No Lambos On Our Golf Course

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Stock photo, I know. These are  not Lamborghinis. Seen one red Italian exotic car you’ve seen ’em all.

Red Ferraris On Golf Course

Laguna Seca is a more perfect name for sports car events.

The biggest luxury Italian car show on the Central Coast will be rolling onto the golf links of Laguna Seca in Monterey.

Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce President Moe Ammar said they hope the show will come to their links in the future.

“It’s not a dead deal,” said Ammar.

Ammar said the Pacific Grove golf course is also a good location. He said the course’s pristine oceanfront property and it’s location to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance makes it a prime spot.

No Lambos On Our Golf Course

Beware Of Thom Ache-Man’s Tree Posse

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P.G. newcomer and former Hear-old reporter is out busting anyone who’s cut down a tree and not replaced it. He has absolutely no authority to do so. Should be removed from committee.

Acheman Book

P.G. Beautification and Natural Resources Committee member Thom Akeman told residents if they didn’t comply the city’s tree ordinance — which includes replanting two trees when one is removed- they faced penalties.

And Mayor Dan Cort said he heard from several people who thought Akeman specifically overstepped his role as a city volunteer.

“There were several letters and emails that I got from some of the people he visited and from their friends who felt it was something he shouldn’t do,” Cort said.

Though Cort said he understands the frustration and desire by some citizens to speed up city work, he said any sort of enforcement effort should be left to city employees.

Beware Of Thom Ache-Man’s Tree Posse

Cable Internet Speeds Increase In P.G

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Comfast

Bryan Byrd, a Comcast spokesman, said the launch of its next generation DOCSIS 3.0 enables access of speeds up to 50 Mbps – about three times faster than its broadband service.

Besides Salinas, other affected areas in Monterey County include Carmel, Carmel Valley, Del Rey Oaks, Marina, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Sand City, Seaside and Spreckels.

The “Extreme 50” service runs close to $140 monthly. Residents may also subscribe to a less expensive wideband service called “Ultra,” offered at half the price and speed.

Cable Internet Speeds Increase In P.G

Tom Pollacci Arrested For Rape

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The Pacific Grove Police Department has announced Thomas Ronald Pollacci, 49, of Pebble Beach, turned himself in to Seaside Police on Monday after a $300,000 arrest warrant was issued for his alleged involvement in a forcible rape reported to Pacific Grove Police in April 2008.

The case was investigated by Pacific Grove police detectives, and filed with the District Attorney’s Office, following the examination and analysis of related forensic evidence, Pacific Grove police said.

Pollacci posted his bail and was released from custody pending his arraignment, police said.

Tom Pollacci Arrested For Rape

Car Event Stalls Like A V12 In A Sand Trap – Needs Environmental Impact Report

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Red Ferraris On Golf Course

When will Moammar turn to improving commerce for locals? Everything the guy does is to bring more transients to town. It’s time to boot the guy out. First cut I’d make.

Chamber of commerce president Moe Ammar said the main reason the show — which attracts hundreds of participants and thousands of spectators — is in jeopardy is that an environmental impact report might be needed before it can be permitted to move to P.G.

“With all the requirements with getting a permit,” Ammar said, “it’s highly unlikely the event will happen this year.”

In 2008, the city council said it didn’t want the Concorso to move to town because of concerns about golf-course damage from cars, traffic and other issues. But with the city’s economy hurting because of the global downturn, Ammar believes the council would change its mind.

Car Event Stalls Like A V12 In A Sand Trap – Needs Environmental Impact Report

Commercial Filming Shuts Down Lighthouse Avenue

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Said to be an AT$T Commercial, two days of shutdown from Congress Ave to 19th St. Some stores were compensated, others were not.

Baghdad Moe

Ammar said he personally notified every business in the area about the commercial and that streets would be closed.

One store owner, who wanted to remain anonymous, said he lost an estimated $700 in the two days the commercial was being shot because of the street closures. The owner said he was never notified the streets were going to be closed.

Besides closing the main street and tying up traffic, the commercial filmed Monday and Tuesday for AT&T cellular phone service blocked off dozens of parking spaces. But it also brought dozens of technicians and actors to town as the production company, Smuggler, shot scenes at the Red House Cafe, Miss Trawick’s Garden Shop and other P.G. locations.

“It was the best thing that happened to P.G. this year,” said Moe Ammar, president of the chamber of commerce. “It was very exciting for P.G. to see Hollywood here.”

Commercial Filming Shuts Down Lighthouse Avenue

Pacific Grove Employee Of The Year

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Not every day that the parking enforcement person is honored.

Tony Marino, community services officer for the Pacific Grove Police Department, has been named City Employee of the Year by the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce.

Announcement of the award was made by Moe Ammar, chamber president, who said Marino was selected by the chamber board for his contributions to improving the quality of life in Pacific Grove beyond the call of duty.

Oh, it’s awarded by the Chamber O Commerce. Is that why businesses owners can leave their cars parked in 2-hour spaces all day and not get ticketed? Is it a perk of being a chamber member?

Hazaras Parked In 20min..

Parking Victorian Corner Chevy 130803

Pacific Grove Employee Of The Year