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Category Archives: Pacific Grove
Flustered P.G. City Arborist Quits
Ronald Blecha, who had been on the job less than two months, abruptly resigned last week citing a lack of funds to do the job properly and “the abundance of experts” on trees in the city, according to an e-mail sent to the City Council from City Manager Jim Colangelo.
Colangelo said the resignation was unexpected and that there were no signs Blecha was unhappy during a follow-up meeting with the Public Works Department on Thursday.
Who’s an expert?
City Council candidate David Dilworth said he was concerned about the cutting of trees.
“What was essentially presented to you was a forest-cutting plan, not a forest sustainability plan,” Dilworth said. “We are standing on the threshold of losing the forest.”
Ah – that expert.
32 Cars Broken Into, Some Set On Fire
A rash of thefts and vehicle fires have been reported in the Washington Park area of Pacific Grove during a two-day period this week.
The suspects set fire to the interior of four vehicles and attempted to set fire to two others, said Chief of Police.
Many cars were unlocked. Don’t be a victim, lock your doors.
Business Slow? Blame The Streetlights
Two damaged Victorian-era streetlights in Pacific Grove have residents and business owners worried about safety and possible loss of business.
Former Mayor Jeanne Byrne said some on the City Council ran for office on the issue of fixing city facilities, including streetlights.
“We are losing businesses downtown, and having things like this doesn’t encourage new businesses to invest,” said Byrne, chairwoman of the downtown business improvement district.
The light in front of the gas station-turned produce stand is not of Victorian heritage, it’s a 1995 version that replaced the nice tall 60s streetlights (that REALLY lit the street). One point is the driver that broke it is liable. Other point is that the property where it’s in front of really does not need 4 wide driveways – it’s not a gas station anymore. PG can eliminate 3 of them. (that would give Victorian Corner and Favaloros owners/employees more all day parking spaces!!)
At least shorten the driveway and get the post away from traffic
Or move it up to the corner with the bench, bus shelter, trash can & sickly tree.
P.G. Man Arrested For Drug Shipment
After federal investigators intercepted a package containing a supposed “date-rape” drug, Pacific Grove police said they arrested a man who accepted the illegal shipment Thursday.
Officers arrested Michael McClure Veitengruber, 25, of Pacific Grove, on charges of receiving the drug Ketamine by mail. Police said Ketamine is a prescription tranquilizer most commonly used on animals.
The agency reported that in high doses, Ketamine produces an effect known as a “K-Hole,” “out of body,” or “near-death” experience. “Due to its dissociative effect,” the DEA reported, “it is reportedly used as a date-rape drug.”
The case began on Aug. 28, when investigators at the Los Angeles International Airport mail facility randomly checked a parcel shipped from the United Kingdom and addressed to M. Veitengruber in Pacific Grove.
On Aug. 31, officers arranged a “controlled delivery” of the package containing Ketamine. Police said Veitengruber accepted the parcel and was arrested.
A Google search for Michael Veitengruber finds a web page for car enthusiasts. Appears that Mike Veitengruber likes to rice German Cars.
I see those two cars every day on the road behind PG High School, in front of the Forest Grove condos.
Campaign Finance Reform Comes To P.G.
Ron Schenk and Susan Goldbeck were against it.
The ordinance will limit contributions by individuals to $500. It will also prohibit candidates from accepting contributions from “non-individuals,” such as businesses and organizations, and require elected members of the council to recuse themselves from decisions that would provide “material financial effect” to campaign contributors who have given $250 or more.
The council adopted the ordinance on a 5-2 vote, with council members Ron Schenk and Susan Goldbeck opposing it. The two have voiced opposition to the ordinance since it was first introduced this summer.
Teen Robbed, Beaten Unconscious in PG
A 15-year-old boy was robbed and beaten unconscious in Pacific Grove Friday night, police said.
Two boys were arrested and police are seeking two others in connection with the attack on a 15-year-old boy. Officers said a search warrant was served on one suspect’s residence.The victim was walking at 10:30 p.m. in the 2800 block of Ransford Avenue when four teenage boys in a vehicle stopped, got out and began hitting him with their fists, officers reported, holding the victim and then knocking him to the ground. Then the assailants kicked the 15-year-old in the back and head, police reported, and robbed him of his coat, shoes and cash.
The four assailants are all believed to be residents of the Monterey Peninsula, police said.
The Bulls***in reported this as a drug deal gone wrong. Speaking of, where is Nick Gore these days anyway?
High Bacteria Notice Posted For Lovers Point
Just in time for that triathlon .
Officials took samples of bacteria levels at the Commercial Wharf Beach in Monterey and Lover’s Point Beach in Pacific Grove and found dangerous levels.
14th St Celeb Almost Burns Down The House
A Plastic cutting board left on top of a stove caught fire in a 14th Street house last week. The resulting flames charred the kitchen and left most of the house and its contents smoke damaged.”The resident indicated she was cooking something in the morning and left the cutting board on the stove, left the burner on warm and went off to work,” said Fire Chief Gunter, who would not identify the homeowner but said she is a “very well known,” longtime Pacific Grove resident.
The Last Spinning 76 Ball In Town Is Gone
I didn’t notice this until I saw a story on the Internet. Ever since a merger with Phillips/Conoco the bright orange globes that have uniquely represented Union 76 stations are being taken down and replaced with generic looking tombstones, and the long used color scheme is changing from organge to red.
The 76 stations on the Peninsula:
Number 1 – North Fremont, before:
After
Number 2 – Downtown Monterey
Still there! Get a glimpse before it’s gone.
Number 3 – Munras Ave. Never had a ball.
Number 4 – Seaside. Gone
Number 5 – Pacific Grove. This was the only spinning ball for miles around.
It is gone!
Number 6 – Carmel. Not only a no ball station, one with an old Union sign.
Number 7 – Marina. Gone.
Here is one fallen symbol of American branding, being put to rest. Spotted heading north on SR1.
