Ojai’s Ben Harvey Is In Legal Trouble Already

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over ordering a “hush money” severance package deal.

And possible unprofessionalism for expense reimbursements.

In February 2024, in response to Harvey’s request for reimbursement of expenses, Claimant asked to see his signed employment agreement to confirm that the expenses were authorized by his contract. Harvey asked Claimant, “Why can’t you just process the reimbursement?” At first, Claimant thought Harvey was joking and explained that City policy required supporting documentation to justify any payment to employees beyond their regular paycheck. She soon realized, however, that she was dealing with a different kind of city manager,

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Ojai’s Ben Harvey Is In Legal Trouble Already
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Jenny Helps Hide Illegals

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Got to keep them children working at the marijuana farm.Jenny Helps Hide Illegals

With search warrants in hand, federal agents raided two Central Coast cannabis farms on Thursday – one in Carpinteria and the other in Camarillo – resulting in a protester pointing a gun at agents, a farm worker’s death and the discovery of 10 children at one of the cannabis facilities.

All of the children were undocumented and eight were unaccompanied, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott. The owners of Glass House Farms are now facing allegations he violated child labor laws.

While cannabis is legal to use and grow in California, it is against the law for anyone under 21 years of age to be on the premises of a cannabis business, even if they are a family member.

gavins farm

Jenny Helps Hide Illegals

Weak Peak Begs To Not Ink

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Don’t sign, he does not want the admit that there are as many people opposed to the sneaky way the raise was approved.

“We’re about 40% over the required 10% [of signatures],” said Coletti, who went on to say that the council went around state law to grant themselves the raise.

Addressing the rest of the Pacific Grove City Council during the meeting on June 18, Mayor Bill Peake urged for people’s support by not signing the petition.

“Don’t sign the petition… council has a lot of obligations and it’s not always easy,” he said. “So, show your support for council, don’t sign it.”

Weak Peak Begs To Not Ink

Carl’s Jr Site To Be Cleared Soon

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Last fast-food place in PG.

Carl's Jr flames

Demolition of the Carl’s Jr. restaurant in Monterey that was destroyed by fire in April will begin in a couple of weeks, a city official said this week. At about 6:35 a.m. on April 3, a large blaze engulfed the fast-food eatery at 902 Lighthouse Ave., causing the building to collapse. Firefighters from numerous jurisdictions responded to the dramatic blaze, which did not injure anyone.

Carl’s Jr Site To Be Cleared Soon

C’mon, Who Doesn’t Like Pickleball?

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Just watch out for pickleball rage.

Viral video shows Peter Shonk violently kicked on pickleball court

The Morris Dil Courts on Fountain Avenue and 14th Street getting a makeover.

Soundproof fencing was already added earlier this year and now resurfacing and restriping efforts have been completed, turning the court closest to Fountain Avenue a dedicated pickleball space while the next court over was restored for tennis.

C’mon, Who Doesn’t Like Pickleball?

Another Pet Pig Story

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Wonder if city leaders called them a moron?

Homeless Pig

Health officials are threatening to take away Lucy the pig because of a New York City law that doesn’t allow pigs to be kept as pets.

But at 15 years old, the now senior emotional support pet owned by the Gannone family spends these days on a series of meds, resting on the couch.

In a statement, the city department of health says pet pigs have been illegal in New York City for decades, adding “they can become aggressive toward people” and that there’s no USDA-approved rabies vaccine for pigs.

The health department says no violations have been issued, and a City Hall spokesperson says they’re working on a solution that involves getting Lucy moved to the Gannones’ house upstate, which the family says is under a lot of construction.

In the past week, nearly over 11,000 people have signed an online petition for the family to keep the docile pig.

Another Pet Pig Story

$300,000.00 In Tax Revenue For Pot Sales Downgraded

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Butterfly Weed

Chaps Poduri must have been high when he estimated that figure

“It is estimated that one cannabis dispensary within city limits could bring in $300,000 annually,” according to the argument in support of the 2022 ballot measure given to voters that was signed by councilman Chaps Poduri and then-council candidate and current councilwoman Tina Rau.”Why should Pacific Grove lose out on this revenue stream?”
But in a public report to councilmembers ahead of last week’s meeting, city manager Matt Mogensen said that the estimated annual revenue to the city for a pot shop is now estimated to be “up to $50,000.”

$300,000.00 In Tax Revenue For Pot Sales Downgraded

Not So Fast For That 130% City Council Pay Increase

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We have people acting as if serving on the council is some kind of full time career.

Pay Raise Signatures

P.G. City Council, led by Mayor Nick Smith, voted 5-2 in favor of an increase based on Senate Bill 329, passed in 2023, which amended state law on compensating councilmembers. The changes allow for a five-percent increase per year since the last increase, in P.G.’s case, 1998. It means councilmembers would see an increase from $420 to $966 per month. In the mayor’s case the increase is $700 to $1,610. In either case, it’s a 130-percent increase.

That pushback came two weeks later in the form of a referendum filed by former councilmember Luke Coletti, representing a group called Transparent Pacific Grove. Citing projected budget challenges in the coming years, Coletti called for the decision to go to the voters in an election or be rescinded by the council.

Opponents of the referendum have suggested that some volunteers were incorrectly telling people that the increase in compensation included health care and future raises. Former mayor Bill Peake brought up the question during a council meeting on June 18. Coletti clapped back, accusing Peake and others of spreading disinformation.

Not So Fast For That 130% City Council Pay Increase

Maybe The Rent Is Too GD High

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Or their homes are being rented out to STRs.

Butterfly Molesting

Monarch butterflies are quite a sight to see, arriving mid-October and staying in the area through the end of February.

But, these butterflies are starting to dwindle.

“Ever since we began monitoring monarch butterflies — since the 1990s — what we have seen is a steep decrease in their population, an over 95% drop,” said Natalie Johnson, who works at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History.

What’s causing the drop in these species? There are a few factors…

“One of the reasons is habitat loss,” said Johnson. “Another is pesticides, and clime change.”

Maybe The Rent Is Too GD High