The victim had parked his vehicle in the turnout and exited his vehicle when he was confronted by 48-year-old, Garrett Lowery, a Pacific Grove resident. The victim told officers that he and Lowery knew each other and that Lowery had been repeatedly attempting to intimidate and bully him.
The victim reported that during the confrontation, Lowery threatened to kill him and stated he would smash his head in with a rock.At approximately 12:38 p.m., an on-duty Pacific Grove Police Department Community Service Officer, was performing her regular duties and observed Lowery near the Lighthouse Cinema on Lighthouse Avenue. The Community Service Officer immediately notified on-duty police officers, who responded and safely took Lowery into custody without incident.
Another Civil Grand Jury Report Critical of Ben Harvey
Whoever picks Harvey is in for a disaster.
The investigation concluded that the city of Ojai did not conduct its due diligence, nor did it engage in a fair and competitive selection process and that it could have requested a time extension from the state.
“As with the grant application, the possibility of running out of time does not justify awarding a contract without conducting a fair and competitive selection process,” the grand jury said.
The Ojai City Manager (Ben Harvey) and Ventura County Executive Officer are invited to respond in 60 days.
On April 16, 2025, the Ventura County Civil Grand Jury received a public complaint alleging that the Ojai City Council authorized the city manager to negotiate a contract with DignityMoves for around $10 million for the construction of a 30-unit permanent supportive housing complex for people experiencing homelessness without obtaining competitive bids based on the lowest price as required by law for construction projects of this size
Ventura County’s due diligence finding echoes the Monterey County Civil Grand Jury’s findings in Project Bella. In both instances, the central criticism is that major public decisions proceeded without adequate due diligence, and both reports implicate Ben Harvey’s management of those processes.
A citizen complaint was filed with the Monterey County Civil Grand Jury (Jury). City administration came under sharp public criticism for its handling of this project including allegations that the City Manager had accepted gifts and cash from the developer.
The Walls Have Eyes In Fresno
About time for a Fresno story, what with all the heat.
The scene was at Grifols Biomat USA Plasma Center on Blackstone and Dakota Avenues.
The Fresno Police Department says officers first got a call around 7 a.m. for reports of a possible person in the attic of the business.
Officers searched but did not find anything.
Later, around 9 a.m., officers were called back to the same location after a patient in the plasma center heard noises coming from within the wall and somehow saw eyes peering out at them.
Summer’s Here So Beware Of The Little Go Cars
About as visible to car drivers as a tricycle and the Go Car drivers are easily distracted or vision impaired by the mandated helmets.
Hey Dano!
Karen is watching you!
Vandals Paint Genitalia In ATC Spree
No mention of where the vandals were from. Sent home to mommy.
A trio of teenagers who spray painted anti-police sentiments and crude images of human genitalia inside the American Tin Cannery last week were caught in the act by police and cited for burglary and vandalism, Pacific Grove police said.
The three teenagers were handcuffed and taken to the Pacific Grove Police Department on Pine Avenue, where officers cited them for burglary and vandalism. They were later released to their parents.
LOL In Pebble Beach Sues CHP
Should Rebecca be allowed to drive at 76 with the ailments in addition to being unable to maintain auto registration? At least re-examine her at the DMV.
In a July 9 complaint, Rebecca Joanna Rousso, 76, contends that she was driving on 17 Mile Drive near Sunridge Road on May 27, 2025, at about 7:40 p.m. when she was stopped by the CHP for an expired vehicle registration.
“The initial allegation was driving under the influence of drugs,” according to Rousso’s lawsuit, which was filedin Monterey County superior Court.
The woman said she informed the two male officers of her myriad ailments, including heart problems, type 2 diabetes, degenerative knee disease, respiratory disease, prior stroke, and expressive aphasia — a neurological language disorder that impairs a person’s ability to speak.
Teenage Girl Flees From Police On E-Bike
Hooligans cited for this should not be issued a drivers license until age 21.
DMP Del Monte Park
Officers spotted someone on an electric motorcycle speeding on David Avenue — a street which is long and straight and has become popular with e-bike riders, who can often be seen speeding, performing stunts and riding in the wrong lane.
Driving on sidewalks was also observed.” When the rider eventually stopped, officers discovered she was a juvenile female. She was released to her parents. The dirt bike was towed and impounded
Hillcrest Ave Home Fire
At about 1:10 a.m. on July 6, the Monterey Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at 722 Hillcrest Ave. When they arrived, residents of the 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1,270 square-foot-home had already evacuated.
Firefighters “saved approximately $756,000 in property and contents, while the fire caused an estimated $800,000 worth of damage and lost contents.”
New P.G. City Manager Bolts At The Chance To Get Out
Matthew Mogenson goes back home to Marina. P.G.’s going broke, council members Rau & Garfield nit picked him to death and drove him nuts and then the cannabis fiasco. He did tear down the parklets though.
Marina may have decided on a new city manager, and he will be a familiar face to many. The city announced Thursday it would consider an employment agreement with former Assistant City Manager Matthew R. Mogenson at their Tuesday meeting.
While serving as City manager of Pacific Grove, Mogenson oversaw the appointment of a new police chief after uncertainty caused by the injury of the previous chief ( Cathy Madalone).