Monterey County News

Salinas-area schools looking for a few good teachers Teacher shortage leaves hiring pool shallow as schools regain revenue to fill openings Check out this story on thecalifornian.com: http://bit.ly/1mhtJkt Salinas-area school districts are among those digging themselves out of a national teacher shortage, worsened by the Great Recession of 2008.

Dave Stamey has been voted Entertainer of the Year, Male Performer of the Year and Songwriter of the Year by the Western Music Association.

Peninsula suspects arrested under the influence of meth Monterey County sheriff's deputies said they discovered a switchblade in the car.

SALINAS >> Police are searching for a man who shot at a 24-year-old man standing outside an apartment complex in Salinas on Monday night.

The same day a local newspaper called Salinas Councilman Jose Castaneda a "deadbeat" for failing to pay a $5,000 fine to Salinas, the city attorney says it's likely the city won't ever collect a dime from him.

On a recent trip to the stunning Monterey County coast, we met a friend for dinner at Passionfish, a charming restaurant that serves only Marine Stewardship Council certified fish and has the quirkiest and most reasonably priced wine list of any establishment I know.

"There is such great stuff to be found around here," chef Adam Foster says of local produce.

The California American Water Company Eardley Plant No. 1 on Sinex and Eardley in Pacific Grove.

Martin Gabriel Olmos , 32, of King City was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, on suspicion of carjacking, robbery and a probation violation.

DA's Office won't seek death in fatal stabbing case Florencio Anselmo was arraigned Tuesday on charges related to Maria Ceja's death.

Sheriff's Log: Violation of protective order The Monterey County Sheriff's Office log for July 7, 2014.

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for Monterey County is your nonprofit, independent, donor-supported humane society that has been serving the animals and people of Monterey County since 1905.

The fires were reported about 4:15 p.m. near Interlake Road in Lockwood, an unincorporated part of Monterey County about 90 miles south of Monterey, Cal Fire officials said.

Jeff Mitchell: CastaA eda is council deadbeat Frustrated, city is considering garnishing council member's wages for non-payment of fine Check out this story on thecalifornian.com: http://bit.ly/1lPPPpg Well, to probably no one's surprise, Councilman Jose CastaA eda has not yet responded to the city's letter requesting that he make payment ... (more)

Avoid the 20 nets 46 DUI arrests over July 4 weekend The total number of arrests this weekend eclipsed Memorial Day weekend enforcement by 16. Check out this story on thecalifornian.com: http://bit.ly/1mau6gy Avoid the 20 agencies arrested 46 individuals suspected of driving drunk over the Independence Day weekend, according to a release.

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Highway 101 chase ends in San Juan Bautista A pair of San Juan Bautista men were arrested after leading deputies on a freeway chase.

Hill & Dale Landscapes, a Monterey Peninsula landscape contracting company, won three awards last week through the Central Coast chapter of the California Landscape Contractors Association's Beautification Awards competition.

Tossed Greens: Salinas Valley companies are thinking smart "Thinking big" is not always best.

A small town midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco on the Pacific Coast Highway has been sold for an undisclosed price.