Daniel Dreifuss

Many in the community know Rabbi Leah Novick, perhaps because she is ready to communicate with everyone who approaches her. This mother of four was ordained as rabbi in 1987.

A shorthanded County of Monterey Planning Commission was split on its decision over a proposed farmworker housing project in Pajaro on Wednesday, April 10. The 3-3 tie denies the proposal,

The California Coastal Commission voted 9-1 on Thursday, April 11 in favor of a revised plan to build a luxury hotel at the American Tin Cannery site in Pacific Grove, two years after a P.G. City Council approval was appealed by two commissioners, a P.G. citizens group and others. The vote came after over 70 people spoke, many of them urging denial, with some in support.

CSU Monterey Bay announced it is offering $4,000 "guaranteed back-up scholarships" to incoming students negatively impacted by delays in the Free Application for Student Aid, or FAFSA, process.

Fried chicken at Seaside’s Googie Grill is a hands-on experience, the way it was intended. Although hard to find, the Southern-style preparation remains popular.

Will East Garrison, a planned community on the northeastern edge of the former Fort Ord, ever have a “town center,” as envisioned when it was approved nearly 20 years ago?

Stephen Moorer inside the Golden Bough Theatre, currently under construction. The project is a complete remodel, including new seats, a new lobby and new lighting.

Michaela Kuenster is celebrating Record Store Day, April 20, by opening a new record store and venue, Pop & Hiss, at 215 Forest Ave. in Pacific Grove.

Salinas City Councilmember Steve McShane is resigning effective May 10, with two-and-a-half years left in his term.

Chavene Simmons has been living in King City since 2021. He traded the classroom, where he taught science, for the outdoors and started working for the U.S. Forest Service at