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Dear Readers,
The canine center proposed for
Carmel Valley has been a very hot topic for almost
three years, and next week it's finally headed for
its first permit hearing. Chris Counts reports.
The traffic congestion downtown was considerably
improved during Concours Week compared to previous
years, police say. And they say they know why. Mary
Schley has the details.
A year and a half after a crew working on a gas main
blew up a house on Guadalupe Street, Mayor Jason
Burnett is praising a decision by the public
utilities commission to undertake a full safety
review of PG&E. Mary Schley also reports that
one.
A candy store proposed for Dolores Street drew the
ire of planning commissioners last week, not because
of the way the store would look from the outside,
but because the candy would be displayed in barrels,
which is "too Fishermans Wharf," they said. Mary
also has that story.
With an El Niño looming, major flood concerns have
emerged along the Salinas River because thick
vegetation is clogging the river channel. Rose Evers
reports.
Despite problems with its desal test well, Cal Am
says they still expect it to work as planned.
Condors have been spotted for the first time feeding
at Point Lobos. We have several interesting crime
stories for you -- including one about a boneheaded
thief who is accused of stealing copper flashing
from a P.B. building site, but was caught after he
showed ID when he sold it. Ballerinas at the Carmel
Academy of Performing Arts have a fancy new dance
floor to practice on. And my editorial explains why
it's an especially good idea for condors to hang out
along the coast, instead of venturing inland.
Everyone at The Pine Cone is deeply grateful for the
support of our loyal readers and, as always, I am
available to respond to your questions, comments or
concerns, and to offer advice about how best to read
our newspaper on your computer, smartphone or iPad.
Paul Miller,
Publisher
paul@carmelpinecone.com
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