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Royal Calkins is a semi-retired journalist, a former editor of the Monterey Herald, who writes for Voices of Monterey Bay. He lives in Half Moon Bay.

May 8, 2018

The Partisan: Scott + Steve That time when Scott Davis was endorsing Steve Bernal for sheriff

May 6, 2018

Campaign Conundrum Scott Davis consultant denies receiving money from previous campaign, but documents say otherwise

May 2, 2018

The Partisan: Sheriff candidates make campaigning entertaining but hardly illuminating

April 26, 2018

The Partisan: NRA Sees the Sunny Side of Tragedy

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April 24, 2018

The Partisan: Who should pick sheriffs, you or the party bosses?

April 17, 2018

The Partisan: Taxpayer group’s take on the Cal Am takeover measure is all wet

April 12, 2018

Public Water group formally accuses Cal Am of campaign violations and bullying tactics Interference with petition drive for public takeover alleged

April 12, 2018

The Partisan: A Curious Connection to Daryl Gates Carmel city attorney boasts of his purported role as a 'special counsel' to the late police chief

April 3, 2018

The Partisan: Seaside Race Transcends Youth It's all about development interests and the status quo

March 27, 2018

A Paper Trail Tale Carmel city attorney’s résumé is an intriguing mix of fact and fiction

March 21, 2018

The Partisan | A Sad New Cal Am Tactic New mailer, a signal of desperation, is filled with serious deceptions

March 14, 2018

The Partisan | Mozingo the Magnificent Carmel’s City Attorney tries sleight of hand to divert attention from a troubled mayor

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