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    The cameras Salinas approved in 2021 pose a danger to our community

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    Planned Gilroy detention center will increase arrests, advocates say

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    Monterey County settles suit against slow-moving owner of Quadrangle Building

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    Central Coast representative Lofgren arrives unannounced to inspect ICE facility in Mojave Desert

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    Attorney General Bonta, Santa Clara County sue to block ‘illegal’ ICE facility near Gilroy

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    Monterey County health officials warn of harm to public health from H.R. 1

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    Akira Boch comes home to show documentary at El Teatro Campesino

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    Carmel’s Rumsen Indians ‘youth takeovers’ feature cultural vitality and creativity

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    A village raises a leader

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    We shouldn’t normalize anonymous accusations and taunting

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    Proposed public housing rule could kick hundreds of Central Coast children into the streets

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    CSUMB not reaching 2030 Carbon Neutrality Goal

    Posted in Education by Royal Calkins
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    ‘People are watching now’

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    Teen Moms Inc.: Helping young mothers navigate life

    Posted in Education by Royal Calkins
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    Una declaración de Dolores Huerta

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    A statement from Dolores Huerta

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    U.S. Army tells lawmakers they’re ‘not aware’ of plans for the Department of Homeland Security to ‘utilize’ Fort Hunter Liggett

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    State watchdog to investigate Salinas politico’s loan from David Drew

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    Reclaiming agency, sharing stories and inspiring change

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    The fight for joy in the face of fear

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About Royal Calkins

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.

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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

March 7, 2018

Dallas Intrigue Carmel city attorney stirs an already swirling pot with talk of assault plot

March 6, 2018

The Partisan Spin vs. fact on Monterey County's Eastside Parkway; and Darryl Choates' incredible luck

February 27, 2018

The Partisan Notes on justice and a pending race for DA; plus progress — possibly — for Monterey progressives.

December 27, 2017

Carmel Mayor Accused of Sexual Harassment Wine industry leader alleges harassment, unprofessional conduct

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