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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.

July 14, 2023

Pain, death and secrets in Monterey County Jail Documents — and the lack of them — illustrate continuing troubles despite federal oversight

June 10, 2023

Salinas leader McShane’s ouster should open eyes Chamber and council roles aren’t compatible

June 1, 2023

One plaintiff still fighting Monterey County sheriff’s brass Christian Schneider says campaign lies destroyed his business

March 10, 2023

Taxpayers pay big to keep public records private Lozano Smith counsels Monterey County schools against disclosure

February 23, 2023

A Monterey Bay Muckraker Visits the West Bank Israel may be the world’s most complicated place

January 19, 2023

Marina council says deal ‘em Second card room headed to town

January 16, 2023

Some Marina leaders are betting on betting Does the city have room for two gaming permits?

January 16, 2023

Tracking the man behind California’s cardrooms Not well known outside card rooms and campaign contributions

December 29, 2022

New Monterey County sheriff is sort of progressive But first, she is a cop

December 29, 2022

Q&A with incoming Sheriff Tina Nieto

December 21, 2022

Another holiday poem that you’ll regret reading Consider this Royal's Christmas Cheer

November 16, 2022

County officials won’t talk about another jail death Family says it will seek a second autopsy after coroner's inconclusive report about Saturday's death

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