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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.

November 9, 2022

Laying Down the Law New sheriff might be able to cure what ails the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office

November 3, 2022

Lawsuit against sheriff candidate Moses is expanding Many local officials, citizens and journalists to be questioned

October 25, 2022

Oversight may be coming for Sheriff’s Office Monterey County supervisors agree out-of-control department needs stronger guidance

October 19, 2022

Another Monterey County Jail death claim settled Family says Rafael Ramirez Lara's death was the result of inattention and indifference

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October 19, 2022

Jail Death Claims Since 2013 Some of the completed cases involving Monterey County Jail inmates since 2013

October 13, 2022

Walked Out Sheriff's detective escorted out of the office under overtime pay inquiry

October 13, 2022

A History of Scandal A Collection of Voices of Monterey Bay's Continuing Coverage of issues within the Monterey County Sheriff's Office

October 7, 2022

Another Scandal at the Jail Special operations commander placed on leave for allegedly receiving drugs illegally obtained from the jail pharmacy

October 1, 2022

Twenty grand, more or less Monterey County clarifies amount sent to deputy with a discrimination claim against sheriff

September 28, 2022

Cocked and Loaded Jurors to decide if Toro Park man threw down his gun before the CHP opened fire

September 27, 2022

Harassment reports draw quick reaction Monterey County supervisors say bad behavior must stop at Sheriff's Office

September 26, 2022

Complaint Lodged Marina police official accuses chief of unfairness and rule-breaking

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