May 25, 2021 Monterey County sheriff rebuked for ignoring spending laws Supervisors censure Stephen Bernal
May 22, 2021 DA’s Office finds Monterey County Sheriff’s Office broke the law but really didn’t mean to Investigation sparked by earlier Voices report
February 26, 2021 Bernal is target of recall Sheriff’s scandals and qualifications cited by recall organizers
December 12, 2020 State agency to investigate Monterey County Counsel’s Office and Sheriff’s Department
November 13, 2020 Monterey County sheriff accused of serial affairs with subordinates Allegations appear in complaint to state FPPC
October 14, 2020 The Partisan: Lawsuit accuses MPUSD of hiding the ball Records request seeks high school construction details
October 11, 2020 Former councilman challenges mayor in Monterey Barrett’s website suggests he’s still on the council