MONTEREY - A small fire broke out Thursday behind Henry's BBQ off Lighthouse Avenue in New Monterey.  Restaurant owner Henry Junsay sent Central Coast News a photo, in which Junsay is seen using a garden hose to help extinguish the flames.

According to Junsay, it happened at the rental property behind his restaurant.  No word on the cause of the fire.  

By Brett Martin - email

MONTEREY, Calif. -- The construction is complete in the new Monterey Business District, but a sign is catching some attention.

Salvatore Carbone has owned Carbone's Bar in Monterey for seven years and said he's never had any problems until now.

"With MST coming in and putting that bus stop, it devastated us. It was a project put together without thought," he said.

Monterey-Salinas Transit began construction on the new Jazz line last June and for several months it closed lanes on Lighthouse Avenue. Carbone said it was a nightmare for his customers.

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. - Four Monterey County schools have been recognized as California Distinguished Schools by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

"I am extremely proud of the remarkable work that our school districts and schools are doing to engage students and achieve education excellence," said Monterey County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Nancy Kotowski. "Despite the fiscal challenges we've seen in the past six years, it is inspiring to see the investment of our educators to help students succeed and thrive. These schools are deserving of this distinguished award."

The four schools are Carmel High School and Carmel Middle School in the Carmel Unified School District, Monterey High School in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and San Benancio Middle School in the Washington Union Elementary School District.