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Public Invited To Talk About New County Land

Public Invited To Talk About New County Land

MONTEREY, Calif.-  The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (MPRPD) is inviting the public to sound off on camping at the Whisler-Wilson Property.

Last year, officials discussed the disbursement of up to $1,000,000 to the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District to acquire the 317-acre Whisler Wilson Ranch near Point Lobos in Monterey County, for natural resource protection and public access.

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Small Fire Extinguished behind Henry's BBQ on Lighthouse Ave

Small Fire Extinguished behind Henry's BBQ on Lighthouse Ave

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.  

Security Measures Examined For Big Sur Marathon

CARMEL, Calif.-  After Monday's tragedy in Boston, at one of the world's most famous foot races, the organizers of similar large events are taking a hard look at their own security measures including here on the Central Coast. 

In Carmel, about 10,000 runners will cross the finish line for the Big Sur Internation Marathon in less than two weeks.  We found out several local race directors were in Boston, some helping with the Boston Marathon and some were running.  We've been told all of them are safe and they plan to ease any concerns for runners.

"We had never thought that a marathon could be a potential target.  Now here at the sheriff's office, anytime you get a large group of individuals together at an international event, that you're a potential target," said Monterey County Sheriff's Department Chief of Operations Chuck Monarque.

Monterey Business May Sue MST Over Lost Dollars

Monterey Business May Sue MST Over Lost Dollars

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.

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Police Tackle Cyberbullying, Laws Getting Tougher

HOLLISTER, Calif.-  It's a story making national headlines, topping most viewed lists and trending everywhere online.  A tragic case just miles from the Central Coast involving cyberbullying is resurfacing, as several arrests were made.

"The worst day of her life"-a post from 15-year-old Saratoga teen Audrie Pott, before she killed herself after photos of her sexual assault popped up on the Internet.  Now three 16-year-old boys, one from Gilroy and two from Saratoga, face charges of sexual battery.  Pott's family attorney said Audrie was assaulted at a party last September after she passed out.

To help us understand how law enforcement are trying to fight cyberbullying cases like this, we asked our viewers Facebook if they've been bullied before.  It's an issue that one local police departments said is still way ahead of the laws they have to fight it with.

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Four Monterey County Schools Recognized As California Distinguished Schools

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.

Retired Naval Special Assistant to Speak at MOAA Meeting

CARMEL, Calif. - The Monterey County Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America will hold its April monthly meeting at Rancho Canada Golf Course in Carmel Valley.  The meeting will be Thursday, April 18 at 11:00 am.

The special guest speaker for the meeting is a retired U.S. Naval Special Assistant for Underseas Strategy, ADM Winford Ellis. ADM Ellis retired from his position in the Office of the Secretary of the Navy and currently works at the Naval Postgraduate School.

He is also currently the Undersea Warfare Chair and Director of the Undersea Warfare Research Center at NPS. During the lunch, he is expected to discuss the current submarine force.

The event will begin at 11 am and lunch is served at 12. Active duty, retired and former military officers, their spouses and widows are welcome to attend. Tickets to the lunch are $20.00 and reservations are required. To purchase a ticket, contact (831) 649-6227.