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Non-Profit Takes Over Point Pinos Lighthouse

Tuesday, September 7th, 9:55 am

The future and restoration of the Point Pinos Lighthouse is now officially in the hands of the Heritage Society.

The City of Pacific Grove approved the agreement last week to hand the reins over to the Society. The city said the partnership will provide the organization with the flexibility to restore the deteriorating monument, without being overly burdened by city rules and requirements. The Lighthouse continues to be a major visitor attraction in the city, even in its current state of disrepair. Unfortunately, with each passing year, the Lighthouse deteriorates further. The city expects the Society to be able to better secure funds and grants and use the money more cost effectively as a result of volunteer assistance and low overhead.

Live Chat About Housing Assistance

Submitted by Nailen on Thursday, July 22nd, 1:00 pm

Central Coast News is working with the Housing Authority of Monterey County in order to help you get your questions answered about housing assistance.

The Housing Authority provides several housing programs for individuals and families in Monterey County. The questions center is closed but if you did not get your question answered please contact the Housing Authority at www.hamonterey.org for more information.

Some of the programs available are:

Duck Crossing on Del Monte Avenue

Submitted by Paul

Sunday, December 13th, 6:42 pm

Traffic stopped in both directions on Del Monte Avenue in Monterey for about 10 minutes on Sunday while a couple of ducks took their time crossing the street.

It's not the first time I've been stuck while the ducks from the pond near Dennis the Menace park decided to relocate, but the first time I've seen it on Del Monte.

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Jellyfish on display

Submitted by Paul

Friday, November 20th, 4:24 pm

Jellyfish at art, on display at the Monterey Bay Aquarium on Cannery Row.

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ACLU Talks About "Do's and Don'ts" With Monterey Wooden Cross

Submitted by kiki jones on Wednesday, November 18th, 2:37 pm

The American Civil Liberties Union laid out the "do's and dont's" for replacing a cross in Monterey.

The city expects to be sued if it puts the cross back up on public property. So council members turned to the American Civil Liberties Union to find out what they can and cannot do.

"There are ways the city can honor its history and yet also honor the constitutional value. We'd be happy to work with the city to come up with a resolution that honors both," says ACLU Attorney Margaret Crosby.

Some of those resolutions include using a private fund to put the cross back together, placing the cross on private land, religious site or putting it on display at a museum.

After tonight's presentation from the ACLU, council members are still indecisive about what to do with the cross, and want more information before moving forward.

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Tree of Life lighting in Monterey on Dec. 15

Submitted by Paul

Monday, November 9th, 12:59 pm

Tree of Life lighting ceremony will take place on Dec. 15th at the Monterey Conference Center.

There will be four Trees of Life lit this year throughout the Central Coast. It's the 25th annual celebration. Donations are made to name a light, with the proceeds going to the Hospice Foundation.

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