Erik Chalhoub
@erikchalhoub.montereycountynow.com
Associate Editor, Monterey County Weekly @montereycountynow.com
Frank Pinto, who opened Work Horse Bicycles in Old Monterey in July 2017, is retiring and closing the shop at 486 Washington St. Its final day is Dec. 31.
Work Horse Bicycles’ owner is set to retire and close the shop Dec. 31.
Frank Pinto, who opened Work Horse Bicycles in Old Monterey in July 2017, is retiring and closing the shop at 486 Washington St. Its final day is Dec. 31.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Frank Pinto, who opened Work Horse Bicycles in Old Monterey in July 2017, is retiring and closing the shop at 486 Washington St. Its final day is Dec. 31.
Premier Hyundai of Seaside suddenly closed Friday, Dec. 12. Employees on site said the announcement to staff came out of nowhere, only two days ago.
Seaside’s Hyundai dealership suddenly closes, opening a hole in the city’s budget.
Premier Hyundai of Seaside suddenly closed Friday, Dec. 12. Employees on site said the announcement to staff came out of nowhere, only two days ago.
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December 13, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Premier Hyundai of Seaside suddenly closed Friday, Dec. 12. Employees on site said the announcement to staff came out of nowhere, only two days ago.
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A story about theater, sign language and accessibility takes center stage. #theater #signlanguage #accessibility #asl #pacrep #inclusion #performingarts
A story about theater, sign language and accessibility takes center stage.
Read the full article on Monterey County Now.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A story about theater, sign language and accessibility takes center stage. #theater #signlanguage #accessibility #asl #pacrep #inclusion #performingarts
Retired Monterey County Administrative Officer Lew Bauman will be the City of Monterey’s interim city manager beginning Jan. 1, as the search continues to replace the retiring Hans Uslar.
Monterey appoints an interim city manager as the search for a permanent manager continues.
Monterey appoints Lew Bauman as interim city manager while search continues to replace retiring Hans Uslar.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Retired Monterey County Administrative Officer Lew Bauman will be the City of Monterey’s interim city manager beginning Jan. 1, as the search continues to replace the retiring Hans Uslar.
There is one house that stands out among the rest in Del Rey Oaks. Ghastly figures have taken residence in the front yard, daring all who pass by to enter, if they are so brave.
A Del Rey Oaks home becomes a Halloween night destination for brave candy seekers.
A Del Rey Oaks home transforms into a Halloween destination with spooky displays.
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October 31, 2025 at 5:27 PM
There is one house that stands out among the rest in Del Rey Oaks. Ghastly figures have taken residence in the front yard, daring all who pass by to enter, if they are so brave.
For weeks, I’ve been looking for a part to get my old bike back on the trails. In just five minutes, I found it this weekend at AMG Cyclery’s bike swap in Seaside.
October 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
For weeks, I’ve been looking for a part to get my old bike back on the trails. In just five minutes, I found it this weekend at AMG Cyclery’s bike swap in Seaside.
The clock is ticking for the County of Monterey to distribute $20 million in state funds for the benefit of Pajaro.
Millions in state funding for Pajaro’s flood recovery is nearly spent as deadline approaches.
Monterey County faces a deadline to spend millions in state funding for Pajaro's flood recovery. Find out how the money is being used.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The clock is ticking for the County of Monterey to distribute $20 million in state funds for the benefit of Pajaro.
The Monterey Planning Commission recommended the city council adopt an ordinance that prohibits gun shops in most areas of the city.
Monterey outlines a plan to limit new gun shops after an earlier approval sparks outcry.
Monterey plans to limit new gun shops after approving one near homes, sparking public outcry.
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October 21, 2025 at 11:08 PM
The Monterey Planning Commission recommended the city council adopt an ordinance that prohibits gun shops in most areas of the city.
A demonstration project is underway along Geil and Seymour streets in Castroville, featuring curb extensions, traffic circles and crosswalks, with the goal to assist pedestrians and slow down traffic.
A pilot project in Castroville shows how roads can be safer for North County students.
Castroville's pilot project aims to make roads safer for students. Curb extensions, traffic circles, and crosswalks are being tested.
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October 6, 2025 at 6:47 PM
A demonstration project is underway along Geil and Seymour streets in Castroville, featuring curb extensions, traffic circles and crosswalks, with the goal to assist pedestrians and slow down traffic.
For decades, the Life Time Sea Otter Classic has been a mecca for all things biking. But it’s not afraid to switch things up every once in awhile, and its offerings for 2026 show that.
Sea Otter Classic adds trail run, expands to Toro Park for 2026.
Sea Otter Classic introduces trail runs, expands to Toro Park for 2026. Registration opens Oct 7 for the April 16-19 event.
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October 2, 2025 at 10:38 PM
For decades, the Life Time Sea Otter Classic has been a mecca for all things biking. But it’s not afraid to switch things up every once in awhile, and its offerings for 2026 show that.
The third and final phase of direct financial assistance to Pajaro residents will launch in October.
Pajaro continues its climb out of the 2023 flood, with more help on the way.
Pajaro is recovering from the 2023 flood with $20M in state funds. Learn about transportation upgrades, business aid, & resident assistance.
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September 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The third and final phase of direct financial assistance to Pajaro residents will launch in October.
The nearest hospital for thousands of North Monterey County residents returned to public ownership in 2022, and as part of that deal, the governing board that manages it must be divided into zones in 2026.
District that oversees Watsonville Community Hospital moving toward by-zone elections.
Pajaro Valley Health Care District moving to by-zone elections. Public input sought on district maps. Deadline: Oct 17.
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September 23, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The nearest hospital for thousands of North Monterey County residents returned to public ownership in 2022, and as part of that deal, the governing board that manages it must be divided into zones in 2026.
Seaside Fire and Police sound the sirens, simulating what it sounded like in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001. A gathering today at Seaside City Hall commemorated the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
September 11, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Seaside Fire and Police sound the sirens, simulating what it sounded like in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001. A gathering today at Seaside City Hall commemorated the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
King City officials announced recently that construction on the first phase of the King Station Multimodal Transit Center is expected to begin in 2028 or 2029.
A passenger train is close to stopping in King City after decades of rolling through.
King City slated to get Amtrak stop after decades. Construction on the station set to begin in 2028/29.
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September 10, 2025 at 11:24 PM
King City officials announced recently that construction on the first phase of the King Station Multimodal Transit Center is expected to begin in 2028 or 2029.
Joby is scaling up its Marina facility and hitting milestones with its future air taxis.
Joby Aviation is getting close to turning its vision of air taxis into reality. But when will that future arrive, and who will benefit?
Joby Aviation is getting closer to launching its air taxis. When will that future arrive, and who will benefit?
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September 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Joby is scaling up its Marina facility and hitting milestones with its future air taxis.
The Aug. 30 fire at the California Flats Energy Storage Project in a solar farm near Parkfield in southern Monterey County was extinguished within 24 hours, but monitoring is ongoing 24/7.
Monitoring continues at Parkfield battery storage facility after fire is extinguished.
Fire at Parkfield battery storage facility extinguished. Monitoring continues. No injuries or property damage reported.
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September 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The Aug. 30 fire at the California Flats Energy Storage Project in a solar farm near Parkfield in southern Monterey County was extinguished within 24 hours, but monitoring is ongoing 24/7.
Advisory for North Monterey County residents/commuters: The County of Monterey announced that Elkhorn Road work begins Monday, Aug. 25, with a closure and detour in place.
August 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Advisory for North Monterey County residents/commuters: The County of Monterey announced that Elkhorn Road work begins Monday, Aug. 25, with a closure and detour in place.
Lemons and exotics, all in one day during #MontereyCarWeek
Junk, exotics and social media influencers make up Saturday at Car Week.
The junk, exotics and influencers were out in force during the Saturday of Car Week.
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August 18, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Lemons and exotics, all in one day during #MontereyCarWeek
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In which I make like a TV news reporter. Lol. Great work by @celiajimenez.bsky.social. We hit the streets of Carmel last night to report on Car Week.
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PHOTOS, VIDEO: The cars don't disappoint hundreds of enthusiasts gathered in the evening in Carmel.
Discover the exotic cars and vibrant car culture at Carmel's nighttime event during Car Week. From Aston Martins to Bugattis, enjoy the show!
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August 16, 2025 at 12:19 AM
In which I make like a TV news reporter. Lol. Great work by @celiajimenez.bsky.social. We hit the streets of Carmel last night to report on Car Week.
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Scenes from last night's Motorlux at the Monterey Jet Center.
Food, jets and plenty of cars at Motorlux—including the world reveal of a new Shelby Mustang.
At Motorlux, the show began before attendees even stepped into the venue proper.
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August 15, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Scenes from last night's Motorlux at the Monterey Jet Center.
Today I feel like I won carspotting—saw my childhood hero car, a Ferrari F50, driving on Fremont Boulevard in Seaside.
August 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Today I feel like I won carspotting—saw my childhood hero car, a Ferrari F50, driving on Fremont Boulevard in Seaside.
Do you have any carspotting stories? Where do you like to go in Monterey County to spot some unexpected vehicles?
Grab your cameras—it’s time to go carspotting.
As Car Week kicks off with a car show on Alvarado Street in Monterey tonight, Aug. 8, carspotters will be out in force, cameras in hand.
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August 13, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Do you have any carspotting stories? Where do you like to go in Monterey County to spot some unexpected vehicles?
Crowds gathered today in downtown Monterey to catch a glimpse of the cars being unloaded for the RM Sotheby's auction happening later this week.
August 11, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Crowds gathered today in downtown Monterey to catch a glimpse of the cars being unloaded for the RM Sotheby's auction happening later this week.
Car Week is nearly upon us. Depending on your point of view, those six words either caused you to jump for joy or throw whatever device you’re reading this in anger.
Car Week brings in big numbers—and headaches—to Monterey County.
Rob O’Keefe, president and CEO of See Monterey, said Car Week draws in more than 100,000 visitors to Monterey County, primarily the peninsula, across 35-plus official events.
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July 31, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Car Week is nearly upon us. Depending on your point of view, those six words either caused you to jump for joy or throw whatever device you’re reading this in anger.
The Men's 50+ group powers through the start/finish of yesterday's Sand City Criterium.
July 28, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The Men's 50+ group powers through the start/finish of yesterday's Sand City Criterium.