Dear Readers,
The campaign to represent the
Monterey Peninsula in the U.S. House of
Representatives has suddenly become a lot tougher,
with Casey Lucius claiming her opponent, Jimmy
Panetta, is only running because of his famous
father, and Panetta saying Lucius is using such
sharp-edge tactics just because of her poor showing
in the primary. Kelly Nix has the story.
You know him as the former mayor of Carmel, an
action movie star and an Oscar-winning director, but
did you know Clint Eastwood is also the survivor of
a plane crash? And into the Pacific Ocean, no less.
Yet, he survived by swimming four miles to shore —
and went on to direct his latest hit movie, "Sully."
I have that byline.
The Flanders Mansion controversy is back from the
dead, with the city council once again considering
its options for putting the rundown home to some
use. Mary Schley has that one.
A breakthrough restaurant proposed for Carmel Plaza
got a thumbs down from the planning commission this
week, and so did a new home near the beach. Mary
Schley has that story, as well.
The local park district is facing a major repair
bill from the Soberanes Fire -- which has started
growing again, by the way -- and isn't sure how to
pay it. One local family is grieving after its
Pomeranian was carried off and killed by coyotes
right in front of them. Government fees and permits
are going up -- in some cases, by a lot. Tonight we
launch the 2016 edition of the Golden Pine Cones, so
don't miss the links just below for your chance to
participate! And my editorial apologizes to a
prominent local citizen for our coverage of a
lawsuit against her, and points out who's really
responsible for the mess in the civil courts.
As always, I am available to respond to questions,
comments or concerns, and to offer advice about how
best to read our newspaper on your computer,
smartphone or iPad.
Paul Miller, Publisher
paul@carmelpinecone.com
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