What's the Plan?

All things eventually come to an end. This is our last show. On the program Paul, Dan & Mark discuss the impending release of more water for the Monterey Peninsula, a Carmel homeowner is battling with the architectural review board over her plans to install a metal roof on her home, Monterey drops an expensive hammer on cars illegally parked on Alvarado St on New Year's Eve's day and a Salinas man who slaughtered dozens of animals is ruled fit to stand trial for his crimes. Paul, Dan & Mark thank you for listening and for your support of this program over the past five years. All the best to all of you and thank you again. Mark

This week Dan, Paul and Mark discuss a partial pickleball ban in Carmel, land trust buys Highway 68 ranch slated for housing, Seaside has a potty-mouthed parrot, Salinas to identify historic buildings with new commission - all that and more!

This week Paul, Dan & Mark discuss the bizarre story of the woman who claims to have been tied to a tree in Pebble Beach by an armed assailant, yet law enforcement officials investigating the incident can't seem to corroborate her story. Two letters to the Pine Cone about new procedures at the PG City Council meetings spur much conversation and some unintended hilarity. Should PG have an economic development director? The guys ask: "Isn't that what a Chamber of Commerce is for?" All that and more on this week's episode of "What's the Plan?"

This week Paul, Dan & Mark discuss more problems with the DEI commission in Pacific Grove, homeowners group in Monterey is suing the city over plans to allocate 50 acres of vacant land for 614 homes to met RHNA state housing goals - all that and much more

This week Paul, Dan & Mark discuss a lawsuit against two local government agencies for alleged violations of a plaintiffs First and Fourteenth Amendment rights. Property taxes are again a hot topic of discussion as are cannabis dispensaries and a PG venue loses it's license to serve alcohol. All that and more on What's the Plan?

On this week's program, Paul, Dan & Mark welcome Dr. David R. Henderson, professor of economics emeritus from the NPGS and a Senior Research Fellow with the Hoover Institute at Stanford University. Topics this week include: Breaking up Google, the PG Water Project, Dan Miller's monsterous movies and much more....

On this week's program Paul, Dan & Mark discuss the removal of parklets in PG, who will fill the vacancy on the city council due to the resignation of Debby Beck. Also, three local restaurants are in the news for various reasons. All that and more on this week's What's the Plan?

Dan Miller is off this week but Paul and Mark welcome special guest Dr. David R. Henderson, professor emeritus of economics from the United States Naval Postgraduate School. This week's conversation touches on issues of eminent domain, proposed Trump appointees, drug legalization and local politics and election results for Monterey, Pacific Grove and Salinas.

On this edition, Paul, Dan & Mark recap the 2024 General Election focusing on local races and issues.

On this episode Paul, Dan & Mark discuss TAMC approving adaptive technology for traffic lights on Highway 68 between Salinas and Monterey - will this $500k dollars fix save taxpayers $150,000,000 to build nine roundabouts on the route? Sex-Ed in PG Schools - Planned Parenthood is out but another organization is in. PG restaurant owners open GoFundMe page to collect money they will use to file lawsuit against city over removal of parklet. All that plus one last look at the local ballot races on the Monterey Peninsula

This week Paul, Dan & Mark discuss all things peninsula local - PG, Carmel and Monterey. Also, Paul interviews Del Rey Oaks police officer Brian Perez who's running for the District 4 seat on the Monterey City Council

This week Paul, Dan & Mark discuss the Carmel mayoral race and a local poll that shows the incumbent mayor trailing badly as election day is less than two weeks away. On the second half of the program Paul talks with Mayor Tyller Williamson of Monterey who discusses city business and his run for another term

This week Paul, Dan & Mark critique candidates endorsements from a local publication. In the second half of the program, Paul interviews Monterey mayoral candidate Monique Kaldy.

This week Paul, Dan and Mark discuss local election news including a candidate for office in Carmel who's charged with election fraud. We also explore Voter ID, and how informed are candidates running for office who have a record of NOT voting in multiple elections? All that and more on this week's edition of "What's the Plan?"

This week Paul and Dan's special guest is local restauranteur Kevin Phillips, discussing the state of the local food service industry. Also Paul and Dan discuss the local issues making news around the peninsula and Monterey County

This week Paul is out of town on business but he still made the time to host an interview with Monterey County 4th District Supervisor Wendy Root Askew. That interview can be heard at the 30 minute mark of this week's program. Preceding that, Dan and Mark discuss the Coastal Commission approval of a busway adjacent to Highway One in order to benefit MST and we dive into an appellate court ruling that says a local government agency wrongly collected a tax from local residents. A taxpayer advocacy group brought a lawsuit against the tax and are victorious.

This week Dan Miller shares his experience participating in a candidates discussion with the editors of the Monterey County Weekly. On September 3, 39-year-old Vicente Arroyo of Salinas was arrested on suspicion of killing 80 animals at a property on Avery Lane in Prunedale. According to anonymous Monterey County Sheriffs Department sources, deputies on the scene were ordered by their command staff to NOT engage the shooter. At the time of this command, it was believed by sheriff's personnel that humans were being shot and killed by an assailant. Join us for the chilling details that will shock the senses. All that and more on this week's What's the Plan?

This is our first show that will also broadcast on over-the-air radio. What's the Plan? is now heard at 6:00pm Saturday evenings on KION 1460 AM & 101.1 FM. On this episode, we discuss the PG Mayor's race, also disturbing instances of animal cruelty make the headlines in Monterey County, STR's (Short-Term Rentals) in the news again and a grab bag of other topics.

This week Paul, Dan & Mark discuss the BOS near-total ban on Short-term rentals (STR) in unincorporated areas of the county. Rent control in Salinas is discussed and the PG mayors race is grist for the mill too.

Lot's of meaty PG news and comment this week. We discuss the 96-year-old retiree who faces eviction from her quarters at a local senior housing complex. The PG council race has our attention as well and more clean up comments about the just finished car week and a local restauranteur is cited for consecutive violations of California alcohol serving laws. All that and more on this week's edition of "What's the Plan Monterey".

This week Paul, Dan & Mark discuss controversial remarks about Israeli's made by a Pacific Grove mayoral candidate. Big bond measures for PG schools and infrastructure in Marina are on the agenda for conversation as well.

This week Paul, Dan & Mark continue conversation about the "speeding sheriff", Salinas' Fox Theatre is for sale, Pickleball controversy erupts in Carmel, STR rules violators in PG will face big fines under a new ordinance designed to deter STR's being turned into raucous party houses and much more!

Paul is off this week, Dan and Mark are behind the controls. This week we discuss the secret plans for a massive Amazon warehouse in Salinas. More fallout from the "speeding sheriff" and other local commentary.

This week Paul, Dan & Mark discuss the speeding sheriff of Monterey County and Dan Miller announces he's running for Mayor of Pacific Grove in the upcoming November 2024 General Election

This week Paul, Dan & Mark discuss the Monterey County Sheriff who believes she's above the law - at least when it comes to speeding. Also discussed is the roundabout in search of a reason and antipathy towards motor vehicles could be responsible for the death of a woman near Pt. Lobos

Paul, Mark and Dan discuss are house numbers coming to Carmel? Former congressman recommends streamlining local government services and Dems say paying teens for sex shouldn't be a felony

Paul, Dan & Mark discuss Marina growth, PG council, affordable housing mandates and solutions

This week's "What's The Plan Monterey?" dives into Mark's Mountain West adventures, water tax billing being combined with your property tax, and the proposed MST Surf line bus route along Highway 1 in Sand City.

Paul and Dan discuss this week's news. Mark is out this week exploring the American wilderness.

call Mark and Dan discuss all the news from around the county

Paul, Dan and Mark talk about a PG DEI critic's near expulsion from the economic committee for using the term "Poke the Bear" when referring to PG's council on DEI and other news from around the county.

Paul and Dan talk about the Monterey County News of the week.

Paul, Mark and Dan discuss the week's news.

Salinas gets it done for 1/5th the price of Carmel and Monterey - Mark and Dan dive into why this is.

Pacific Grove Police Chief continues her leave of absence and much more from around the county

Quotes from today's show, Rental Registry - "it came out this last week that so far in Monterey, only 55 % of the rental units are in compliance with their rental registry." SB9 - "What the judge said was yes, SB 9 allows for lot splitting. You can build two homes on the lot or more, but there's nothing in the the law that says that the homes that you're building have to be priced as affordable homes or low -income housing."

In this week's show Paul, Mark and Dan discuss multiple issues including listener comments, Marina's Downtown, Salinas City Budget Shortfall, and the MPC board's disfunction (among many other topics).

In this episode of of WTP, Paul, Mark and Dan discuss Monterey County issues this week focusing on the Salinas City Council, PG City Manager, ATC Hotel, the 100 person brawl at seaside high and much more.

in this week's episode, Paul, Mark and Dan discuss the alleged corruption of the Project Homekey CFO, the Tin Cannery Hotel, the Salinas Hotel that wasn't and much more.

This week Paul Mark and Dan discuss: Tin Cannery impact on tax revenue The Wild Fish owner's back taxes Wave street Studio gets liquor license County Sheriff PG council's inquiry rule detailing interaction between council members and city employees. The selection process for a new city manager is discussed, with emphasis on finding a candidate who can work effectively with citizens and employees. There were over 30 applications for the Lovers Point grill concessionaire role.

In this episode, Paul, Mark and Dan discuss the following issues (among others): - Housing affordability - The impact of regulations on housing costs - How the census impacts voting districts - The PG Skate Park - The situation with Marina High School and its facilities - The inequality in facilities among schools in the Monterey Peninsula School District - The passing of a bond measure that included projects for every school in the district, including Marina High School - The issue of students leaving Marina High School due to the lack of facilities and choosing to attend other schools - The work and impact of PK Diffenbaugh, the superintendent at Monterey - The implications of public employees getting paid more and the economic consequences

This week Paul, Mark and Dan talk about crime, PG Pensions and other news from around the county

This week, Mark and Dan delve into: - The potential impacts of transitioning to district elections in Pacific Grove and Marina, two cities in California. It highlights how this shift could alter the political landscape in these areas. - The advantages and disadvantages of district elections, including the possible impacts on fair representation. They highlight the controversy around this issue, examining how it could affect the proportionality of representation in local councils. - The proposal of a mute button during Zoom public comments for council meetings in PG. They express concerns about the implications for freedom of speech and the First Amendment, underlining the potential for misuse and the risk of silencing legitimate public concerns.

In this episode, Paul, Mark, and Dan discuss: Big Sur Motorist drives off Cliff Scott Weiner proposes speed controls on cars The closure of the grill at Lovers Point and potential future plans for the location. The implications of city council district elections and the disenfranchisement of voters. The demographic makeup of Pacific Grove and Carmel, and the challenges of district elections in these areas. The impact of changing bag policies on businesses and consumers. Ongoing issues with governance and representation within Pacific Grove.

In this episode, Paul, Dan and Mark delve into: The current housing issues in Pacific Grove, particularly the challenges and criticisms associated with meeting state-imposed housing quotas. The frustration over the state's top-down decision making and the need for more localized decision-making. The controversial influence of public employee unions on public officials. The feasibility of building more housing, with an insight into the order of prioritization: luxury housing and hotels, followed by middle-class homes, and eventually smaller apartments. A close look at the financial state of Pacific Grove, including an in-depth discussion about the city's substantial $52 million debt to the state's pension fund. A comparison between California and Florida's budget and politics. Stay tuned each week for an enlightening conversation on these topics and more.

Dan and Mark return to talk about CALAM, PGUSD and the news from around the county

This week Dan and Mark are out. Paul plays and comments on clips from a District 5 Supervisor forum co-hosted by the Monterey County Association of Realtors and FireSafe Council for Monterey County on Friday, February 2, 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzOZJCRyTwk

Weekly discussion of all things Monterey County. No show notes this week

Kaiser Permanente's Arrival in Salinas: Planned opening of a Kaiser clinic in North Salinas by early 2025. Potential competition for existing hospitals and a move to address healthcare service backlog. Housing and Development Issues: Discussion on the need for more healthcare facilities and housing to serve the community, especially considering the older demographic. Potential for a new Kaiser Permanente hospital in Marina, reflecting on housing developments and community expansion. Community and Real Estate: Economic implications of new developments. Discussion on the need for accessible healthcare and housing options.

In this episode: •Historical figures and their impact on the Monterey area. •Exploration of ways the community can engage with and influence local government decisions. •In-depth analysis of Ojai's hiring PG City Manager Ben Harvey. •Examination of how a city manager's decisions influenced the growth of pickleball in specific regions. •Discussion of different strategies to address homelessness, including innovative housing solutions.