Posts Tagged: Seaside

Attempt to take over Cal-Am is a gross overreach

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by JENNIFER CAPITOLO posted 02.07.2025

OPINION – The Monterey Peninsula’s water system is extensive — made up of 680 miles of pipeline and 100 water storage tanks — and provides reliable service to 100,000 residents and businesses throughout the region. Unfortunately, a planning agency that has never managed or operated a water system is distracting Cal-Am from the important business of planning for the future by attempting a hostile takeover of the water system. 

Public banking movement gaining traction in California

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by SCOTT SORIANO posted 07.01.2021

San Francisco has taken its first major step toward establishing a public bank, and other California municipalities are also moving forward in exploring public banking, including a regional effort by cities and counties on the Central Coast. The California statute reportedly is adding fuel to a nationwide public banking effort.