Dennis Taylor

Monterey

Writer and Reporter at The Monterey County Herald

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Articles

Desal approval: Local water agencies file objections to judge’s ruling

1 week ago | montereyherald.com | Dennis Taylor

MONTEREY – A Monterey County Superior Court judge has struck down a lawsuit filed by three water agencies and one city against the California Coastal Commission for conditionally approving a desalination plant in Marina. But it is an “intended ruling” and is subject to challenges prior to a final ruling. The 118-page decision by Superior Court Judge Thomas Wills was issued March 28.
M1W official named to key post at Monterey Peninsula water district

1 month ago | sacbee.com | Dennis Taylor

MONTEREY – A seasoned official who has worked on Monterey Peninsula water issues for more than a decade has been named assistant general manager of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District. Mike McCullough, the current director of external affairs for Monterey One Water, will begin his new post at the water district on April 4. McCullough worked at M1W for the past 13 years. His focus was to bring the Pure Water Monterey water recycling project online.
M1W official named to key post at Monterey Peninsula water district

1 month ago | montereyherald.com | Dennis Taylor

Monterey man sentenced to over eight years in prison for theft
Violation of open meeting law alleged against group of Monterey County mayors

2 months ago | montereyherald.com | Dennis Taylor

SALINAS – A committee called the City Selection Committee charged with appointing mayors to different boards and commissions in Monterey County has been accused of violating California’s open-meeting law. The law, called the Ralph M. Brown Act, was passed by the state Legislature in 2003. It governs the public transparency of local governments.
Mayors name Salinas mayor to key seat on LAFCO board

2 months ago | montereyherald.com | Dennis Taylor

SALINAS – A little known committee of a dozen Monterey County mayors named Salinas Mayor Dennis Donohue to sit on a quasi-governmental commission, all but ensuring that commission will continue to try and block the Monterey Peninsula Water District’s acquisition of California American Water Co.The City Select Committee often flies under the public’s radar since the lion’s share of its decisions have to do with appointing mayors to a host of boards and commissions across the county.
Operation Christmas Cheer: When the ‘Queen of Cannery Row’ needed a little help

Dec 21, 2024 | montereyherald.com | Dennis Taylor

EDITOR’S NOTE: Kalisa Moore, who died in 2009, had fallen upon hard times in 2008. That’s when she reached out and received help from the Salvation Army and Operation Christmas Cheer. Here’s the story as told by former Herald staffer Dennis Taylor, published in November, 2008. MONTEREY >> The woman known as “The Queen of Cannery Row” will be 83 in January, but in her heart Kalisa Moore says she’s only 49. And she’s looking for a job.
Water is on the way for Peninsula, new construction may follow

Dec 12, 2024 | montereyherald.com | Dennis Taylor

MONTEREY >> Next week could spell the beginning of the end, at least in part, of a building moratorium that has plagued the Monterey Peninsula for the better part of 15 years. On Monday the governing board of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District is set to approve an ordinance establishing how much water each jurisdiction in the district will receive when the Pure Water Monterey expansion project comes online late next year.
Court rules case for public ownership of Cal Am can proceed

Nov 20, 2024 | montereyherald.com | Dennis Taylor

MONTEREY >> A Monterey County judge has shot down an attempt by California American Water Co. to derail Monterey Peninsula Water Management District’s effort to acquire the local assets of the investor-owned water utility. While there are legal issues remaining to be litigated, the recent ruling is allowing the district’s eminent domain case to move forward. Eminent domain, sometimes called condemnation, is an action of a government agency to seize private property for the public good.
Monterey County, SLO water agencies tussle over Nacimiento

Oct 23, 2024 | montereyherald.com | Dennis Taylor

SALINAS >> While the dust-up between water districts in Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties over access to water in Nacimiento Reservoir won’t qualify as a water war, it’s fair to call it a skirmish. At issue is a pair of applications filed with the state Water Resources Control Board, or simply Water Board, by a water district from Monterey County’s southern neighbor – the Shandon-San Juan Water District and its Groundwater Sustainability Agency.
Election 2024: Carmel City Council races focus on infrastructure

Oct 19, 2024 | montereyherald.com | Dennis Taylor

CARMEL >> Two sitting Carmel City Council members have opted not to run for reelection, leaving five candidates battling for two seats on the dais this election day. Bobby Richards, who has spent two decades on boards, commissions and the Carmel City Council, said he will remain active in the town but wants a break to travel to some of the country’s National Parks. Karen Ferlito, whose term was set to expire in December, has opted to spend more time with her family, including a grandchild.