James Herrera

Monterey

Reporter at The Monterey County Herald

Monterey Herald newspaper reporter, graphic designer and videographer. Movie & TV enthusiast, vessel of pop culture, obscure trivia and pet peeves.

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Articles

FORTAG construction in Del Rey Oaks concentrates on parks, streets work

2 days ago | montereyherald.com | James Herrera

DEL REY OAKS – Construction of the Canyon Del Rey Segment of the Fort Ord Regional Trail and Greenway project continues through Del Rey Oaks as work is concentrated on park areas as well as streets. Carlton Drive is closed between Highway 218 and Work Avenue through mid-October with emergency vehicles and residents of the south end of Carlton having access to their residences via Quendale Avenue or Highland Street.
Kaiser buys land in Marina, could herald expansion beyond Salinas

4 days ago | montereyherald.com | James Herrera

MARINA – Kaiser Permanente recently purchased land in Marina in a move that could position itself to expand its services in Monterey County beyond its existing clinic in Salinas. “Kaiser Permanente exists to provide high-quality, affordable health care and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve,” said the company in a statement to The Herald.
Closure of Highway 1 on Sunday for slip out repair work near Big Sur

5 days ago | montereyherald.com | James Herrera

BIG SUR – Caltrans announces another overnight closure planned for Sunday from 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. Monday as it continues to repair Highway 1 at the site of a slip out that happened last year near Rocky Creek Bridge. “We erect a crane during this overnight closure to drop down materials and equipment to the shore below,” said Caltrans District 5 spokesperson Kevin Drabinski.
First part of The Lodge at Pebble Beach renovation to reopen late May

6 days ago | montereyherald.com | James Herrera

PEBBLE BEACH – The countdown is on to the May 23 reopening of The Bench at The Lodge at Pebble Beach, the first of many areas currently under a significant renovation at the storied landmark destination on the Monterey Peninsula.
Imjin Parkway project in Marina closes three points on path of construction

1 week ago | montereyherald.com | James Herrera

MARINA – Abrams Drive on the north side of Imjin Parkway, as well as Imjin Road, are closed until late May as construction continues on the Imjin Parkway Widening and Roundabout Project. This week was also the beginning of the closure of the eastbound right turn lane at Imjin Parkway and Reservation Road as part of the work on the roadway.
COVID and the hospitality industry: Weathering the storm of pandemic

1 week ago | sacbee.com | James Herrera

As COVID-19 quietly gained steam throughout the state in mid-March 2020, Janine Chicourrat had already begun preparations to shut down restaurant operations at the Portola Hotel and Spa in Monterey, where she is general manager. "The more I read about COVID-19, I realized that restaurants were probably the best place to target to help reduce the spread of the virus," said Chicourrat.
COVID and the hospitality industry: Weathering the storm of pandemic

1 week ago | montereyherald.com | James Herrera

As COVID-19 quietly gained steam throughout the state in mid-March 2020, Janine Chicourrat had already begun preparations to shut down restaurant operations at the Portola Hotel and Spa in Monterey, where she is general manager. “The more I read about COVID-19, I realized that restaurants were probably the best place to target to help reduce the spread of the virus,” said Chicourrat.
Panetta bill aims to protect Monterey Bay, beyond from oil activity

1 week ago | santacruzsentinel.com | James Herrera

“Our oceans, economy and way of life of coastal communities in California’s 19th Congressional District must continue to be protected from any effort to expand offshore oil and gas drilling,” said Panetta, in a press release. “The Central Coast of California Conservation Act would prevent new drilling before it starts, protecting the biodiversity of our waters and the businesses and communities that rely on them.” Subscribe to continue reading this article.
Panetta bill aims to protect Monterey Bay, beyond from oil activity

2 weeks ago | montereyherald.com | James Herrera

MONTEREY – The Central Coast of California Conservation Act of 2025, legislation authored and introduced by Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Carmel Valley, on Earth Day last week, would prohibit any new leasing for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in the Central California Planning Area.
FORTAG work closes Carlton Drive at Hwy. 218 in Del Rey Oaks

2 weeks ago | montereyherald.com | James Herrera

DEL REY OAKS – This week began the closure of Carlton Drive in Del Rey Oaks between Highway 218 and Work Avenue, and continuing through mid-October, as the Canyon Del Rey Segment of the Fort Ord Regional Trail and Greenway project is constructed through the city. Emergency vehicles and residents of the south end of Carlton Drive will have access to their residences via Quendale Avenue or Highland Street.