The Monterey County Herald

1 day ago | montereyherald.com | David Kellogg

Panetta Lecture SeriesI watched the comedy show the other night called the Leon Panetta Lecture Series. Mr. Panetta himself was the moderator and as I recall, was one of the 51 “intelligence experts” who assured us that the Hunter Biden laptop was “Russian misinformation.”One of his four guests was the former Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Majorkas, the same Majorkas who told us repeatedly that the border was secure. I decided I’d seen enough comedy for one day and turned off the TV.

2 days ago | montereyherald.com | John Devine

Returning to a venue that was among her favorites during a decade-long professional career, Alexis Waddel-Smith added another memorable moment to her expanding triathlon career. Competing at the Wildflower Experience Triathlon at Lake San Antonio for the first time in 14 years, the Marina resident finished second in her age (50-54) division. Making the moment more special was that her daughter Gemma, 10; took part in her first triathlon and was able to watch her mom work her magic.

2 days ago | montereyherald.com | Dennis Taylor

MONTEREY – A California regulator on Friday issued a proposed ruling siding with California American Water Co.’s estimate of water demand along the Monterey Peninsula by 2050, a ruling that could have implications for the utility’s desalination project down the road. The CPUC decision was made by Administrative Law Judges Robert Haga and Jack Chang.

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.

3 days ago | montereyherald.com | David Kellogg

Looking back: When the Pope visited Monterey, 1987