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4 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY APRIL 30-MAY 6, 2026 www.montereycountynow.com APRIL 30-MAY 6, 2026 • ISSUE #1970 • ESTABLISHED IN 1988 Ellen Jahn (Olympus E-M10 Mark IV) It’s purple carpet season in Pacific Grove, with blooming ice plant (aka Drosanthemum floribundum) glowing along the Rec Trail. MONTEREY COUNTY PHOTO OF THE WEEK Send Etc. submissions to etcphoto@montereycountynow.com; please include caption and camera info. On the cover: Chez Noir Chef Jonny Black and Chef de Cuisine Alex Barkley prepare for the evening’s service on a Monday afternoon in the Carmel kitchen. The restaurant holds a coveted Michelin star. Cover photo: Daniel Dreifuss etc. Copyright © 2026 by Milestone Communications Inc. 668 Williams Ave., Seaside, California 93955 (telephone 831-394-5656). All rights reserved. Monterey County Weekly, the Best of Monterey County and the Best of Monterey Bay are registered trademarks. No person, without prior permission from the publisher, may take more than one copy of each issue. Additional copies and back issues may be purchased for $1, plus postage. Mailed subscriptions: $300 yearly, prepaid. The Weekly is an adjudicated newspaper of Monterey County, court decree M21137. The Weekly assumes no responsibility for unsolicited materials. Visit our website at http://www.montereycountynow. com. Audited by CVC. FOUNDER & CEO Bradley Zeve bradley@montereycountynow.com (x103) PUBLISHER Erik Cushman erik@montereycountynow.com (x125) EDITORIAL EDITOR Sara Rubin sara@montereycountynow.com (x120) ASSOCIATE EDITOR Erik Chalhoub ec@montereycountynow.com (x135) FEATURES EDITOR Dave Faries dfaries@montereycountynow.com (x110) SENIOR STAFF WRITER Pam Marino pam@montereycountynow.com (x106) STAFF WRITER Celia Jiménez celia@montereycountynow.com (x145) STAFF WRITER Agata Pope¸da aga@montereycountynow.com (x138) STAFF WRITER Katie Rodriguez (California Local News Fellow) katie@montereycountynow.com (x102) STAFF WRITER Aric Sleeper aric@montereycountynow.com (x127) STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Daniel Dreifuss daniel@montereycountynow.com (x140) DIGITAL PRODUCER Sloan Campi sloan@montereycountynow.com (x105) CONTRIBUTORS Nik Blaskovich, Rob Brezsny, Robert Daniels, Tonia Eaton, Jesse Herwitz, Luz Rimban, Jacqueline Weixel, Paul Wilner CARTOONS Rob Rogers, Tom Tomorrow PRODUCTION ART DIRECTOR/PRODUCTION MANAGER Karen Loutzenheiser karen@montereycountynow.com (x108) GRAPHIC DESIGNER Kevin Jewell kevinj@montereycountynow.com (x114) GRAPHIC DESIGNER Annie Cobb annie@montereycountynow.com (x114) GRAPHIC DESIGNER Lani Headley lani@montereycountynow.com (x114) SALES SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE Diane Glim diane@montereycountynow.com (x124) SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE George Kassal george@montereycountynow.com (x122) SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE Keith Bruecker keith@montereycountynow.com (x118) CLASSIFIEDS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Keely Richter keely@montereycountynow.com (x123) DIGITAL DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL MEDIA Kevin Smith kevin@montereycountynow.com (x119) DISTRIBUTION DISTRIBUTION AT Arts Co. atartsco@gmail.com DISTRIBUTION CONTROL Harry Neal BUSINESS/FRONT OFFICE OFFICE MANAGER Linda Maceira linda@montereycountynow.com (x101) BOOKKEEPING Rochelle Trawick 668 Williams Ave., Seaside, CA 93955 831-394-5656, (FAX) 831-394-2909 www.montereycountynow.com We’d love to hear from you. Send us your tips at tipline.montereycountynow.com. NEWS • ARTS • ENTERTAINMENT • FOOD • DRINK • CALENDAR Subscribe to the newsletter @ montereycountynow.com/subscribe READ MORE NOW ONLINE NEWSLETTER Go to montereycountynow.com LOCAL NEWS EVERYDAY AT MONTEREY COUNTY NOW
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6 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY APRIL 30-MAY 6, 2026 www.montereycountynow.com THE BUZZ FREE SPEECH When an alleged gunman attempted to storm the White House Correspondents Association’s dinner on April 25, the hundreds of journalists on site quickly got to work after the initial daze wore off. Many ducked under their tables before they knew what was going on, wrote journalists from The Atlantic, while countless others had their cellphones in hand, snapping photos of President Donald Trump being escorted out of the room and chronicling the chaos that ensued. Others complained of bad cell service that kept them from sharing their reports and photos with the world. Whether the incident marks a change in the Trump administration’s attitude toward the press is unknown. “This was an event dedicated to the freedom of speech that was supposed to bring together members of both parties with members of the press and in a certain way it did,” Trump said after the incident. Yet later, in an interview on 60 Minutes, Trump called CBS’ Norah O’Donnell “a disgrace” for quoting a sentence from a message by the reported gunman. Good: Congrats to three teams from North Monterey County High School that placed in the top three in various categories during the California SkillsUSA State Competition in Ontario, California, a hands-on competition that draws about 57,000 students. Avery Ragle and Ethan Craig received a gold medal in robotics and automation technology; Leandro Montoya and Marcos Mendoza obtained a silver medal in mechatronics; and Eder Martinez and Isaac Fernandez a bronze medal in robotics and automation technology. In total, six teams (12 students) from NMCHS’ engineering and mechatronics career and technical education (CTE) pathway participated, led by instructor Heather Tynan. The students have been part of CTE classes for up to three years, helping them prepare for careers in engineering, agricultural technology and drone applications. GREAT: After losing its studio space on Garden Road in Monterey to a fire in 2024, the nonprofit Power Over Parkinson’s—which offers movement and educational programs for those experiencing Parkinson’s disease— returned to its prior home, now upgraded and twice as big, expanding from about 1,800 square feet to roughly 3,900, according to Power Over Parkinson’s President Ramie Allard. “We are very excited to share that with the community and let them know that we have more space than ever to fulfill their needs in Parkinson’s exercises,” Allard says. The nonprofit offers Rock Steady Boxing, which is specifically geared toward those living with Parkinson’s, strength training, yoga, pilates, tai chi, dance and rock climbing, alongside speech therapy and board game nights. Allard says there are about 160 participants and she hopes that number grows. GOOD WEEK / GREAT WEEK THE WEEKLY TALLY The total direct tax revenue from tourist spending in Monterey County in 2025, a 6.1-percent increase over the total in 2024. Monterey County’s share of that number is $199 million, a 6.3-percent increase over the year before. Source: Visit California $346 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “I don’t do it happily because Chavez has always been a hero to me.” -Alisal Union School District Trustee Robert Ocampo, after the board voted to form a committee to explore the renaming of Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School (see story, montereycountynow.com/news). million Two Portola Plaza Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 649-4511 portolahotel.com Brunch reservations MOTHER’S DAY AT PORTOLA HOTEL & SPA SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2026 | 10AM TO 2PM DAVE CONLEY ON PIANO Complimentary Mimosa for Mom $89.95 Adults | $74.95 Seniors (over 65) $29.95 for Children 12 & under | Under 5 free Prices exclude tax and gratuity | 20% Service charge for all parties Reservations are required To reserve a table, please call (831) 649-7870 or email sgarcia@portolahotel.com MENU & INFO Treat Mom and Grandma to a spectacular dining experience the whole family will cherish. Brunch kicks off with a Complimentary Mimosa for Mom to start the celebration on a sparkling note, followed by an exquisite buffet hosted in the elegant De Anza Ballroom.
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Miller Monterey County Auditor-Controller (Former) Mary Zeeb Monterey County Treasurer-Tax Collector (Former) Jane Parker Monterey County Board of Supervisor (Former) Mary Adams Monterey County Board of Supervisor (Former) Dave Potter Monterey County Board of Supervisor (Former) Mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea (Former) Dr. Deneen Guss, Monterey County Superintendent of Schools Alexis Garcia-Arrazola City of Seaside Council Member Rita Burks City of Seaside Council Member Ben Caldera City of Soledad Council Member To view the full and growing list of endorsements visit: www.mousaforauditor.com Trusted Experienced Leadership for Monterey County With 17 years of specialized experience in governmental accounting, auditing, and financial reporting, I am ready to ensure transparency and accountability on day one. 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8 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY APRIL 30-MAY 6, 2026 www.montereycountynow.com 831 The Presidio of Monterey stirs slowly at this early hour. Cars trickle through the gates. The base—140 acres of coastal California, home to the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center and one of the last active military installations in the county—holds its breath. Beside a flag pole, where a small group of soldiers stand, sits an old cannon on a wooden-wheeled carriage, a relic presiding over a ceremonial field where graduations and changes of command unfold under open sky. Then comes the signal. “Reveille”—from the French réveillez, “wake up”—is a military call that dates to medieval times. Its purpose has always been the same: rouse the sleeping, mark the dawn. “Everybody on base should stop and face the sound,” says Cameron Binkley, command historian at DLI, his eyes tracking the sun as it clears the ridge. “And if you’re driving, you should stop and flash your lights.” The soldiers assigned to this rotation—drawn from all branches, the DLI language students—move through the ritual with quiet precision. As the American flag climbs the pole in one swift, fluid motion, “To the Color” plays across the base. Personnel in uniform snap to attention and salute. The day has officially begun. For civilians living in the neighborhoods surrounding the Presidio, the three daily signals—”Reveille” at 7am, “Retreat” at 5pm, “Taps” at 10pm—are a kind of civic clockwork. Some find them orienting. Some find them puzzling. And many, eventually, pick up the phone. The most common question, fielded patiently by Public Affairs Chief Noah Rappahahn, is always the same: Is the music live? “It’s a recording,” he explains—and then he waits. There is almost always a pause on the other end. Disbelief. Because the sound does vary. Some mornings it carries clear and sharp across the bay; others it seems to drift, diffuse, half-swallowed by the air. The explanation is simple, if slightly atmospheric: weather. The angle of the wind, the density of the fog rolling in off Monterey Bay, the way sound carries through cold marine air. The Presidio controls the system. The volume is not adjusted. Nature does the rest. The tradition of recorded bugle calls stretches back to World War II, when live buglers—once essential to military life—gave way to the practicalities of scale. Binkley isn’t sure exactly when the last bugler played at the Presidio. Fort Ord, nearby, once had a full military band and its own buglers. Now there are speakers and recordings, and the same calls echoing across hundreds of bases worldwide. But the calls themselves have centuries of history. “Retreat,” played at day’s end, traces its origins to the Crusades and later the French Army, where it signaled that fighting had ceased and sentries should begin challenging anyone who approached. “Taps,” the final call at lights-out, honors the fallen and closes the military day with a gravity that a recording does nothing to diminish. Long before bugles, armies relied on fifes and drums—not for ceremony, but for survival. In the Revolutionary War, verbal orders were useless in the chaos of battle. Drum beats ordered troops to strike tents. Specific fife-anddrum combinations told soldiers when to fire, advance or fall back. The bugle eventually supplanted them, its clear, carrying notes better suited to directing cavalry and infantry across open ground. Sound, in other words, has always been a tool of command. The speakers at the Presidio serve a second, more mundane function: They are part of the base’s emergency alert system, tested regularly, as anyone in the surrounding neighborhoods knows well. Every morning when the flag goes up, it is joined by a second flag—the black-and-white banner of prisoners of war and those missing in action. It rises without fanfare, without explanation, a quiet companion to the Stars and Stripes. The sun is fully up now. The soldiers fold away their ceremony and return to the business of the day. The flag snaps in the coastal wind. Somewhere across the bay, the sound is already fading. The base is awake and Monterey— military and civilian—is ready for another day. Wake Up Call The signal of a new day can be heard across Monterey every morning, carrying on a tradition. By Agata Popęda “Everybody on base should face the sound.” TALES FROM THE AREA CODE PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY PUBLIC AFFAIRS Every morning, soldiers at the Presidio of Monterey unfold and fly the American flag. The brief ceremony is punctuated by a recording of the bugle call, “To the Color.” GET TICKETS! PRESENTED BY TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM FERRANTE’S AT MONTEREY MARRIOTT TICKETS: $45/MEMBERS • INCLUDES BREAKFAST QUARTERLY BUSINESS INSIGHTS BREAKFAST Join us for an informative presentation titled “Current State of Healthcare in the Region” with Montage CEO, Dr. Mike McDermott.
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10 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY APRIL 30-MAY 6, 2026 www.montereycountynow.com NEWS Since 1998, the City of Monterey had contracted with the local nonprofit Access Media Productions (AMP) to record and stream its roughly 120 public meetings each year. As concerns arose last summer over a $10 million structural deficit, city staff began looking for ways to cut expenses and AMP found itself on the chopping block. The City put out a request for proposals for production and broadcast services. AMP responded to the RFP, but the city found it could save approximately $150,000 annually by contracting with the Monterey County Office of Education, which is the media production service provider used by the City of Salinas. On Feb. 3, the City Council authorized the city’s contract with MCOE, leaving AMP without a contract it has relied on since the late ’90s. “The technicians and staff at AMP have been true professionals working alongside our team and ensuring public access for thousands of meetings over the decades,” Assistant City Manager Nat Rojanasathira says. “We are fortunate to have a new partner in MCOE that is customer service-focused, responsive and local.” MCOE took over AMP’s former duties in April. Rojanasathira says viewers should notice higher-resolution meeting broadcasts. Emiliano Valdez, director of the MCOE’s Media Center for Arts, Education, and Technology, says the contract means real working experience for students. “Obviously we were excited to expand those services,” Valdez says. “We also partner with CSU Monterey Bay, and so thinking about those pathways for those students and having that opportunity closer to where they’re going to school was also a plus for us.” Out of Service City of Monterey drops longtime media partner Access Media Productions amid budget woes. By Aric Sleeper Recent discussions about the future of Locke-Paddon Park in Marina, a 17-acre community hub and green space, have revealed two distinct factions: one that favors wetland restoration as a priority, and one that wants more amenities, including the creation of an Asian garden. On Wednesday, April 1, the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District’s board of directors split the concepts in two. That means separate planning processes for the wetland portion and for amenities/recreational offerings elsewhere. MPRPD voted to proceed with two separate plans: one focused on the pond and riparian area, and another for the dry parts of the park. That will enable planning, analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act and permitting to advance on both visions simultaneously; if one part is slowed down, it doesn’t need to slow down the entire project, says MPRPD General Manager Eric Morgan. The City of Marina leases the park from MPRPD, and in 2005 MPRPD adopted a master plan for the park, but the city never joined in. The lease agreement expired in 2012. “I think there’s going to be a breakthrough on implementation of a shared vision,” Morgan says. Jeff Markham represents Ward 1 (including Marina) on the MPRPD board of directors, and says reviving Locke-Paddon Park is a priority. “We want people to be able to feel safe and go to the park and enjoy it,” he says. Safety concerns have recently come to light; on April 13, a man was allegedly kidnapped and taken to an overgrown area of the park, where he was sexually assaulted. Wetlands restoration is one thing, but Marina city leaders have long advocated for improvements on the other areas of the park, home to a Monterey County Free Libraries branch, Martin Luther King Jr. sculpture garden, community garden and potentially a future Asian garden. Marina City Council already allocated $250,000 for the latter in 2022, but MPRPD officials say they cannot proceed forward without a clear plan. “We can’t approve it unless we get it designed,” Markham notes. He is hopeful about seeing the Asian garden advance, noting even on a separate track there will be obstacles. “I believe that they’ve chosen a very challenging location,” he says. It would be located in a parcel the city doesn’t own (it’s owned by the park district) and would involve approvals from several agencies, including the California Coastal Commission, California Department of Fish and Wildlife and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The two-track system could keep both projects moving along simultaneously. Kathy Biala, a member of Marina City Council and of the group Asian Communities of Marina (ACOM), has been working for years to bring the Asian garden concept to fruition and more broadly, to revitalize LockePaddon Park. “This is a real asset. What we have here is an eyesore that has gone on for decades,” she says. Marina City Council is set to vote on Tuesday, May 5 on whether to hire a consultant to design the Asian garden. On Wednesday, May 6, MPRPD staff is scheduled to bring back the dual plans for discussion at a board meeting. Steve Lee of Citizens for Sustainable Marina and City Councilmember Kathy Biala are both advocating for an Asian garden at Locke-Paddon Park. Park City After years of stalling, needed updates for Marina’s Locke-Paddon Park are finally on track. By Celia Jiménez The first Monterey County Office of Ed broadcast after AMP’s contract ended was a Monterey Planning Commission meeting on April 14, following equipment upgrades by the City. “We can’t approve it unless we get it designed.” DANIEL DREIFUSS
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12 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY APRIL 30-MAY 6, 2026 www.montereycountynow.com At the center of one of Boutonnet Farms’ fields in Castroville is a small plastic box filled with liquid. It’s a pest trap, laced with pheromones that lure in bugs coming to feast on the surrounding crops. During the winter, the fewer bugs there are—specifically the diamondback moth—the better. Their life cycles are disrupted by colder temperatures and rain, slowing population growth before a busy spring and summer harvest season. But in warmer years, that’s not the case. “When it comes to the brassica pests, diamondback definitely has been the biggest issue we’ve faced over the last four or five years, and it looks like this year could be one of the worst we’ve had,” says Ryan Kelly, general manager of Boutonnet Farms. “It’s still early to tell, but we definitely had a heavier start than the last two or three years.” Across the region, more exotic pests and diseases have been encroaching on Monterey County farms, according to Norm Groot, executive director of the Monterey County Farm Bureau. The diamondback moth has become one of the worst offenders. The bug has a penchant for brassicas—a family of plants that includes broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and cabbage, which make up a majority of the crops Boutonnet Farms grows. The problem isn’t Boutonnet Farms’ alone. Monterey County is the leading producer of broccoli and cauliflower in the United States, producing 48 and 30 percent of the nation’s supply. “Some of the pesticide tools that were working years ago are not having the same level of effect as they used to,” Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Juan Hidalgo says. “So it becomes increasingly difficult to manage the problem.” The entire crop at Boutonnet Farms is grown conventionally, not organically. Still, Kelly says that with a mix of chemical and non-chemical treatments—such as bug vacuums and biological controls—the resistance pests eventually develop to pesticides means growers must spray in higher volumes when alternatives aren’t working. In 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved Isocycloseram for use on the diamondback moth, and Salinas Valley growers want to see state agencies approve it. “Forty-nine other states have tools that California does not have,” Groot says. “But California has not yet done so, and it does not appear that they are moving to do so. So we are now at a disadvantage.” Walking along the Rec Trail in Monterey, passersby may take note of two fenced-off buildings near Cannery Row—scaffolding, ladders and structural supports standing outside like they’re actively under construction, tools sitting out, pictures in the window— but nobody’s home. Upon closer inspection, posted on the windows of the two buildings: a residence at 102 Drake Ave. and what was intended to be a Belgian-style brewery at 419 Wave St., are eviction notices from the Monterey County’s Sheriff Office, dated Friday, April 10, informing the building’s former owner, Fabrice Rondia, that the new owner, Holiday Inn Express Cannery Row, has taken possession of the property, which served both as his home and the site of a business venture. Going back a decade, the Weekly reported on Rondia’s vision for a brewery at the location and when he sold Belgian waffles there in 2022. According to court documents, Rondia began running into financial troubles in 2024 after suffering from a medical condition. In a complaint Rondia filed on July 22, 2025 against Monterey County Bank, he states that he filed for a deferment of the roughly $1.2 million loan in December 2024 and that the bank repeatedly requested further information and the deferment was not granted when it should have been. “This property is the culmination of 25 years of commitment, time and sacrifices,” Rondia says. “It’s more than just buildings or businesses—it has been a home for my family and friends. I believe it was taken from me unlawfully, and I am currently pursuing the appropriate legal avenues to restore what was lost.” At a court hearing on Tuesday, April 28, a judge gave Rondia until August 2028 to lawyer up in an attempt to reclaim his home and business. “I’m committed to seeing this through,” Rondia says, “and I’m prepared to dedicate the next 25 years, if needed, to getting it back the right way.” Moth Ball Amid growing pest problems, the diamondback moth threatens top crops. By Katie Rodriguez NEWS HEALTH MATTERS Monterey County Behavioral Health Commission meets to discuss the Behavioral Health Services Act, among other business. Public comment is accepted. 5:30pm Thursday, April 30. Castroville library meeting room, 11160 Speegle St., Castroville. Also via Zoom at bit.ly/ MCBHCApril30. Free. (831) 755-4509, countyofmonterey.gov. WALK AND TALK Tour the City of Marina’s public facilities and share your input. City officials are preparing to place a utility users tax on the November ballot to help fund new facilities. 6pm Thursday, April 30 (tour); 10am Saturday, May 2 (workshop). City Hall, 211 Hillcrest Ave., Marina. Free. (831) 884-1278, cityofmarina.org. STATE OF SALINAS Salinas Mayor Dennis Donohue delivers the State of the City Address. The event also includes a resource fair, food, childcare and Spanish translation. 6-8pm Thursday, April 30. Sherwood Hall, 940 N. Main St., Salinas. Also streamed live on youtube.com/@ TheSalinasChannel. Free. (831) 7587201, pio@salinas.gov. TAKE FLIGHT The Monterey County Airport Land Use Commission has a vacancy. Those interested in serving as the public member representative are encouraged to apply. Deadline to submit an application is Friday, May 1. Apply at bit.ly/ MCAirportCommission. (831) 7966407, countyofmonterey.gov. YOUNG LEADERS The MindShift Youth Summit, convened by The Village Project, offers workshops, storytelling, live youth media and more, geared around youth mental health. All are invited to attend. 8am-4pm Saturday, May 2. Oldemeyer Center, 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside. Free. Register at bit.ly/mindshiftyouthsummit. FUTURE IS NOW Young people and community leaders are encouraged to attend the South County Youth Summit. The event includes workshops on practical life skills, a resource fair, prizes and lunch. 10am-2pm Saturday, May 2. Dennis & Janice Caprara Community Center, 630 Fifth St., Gonzales. Free. (831) 3129966, jchavez@ci.greenfield.ca.us. FIRE IT UP Big Sur Fire hosts an open house. Meet firefighters, check out equipment and take part in a town hall. Noon-3pm Sunday, May 3. Big Sur Fire Station at Post Ranch Inn, 47911 Highway 1, Big Sur. Free. (831) 6672113, bigsurfire.org. Cut Short Former owner of a Monterey building loses a business venture after falling behind on a loan. By Aric Sleeper A pest trap on a Boutonnet Farms field in Castroville is strategically placed to reveal clues about the future based on the number of trapped diamondback moths. E-MAIL: publiccitizen@montereycountynow.com PUBLIC CITIZEN “This year could be one of the worst we’ve had.” DANIEL DREIFUSS
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