All things eventually come to an end. This is our last show. On the program Paul, Dan & Mark discuss the impending release of more water for the Monterey Peninsula, a Carmel homeowner is battling with the architectural review board over her plans to install a metal roof on her home, Monterey drops an expensive hammer on cars illegally parked on Alvarado St on New Year's Eve's day and a Salinas man who slaughtered dozens of animals is ruled fit to stand trial for his crimes. Paul, Dan & Mark thank you for listening and for your support of this program over the past five years. All the b ..read more

This week Dan, Paul and Mark discuss a partial pickleball ban in Carmel, land trust buys Highway 68 ranch slated for housing, Seaside has a potty-mouthed parrot, Salinas to identify historic buildings with new commission - all that and more ..read more

This week Paul, Dan & Mark discuss the bizarre story of the woman who claims to have been tied to a tree in Pebble Beach by an armed assailant, yet law enforcement officials investigating the incident can't seem to corroborate her story. Two letters to the Pine Cone about new procedures at the PG City Council meetings spur much conversation and some unintended hilarity. Should PG have an economic development director? The guys ask: "Isn't that what a Chamber of Commerce is for?" All that and more on this week's episode of "What's the Plan ..read more

This week Paul, Dan & Mark discuss more problems with the DEI commission in Pacific Grove, homeowners group in Monterey is suing the city over plans to allocate 50 acres of vacant land for 614 homes to met RHNA state housing goals - all that and much more ..read more

This week Paul, Dan & Mark discuss a lawsuit against two local government agencies for alleged violations of a plaintiffs First and Fourteenth Amendment rights. Property taxes are again a hot topic of discussion as are cannabis dispensaries and a PG venue loses it's license to serve alcohol. All that and more on What's the Plan ..read more

On this week's program, Paul, Dan & Mark welcome Dr. David R. Henderson, professor of economics emeritus from the NPGS and a Senior Research Fellow with the Hoover Institute at Stanford University. Topics this week include: Breaking up Google, the PG Water Project, Dan Miller's monsterous movies and much more ..read more

This week Dan Miller shares his experience participating in a candidates discussion with the editors of the Monterey County Weekly. On September 3, 39-year-old Vicente Arroyo of Salinas was arrested on suspicion of killing 80 animals at a property on Avery Lane in Prunedale. According to anonymous Monterey County Sheriffs Department sources, deputies on the scene were ordered by their command staff to NOT engage the shooter. At the time of this command, it was believed by sheriff's personnel that humans were being shot and killed by an assailant. Join us for the chilling details that will shoc ..read more

In this episode, Paul, Mark, and Dan discuss: Big Sur Motorist drives off Cliff Scott Weiner proposes speed controls on cars The closure of the grill at Lovers Point and potential future plans for the location. The implications of city council district elections and the disenfranchisement of voters. The demographic makeup of Pacific Grove and Carmel, and the challenges of district elections in these areas. The impact of changing bag policies on businesses and consumers. Ongoing issues with governance and representation within Pacific Grove ..read more

On this week's program Paul, Dan & Mark discuss the removal of parklets in PG, who will fill the vacancy on the city council due to the resignation of Debby Beck. Also, three local restaurants are in the news for various reasons. All that and more on this week's What's the Plan ..read more

Dan Miller is off this week but Paul and Mark welcome special guest Dr. David R. Henderson, professor emeritus of economics from the United States Naval Postgraduate School. This week's conversation touches on issues of eminent domain, proposed Trump appointees, drug legalization and local politics and election results for Monterey, Pacific Grove and Salinas ..read more