Author Archives: David

“Things were much better [for developers] in the old days, in large part because staff didn’t follow the law.” – Pacific Grove City Manager Tom Frutchey, April 2011

Attempted Murder of a Good Law: Two people tried to kill Pacific Grove’s law banning Fast Food. Councilman (and Carpetbagger) Bill Kampe1 along with Commerce Chamber head Moe “Strip Mall” Ammar wielded the weapons of mass deception. Kampe put it … Continue reading →

Apparently skepticism of foreigners is a long tradition; an ongoing theme in California.       “What are we to do then? Shall we remain supine, while these daring strangers are overrunning our fertile plains, and gradually outnumbering and displacing … Continue reading →

Here’s an example of how a lone voice can halt big mistakes. “It wasn’t a bad catch,” said George Haines, state unit fire chief in Monterey and San Benito counties. When I spoke out on this issue, all the Fire … Continue reading →

The Best (and worst) Monterey Peninsula Businesses A business only gets on this list if — 1. I have had direct personal experience with them, and 2. They have provided exceptional service, reliably – with no bad experiences. These local … Continue reading →

I lived in Europe for a while teaching several subjects including English and French. In my experience listening to people with languages from different cultures – the “R” is the most difficult sound to get right – in many languages. … Continue reading →

I couldn’t make this up. There’s a museum that wants to sell collectors and art appreciators – Invisible Art . . . for real money. Not kidding. Museum for NonVisible Art

  The Four Legs of Democracy (Measuring Democracy) (c) Copyright 1996-2018 David DilworthOur Planet has no genuine governmental Democracy as of 2018. Some places, such as California, come close but we still await – the real thing. Many “leaders” want … Continue reading →

“Never believe anything in politics until it has been officially denied.” – Otto Van Bismark Well, today California Public Utilities Commission President Michael Peevey officially denied being a lapdog to PG$E — “the $38 million fine should put to rest … Continue reading →

Golf play stops at Sunset time – so must restaurant operations. The Herald published an unsigned, misinformed and misleading editorial advocating for expansion of the Golf Club restaurant to the non-golf customers – after sunset hours. I wrote a response … Continue reading →

This Wednesday the PG Council has an agenda item to approve extending business hours at the hotly contested Golf Course Grill into the evening to accommodate non-golfers. Because of the traffic and noise impacts to the neighborhood the Council is … Continue reading →

Jospeh Michael Fitzpatrick December 17, 1923 ~ May 29, 2010 CARMEL VALLEY, CA – Joe Fitzpatrick, witty newsman best remembered for his “My Bag” column in the Monterey Herald, passed away “with a smile” Saturday, May 29, 2010. He died … Continue reading →

SmartMeters Facilitate Cyber War Against US (c) Copyright 2011 David j Dilworth This didn’t happen — yet. “Within a quarter of an hour, 157 major metropolitan areas have been thrown into knots by a nationwide power blackout hitting during rush … Continue reading →

It’s not illegal to sell raw meat that tests positive for salmonella, campylobacter or listeria.

Many of my friends are upset that KBOQ changed away from the classical music it has played since 1983. Here’s a quick and clean alternative. 1. Click here to get WCPE radio station on the Internet (Its in North Carolina).

Hyper-Certainty Principle: “Data quality and quantity is inversely related to advocacy certainty and ferocity.” -David Dilworth, 2008 Thus the less and worse data available – the more certain the advocacy. This is dramatically apparent where zero data, such as opinions … Continue reading →

Occupy Solution: How to Stop Legalized Bribery in Congress (c) Copyright 2011 David Dilworth While the “Robin Hood Tax” is a good short term idea and rallying cry, and “Ending Corporate Personhood” is an even more powerful idea, if we … Continue reading →

How City Bankruptcy Benefits Pacific Grove Residents by John M. Moore for Pacific Grove Taxpayers Association How could Pacific Grove’s Pension payout improve if City files for Chapter 9 Municipal Bankruptcy ? What follows is my analysis and opinion of … Continue reading →

Even for those who are familiar with the beloved Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, it is easy to be confused by the large and newly expanded array of government bodies, private groups and individuals. Here is an attempt to … Continue reading →