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Pacific Grove, California Patch AM: a 3 min readGreetings Pacific Grove! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How could a former PG schools chief shape county education next?
- How Pacific Grove’s late-inning surge kept the Breakers’ season alive
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 64, low: 53.
- Friday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 62 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Monterey County election results 2026: Schools chief, Board of Supervisors race (ksbw.com) — One of the candidates for Monterey County superintendent of schools is Ralph Porras, who led Pacific Grove Unified School District for 16 years and now works for the county education office. He’s emphasizing early literacy, math skills, school safety, workforce development, and affordable housing for staff. His opponent, Dan Burns, is focusing on early education, career technical programs, and student wellness. 
• State NorCal baseball: Sixth inning eruption leads Pacific Grove past Urban (fresnobee.com) — Pacific Grove High’s baseball team has extended its season after a six-run sixth inning powered a 10-3 NorCal quarterfinal win over Urban of San Francisco. With strong community backing and hot playoff bats, the Breakers now head to Oakland to face Skyline in Thursday’s Division V semifinals, keeping local fans’ hopes alive a little longer.
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- There is a sweet kitty that roams the corner of Congress and Sinex.
Clearly, it is owned as it has a collar. It is grey with white sock feet. I am concerned about the safety of this baby. He seems to stay in the… (Nextdoor Pacific Grove)
- Pacific Grove Unified School District posted a job opening for Custodian I - Pacific Grove High School in Pacific Grove. Apply here.
- The Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group, LLC posted a job opening for Accounting Manager in Pacific Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pacific Grove here.
🗞 Nearby News
Monterey
- Cannery Workers' Shacks in Monterey (atlasobscura.com)
- Ocean Planet Recon: MBARI and Monterey Bay Aquarium Complete Expedition to Guide Seamount (astrobiology.com)
- Monterey County launches 911 nurse triage to keep ambulances open for the most serious calls (ksbw.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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