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Monterey >> Tribute was paid to another American serviceman in Monterey when U.S. Army Technician Fifth Grade Corporal David Schultz was posthumously awarded 10 service medals on the steps of Monterey City Hall by Congressman Jimmy Panetta, D-Carmel Valley, on Tuesday afternoon.

The fact the ceremony happened just days after the death of Sen. John McCain, another decorated veteran, was not lost on Panetta.

Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), along with more than 170 House Democrats sent a letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos calling on the Department of Education to issue formal guidance prohibiting the use of federal education funding to buy guns for teachers and school staff.

Since FCC abandoned net neutrality, Democrats say FTC must probe Verizon.

Rep Panetta calls him a "tried and tested patriot"

SANTA CRUZ >> A June executive order by President Donald Trump that revoked former President Barack Obama's ocean policy and prioritized energy production and economic gains over marine sustainability has drawn ire, and some action, from scientists, lawmakers and environmental groups spanning the Monterey Bay.

Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ).

ELKHORN — The Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve received a $685,000 federal grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association.

The grant will fund improvements to the Reserve's Visitor Center, including the construction of a redesigned parking lot and walkway to improve accessibility. The new parking lot will better support traffic flow from the entrance gate and create a designated school bus drop off area.