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City staff say last‑minute service shutdown forced businesses to scramble; officials to meet with the utility

City of Carmel-by-the-Sea staff meeting · March 20, 2026
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Summary

Staff reported that a partner identified in the meeting as “Calam” shut service to the commercial district with less than 24–48 hours’ notice; staff said they will meet with the company and urged better advance notification, with one speaker offering an apology on the company's behalf.

City staff told a weekly meeting that a service shutdown by a partner identified in the meeting as “Calam” disrupted commercial operators when the company provided very short notice. The moderator said most downtown operators do not own the buildings they occupy and that the short warning forced last‑minute…

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