MONTEREY – Caltrans says it has launched an investigation and taken disciplinary steps after a report of a retirement party during work hours at its Monterey facility on Garden Road that allegedly included alcohol and an exotic dancer.

“Caltrans takes these allegations with the utmost seriousness and is unwavering in holding those involved accountable,” said Matthew Rocco, Caltrans spokesman via email. “We quickly launched an investigation and have taken immediate disciplinary action. The behavior described has absolutely no place in our department and stands in direct opposition to our values and ethical standards.”

In an email sent to local television station KSBW, which broke the story, a confidential source described the activity in detail including “… that some supervisors were seen

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