Clint Eastwood has worked as an actor, producer, director and composer on well over 100 films and television shows, for which he has received countless honors, including four Academy Awards and four Golden Globe Awards. He's also a conservationist in his beloved Carmel, putting up significant funds to preserve open space and to keep the historic Mission Ranch, a hotel and … [Read more...] about American Legend
Powerful in Pink
Actress Margot Robbie Launches "Barbie" Mania
~SPOILER ALERT~ In late July, throngs of men, women and kids outfitted in shades of pink—many rocking cat eye sunglasses, with sweaters tied nattily around their necks and sparkly accent pieces—eagerly made their way to the Warner Brothers "Barbie" movie premiere. Some posed in photo booths to take Barbie and Ken themed photo strips; other theaters had life-sized Barbie … [Read more...] about Powerful in Pink
Carmel Cowboy
Ian Bohen Shines on Paramount Network’s Hit “Yellowstone”
In the fall of 2022, more than 12 million viewers watched the season five premiere of creator Taylor Sheridan's television series "Yellowstone," breaking records for ratings shortly before lead actor Kevin Costner won Best Television Actor—Drama Series at the 2023 Golden Globe Awards for his portrayal of Yellowstone Ranch owner John Dutton. According to a University of Montana … [Read more...] about Carmel Cowboy
Design Rooted in Nature
RANA Integrates Habitat Restoration Into Inspiring Structures
Carmel Valley residents Paul and Marta Kephart, along with their three children, embody the ecologically based lifestyle of their business, Rana Creek Habitat Restoration. On any given weekend, you might find the Kepharts camping on the land of their Carmel Valley nursery, rising early to collect eggs from their chickens and to care for their horses and sheep, checking on their … [Read more...] about Design Rooted in Nature
An Award-Winning Local Talent Comes Home
Designer Charles Gruwell Returns to the Monterey Peninsula
Charles Gruwell designs everything from sumptuous hotel rooms to upscale restaurants to tranquil courtyards to private high-end residences, all with an artist's eye. The Pacific Grove native, who has returned home after decades of honing his craft both locally and in major cities, bases his designs on the principles he learned as an apprentice to prominent Bay Area designer … [Read more...] about An Award-Winning Local Talent Comes Home