Comedian Jay Leno, former host of “The Tonight Show,” is familiar with the elegant venues of Monterey County. A major car collector, Leno is a frequent participant in the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, where he has emceed the charity raffles and filmed car events for his show, “Jay Leno’s Garage.” But Leno is also more than aware that others are not so fortunate, and for the … [Read more...] about Funny Guy, Big Heart
Made to Ride
For decades, actor Keanu Reeves has been spotted darting about Los Angeles and movie sets around the world on various motorcycles. Years back, the actor, famous for his roles in films ranging from “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure,” to “Speed” to “My Own Private Idaho” and “The Matrix” series, met with motorcycle designer Gard Hollinger to customize a bike. In 2011, the two … [Read more...] about Made to Ride
Healing Through Horsepower
In a paddock shaded by Sycamore trees near the Carmel River, four horses peacefully greet a pair of human visitors. Graziella, an Andalusian and the herd leader, allows her neck to be petted, then chews and licks her lips, signaling she is processing information and connecting with the humans around her. She gently nudges the visitor with her face and inspects their … [Read more...] about Healing Through Horsepower
Scott Eastwood: On the Rise
Flip open almost any fitness or celebrity magazine these days, and Clint Eastwood's youngest son Scott, who bears a striking resemblance to his dad, smolders. He's seen running up and down the Santa Monica steps, performing pull-ups on telephone poles, and in a recent commercial, performing an impressive swan dive off a cliff- all in jeans, shirtless and barefoot. The 29-year … [Read more...] about Scott Eastwood: On the Rise
Life in the Fast Lane
Local motorsports enthusiast Gordon McCall has come a long way since his years as a Carmel teenager without a license, hiding a motorcycle in his friend's garage. The cofounder of McCall Events, Inc., with wife Molly, presents the illustrious McCall's Motorworks Revival Event at the Monterey Jet Center each August on the Wednesday preceding the Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance. … [Read more...] about Life in the Fast Lane