This August, car collectors, drivers, designers, restoration experts and enthusiasts will gather in Monterey County to celebrate automotive history and innovation. The annual 10-day collection of events, capped off by the 70th presentation of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, will feel extra special this year, after most happenings took a pandemic-mandated pause in 2020. … [Read more...] about Back in the Driver’s Seat
Compassionate Care for Four Legged Friends
Generous Volunteers Support Animal Rescue Organizations
South County Animal Rescue (SCAR) Board President Carla Strobridge Stewart remembers the weekend that a foster dog stole her heart. Two travelers discovered a puppy, whimpering and covered in mange, hiding along the Arroyo Seco River. They contacted Greenfield resident and Monterey County District 3 Supervisor Chris Lopez, who called Strobridge Stewart for help. After a … [Read more...] about Compassionate Care for Four Legged Friends
Finding Sanctuary at Home
Creative Ideas from Local Builders, Designers and Plant Experts
Homes have taken on new significance during the COVID-19 pandemic, transforming into offices, classrooms, recreational facilities and, of course, places to rest and recharge. As we spend extra time in our yards and interior spaces, comfort and safety are more important than ever. Here, six local architects, designers, garden experts and other professionals share tips on … [Read more...] about Finding Sanctuary at Home
Response, Rescue and Reunion
SPCA for Monterey County Serves Animals Displaced by Wildfires
Clare Nicholson remembers standing outside her home in August, talking with a neighbor about flames that had just erupted in their Carmel Valley neighborhood. The fire was moving swiftly, so she decided to evacuate. Nicholson was on crutches after breaking her leg, but she went in and gathered what she could with the help of her youngest daughter. Outside, trees exploded, … [Read more...] about Response, Rescue and Reunion
Singular Focus
Pacific Grove Photographer Sets His Sights on Conservation
Justin Hofman remembers the moment that a photograph changed his life. The Pacific Grove based tour leader and artist was on an expedition in Indonesia, watching clients snorkel on a sweltering afternoon, when a friend saw a seahorse navigating the floating sticks and seagrass. Hofman grabbed his camera and hopped in the water, but as he followed the tiny drifter, trash started … [Read more...] about Singular Focus