In 1938, two years before winning a Pulitzer Prize for "The Grapes of Wrath," John Steinbeck typed a letter to Zena Holman. Zena and her husband, Wilford Rensselaer (W.R.) Holman, had transformed their family's Pacific Grove dry goods shop into a retail destination with 46 departments and some 200 employees. Steinbeck was recommending a friend for an advertising job at Holman's … [Read more...] about Paging Through History
Life on the Road
Photographer Marc Howard is Turning Pandemic Restrictions into Exceptional Adventures
In February, as the COVID-19 crisis restricted in-person activities and kept classrooms remote, Marc Howard spent time exploring Yosemite National Park. The Monterey photographer and his family were there for the annual Firefall event, when, in the right conditions, a cascading waterfall shimmers like molten lava. "If there's enough snowpack, and the water's melting, and … [Read more...] about Life on the Road
Back in the Driver’s Seat
Navigating a Course through Car Week Events
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