When the helpers needed a little help, the solution came on four paws. The Soberanes Fire devastated more than 130,000 acres of mountainous terrain this summer. Thousands of firefighting heroes from all over the state called Monterey County home for the duration. Morale and comfort were tried and tested. So, with the help of the SPCA for Monterey County, the four-legged troops … [Read more...] about Dogs To The Rescue
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A Blended Career
Actress Drew Barrymore was a mere six years old when she stole the hearts of a generation through her portrayal of Gertie in Steven Spielberg’s 1982 mega-hit “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.” She subsequently became one of the most popular child stars of her time and has grown into adulthood as a versatile and successful actress and producer in a wide range of film projects. Now … [Read more...] about A Blended Career
Get Your Motor Runnin’
Among the motorcycle set, Carmel Valley Road is a favorite ride. With the opening of Moto Talbott Collection in Carmel Valley Village, it’s about to become a lot more popular. As anyone who knows him for any length of time is aware, Robb Talbott is nuts about motorcycles, and has been since he was a boy. “I’ve been riding for more than 50 years,” he says. His first bike was … [Read more...] about Get Your Motor Runnin’
Monterey Jazz Festival
Jazz lovers look forward to the third weekend of September in much the same manner that Indy car race fans anticipate Memorial Day, lovers can’t wait for Valentine’s Day and children pine for Christmas Day. For them, the Monterey Jazz Festival is all those holidays…and more. It’s a feast for the senses—not just the ears. The aromas and flavors from the exotic offerings of … [Read more...] about Monterey Jazz Festival
Artichoke Queen to Screen Icon
Untold numbers of books, magazine and newspaper articles have been written about the all-too-short Greek tragedy of a life that was Marilyn Monroe’s. Her sad childhood, career struggles, failed high-profile relationships, alleged substance abuse and finally her still-mysterious death have all been chronicled, explored and analyzed by many who knew her, and more still who … [Read more...] about Artichoke Queen to Screen Icon