Everyone knows that a dog is a man’s best friend, but Charlie Sammut of Salinas stood that notion on its ear. For many years, his best friend was a lion. Yes, a lion. As in “King of the Jungle.” His name was Josef. Sammut has always loved exotic pets. The son of hard-working Maltese immigrants who built and operated the Laurel Inn on North Main Street, he’s maintained a … [Read more...] about Where the Wild Things Are
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Message in a Bottle
It’s 1915, the first full year of World War I. On the Western Front, the French launch their second offensive against the German army in Champagne. France is under siege, and in villages such as Musigny, the absence of men and horses put women in charge of everything—including the noble art of winemaking. Despite unprecedented challenges, this Burgundian appellation in eastern … [Read more...] about Message in a Bottle
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
Buckle Up For Amazing Autos
August means automobiles on the Monterey Peninsula, and the 2015 schedule of exhibits, races, rallies and auctions promises plenty of excitement. Navigate it all with this guide to the year's major car events. MONDAY-WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3-12 Pebble Beach Motoring Classic www.pebblebeachconcours.net or 831/622-1700 Starting near Seattle and traveling 1,500 miles down the coast, … [Read more...] about Buckle Up For Amazing Autos