Over the past three years, recession-related headlines have typically focused on topics such as stock market swings, unemployment and foreclosures. Not surprisingly, however, the impact of recent financial issues has spread beyond families and businesses. According to the SPCA for Monterey County, the economic downturn has contributed to a record number of horse … [Read more...] about Greener Pastures
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Hitting the Marque
In celebration of the 125th anniversary of the automobile, the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is showcasing cars from across the spectrum of automotive history. "We are trying to pull together a field that gives people a feel for the car in so many different ranges," Director of Media Relations Kandace Hawkinson explains. "So we're hoping that the breadth of the field … [Read more...] about Hitting the Marque
Our National Hero*
He is the man sitting in the next pew at a local church, or picking up groceries in the Carmel Valley area. He is a grandfather of six, and looks like a guy who'd be your neighbor. Leon Panetta is also a national hero whose legacy will be read about in history books for bringing down the most hated terrorist America has faced in modern times. During his tenure as the director … [Read more...] about Our National Hero*
A Sea of Culinary Delights
Some of the most-recognized names in the culinary, environmental research and food policy fields will meet in Monterey this May, when the Monterey Bay Aquarium presents its pioneering Cooking for Solutions event for the tenth time. The weekend-long celebration of sustainable food features a stronger-than-ever schedule packed with panel discussions, cooking demonstrations and … [Read more...] about A Sea of Culinary Delights
The Sky’s the Limit
When retired Monterey County Superior Court Judge John Phillips first explored the idea of turning the abandoned Natividad Boys' Ranch into a facility for at-risk and underserved youth, he spent $26,000 researching whether such a project could succeed. "Even my own feasibility study said this was too daunting of a task. It seemed impossible," he remembers. Still, Phillips … [Read more...] about The Sky’s the Limit