Carmel has been home to several award-winning actors and actresses; many more visit. But perhaps more unusual is the fact that it’s also home to a man who’s been portrayed by an acclaimed thespian: former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta was depicted by James Gandolfini in “Zero Dark Thirty,” the 2012 movie chronicling the hunt for Osama bin Laden. Sure: that’s an honor, … [Read more...] about A Life of Service
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The Reign of the Red Rocker
Many believe that Delta bluesman Robert Johnson’s “Crossroads Blues” is a recounting of a Faustian bargain, giving his soul to the Devil in exchange for extraordinary musical talent. The story goes that Satan granted Johnson amazing abilities but as the guitarist was enjoying the benefits of his newfound powers two years later, el Diablo reached out and snatched his … [Read more...] about The Reign of the Red Rocker
Randy Reinstedt Makes History Fun
It seems that being a newspaper delivery boy can have a profound effect on a man’s avocation. Warren Buffett and Sam Walton both began their business careers as paperboys. And Pacific Grove’s Randall “Randy” Reinstedt gained a lifelong fascination of the history of his native Monterey Peninsula while running a route for the Monterey Peninsula Herald. Eventually that passion led … [Read more...] about Randy Reinstedt Makes History Fun
The King of Cool
Just like car designs, movie stars come and go. Some are destined for the bone yard of obscurity like the Chevrolet Vega, AMC Pacer and the Yugo. Others, such as the Mercedes 300 SL gull-wing, the Shelby Cobra and the Porsche 911, live on and gain fame, popularity and cache as the decades pass. Steve McQueen sits firmly in the latter group. He’s an American icon, a true … [Read more...] about The King of Cool
All in the Family
Dr. Bill and Dana Vogelpohl have always had a lively household. The Carmel residents raised eight children together and now have 13 grandchildren. They’ve also been foster parents for 23 years. A year ago, the empty nesters adopted a 9-year-old who had been in their care. “We have 13 grandchildren and two of them are the same age as April,” laughs Dana. “It’s kind of like … [Read more...] about All in the Family