Sacramento, CA…California State Parks announced today the temporary closure of all campgrounds in the state park system to support state and local efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). As of today, non-campground outdoor areas of parks, including trails and beaches, remain open. Visitors are reminded to practice social distancing and maintain at least […]
Monterey, CA…Oh yeah – we are back in business! The new dates for our 30th Sea Otter Classic are October 1 – 4, 2020. Thank you for your patience during this unexpected turn of events. We look forward to seeing you in October! Earlier Release… Sea Otter Classic Supporters. After a thorough review of the […]
Monterey, CA…Remember that much of our local economy is tourism driven. Many of the businesses most effected are small businesses that rely on visitors to survive. So even during the next few weeks of the Coronavirus battle commonsense measures of personal hygiene and keeping a safe distance may allow visitors to enjoy exceptional and uncrowded […]
Castroville, CA…The Artichoke Festival, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, celebrates its 61st year honoring the California State vegetable on May 30 and 31, 2020, at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center in Monterey. This year’s festival introduces an expanded non-profit partnership program, which includes Hartnell College Foundation and Salinas Valley Arts and Innovation Hub, Salinas […]
Pebble Beach, CA…Amateurs from the world of sports & entertainment competed for a charity of their choice and an opportunity to win $1M for charity. Hosted by Clint Eastwood, Jim Nantz, and Amanda Balionis the event was taped and will be televised by CBS and broadcast on Saturday prior to tournament coverage. Format — $1M Hole-in-One […]
Pebble Beach, CA…Beautiful 1931 Bentley 8 Liter Gurney Nutting Sports Tourer Takes Best of Show at 2019 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The full list of Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.Winners is below… BEST OF SHOW 1931 Bentley 8 Litre Gurney Nutting Sports Tourer The Hon. Michael Kadoorie, Hong Kong BEST OF SHOW NOMINEES 1938 Talbot-Lago T150C-SS […]
Santa Cruz, CA…The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced a new contest to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the seaside amusement park’s classic Giant Dipper roller coaster. The Giant Dipper 95th Anniversary Contest opened May 17, 2019 on the coaster’s 95th birthday. The contest will run throughout the summer and close on National Roller Coaster Day, […]
Salinas, CA…Law Tigers has stepped up to ensure that motorcycle riders will be able to conveniently check their gear at no extra cost at three separate locations at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca when they attend the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship GEICO Motorcycle U.S. Round with MotoAmerica July 12-14. The free gear check stations at […]
Salinas, CA…20 years after earning his second consecutive Formula One drivers’ championship, Mika Häkkinen will demonstrate his considerable driving talents behind the wheel of the 1970 McLaren M8D/3 “Batmobile” at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion on August 15-18 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. American racing legend Dan Gurney and British Formula One driver Peter Gethin […]
Pebble Beach, CA…The USGA hosted 32 of the 36 living U.S. Open champions Tuesday night for a “Reunion of Champions” at Pebble Beach Golf Links as part of its week-long celebration of golf. Those in attendance, with years won in parentheses): Angel Cabrera (2007) Dustin Johnson (2016) Jerry Pate (1976) Michael Campbell (2005) Steve Jones […]
