No Labor Deal reached, BART Unions Call a Strike

Oakland, CA…BART General Manager Grace Crunican issued the following statement after no deal was reached in labor negotiations between BART and its two largest unions: “I am very disappointed that even after six months of day after day, night after night intense negotiations we are still unable to reach a deal. It hasn’t been all […]

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Classic, Cosmopolitan, Cool

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Classic, Cosmopolitan, Cool

Carmel, CA…The weather has remained relatively unaffected by the development of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Routinely, in the 100 years since its inception, the sun has risen over the verdant Carmel Valley, tracing its way along an arc toward the sea and burning off the veil of fog to reveal the coastal village where, like Brigadoon, its inhabitants […]

Colton Hall Museum Seeking Artists for 2014 Music Series

Colton Hall Museum Seeking Artists for 2014 Music Series

Monterey, CA….The Colton Hall Museum and Cultural Arts Commission of the City of Monterey is calling for artists to perform as part of the year 2014 Colton Hall Music series. This year the performances will be presented the second Tuesday of January, February and March. The acoustic concerts are held on the second floor of […]

Microsoft Releases Free Windows 8.1 Update

Microsoft Releases Free Windows 8.1 Update

Redmond, WA…Microsoft Corp. on Thursday announced the global availability of Windows 8.1, a feature-rich update to its popular Windows 8 operating system, enabling customers to create experiences that keep pace with their lives — at work, at home or on the go. Beginning Oct. 17, consumers with a Windows 8 device in more than 230 […]

Congressman Sam Farr Votes To Reopen Government

Congressman Sam Farr Votes To Reopen Government

Washington, DC….”Proud to have voted to open the government. Since Day 1, the majority of the House has wanted to vote to open the government. Tonight, we finally got that chance. Enough Republicans joined with all of the Democrats to end this shutdown. Hopefully the Speaker will continue to listen to those of us on […]

Yosemite National Park Reopens To Visitors

Yosemite National Park Reopens To Visitors

Yosemite, CA….Yosemite National Park reopens to park visitors tonight, October 16, 2013. Visitors can access public areas and roads immediately while facilities and other public services are brought back on-line. Yosemite National Park has been closed since October 1, 2013 due to the government shutdown. “We are excited to reopen and welcome visitors back to […]

In-Shape For The Holidays at In-Shape Health Clubs

In-Shape For The Holidays at In-Shape Health Clubs

Carmel, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Capitola & Salinas, CA….In-Shape Health Clubs have everything you need to dazzle and look your best this Holiday Season. Click below to get started today.   Success Stories 06/08/2012 DEAR IN-SHAPE, This was sent to Fernando, a Custom Built trainer at In-Shape Sport: Modesto “Fernando, Let me say that I am […]

Governor Brown Signs Veterans Legislation

Governor Brown Signs Veterans Legislation

San Diego, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. joined local veterans, lawmakers and community leaders in San Diego Thursday to sign legislation to expand housing opportunities for veterans. “After veterans serve our country, it’s our duty to serve them,” said Governor Brown. “This new reformed housing program will make life better for veterans for years to […]

Leak probes, surveillance constrict freedom of the press in U.S.

Leak probes, surveillance constrict freedom of the press in U.S.

Washington, October 10, 2013–The Obama administration’s aggressive war on leaks and other efforts to control information are without precedent, according to 30 experienced Washington journalists interviewed for a new report released today by the Committee to Protect Journalists. The report found that despite President Barack Obama’s promise to head the most open government in American […]