Overturned Log truck closes Mt. Hermon

Overturned Log truck closes Mt. Hermon

Felton, CA…On 10/22/2013 at approximately 0807 hrs. a 49 year old Santa Cruz man was driving a Freightliner semi-truck, fully loaded with redwood logs, southbound on Graham Hill Rd. Delaney began to make a left turn onto eastbound Mount Hermon Rd. when his vehicle suddenly rolled onto its right (passenger) side. Delaney was not wearing […]

President Obama’s Weekly Address, October 19, 2013

President Obama’s Weekly Address, October 19, 2013

Washington, DC…”Hi everybody. This week, because Democrats and responsible Republicans came together, the government was reopened, and the threat of default was removed from our economy. There’s been a lot of discussion lately of the politics of this shutdown. But the truth is, there were no winners in this. At a time when our economy […]

Gasoline Consumption Declines, Diesel Consumption Up in Second Quarter 2013

Gasoline Consumption Declines, Diesel Consumption Up in Second Quarter 2013

Sacramento – California’s gasoline consumption declined 0.2 percent, while diesel consumption increased 1.6 percent in the second quarter of 2013, according to fuel tax data released by George Runner, Second District Member of the California State Board of Equalization (BOE).   The BOE’s gasoline fuel tax report reveals Californians consumed 3.68 billion gallons of gasoline […]

Pebble Beach Resorts Named One of “Top 25 Golf Resorts of the World”

Pebble Beach Resorts Named One of “Top 25 Golf Resorts of the World”

Pebble Beach, CA…Pebble Beach Resorts has been named one of the “Top 25 Golf Resorts of the World” by LINKS Magazine. The feature, appearing in the Fall 2013 issue of LINKS, is part of the magazine’s 25th Anniversary Edition, which highlights significant people, places and moments in golf past and present. The famous par-3 17th […]

This Weekend’s Top Events: October 18 – 20, 2013 Monterey Visitor’s Bureau Special

This Weekend’s Top Events: October 18 – 20, 2013  Monterey Visitor’s Bureau Special

Monterey, CA…In need of a great date night idea? Get tickets to see Romance performed by the Monterey Symphony! This show features works from Wagner, Strauss and Brahms and premieres at Salinas‘ Sherwood Hall on Friday at 7:30pm and at Carmel-by-the-Sea‘s Sunset Center on Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 3pm. $20-$78. Prepare to get spooked at the Monterey Mirror Maze! The family friendly Mirror Maze […]

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 […]