Monterey County Voices

Piney Fire 10/08/24

For more information, please visit watchduty.org. This fire is located East of Tassajara Road, on Carmel Valley Road, near the Hastings Reserve. The cause is under investigation. The acreage is cu...

Nepenthe Bal Masque

For a link to the online ticket sales, see: enthe.com/bal-masque/bal-masque-tickets

6 Reasons to Visit Monterey County in The Fall

Summer may be gone, but second summer-the fall-is just heating up! There’s still plenty of sunshine and adventure to soak up here in Monterey County. Whether you’re craving scenic vi...

Sunday Photos, 10/6/24

Scarecrow Festival is here! And I found out where the scarecrows hide during the rest of the year.

You've Got V-Mail

#164: Communication, Utriculi, Buklog, Mail Art, Paulo Bruscky, On Kawara, Leny Strobel/Hilary Giovale,Trinidad Escobar, Nairud sa Waba, Nala Sinephro, Florante Aguilar, Andy Thorne.

What's New in Monterey County Fall 2024

Photo Credit: Monterey Beach Hotel Discover the ever-evolving charm of Monterey County this fall with exciting new restaurants, wineries, hotels, and activities. Whether you're a returning vi...

Rocky Creek Update, 10/3/24

Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024 District: 05 – Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties Contact: Kevin Drabinski or Genelle Padilla Phone: (805) 549-3138or(805...

Santa Barbara County Syrah: Getting One Rhône Varietal Right!!

THE STORY – SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SYRAH I love it when my husband joins me in my quest for the perfect Central Coast Syrah. In addition to finding some right here in Monterey County, we can just ve...

“Woodstock of Triathlon,” Wildflower Triathlon Experience, in South Monterey County

Short link to this post: http://bit.ly/WildTriMRY Oct 2, 2024 update to our 2018 post below: Thanks to Monterey County Now for their Oct 1, 2024 update on this event—"The Wildflower Experience tri...

Critical Fire Weather

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4 Reasons Why the West Gate is the Best Gate at Pinnacles National Park

For fantastic rock formations and intriguing caves, Pinnacles National Park can't be beaten. The 26,000 acres playground is home to an array of wildlife and diverse landscapes with hiking tra...

Sunday Photo, 9/29/24

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Time Travel

#163: Time Travel (WWII/1970s); Elsa Valmidiano, Tenzing Rigdol, Elizabeth Showarchert, Tatay Ete, Ememem, David Wilson; Ben&Ben and The Brothers Comatose with AJ Lee

Regent’s Slide Status Report

Date: Friday, September 27, 2024 District: 05 – Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties Contact: Kevin Drabinski or Genelle Padilla Phone: (805) 549-3138or(80...

Desire Lines: A Cachagua Cab at a Bargain Price!

THE STORY Sometimes it sounds too good to be true and sometimes it is such a good deal, you can’t pass it up.  When we saw a Cabernet Sauvignon from Carmel Valley’s Cachagua region on sale for $16...

Rocky Creek Schedule of full overnight closures

Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 District: 05 – Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties Contact: Kevin Drabinski or Genelle Padilla Phone: (805) 549-3138or...

Limekiln Bridge Replacement

The Final Environmental Document for Limekiln Creek Bridge Replacement project has been posted and is available at this link: https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-5/district-5-current-proj...

Faster Internet Coming to Coastside San Mateo

Earlier this year, the state of California awarded Cruzio $5.65 million to improve internet infrastructure in our region. Using state-of-the-art technology, the funded project will bring high-spee...

Sunday Photo, 9/22/24

Tom Little Bear Nason with an artifact Rock Knocker found. We turned it over to Tom last Sunday.

Romance Among the Ruins

#162: Romance Among the Ruins, Paraluman, Utriculi, Mennlay (Taste Buds), Carolyn Yoo, Amy Stewart, and Salin x 2