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Kevin Kling was born with a congenital defect that rendered his left arm one quarter shorter than his right arm, with no discernable wrist or thumb. Remember that.
A Confederate monument stood in plain view on the la…
In wintertime, pitch a tent at Kirk Creek Campground…
When conga player John Nava and drummer Martin Binde…
The oft-used saying, “elections have consequences,” has taken on real meaning for the board of directors of the North Monterey County Fire Protection District. Last November, the board asked residents to approve a tax that, if it had passed would have brought in $963,000 annually, just barel…
A mostly self-taught artist explores the challenging currents of the ocean through her artwork.
Directed by Jon Watts • Starring Tom Holland, Jake Gyllenhaal, Samuel L. Jackson, Zendaya, Marisa Tomei, Jon Favreau, Jacob Batalon • Rated PG-13 • 125 min
Follow-up: When was a time you witnessed a stark disparity of wealth?
Journalist and author Mark Arax is Californian, born…
You already have a plethora of Fourth of July option…
The fourth of July might be mostly about the fireworks, hot dogs and that whole independence-from-the-British thing, but there is also plenty of music to go along. Bands will be playing at traditional venues, as well as lawns and even a golf course. Here are a few of the events scheduled for…
Mandolin Orange singer-songwriter Andrew Marlin and …
Quinn Mendez, 7, ran in place for 30 seconds outside…
Jennifer Rincon won’t say how much money she is maki…
In May, Ramin Arami was facing an entrepreneur’s nightmare. He had a lineup of the world’s most stunning automobiles, bearing brand names like Pagani, Bugatti and Koenigsegg, ready to be displayed. He also knew he could count on tens of thousands of enthusiasts and spectators crowding the ar…
A year and a half ago, a federal judge ordered regul…
Col. Christopher Gadsden was born in 1724 in South C…
What’s a bartender to do when she’s creating a cockt…
Chef Susana Alvarez’s recently opened Villa Azteca in Salinas has a menu with dishes reminiscent of Mexican recipes passed down through generations. Few of these dishes, however, fit into the what’s expected of “traditional.” Alvarez refined her skills for creating new versions of classic Me…
ARIES (March 21-April 19): When the universe began 13.8 billion years ago, there were only four elements: mostly hydrogen and helium, plus tiny amounts of lithium and beryllium. Now there are 118 elements, including five that are key components of your body: oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, calcium…
In 1966, Muhammad Ali, speaking off the cuff, uttere…
