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Today we honor a civil rights leader—and are tested in how we continue his legacy.
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Today we honor a civil rights leader—and are tested in how we continue his legacy.

  • Sara Rubin
  • Jan 19, 2026

Sara Rubin here, remembering back to the way I learned about the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. As a child, I understood—wrongly—that his wo…

Julie Packard will leave behind an immense legacy, but her successor will inherit a new era of challenges for science.
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Julie Packard will leave behind an immense legacy, but her successor will inherit a new era of challenges for science.

  • Katie Rodriguez
  • Jan 11, 2026

How—and where—do we decide to give our attention? Katie Rodriguez here, processing the legacy of Julie Packard, how she helped bring a deeper …

The story of how land baron David Jacks came to control much of 19th-century Monterey County.
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The story of how land baron David Jacks came to control much of 19th-century Monterey County.

  • David Schmalz
  • Jun 8, 2025

David Schmalz here, excited to share my latest cover story, a historical deep dive into the legacy of David Jacks, the 19th-century land shark…

The story of Edward Dowd, and how a DNA test threatened his burgeoning foundation.
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The story of Edward Dowd, and how a DNA test threatened his burgeoning foundation.

  • Erik Chalhoub
  • May 15, 2025

Like many 74-year-olds, Palma School’s gymnasium needed a facelift.

With every step and touch Emile Norman made art, unable to move through the world without leaving behind a trail of design.
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With every step and touch Emile Norman made art, unable to move through the world without leaving behind a trail of design.

  • Agata Popęda
  • Apr 28, 2022

The house built by artist Emile Norman (1918-2009) is a treasure box he worked on – and in – for almost 60 years. It’s one of those magical of…

The Carmel Mission Foundation undertakes a big restoration project to help continue a legacy.
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The Carmel Mission Foundation undertakes a big restoration project to help continue a legacy.

  • Pam Marino
  • May 16, 2021

Craftsman Henry John Downie, “Harry” to all who knew him, was supposed to only stick around the Monterey Peninsula for a few weeks in 1931 to …

Jayson Fann’s unique proclivity toward nest building has earned him and his art global acclaim.
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Jayson Fann’s unique proclivity toward nest building has earned him and his art global acclaim.

  • Christopher Neely
  • May 14, 2021

Renowned artist Jayson Fann takes on a childlike excitement when talking about his work and process. A self-proclaimed transient, the 48-year-…

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