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Monterey County’s tourism industry, nearly back to pre-pandemic levels, faces a bumpy road ahead.
Opinion

Monterey County’s tourism industry, nearly back to pre-pandemic levels, faces a bumpy road ahead.

  • Pam Marino
  • May 23, 2025

It’s the start of Memorial Day weekend, the official beginning of the tourist season here in Monterey County. Pam Marino here, with the good n…

With Memorial Day approaching, two fallen soldiers are about to be honored.
Opinion

With Memorial Day approaching, two fallen soldiers are about to be honored.

  • Pam Marino
  • May 22, 2025

Pam Marino here, with Memorial Day on my mind as we approach the holiday this Monday, May 26. Two soldiers, both captured early in World War I…

Letters to the Editor 05.30.24
Letters | Opinion

Letters to the Editor 05.30.24

  • May 30, 2024

City Strife

Several ceremonies are planned on Memorial Day to remember those who died while serving the country.
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Several ceremonies are planned on Memorial Day to remember those who died while serving the country.

  • Pam Marino
  • May 24, 2024

Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor those people who died while serving in the U.S. military. In Monterey County, home to a large num…

Memorial Day weekend calls for backyards, briquets and a good brew.
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Memorial Day weekend calls for backyards, briquets and a good brew.

  • Dave Faries
  • May 23, 2024

If one were to play word association with many Americans, the phrase “Memorial Day weekend” would be answered with “burgers,” “barbecue,” “gri…

Hot Picks 05.25.23
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Hot Picks 05.25.23

  • May 25, 2023

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  • May 26, 2022

Ballet About Town

What you can and can't do in Monterey County over Memorial Day weekend.
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What you can and can't do in Monterey County over Memorial Day weekend.

  • Pam Marino
  • May 22, 2020

It’s perhaps a cruel joke that in the midst of California’s stay-at-home order, Friday, May 22, is National Road Trip Day.

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Memorial Day: Coast Guard Pier ceremony one of several holiday tributes in Monterey County

  • Updated Aug 30, 2019

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Saucedo of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets salutes as "Taps" is played during a Memorial Day Service at Monterey's Coast Guar…

PHOTOS: A look at Lightning in a Bottle 2016 as 2017's festival starts today.
Arts & Culture

PHOTOS: A look at Lightning in a Bottle 2016 as 2017's festival starts today.

  • Mark C. Anderson
  • May 24, 2017

It's a minor miracle to create a party for 20,000 people. 

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