Ribbon Cutting with Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Announced Dec 3rd at 5:30 p.m.

Max's Helping Paws Foundation (MHPF), which provides a financial lifeline for pet owners with a pet in a health crisis, has announced Shelley Wise as its new Assistant Executive Director.

Etats-Unis French-American Bistro in Carmel will host a “Howliday Fundraiser” lunch featuring a special doggie menu, Dec. 7, 2019, to benefit Max's Helping Paws Foundation (MHPF)

Carmel French-American Bistro Etats-Unis wants you to bring your dog to brunch for a mimosa at its weekly Bark-n-Brunch events starting Dec. 1, 2019.

When it comes to spreading Christmas cheer this holiday season, nothing brings more joy than the gift of wine.

The 10th Annual Carmel Jewish Film Festival (CJFF), featuring 10 films from six countries, noted speakers, and panel discussions, will be held March 7-22, 2020.

What if you could buy someone a holiday gift that would keep on giving long after the wrapping paper is recycled?

The Goodwill Central Coast Board of Directors today announced that CEO Ed Durkee will be moving to a new position as CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Florida in Orlando.

For many the holiday season brings bountiful joy, but for others it can create loneliness, anxiety and depression.

Interim Inc will be hosting an Open House at Shelter Cove on December 6, 2019 from 3:00 – 4:30 PM and will offer Holiday Treats and Tours of the remodeled facility. 613 Bayonet Circle, Marina, CA.

Phyllis Davis is celebrating the 20th anniversary of her women’s wear shop Nest Boutique in Pacific Grove and she says she owes it all to the love and support of her loyal customers.

Buy a bottle (or two!) of De Tierra’s 2016 Frannin Red Blend and 10% of all purchases go to a rotating list of animal charities, including Animal Friends Rescue Project; Peace of Mind Dog Rescue; Max’s Helping Paws; and Birchbark Foundation.

The second concert of the Monterey Symphony’s six-concert 74th season “Ovation” will be held Nov. 16-17, 2019, with pianist Kun Woo Paik returning to the Symphony to perform two piano concerti.

We all know the purpose behind Thanksgiving is to spend time with loved ones — not to stress over holiday entertaining and tablescapes.

The Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa swings with music four nights a week in November, with jazz on Friday and Saturday nights, and live rock, pop, country and classical guitar music on Wednesday and Thursday nights.

Jumpstart your Black Friday holiday shopping early at Wonderwall on Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 with 20% off everything in the store (except jewelry).

During the holiday season, Balance Physical Therapy and Human Performance Center reminds shoppers that not everyone needs an ugly sweater or a coffee mug. There are many among us struggling with mobility or rehabilitation issues following an injury.

Veterans Day began as Armistice Day, acknowledging the first anniversary of the end of World War I.

Anyone who has stayed in a short-term vacation rental is well aware of the advantages of staying in a private home rather than traditional traveler lodging — better price, more flexibility, more space, more choices, and so forth.

A mural by renowned California artist Jo Mora has been selected for the official poster of the 2020 Monterey County Fair and inspired its theme, “Fiesta.”

Gifting flowers conveys emotions and messages that can’t always be articulated in words.

Saison Apotheca recognized for brewing excellence at world’s largest commercial beer competition

Double Cone & Citraveza recognized for brewing excellence at world’s largest commercial beer competition

Book 7-day European trip by Oct. 31 and get $750/per person savings

Cinq Mondes Spa Carmel, the French cosmetic company's flagship location in the U.S., will get ready for the holidays by hosting a No-Tox & Bubbles Party on November 7, 2019, at the spa in Carmel.

Many of us don’t want to even whisper the word “Christmas” until after we’ve carved the Thanksgiving turkey.

Is it too early for tinsel-strewn trees and Christmas carols? Of course it is, but when it comes to holiday parties, it’s prime time to begin planning.

For many, the nightmare before Christmas surrounds the early run-up to the holiday.

It's a debate that rages every year when summer ends and the leaves begin to fall: When are we allowed to start thinking about Christmas?

Each year more than 600,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers across the world rank their favorite experiences as part of the luxury and lifestyle travel magazine’s global Readers’ Choice Awards list.

What if the cookie was not only delicious but part of a sweet fundraising campaign that aims to make a difference in the fight against pediatric cancer?

Rarely is the end of summer celebrated, but Yeast of Eden in Carmel is brewing up excitement around the flavors of fall — making the shorter days and chillier air more tolerable.

The Big Sur Health Center’s Health Fair has been held for almost 20 years, but this year’s event, set for Oct. 8, takes on a little more significance.

The Monterey Symphony opens its 74th season Ovation on Oct. 19 and 20, 2019, with a party and concert at Sunset Center in Carmel.

LOS GATOS — Since 1975, Mehus Construction has set a standard of quality that is unmatched among Bay Area custom home builders.

As a vital community and educational hub, the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History plans varied and engaging events and activities to help inspire discovery, wonder and stewardship.

Monterey financial expert Liza D. Horvath will be the speaker for Visiting Nurse Association’s (VNA) speaker series Nov. 5, 2019 at Tarpy’s Roadhouse in Monterey.

Your gently used athletic shoes can help create sustainable job opportunities in developing countries and Monterey County-based Balance Physical Therapy

With the departure of Music Director and Conductor Max Bragado-Darman at the end of the 2019-2020 OVATION season, the Monterey Symphony’s search for a replacement has yielded four strong candidates with impressive credentials.

Wonderwall is a unique 3,000-square-foot architectural furnishings and gallery space and is home to a wide array of objects of desire curated by co-owners Mark and Carina Cristofalo.

Sponsorships Now Available Event Expands to Three Food Trucks and 22 Food Partners

Goodwill Central Coast, for decades a local treasure trove for Halloween costume inspiration, has announced a special finger-snapping theme for the year’s spookiest day.

Winemaker Josh Ruiz insists he began bottling hard cider out of necessity. So naturally, he believes it's necessary that we drink it.

Americans chowed down on 1.23 billion chicken wings while celebrating Super Bowl Sunday last season.

Sweet family memories gave Susanne McBride the inspiration to launch a career as a micro-confectioner.

“Three qualities that identify a true human life, Love which is Truth, Happiness is in Purity and Knowledge with Consciousness.” — Shreekalp

One of Monterey’s original restaurants on Fisherman’s Wharf, Abalonetti Bar & Grill rolls out the red carpet for locals, offering a specially priced menu.

Big Fish Grill celebrates the bounty of Monterey Bay — along with the proud folks who call this region home — with a specially priced, seafood-laden locals menu.

Gathering around the horseshoe-shaped bar at the iconic Whaling Station has become a repeat habit for locals and tourists alike.

When a restaurant promotes “the greatest dining value in the history of mankind,” it had better deliver on that promise.