I’ve never met Paul Miller, publisher of the Carmel Pine Cone. But like a lot of people, I admire his weekly newspaper. The Pine Cone is free and it’s arguably the finest source of local news on the Monterey Peninsula. … Read More
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Posted by James Raia at 05:13 PM
Driving to the Monterey Peninsula? How about some garlic ice cream?
Posted by James Raia at 04:49 PM
It was overcast and cold, and about the last thing I had in mind on a recent late Monday morning was ice cream. But the sign read: “Garlic Ice Cream” and everything changed. Garlic ice cream, like other things not … Read More
KPIG, FM (107.5), radio hog heaven on the Monterey Peninsula
Posted by James Raia at 03:46 PM
For 25 years, I’ve traveled often to the Montery Peninsula. I lived in Monterey for a year about 20 years ago, and my parents once owned a small home in Carmel. There’s not much not to like about Carmel, Monterey, … Read More
Special ticket plans for 2011 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am available at Costco
Posted by James Raia at 02:16 PM
A special ticket package went on sale Oct. 24 at 50 Costco locations throughout Northern California for the 2011 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, scheduled next Feb. 7-13 at Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course and Monterey Peninsula … Read More
Seaside awarded Tour of California stage start in 2011
Posted by James Raia at 01:36 PM
Seaside will be a starting city for the third time and the Monterey Peninsula will be part of the Tour of California for the fourth year in the race’s six editions May 15-22. While teams, individual riders and stage distances … Read More
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I can’t remember the first time I visited the Monterey Peninsula. But in the early 1980s my parents purchased a small house on 12th and Casanova in Carmel. I called it the Gingerbread House. Like anyone who visits the area … Read More

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