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ExpressJet Announces Sacramento To Monterey Flight Beginning In August
- Published 05/24/2008
ExpressJet, the Houston-based airline, will add daily service connecting Monterey Peninsula Airport to Sacramento International Airport on Aug. 23. Sacramento flights will depart Monterey at 11:35 a.m. and return to Monterey at 4:53 p.m. One-way fares for the new route will begin at $69.
ExpressJet launched service under its own brand last April 2. The company previously flew for a decade as regional carrier Continental Express.
Service was introduced to Monterey in May 2007 with flights to Ontario and San Diego. A Monterey-Long Beach route was added in November.
"It'll be good for people who don't want to drive to Sacramento," said Monterey Peninsula Airport General Manger Tom Greer told the Monterey County Herald. "I think it's a use-it-or-lose-it thing."
Monterey is also adding service via Allegiant Air, which is scheduled to add three weekly flights between Monterey and Las Vegas on May 30.
ExpressJet launched service under its own brand last April 2. The company previously flew for a decade as regional carrier Continental Express.
Service was introduced to Monterey in May 2007 with flights to Ontario and San Diego. A Monterey-Long Beach route was added in November.
"It'll be good for people who don't want to drive to Sacramento," said Monterey Peninsula Airport General Manger Tom Greer told the Monterey County Herald. "I think it's a use-it-or-lose-it thing."
Monterey is also adding service via Allegiant Air, which is scheduled to add three weekly flights between Monterey and Las Vegas on May 30.
Laguna Seca Mazda Raceway Has Expanded 2008 Motorsports Schedule
- Published 02/14/2008
The 2008 season at
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca will feature the best in motorcycle,
historic, sports car and, after a three-year hiatus, open-wheel racing,
on the 2.238-mile Monterey Peninsula circuit in Monterey.
The 52nd season of racing begins May 16-18, with the new Monterey Festival of Speed, a doubleheader weekend featuring the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series on Saturday and the Champ Car World Series on Sunday.
The event will mark the fourth consecutive year for Grand-Am's Daytona Prototype and GT cars in Monterey, while the Champ Cars are returning after a three-year absence.
The 52nd season of racing begins May 16-18, with the new Monterey Festival of Speed, a doubleheader weekend featuring the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series on Saturday and the Champ Car World Series on Sunday.
The event will mark the fourth consecutive year for Grand-Am's Daytona Prototype and GT cars in Monterey, while the Champ Cars are returning after a three-year absence.
Greg Norman Set To Return To AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am After 16-Year Absence
- Published 01/9/2008
Greg Norman, winner of 87 career tournaments, has announced he will return to compete in the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am for the fist time since 1992.
Norman, winner of 20 PGA Tour titles, will participate Feb. 4-10 tournament with his son, Gregory.
Former tournament champions Phil Mickelson, Arron Oberholser, Steve Jones and Peter Jacobsen as well as PGA Tour veterans Jim Furyk, Mike Weir, Justin Leonard and Chris DiMarco are among the field.
The fifth full field PGA Tour tournament of the year will be held on the three-course rotation of Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course and Poppy Hills Golf Course, Feb. 7-8-9.
The final round of the tournament will be held Sunday, Feb. 10 at Pebble Beach.
Norman, who has participated in the PGA Tour event since his two appearances in 2005, has played in the AT&T event five times, most recently in 1992.
Norman and Kenny Packer won pro-am division at 42-under 246. Norman finished tied for 33rd at 4-under 284 and nine stroked behind winner Mark O'Meara. Norman best individual AT&T finish occurred in 1988 when he finished third behind Steve Jones and Bob Tway at 7-under 281.
Norman, winner of 20 PGA Tour titles, hasn't won since his victories at the FedEx St. Jude Classic and NEC World Series of Golf in 1997.
If Norman makes the third-round cut Saturday, he will play the final round on his 53rd birthday.
Norman also recently announced his engagement to former tennis champion Chris Evert.
Tickets for the 2008 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am area available via the tournament ticket office, 800-541-9091n or via the web site, www.attpbgolf.com.
Norman, winner of 20 PGA Tour titles, will participate Feb. 4-10 tournament with his son, Gregory.
Former tournament champions Phil Mickelson, Arron Oberholser, Steve Jones and Peter Jacobsen as well as PGA Tour veterans Jim Furyk, Mike Weir, Justin Leonard and Chris DiMarco are among the field.
The fifth full field PGA Tour tournament of the year will be held on the three-course rotation of Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course and Poppy Hills Golf Course, Feb. 7-8-9.
The final round of the tournament will be held Sunday, Feb. 10 at Pebble Beach.
Norman, who has participated in the PGA Tour event since his two appearances in 2005, has played in the AT&T event five times, most recently in 1992.
Norman and Kenny Packer won pro-am division at 42-under 246. Norman finished tied for 33rd at 4-under 284 and nine stroked behind winner Mark O'Meara. Norman best individual AT&T finish occurred in 1988 when he finished third behind Steve Jones and Bob Tway at 7-under 281.
Norman, winner of 20 PGA Tour titles, hasn't won since his victories at the FedEx St. Jude Classic and NEC World Series of Golf in 1997.
If Norman makes the third-round cut Saturday, he will play the final round on his 53rd birthday.
Norman also recently announced his engagement to former tennis champion Chris Evert.
Tickets for the 2008 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am area available via the tournament ticket office, 800-541-9091n or via the web site, www.attpbgolf.com.
MotoGP Details Set For 2008 Return To Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
- Published 12/19/2007
One of largest world's most popular racing series has announced details of its stop next year at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, the famed venue on the Monterey Peninsula.
The 11th stop of the 18-race of the Red Bull MotoGP World Championship is scheduled to return to the raceway, July 18-20, 2008.
In addition to the MotoGP event, competition will be held in the AMA Superbike and Supersport series as well as two races in the new Red Bull Rookies Cup.
On Friday, July 19, racing in all four categories will be held, including two one-hour MotoGP practice sessions and qualifying for Saturday’s AMA Supersport race.
On Saturday, July 20, highlights will include the MotoGP World Championship qualifying and the first finals of the event -- Race 1 of the Red Bull Rookies Cup and the 17-lap contest for AMA Pro Honda Oils Supersport Championship presented by Shoei
Three race finals will be held Sunday, July 21: The MotoGP World Championship, the second Red Bull Rookies Cup and the AMA Superbike Championship presented by Parts Unlimited.
For tickets and other race information, telephone 1-800-327-SECA or visit: www.laguna-seca.com
The 11th stop of the 18-race of the Red Bull MotoGP World Championship is scheduled to return to the raceway, July 18-20, 2008.In addition to the MotoGP event, competition will be held in the AMA Superbike and Supersport series as well as two races in the new Red Bull Rookies Cup.
On Friday, July 19, racing in all four categories will be held, including two one-hour MotoGP practice sessions and qualifying for Saturday’s AMA Supersport race.
On Saturday, July 20, highlights will include the MotoGP World Championship qualifying and the first finals of the event -- Race 1 of the Red Bull Rookies Cup and the 17-lap contest for AMA Pro Honda Oils Supersport Championship presented by Shoei
Three race finals will be held Sunday, July 21: The MotoGP World Championship, the second Red Bull Rookies Cup and the AMA Superbike Championship presented by Parts Unlimited.
For tickets and other race information, telephone 1-800-327-SECA or visit: www.laguna-seca.com
Adpot A Pet, Get A Free Night's Stay At Carmel's Lincoln Green Inn
- Published 11/20/2007
Angela
McKee and Tom Hayes purchased the historic Lincoln Green Inn in Carmel
last May. The quaint location near Carmel State Beach is comprised of
four garden guest cottages and beautiful landscaping.
The Inn is now more than 80 years old. But the new owners' infusion of enthusiasm and energy is easy to observe via the renovated rooms and revitalized gardens.
But in mid-November, the new owners did something particularly unique.
Combining their appreciation for animals (the Inn is pet-friendly) with a good cuase, the owners erected a sizable sleigh and whimsical-looking reindeer near the inn's main entrance along with some unique "gifts."
Working with the local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (S.P.C.A.), the inn owners have pictures in the sleigh of available animals to adopt — cats and dogs, a horse and even a rabbit.
The idea is simple: If someone adopts an animal via the Inn and if all of the SPCA paperwork is approved, the Lincoln Green Inn proprietors will offer the animal's new owner a free night's stay at the inn.
"There are no strings attached," said Hayes. "Really."
For more information, contact: Lincoln Green Inn, l26200 Carmelo Ave. (at 15th Street), Carmel, California, 93923. Tel. (831-626-4006) Web site: www.LincolnGreenInn.com.
The Inn is now more than 80 years old. But the new owners' infusion of enthusiasm and energy is easy to observe via the renovated rooms and revitalized gardens.
But in mid-November, the new owners did something particularly unique.
Combining their appreciation for animals (the Inn is pet-friendly) with a good cuase, the owners erected a sizable sleigh and whimsical-looking reindeer near the inn's main entrance along with some unique "gifts."
Working with the local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (S.P.C.A.), the inn owners have pictures in the sleigh of available animals to adopt — cats and dogs, a horse and even a rabbit.
The idea is simple: If someone adopts an animal via the Inn and if all of the SPCA paperwork is approved, the Lincoln Green Inn proprietors will offer the animal's new owner a free night's stay at the inn.
"There are no strings attached," said Hayes. "Really."
For more information, contact: Lincoln Green Inn, l26200 Carmelo Ave. (at 15th Street), Carmel, California, 93923. Tel. (831-626-4006) Web site: www.LincolnGreenInn.com.
Great White Shark Webcast Set For Monterey Bay Acquarium Nov. 16
- Published 11/10/2007
For only the third time in its history, the Monterey Bay Aquarium has a white shark on exhibit. Join us for our free Legendary White Shark webcast on Friday, November 16, at noon Pacific Time, and learn all about the ocean's most famous predator.
Our experts, white shark researcher Salvador Jorgensen, exhibit curator John O'Sullivan and Aquarium storyteller Ken Peterson, will answer all your shark questions.
You'll also learn about the dangers that white sharks face in the ocean, and what the Aquarium is doing to help. Our live audio slide show will include a question and answer period.
To get in on the conversation, just submit your questions at any time during the presentation. We look forward to hearing from you!
HERE'S HOW TO TUNE IN
To register for the webcast, visit:
http://www.webcastgroup.com/client/start.asp?wid=0841116073829
Once you register, you'll receive a confirmation e-mail, with a link to the webcast. On Friday November, 16 at noon Pacific Time, just click the link and watch the webcast directly from your computer. And don't forget to turn on your volume.
For questions about the webcast, email: mhahn@mbayaq.org.
Our experts, white shark researcher Salvador Jorgensen, exhibit curator John O'Sullivan and Aquarium storyteller Ken Peterson, will answer all your shark questions.
You'll also learn about the dangers that white sharks face in the ocean, and what the Aquarium is doing to help. Our live audio slide show will include a question and answer period.
To get in on the conversation, just submit your questions at any time during the presentation. We look forward to hearing from you!
HERE'S HOW TO TUNE IN
To register for the webcast, visit:
http://www.webcastgroup.com/client/start.asp?wid=0841116073829
Once you register, you'll receive a confirmation e-mail, with a link to the webcast. On Friday November, 16 at noon Pacific Time, just click the link and watch the webcast directly from your computer. And don't forget to turn on your volume.
For questions about the webcast, email: mhahn@mbayaq.org.
Morgan Claims Wal-Mart First Tee Open By Two Shots Over Hale Irwin
- Published 09/3/2007
Gil Morgan shot a 5-under 67 at Pebble Beach Golf Links and claimed the Wal-Mart First Tee Open by two strokes Sunday over Hale Irwin. Morgan, 60, who had five birdies and no bogies en route to his 14-under 202 total.
"Pebble Beach is finally going to let me survive," said Morgan, who led the 1992 U.S. Open at 12-under par at Pebble Beach but eventually finished tied for 13th. "I kept thinking, 'It's going to give me a reprieve.' "
Morgan's victory was his 25th career Champion Tour win, moving him into third place on the all-time list, one win ahead of Miller Barber.
Irwin, 62, who with Morgan and Des Smyth began the third round tied for the lead, had a tumultuous 69 en route to his 204 total.
Irwin, the all-time career Champions Tour career leader with 44 wins, opened the day with a double bogey and missed a 3 1/2-foot birdie put on the 15th hole.
Tom Watson also had a final-round 69 and finished alone in third at 206.
Defending champion Scott Simpson had four birdies on the front nine en route a 67 and was grouped with Dan Pooley, who equaled Morgan and Simpson for the day's best and Smyth (73) at 208.
"Pebble Beach is finally going to let me survive," said Morgan, who led the 1992 U.S. Open at 12-under par at Pebble Beach but eventually finished tied for 13th. "I kept thinking, 'It's going to give me a reprieve.' "
Morgan's victory was his 25th career Champion Tour win, moving him into third place on the all-time list, one win ahead of Miller Barber.
Irwin, 62, who with Morgan and Des Smyth began the third round tied for the lead, had a tumultuous 69 en route to his 204 total.
Irwin, the all-time career Champions Tour career leader with 44 wins, opened the day with a double bogey and missed a 3 1/2-foot birdie put on the 15th hole.
Tom Watson also had a final-round 69 and finished alone in third at 206.
Defending champion Scott Simpson had four birdies on the front nine en route a 67 and was grouped with Dan Pooley, who equaled Morgan and Simpson for the day's best and Smyth (73) at 208.
Scott Simpson, Mark O'Meara, Bernhard Langer Set For First Tee Open At Pebble Beach
- Published 08/29/2007
Defending titlist Scott Simpson, Mark O'Meara and Bernhard Langer will highlight a field 78 professionals, 78 juniors and 156 professionals competing beginning Friday in the fourth annual Wal-Mart First Tee Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links and Del Monte Golf Course.
Simpson, the 1987 U.S. Open winner, shot a 12-under 204 total last year to defeat David Edwards and Jay Haas by one stroke.
Simpson, whose victory last year was his first and only title on the Champions Tour, is celebrating both is 20th anniversary of the U.S. Open title at the Olympic Club in San Francisco and his 30th professional playing season.
O'Meara, who's playing his first season on the Champions Tours, is a five-time winner of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
Langer, a three-time PGA Tour tournament titlist and winner of more than 60 tournaments worldwide, will make his Champions Tour debut.
Langer, who turned 50 on August 27, won the Masters in 1985 and 1993 and has earned
more than $9 million on the PGA TOUR.
Denis Watson, Nick Price, Donnie Hammond, Wayne Grady, Bob Charles, Brad Bryant, Chip Beck and Bill Rogers will all play in the $2 million tournament for the first time. The winnner will earn $300,000.
In addition to O'Meara, the First Tee Open includes former AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am winners: Hale Irwin, Tom Watson, Tom Kite, Ben Crenshaw, Fuzzy Zoeller and
Peter Jacobsen.
Simpson, the 1987 U.S. Open winner, shot a 12-under 204 total last year to defeat David Edwards and Jay Haas by one stroke.
Simpson, whose victory last year was his first and only title on the Champions Tour, is celebrating both is 20th anniversary of the U.S. Open title at the Olympic Club in San Francisco and his 30th professional playing season.
O'Meara, who's playing his first season on the Champions Tours, is a five-time winner of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
Langer, a three-time PGA Tour tournament titlist and winner of more than 60 tournaments worldwide, will make his Champions Tour debut.
Langer, who turned 50 on August 27, won the Masters in 1985 and 1993 and has earned
more than $9 million on the PGA TOUR.
Denis Watson, Nick Price, Donnie Hammond, Wayne Grady, Bob Charles, Brad Bryant, Chip Beck and Bill Rogers will all play in the $2 million tournament for the first time. The winnner will earn $300,000.
In addition to O'Meara, the First Tee Open includes former AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am winners: Hale Irwin, Tom Watson, Tom Kite, Ben Crenshaw, Fuzzy Zoeller and
Peter Jacobsen.
Tour de France Cyclists Set For Charity Ride In Carmel
- Published 08/28/2007
Some of world's finest cyclists will compete Sept. 8 in the Audi Best Buddies Challenge, a 100-mile charity cycling event from Carmel to San Simeon.
The picturesque trek along the Pacific Coast Highway will include pro cyclists: David Zabriskie (Team CSC) and Axel Merckx (Team T Mobile), as well as Ryan Trebon (Kodak Gallery/Sierra Nevada), Lars Michaelsen (CSC), Alex Candelario and Michael Jones (Jelly Belly) and Aaron Olson, Mari Holden, Kim Anderson and Kimberly Baldwin (T-Mobile).
Zabriskie, the current national time trial titlist, is one of five Americans to have worn the the race leader's yellow jersey in the Tour de France.
Merckx, who recently announced his retirement, is the son of Eddy Merckx, generally considered the greatest cyclist in history. He's won Olympic medals, a stage in the Giro d'Italia and captured the Belgian national road championships.
The Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle benefits Best Buddies International, a nonprofit founded in 1989 by Anthony Kennedy Shriver to provide opportunities for one-to-one friendship and integrated employment to people with intellectual disabilities.
In addition to the 100-mile division, 100-kilometer (62.4-miles) and 15-mile options are also available.
Best Buddies currently operates more than 1,300 chapters in 32 countries, with Audi and Volvo as automobile manufacturer sponsors.
To find out more about Best Buddies and its cycling events, visit: www.bestbuddies.org or www.bestbuddieschallenge.org.
The picturesque trek along the Pacific Coast Highway will include pro cyclists: David Zabriskie (Team CSC) and Axel Merckx (Team T Mobile), as well as Ryan Trebon (Kodak Gallery/Sierra Nevada), Lars Michaelsen (CSC), Alex Candelario and Michael Jones (Jelly Belly) and Aaron Olson, Mari Holden, Kim Anderson and Kimberly Baldwin (T-Mobile).
Zabriskie, the current national time trial titlist, is one of five Americans to have worn the the race leader's yellow jersey in the Tour de France.
Merckx, who recently announced his retirement, is the son of Eddy Merckx, generally considered the greatest cyclist in history. He's won Olympic medals, a stage in the Giro d'Italia and captured the Belgian national road championships.
The Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle benefits Best Buddies International, a nonprofit founded in 1989 by Anthony Kennedy Shriver to provide opportunities for one-to-one friendship and integrated employment to people with intellectual disabilities.
In addition to the 100-mile division, 100-kilometer (62.4-miles) and 15-mile options are also available.
Best Buddies currently operates more than 1,300 chapters in 32 countries, with Audi and Volvo as automobile manufacturer sponsors.
To find out more about Best Buddies and its cycling events, visit: www.bestbuddies.org or www.bestbuddieschallenge.org.
Concours d'Elegance & Steve McQueen's Ferrari Hiighlight Monterey Peninsula Auto Week
- Published 08/10/2007
Pebble Beach Golf Links to Spyglass Hill, golf still rules on the famed Monterey Peninsula. But automotive enthusiasts will have a dozen good reasons to disagree next week.
A diverse selection of auto-related activities — displays of opulent classic cars to muscle car memorabilia — will be showcased Aug. 14-19 at various venues throughout the Monterey Peninsula.
The most renowned event, the Concours d'Elegance at Pebble Beach, will again provide the week's concluding pinnacle highlight Sunday. It's often described as "automotive works of art on display."
For additional details, visit the feature article below.