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MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT Announces 14th annual wildflower show

MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT ANNOUNCES 14TH ANNUAL WILDFLOWER SHOW
Garland Ranch Regional Park to Host Celebration of Summer Wildflowers
Monterey, Calif., May 22, 2013— The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (MPRPD) is proud to announce the schedule for the 14th Annual Summer Wildflower Show at Garland Ranch Regional Park in Carmel Valley June 8 – June 9, 2013 from 10am to 4pm. The event, which showcases the park’s extensive variety of summer wildflowers also features photo exhibits, lectures, free guided hikes and classes given through the MPRPD’s Let’s Go Outdoors Adventure Activities Guide. Registration for events is suggested and can be found at mprpd.org

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2013 Central Coast Clean Air Awards

Celebrate those who help keep our Central Coast air clean!

Three local leaders will be recognized for improving air quality at Breathe California’s 3rd Annual Awards Reception on May 30th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Monterey Plaza Hotel.   A keynote presentation will be given by Amy Zimpfer, Associate Air Division Director, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9, entitled "Advances in Air Quality: The Federal Perspective”.  Hal Ginsberg, General Manager of KXRA will be the Master of Ceremonies.  Visit www.breathecentral.org for more info or to purchase a ticket.

4th Annual California Roots Festival in Monterey Sells Out

4th Annual California Roots Festival in Monterey Sells Out

By Brett Martin - email

MONTEREY, Calif. - The fourth annual California Roots, a popular Reggae festival on the Monterey peninsula has sold out for this Memorial Day weekend.

"The hotels are all booked, they've been booked, rental cars are booked. Restaurants, bars, its definitely a surge of people. We have people coming from Australia, New Zealand, and South America," said Dan Sheehan, one founder of the festival.

Not only does the festival include some of the biggest headliners in the reggae industry, it also includes food and crafts from the island culture.

The festival was created four years ago by a company in Santa Cruz and started out as a one day event.

Monterey Wharf Barking Ban to Be Repealed

By Chloe Beardsley - email

MONTEREY, Calif. -- The Monterey City Council voted on Tuesday night to repeal the wharf barking ban, which is essentially restaurant employees or owners making their pitch to potential customers to drum up business.

As any tourist or local knows, a walk on Fisherman's Wharf is like a clam chowder battle of the taste buds. Every seafood restaurant is usually pitching their best dishes and ocean view seating. The ban has been in effect since 1976, but it's hard to enforce. This move was just an approval of the first reading. When changing an ordinance it must go through two readings, said the city clerk.  

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The 2013 Monterey Beer Festival to be held on June 15th at the Fairgrounds

The 2013 Monterey Beer Festival to be held on June 15th at the Fairgrounds

 

“THE 2013 MONTEREY BEER FESTIVAL” TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JUNE 15th AND WILL BENEFIT THE MONTEREY COUNTY FAIR HERITAGE FOUNDATION!

 

 

Monterey Hotel Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary

 

It seems like just yesterday construction was underway on Cannery Row to bring in a new, fashionable hotel to the struggling tourism hotbed along the beautiful Monterey Bay, but it's been five years since the InterContinental The Clement Monterey opened its doors to the public.  

The hotel isn't slowing down either.

Its C-side patio has introduced several enhancements and décor changes that make the delightful waterfront experience even more engaging.  An attractive glass addition surrounds a portion of the space, allowing unobstructed ocean views but providing  protection from gentle bay breezes. Stylish heaters add warmth and visual interest, and the new soft seating area provides a welcoming and comfortable environment to linger over small plates and a variety of beverages.

Local NWS Storm Chaser Talks About New Technology

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif.-  The heartland disaster in Oklahoma is prompting us to take a closer look at storm chasers.  These men and women have said they play a vital role in trying to put out warnings before the disaster strikes.  Now changes in technology are giving these brave people better tools work with.

There's interactive radar maps online, that storm trackers and even media outlets can use to see where other storm trackers are located (http://www.reporternews.com/weather/).  We sat down with one of our local National Weather Service meteorologists to find out how technology like this is changing the way storm chasers do their research.

"Of course it's exciting, but at the same time you know you learn a lot and then you also gain a respect for these storms and you realize these things do change people's lives," said Monterey-based NWS Warning Coordina