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Competition offerings headline Gooding & Company’s 20th annual Pebble Beach Auctions
Gooding & Company recently announced its stellar lineup of historic racing cars, including an ex-Le Mans Ferrari 333 SP Evoluzione, a Ferrari 857 Sport Spider driven by Carroll Shelby and Jack McAfee before ownership by artist Andy Warhol, and a Maserati Classiche certified Tipo 61 Birdcage. Also offered is the first-ever Porsche 935 built, a Ferrari 500 TR with significant period race history, and one of just three surviving 1914 Sunbeam Tourist Trophy race cars, among other selections. All of these lots will be offered for sale on Friday, August 16, and Saturday, August 17, at the Gooding & Company’s signature Pebble Beach Auction.
Schuster Makes First Appearance at Salinas a Monumental Career Win
Tiany Schuster decided to enter Salinas for the first time as a reason to visit family friends and makes it a trip to remember. She dominates the qualifying rounds and ran the only sub-16 second run to win over $17k.
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed ban on smartphone use in California schools would do more harm than good
A statewide ban on smartphone use in schools would run into the same enforcement problems as local restrictions – while also taking agency away from the school community. At Rocklin High School, uneven enforcement already hinders school administrators’ efforts to keep phones out of the classroom. The phone pocket policy, for example, is applied differently from teacher to teacher, creating friction between staff and frustration among students. Newsom’s proposal does not specify whether students would be allowed to keep their phones with them during the school day. If they are, this will continue to be an issue regardless of whether the rule comes from the principal or from the governor.
Exclusive BMW M5 Auction at Pebble Beach: A Unique Collaboration Between BMW and Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance for a One-of-a-Kind Masterpiece
BMW has revealed a singular masterpiece in the form of a one-off M5, destined for the prestigious auction block at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. This extraordinary sedan, the first seventh-generation M5 to grace North American shores, is a collaborative triumph between BMW, its bespoke division BMW Individual, and the esteemed Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
Judge threatens to sanction Hunter Biden’s attorneys for ‘false statements’
A federal judge threatened to sanction Hunter Biden’s attorneys for making “false statements” in their motion asking to dismiss his criminal charges in California. U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi issued an order Wednesday asking Hunter Biden’s attorneys to “show cause why sanctions should not be imposed for making false statements in the motion.” Scarsi wrote…
Complaints about flight noise around the Monterey Regional Airport have inspired activism.
For years, some residents in Del Rey Oaks, Monterey and elsewhere have complained about airplane noise from flights taking off or landing at Monterey Regional Airport. Some of those complaints arose after the Federal Aviation Administration, which regulates all the flights coming to or leaving the airport, implemented in 2015 its “NextGen” technology at the facility, part of a nationwide effort to modernize how the agency manages federal airspace.
Events happening over the weekend in Pacific Grove
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. — The Youth Ambassadors of Pacific Grove, a leadership and public service organization, are supporting three events on July 26th and 27th. The first of the events is the Pet Parade. Participating pets and owners should line up at Caledonia Park at 1:30 p.m. The parade will start at 2 p.m., beginning at Congress Avenue, going down Lighthouse Avenue and making a U-turn at Forest Avenue.
Where to stay cool in San Benito County
Lea este artículo en español aquí. During hot summer days residents and visitors can stay cool by visiting local libraries and parks in San Benito County. Though the recent heat wave seems to have passed, Kris Mangano of the county’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) said staying hydrated and finding a cool place to stay is important on warm days.
Santa Cruz awarded $8 million for coastal resilience projects
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The city of Santa Cruz has been awarded $8 million from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration through the Climate Resilience Regional Challenge. The money will go toward strengthening the resilience of coastal communities in Santa Cruz, as part of the larger $71 million award...
Man arrested for drugging woman at bar
A Santa Cruz man has been arrested on suspicion of drugging a woman at a local bar. Ashley Keehn, spokeswoman for the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office, said that on July 19 Christopher Riviello, 33, was arrested on multiple felony charges related to intentionally drugging an individual at a bar.
Pajaro Valley School Board approves an additional sheriff deputy on Aptos High Campus
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV): The Pajaro Valley Unified School District has just made a decision regarding campus safety. The agreement will assign a sheriff’s deputy to Aptos High School for the upcoming academic year.
Santa Cruz drowning victims identified as San Jose residents
Two people who drowned after being swept out by a wave in Santa Cruz last week were identified by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office as 30-year-old Pedro David Guadarrama Ceron and 33-year-old Emma Nelly Diazleal Lopez. The San Jose residents were knocked off the rocks near West Cliff Drive and David Way on July 16 at 6:18 p.m. Multiple first responders attempted a rescue, including firefighters, lifeguards, Harbor Patrol, state parks staff, police and medical personnel. Both were found face down in the ocean and declared dead after being pulled into a Harbor Patrol boat by rescue swimmers after life-saving measures failed.The Santa Cruz Fire Department said in a press release about the case that beachgoers should never turn their backs to the ocean. "Certain southerly swells and rising tides can produce 'sneaker waves' that can catch unaware citizens off-guard," the department said.
Scotts Valley roller derby team wins second consecutive national title
Scotts Valley’s Santa Cruz Derby Groms female division team, the Gromshells, claimed their second consecutive Junior Roller Derby Association (JRDA) National Championship on July 13-14 in Palatine, Ill. This victory marks their third overall title with previous wins in 2018, 2023 and 2024. Head Coach Chris Kerr (aka Coach...
Greenfield cancer survivor leads Kiddie Kapers Parade as grand marshal
GREENFIELD — Greenfield’s Kelly Mata Navarro, a 12-year-old cancer survivor, was the grand marshal for this year’s California Rodeo Salinas’ Kiddie Kapers Parade. Navarro waved to the thousands of people lining the sides of South Main Street on July 14 from the back of a 1966 Ford Mustang, near the front of the parade lineup. Parade participants were mostly youth, ranging from babies in strollers up to a high school marching band.
UC Santa Cruz graduate crowned 2024 Miss New York USA
NEW YORK — UC Santa Cruz graduate Marizza Delgado has been crowned Miss New York USA and will compete for Miss USA next month. Delgado graduated in 2021 with a bachelor's in technology and information management. During her time studying in Santa Cruz, she would commute to San Francisco for modeling shoots; having modeled for international brands including H&M, Lululemon, Adidas, American Eagle, NorthFace, Target and Macy's to name a few.
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