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Linda Dilger and 20 other cancer survivors celebrated life on the runway at the American Cancer Society's 32nd annual Monterey Fashion Show at Pebble Beach. The Hollywood-themed event raised funds while honoring the beauty and resilience of those who've faced cancer.
More than 600 cancer survivors filled Cardinale Stadium in Seaside, California for Montage Health's 28th annual Cancer Survivors Day. The celebration brought together patients, families, and supporters to share strength and hope.
A young gray fox is recovering after neighbors in Monterey County used syrup-soaked bread to trap and rescue it from a corrugated pipe that had become tightly wedged around its neck. The animal is now healing from surgery and will return to the wild in a few weeks.
Volunteers in Monterey Bay are planting native species to restore coastal dunes and protect the endangered Smith's blue butterfly. The grassroots effort combines community engagement with real environmental progress.
A classic car show just crossed an incredible charitable milestone, giving more than $50 million to help kids in California's Monterey County. This year alone, the event raised over $4.3 million for 130 local nonprofits.
Families gathered at Hearst San Simeon State Park to plant Monterey pines, one of only five native stands left in the world. This eight-year project aims to plant 10,000 trees while teaching the next generation about environmental stewardship.
A badly injured bald eagle electrocuted near Monterey Bay just flew free after six months of intensive rehab. His recovery shows what's possible when wildlife experts get the time and resources they need.
The Big Sur Marathon Foundation has quietly invested over $7.2 million into Monterey County since 1986, turning race proceeds into life-changing programs for at-risk youth and community wellness. This year alone, they'll give back more than $650,000.
Monterey Park, California just became the first US city to permanently ban data centers, proving that communities can successfully fight for their quality of life. Residents from across the political spectrum came together to stop a massive 250,000 square foot facility from taking over their neighborhood.
A 70-acre demonstration farm in Monterey County is proving that regenerative agriculture can rebuild soil, strengthen communities, and transform California's food system. Twelve other regions are already asking to join the movement.
While million-dollar hypercars dominated Monterey Car Week, one UK builder proved driving joy doesn't require a fortune. Robert Ely's hand-built Gasolini AR1 costs under $7,000 and gets 41 mpg.
Thirteen young adults just graduated from a six-month program that's opening doors to California's booming clean energy workforce. The hands-on training helped low-income families while building real job skills for careers in energy efficiency.
A humpback whale trapped in fishing ropes for weeks swam free thanks to whale watchers who tracked her movements and helped rescue teams plan the perfect intervention. The community effort turned a life-threatening emergency into a triumph of collaboration.
A sea otter found orphaned on a California beach is now mothering another abandoned pup, teaching her everything she needs to thrive. Their bond shows how second chances can create new ones.
A kindergartner's dream came true, and now Jessica Fujii studies how California's 3,000 sea otters are keeping coastal ecosystems healthy enough to withstand climate change. By munching through a quarter of their body weight daily in sea urchins and crabs, these furry predators are preserving kelp forests that protect shorelines from warming oceans and stronger storms.
High school students and community volunteers in King City turned memorial wreaths into animal feed, honoring veterans while promoting sustainability. The January event brought together five local organizations to recycle more than 500 wreaths from veterans' graves.
A California produce company just handed out over half a million dollars to help employees and their families pursue higher education. Since launching the program, Taylor Farms has now awarded nearly $5.3 million in scholarships.
Kelsey Pfendler just became the fastest person ever to row solo from California to Hawaii, beating both the women's and men's records. The 2,400-mile ocean journey raised over $180,000 for river guides' mental health support.
A California produce company just handed out $575,000 in scholarships to workers and their children, bringing their total educational investment to $5.3 million since the program began. The scholarships support dreams at four-year universities, community colleges, and trade schools.
When Kristen Mussen's lungs began failing from an unknown illness, one doctor's simple question about travel saved her life. The Salinas mother survived a rare hantavirus infection that had medical teams stumped.
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