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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.