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Meet the Farmers: The Pumpkin Patches of Monterey Bay

One of the many perks of living in Monterey County are the extensive agricultural resources available throughout the area. These include farm-to-table restaurants, local farmers’...

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Creepy Critters of Monterey County: Animals to Spot This Fall

As the air turns crisp and the days grow shorter, Monterey County’s wild places take on a mysterious charm. Autumn is the season when some...

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Sundays are For Fun, Food, Family & FOOTBALL

Football season is like no other. Maybe more popular than ever before, the game is watched by everyone, or at least celebrated by all. Name...

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Best Bets for October Family Events in Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties (Non-Halloween)

Looking for fun things to do this October that aren’t Halloween or pumpkin-related? Families in Monterey County and Santa Cruz County have plenty of choices! From hands-on...

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A Family-Friendly Guide to the Art Museums of San Francisco

San Francisco is a city where art lives around every corner—from murals tucked into alleyways to world-class museums that draw visitors from across the globe....

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Free & Family-Friendly Fall Concerts in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties

Whether your family is into dancing on the beach, marching bands, or orchestra performances, there’s something happening nearly every weekend from September through October. We’ve gathered...

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Health & Wellness

Maegen Pierce is Helping Monterey County Children With Neurodivergences Thrive

Connection over compliance signals a clear shift from traditional “do as I say” approaches toward an emphasis on safety, empathy, and relationships. A FRESH TAKE...

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Updates for Parents on Flu and Covid Season

As respiratory illness season begins, families are facing shifting immunization guidance and a flood of information. To help provide clarity, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases...

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Monterey County Named First Certified Blue Zones Community in California

Monterey County has made history as the first county in California to earn a Certified Blue Zones Community® designation, following a seven-year regional initiative aimed...

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Autism is Not a Tragedy. Disinformation is.

As a Direct Support Professional who provides career development instruction and social skills training to young adults with autism, I can state with conviction that...

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Stories From 20 Years of Coastal Kids Home Care Serving the Children of Monterey County

Every morning, five-year-old daphne wakes up surrounded by stuffed animals and the soft hum of the ventilator that helps her breathe. Thanks to her palliative...

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Allergies in Kids: An interview with Michael Mulligan, MD

Dr. Michael Mulligan graduated from the University of California San Diego Medical School and completed his internship, residency, and fellowship at the University of California...

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Home & Garden

Celebrating 175 Years of California at Colton Hall

Monterey Public Library & Museums Host Events to Honor State History This fall marks 175 years since California became a state, and Colton Hall—the birthplace...

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Meet the Farmers: The Pumpkin Patches of Monterey Bay

One of the many perks of living in Monterey County are the extensive agricultural resources available throughout the area. These include farm-to-table restaurants, local farmers’...

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Taste the Season: Fall Fruits & Vegetables in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties

The autumn brings bountiful apples, persimmons, and artichokes to local Central Coast markets. Fall in the Monterey Bay area is the perfect time to celebrate...

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Back-to-School Lunch Inspiration from Monterey Experts

As we start back into the school year, packing lunches and snacks may feel like an unwelcome chore. To help, we gathered expert tips from...

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Small Steps, Big Impact: Teaching Kids to Care for the Earth

Earth Day is a poignant reminder to honor the environment that sustains us every day. “Caring about sustainability isn’t just good for the planet; it’s...

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Five Fall Comfort Foods

It’s here: a glorious season of some of my favorite foods! As a parent, I’ve never been hungrier, so lean into some delicious autumn eats...

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Capturing Your Family’s Story with Brenden Boggs Photography

SPONSORED CONTENT | When it comes to preserving life’s most important milestones, Monterey Bay families turn to Brenden Boggs Photography. With over a decade of...

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Child Passenger Safety Week in Monterey County

September 21–27 is Child Passenger Safety Week, and the Monterey County Health Department’s Public Health Bureau is teaming up with law enforcement and community organizations to...

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Best Bets for October Family Events in Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties (Non-Halloween)

Looking for fun things to do this October that aren’t Halloween or pumpkin-related? Families in Monterey County and Santa Cruz County have plenty of choices! From hands-on...

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Santa Catalina School Celebrates 75 Years with Diamond Jubilee

Santa Catalina School is marking a major milestone—its 75th Anniversary—with a special Diamond Jubilee celebration on Saturday, September 27, 2025. The event will bring together...

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Celebrate Nanao Day: 30 Years of Friendship Between Monterey & Nanao

The City of Monterey invites the community to celebrate a very special milestone—30 years of friendship with our sister city, Nanao, Japan. Join us for Nanao...

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Best Monterey County Library Events for the Week

Looking for fun, creative, and educational activities for your family this week? Local libraries across Monterey County are hosting a variety of engaging programs for...

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Creepy Critters of Monterey County: Animals to Spot This Fall

Sundays are For Fun, Food, Family & FOOTBALL

Best Bets for October Family Events in Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties (Non-Halloween)

A Family-Friendly Guide to the Art Museums of San Francisco

Monterey Bay’s Young Artists

Meet the Farmers: The Pumpkin Patches of Monterey Bay

Creepy Critters of Monterey County: Animals to Spot This Fall

Sundays are For Fun, Food, Family & FOOTBALL

Best Bets for October Family Events in Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties (Non-Halloween)

A Family-Friendly Guide to the Art Museums of San Francisco

Free & Family-Friendly Fall Concerts in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties

Maegen Pierce is Helping Monterey County Children With Neurodivergences Thrive

Updates for Parents on Flu and Covid Season

Monterey County Named First Certified Blue Zones Community in California

Autism is Not a Tragedy. Disinformation is.

Stories From 20 Years of Coastal Kids Home Care Serving the Children of Monterey County

Allergies in Kids: An interview with Michael Mulligan, MD

Celebrating 175 Years of California at Colton Hall

Meet the Farmers: The Pumpkin Patches of Monterey Bay

Taste the Season: Fall Fruits & Vegetables in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties

Back-to-School Lunch Inspiration from Monterey Experts

Small Steps, Big Impact: Teaching Kids to Care for the Earth

Five Fall Comfort Foods

Capturing Your Family’s Story with Brenden Boggs Photography

Child Passenger Safety Week in Monterey County

Best Bets for October Family Events in Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties (Non-Halloween)

Santa Catalina School Celebrates 75 Years with Diamond Jubilee

Celebrate Nanao Day: 30 Years of Friendship Between Monterey & Nanao

Best Monterey County Library Events for the Week

A Parent’s Guide to Disability Benefits and Support Programs in Monterey County

Experiential Gift Ideas for Grandparents in Monterey & Santa Cruz

Letting GO to Let Them GROW

Any Day Now: The End of a Long Summer

Reflections from Dad 2.0

The Superheroes of Motherhood

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