Rabies found in nearby county
Two cases of rabies were reported in North Monterey County this past week. One of these was in a dog, the other a skunk. It’s been while since rabies killed someone’s pet. But with this news, we know that rabies, a deadly virus contagious to humans, is in our own back yard.
Cupcake wines are a sure bet – and affordable
Cupcakes aren’t typically paired with wine, but if you like smooth wines with a hint of sweetness as I do; you may also like Cupcake Vineyard wines.
GETTING OUT: Pines add ‘magic’ at Jacks Peak County Park
When I talk to people on the Monterey Peninsula who walk the preserves and parks in the area, they often mention Jacks Peak County Park. My sister and her canine companion, Harry, recently came up from Santa Barbara for a visit, and we decided to rendezvous in Monterey for a short hike. Since Monterey’s county parks are dog-friendly, it seemed like a perfect time to go to Jacks Peak and see what everybody has been talking about.
NHL: Sharks need to buck trend against stingy St. Louis
Once the Phoenix Coyotes defeated the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night to keep the San Jose Sharks from claiming a fifth consecutive Pacific Division title, the result gave San Jose, which clinched a playoff spot two nights earlier, the seventh seed in the Western Conference quarterfinals beginning Thursday in St. Louis against the second-seeded Blues.
