TJCAIA News Blog

[caption id="attachment_682" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="This bungalow designed by TJC is decorated with patriotic bunting"][/caption] Flag etiquette says that the U.S. flag should not be draped as decoration; we are to let it hang free. So along with flags, we display red, white & blue bunting decorations of all kinds on Independence ...

Tom Carleton has lined up another group of stimulating guests for this month's installment of the Your Town television (Channel 24) and radio (KNRY 1240AM) program from 5-6 PM on  June 22nd, 2009. Dennis Hodgin will discuss modern architecture on the central coast and free guides available  from the Monterey Bay ...

[caption id="attachment_603" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Buy Local"][/caption] The Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce has launched a "Buy Local" campaign. By supporting local businesses, you contribute to the health of the regional economy as a whole.  Here are a few good reasons to use local businesses: A local reputation for good work. Dedication to the ...

[caption id="attachment_594" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Tanimura & Antle Library, CSUMB"][/caption] A free map of local modern architecture has been published by the Monterey Bay Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIAMB). More than fifty commercial and residential designs (since 1947) have been photographed and mapped. If you like to gawk at ...

Tom Carleton has lined up another group of stimulating guests for this month's installment of the Your Town television (Channel 24) and radio (KNRY 1240AM) program from 5-6 PM on Monday, April 27, 2009. Nathan Stoopes, Chairman of the Board of Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce, will discuss how the Chamber ...

Tom Carleton has lined up another group of stimulating guests for this month's installment of the Your Town television (Channel 24) and radio (KNRY 1240AM) program from 5-6 PM on Monday, March 23rd, 2009 (and on the 4th Monday of every month). Fred Goldsmith, manager of Goldsmith Real Estate, will give us an ...

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="384" caption="Galante Vineyards"][/caption] The clear and mild weather between rain storms made for a pleasant afternoon last Saturday at Galante Vineyards in Carmel Valley. Jack and Dawn Galante, their family and staff, were gracious hosts at their well attended open house. We tasted several soon-to-be-released bottled wines and ...

Tom Carleton has scheduled three interesting guests for this month's installment of the Your Town television (Channel 24) and radio (KNRY 1240AM) program from from 5-6 PM on February 23, 2009 (the 4th Monday of each month). Jeff Fortin, CEO/Managing Director of Nestech Management Group Inc., will describe the economic benefits ...

[caption id="attachment_466" align="alignnone" width="225" caption="Salinas High School 2009"][/caption] The restoration of an historic building takes commitment, determination, time, and money. The vision of a few local citizens is the real story behind the conversion of Salinas High School. This long-term effort was revealed in an interview with John Macias, former Principal, ...

Tom Carleton has scheduled five interesting guests for this month's installment of the Your Town television (Channel 24) and radio (KNRY 1240AM) program from 5-6 PM on January 26th, 2009. John Macias, Former Principal of Salinas High School, and Karen Luna, Manager of Planning/Facilities for Salinas Union High School District, will talk about ...