Client News - page 13

Through our expertise in media relations and the many relationships we have built, we have received media coverage for our clients in a variety of local, regional and national publications.

Pressure Cooking

Publication: The Wave Magazine
February 27-March 11, 2008

This story discusses the two ACF-sponsored competitions Keriann Von-Raesfeld won in February: the hot foods category of the California State Championship in Campbell and a national, invite-only competition in Chicago. Keriann's achievement in Chicago [...]

PCI poised for growth with sommelier program, high-tech facilities

Publication: Nations Restaurant News
February 18, 2008

This article highlights the Professional Culinary Institutes hospitality management, culinary arts, baking and a certified sommelier programs.

Women are changing the culinary landscape

Publication: The Campbell Reporter
February 1, 2008

This article profiles award-winning PCI graduate Keriann Von Raesfeld's training for culinary competitions through her courses at the Professional Culinary Institute in Campbell, California and through practice drills with her coach and PCI [...]

Down by old Monterey Bay

Publication: Bay Area Reporter
November 2007

A light-hearted and fun article highlighting the kayaking adventures the author, Roberto Friedman, experienced during a familiarization tour of Cannery Row. His anecdotes include falling out of his kayak into the cold sea; paddling by a variety of [...]

Its a Match: Guidelines to pairing food, wine for your Thanksgiving feast

Publication: The Santa Cruz Sentinel
November 2007

Professional Culinary Institutes Master Sommelier, David Glancy presented a variety of food and wine pairings for the upcoming holiday season. The article highlights all topics that were covered in the food and wine pairing media event including the [...]

Carmel Valley Ranch Introduces the Areas First Condo-Hotel

Publication: Carmel Magazine
Summer/Fall 2007

As the very first condo-hotel on the Monterey Peninsula, this story provides an overview of the amenities and pricing of the Retreat at Carmel Valley Ranch. Since May 2006, Carmel Valley Ranch has spent approximately $60 million to renovate the [...]

Renovations on the Monterey Peninsula

Publication: NCGA Golf
Summer 2007

Highlighting the accomplishments and signature style of renowned golf course designer, Gene Bates, the rejuvenation of Carmel Valley Ranch is featured. Originally designed by Pete Dye, the Ranch's course recently received a face-lift under the [...]

Salinas Developer Left Dot-com Path for Boronda Meadows

Publication: Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal
May 29, 2007

The story discusses the new development project, Boronda Meadows by Salinas, California based, NESTech Management Group, Inc., which will feature 175 detached homes, 122 town homes, 175,000 square feet of retail and office space and 40% affordable [...]

Breast Reconstruction Know Your Options

Publication: Coastal Grower
Spring 2007

This story highlights the DVD produced and hosted by Dr. David T. Morwood entitled Know Your Options: a Guide for the Woman with Breast Cancer, an informational video co-hosted by, local community activist and wife of actor Clint Eastwood, Dina [...]

California Creates Network of Marine Preserves

Publication: The Chicago Tribune
May 20, 2007

A story highlighting the debate over the new protected marine sanctuaries, which are compared to Theodore Roosevelts creation of national parks at sea, an initiative that will highly limit fishing in California's coastal waters, and may put several [...]

Industry Fears Net Loss from New Fishing Rules

Publication: Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal
April 20, 2007

This story discusses the controversy behind the Marine Life Protection Act program, an area of marine habitat that stretches from Pigeon Point, 50 miles south of San Francisco, to Point Conception at the Santa Barbara Channel. The article highlights [...]

China Turns to Area for Teaching Help

Publication: Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal
March 9, 2007

A story discussing a visit to the Monterey Peninsula from members of the Chinese governments National Center for School Curriculum and Textbook Development and the privately held China Education Resources Inc. Additionally, the article focuses on the [...]

Re-Energized Carmel Valley Ranch

Publication: Travel + Leisure Golf
September 2007

Carmel Valley Ranch was voted the most underrated golf course in the west and northwest region in a 2007 readers poll, and profiled as one of Travel + Leisure Golf's "World's Best Golf Resorts." The article highlights Carmel Valley Ranch's [...]

Hidden Gems of Golf

Publication: United Hemispheres
March 2007

This in-flight magazine for United Airlines highlighted some of the best golf courses on the Monterey Peninsula. Among the featured courses throughout the Peninsula, the recently revitalized Carmel Valley Ranch Resort, designed by Pete Dye receives [...]

The Inside Man

Swing Time AT&T Pebble Beach International Pro-Am Special Section

Publication: The Monterey County Herald
February 8, 2007

Recognized as one of the top five most influential people in the golf industry, this A story features, Pasadera Country Club managing partner and executive Vice President of Pebble Beach, Paul Spengler. An avid golfer who has played in 21 consecutive [...]