Del Monte Center construction, May 1967

May 15, 1967 construction of the $15 million Del Monte Shopping Center on Carmel Hill in Monterey. The design of the mall was by architect John S. Bolles, who was an authority on Mayan architecture. S.F.B. Morse, president of Del Monte Properties, dedicated the center on September 14, 1967. The shopping center’s anchor tenant was and still is Macy’s department store. Over 80 stores are expected to occupy the mall. (Photos by Herald staff photographer Teresa Zabala)

"Where the Action Is" June 1966

Percy Sledge (center) performs at Nepenthe in front of the ABC television cameras during a filming of the show "Where the Action Is" on June 20, 1966. The show produced by Dick Ckark, was filmed in Monterey County at Fisherman's Wharf, the Beach Club in Pebble Beach and Nepenthe for airing later in the Fall. Other groups appearing were, Tommy Sands, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Isley Brothers and The Syndicates of Sound and Jimmy Hughes. (Monterey Herald Archives)

Soledad Prison Murder, 1971

Soledad State Prison inmates James Wagner and Roosevelt Williams, both 24, arrive at Monterey County Superior Court in Salinas on May 26, 1971. Williams and Wagner were among seven black inmates who gained notoriety in the case as the "Soledad Seven," who were tried in the murder of prison guard William C. Shull, who was stabbed to death on the grounds of the prison. Charges were later dismissed by the District Attorney when it was determined that a key witness had lied when questioned by an investigator.