Online at sfchronicle.com/opinion: Joe Mathews on Monterey’s 250th birthday

Mathews explains why Monterey remains important to California, and how its birthday is the closest thing California has to a start point. Plus you can find additional commentary, including links to recent pieces you missed.

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— Marshall Kilduff; mkilduff@sfchronicle.com