Jean Hubbard and Gary Hoving are members of the South County Historical Society and are both published authors. They are residents of the Arroyo Grande area and share a love for the abundance of historical buildings and cultural heritage unique to the California Central Coast. Though they come from different career backgrounds, the pair has enjoyed researching and collecting historical artifacts and images for many years. Their knowledge of the community and commitment to preserving the past has produced an interesting perspective of Arroyo Grande.