Issues / 2002 / 0926| Sep 26

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In the mid ''70s, this dulcet-toned thrush completely ruled the lite-rock charts. But unlike the Cali softies that followed in her wake (such as the gents that were her former backing band, the Eagles), Linda Ronstadt didn''t write too many of her own tunes, and when the trend of the "great interpreter" passed (featuring Ronstadt, Joe Cocker and the most successful of them all, Three Dog Night), she fell from grace--no more would the masses gawk in awe at the lovely Linda in her Dodger blues.

Foodchain

Sea Minus

Ten years after the creation of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, things are getting worse.

Ten years after the creation of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, things are getting worse.

After Saddam

The would-be beneficiaries of George W. Bush's 'regime change' in Iraq are a bunch of thugs.

The would-be beneficiaries of George W. Bush's 'regime change' in Iraq are a bunch of thugs.

We Lucky Few

Pacific Repertory's Henry V shows promise.

Pacific Repertory's Henry V shows promise.

Gnome Man's Land

Itsyville brings a wood sculptor's fantasies to life.

Itsyville brings a wood sculptor's fantasies to life.

Deputies Showdown

Two commanders face off in Sheriff's race.

Two commanders face off in Sheriff's race.

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Letters

Most people probably assume that affordable housing means a full-fledged home with all the amenities, such as a lawn and garden. Over 60 percent of Monterey residents are renters. Many are paying $1,800 monthly for a small apartment. Apartments can be constructed to rent for $1,200-$1,500 per month for a three-bedroom apartment.

Planet Earth

The gift of Salinas Valley soil.

The gift of Salinas Valley soil.