Stories for June 1996

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Thursday, June 27

Doin' the Dunes

Marina officials love the proposed Marina Dunes Resort, but environmentalists urge caution.

Mr. Valdez Goes to Washington

The godfather of Chicano theater takes on cyber-art, CSUMB and a very controversial federal arts program.

The Forest for the Trees

PG museum exhibit angers environmentalists.

Skeeter Eaters

Local agency swats mosquitoes

Thursday, June 20

Crossing the Jordan

Commissioner runs afoul of Seaside's mayor.

Power Hitters

Safety violations at the Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project prompt a stop-work order.

Lion Around

Local abundance of sea lions raises questions.

Where There's Smoke

Marijuana laws might change as the first generation of US pot smokers reaches retirement age.

Big Deal

Headline shows are sold out for the Blues Festival but there's still more music than you can see.

Thursday, June 13

Summer Guide 1996

20 Things You Gotta Do This Summer

Thieves in the Night

Criminals target chemicals in the Salinas Valley.

Father Knows Best?

Few local men opt for time off under the Family Leave Act.

Thursday, June 6

News for Sale

Local television news stations are bought and sold like cheap stocks. Is that bad news?

Sticky Solution

Some growers are turning to a new version of the old-time flypaper.

Dam Redux

With few external constraints on the water district, the New Los Padres Dam is still alive, if not well.