Stories for December 1997

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Wednesday, December 24

Virtual Christmas

Sometimes, it really is the thought that counts.

Local Heroes

News Briefs: Art Histroy 101

Art Histroy 101

The Lake In The Woods

Deal could provide new water for golf courses.

Under Construction

1997 has been a banner year for local builders

Thursday, December 18

Slow Sunset

Is the sun setting over Sunset Plans?

Stop the Sprawl

LandWatch Monterey County needs you.

Taxing Their Brains

State, graphic artists tangle over what is taxable.

Can't See the Fairway for the Trees

Plans to raze 300-year-old tree draws fire.

Last Deadline

Investigative reporter Gary WEbb leaves the Mercury News in the wake of the CIA-cocaine furor.

Can I Help You?

Volunteering is a worthwhile endeavor for just about anyone.

Cruzin' with Bustamante

Assembly speaker Cruz Bustamante tries to drum up Democrat support.

97 Word Short Story Contest

Coast Weekly's annual short story contest of 1997.

News Briefs: Steinbeck's Pearl

Steinbeck's Pearl

News Briefs: Weed and Seed

Weed and Seed

News Briefs: Out Of The Starting Gate

Out Of The Starting Gate

Thursday, December 11

News Briefs: Master Class

Master Class

Give More, Waste Less

Get away from the buy buy buy syndrome.

End of a Reign

The sale of Russell Levin's Alvarado Street property means Burger King is out, but for how long?

Sale Away

Who's winning and who's losing in local retail?

Give and Tell

New legislation would require full disclosure of corporate giving.

Out of Their Hands

Local massage practitioners balk at city draft regulation.

News Briefs: And Weaver Makes Three

And Weaver Makes Three

Going to the Dogs

Some of the area's most elegant inns cater to pets

Veering Off Track

Nature-loving enviros embrace an overpriced, pollution-spewing gas hog.

Thursday, December 4

Goin' For The Burn

Local businessman claims Seaside reneged on deal.

Into the Future

MPC faces the challenges of the next 50 years.

Challenging Chualar II

Developers question the integrity of grand jury report.

News Briefs: Beach Bucks

Beach Bucks

Few and In-Between

Organic growers in the Salinas Valley have a tough road to hoe.

Checking You Twice

New system targets certain airline passengers--will you be one of them?

The Food Lady

For more than 20 years, Nancy Costello has helped feed needy Monterey County families.

Prop. 13 Reaping the Revolution

Twenty years after Prop. 13, is the measure still working?

Breaking the News

Local college papers are skimpy on content, readership.