Thursday, October 29
Facts Of Fantasy
World Fantasy Convention rolls into Monterey.
World Fantasy Convention rolls into Monterey.
Kincaid's Bistro On The Boulevard 10/29/98
A rose is a rose is a rose is the phrase that comes to mind as you chart the evolution of Robert Kincaid's cuisine. Holding strongly to roots grounded in the traditions of classical French cuisine while expanding on them in a way that invites an unintimidating sense of ease, Kincaid''s Bistro, begun five years ago at the Crossroads in Carmel, continues to flower.
Of Mirth And Madness
Cartoonist Gahan Wilson laughs in the face of doom.
Cartoonist Gahan Wilson laughs in the face of doom.
Man On A Mission
Save Our Shores hosts ocean ecologist Carl Safina.
Save Our Shores hosts ocean ecologist Carl Safina.
Cw Endorsements
Our choices for contested races in Monterey County (plus local and state measures).
Our choices for contested races in Monterey County (plus local and state measures).
Apt Pupil
Director Bryan Singer does a pretty good job bringing Stephen King's novella to life.
Director Bryan Singer does a pretty good job bringing Stephen King's novella to life.
Public Forum
The Grinch Who Stole Halloween--Let's not let narrow minds deprive us of a heritage older than America.
The Grinch Who Stole Halloween--Let's not let narrow minds deprive us of a heritage older than America.
Backstage
Acoustic Jazz--John Reischman and John Miller blend bluegrass with jazz.
Acoustic Jazz--John Reischman and John Miller blend bluegrass with jazz.
Celebrating The Dead
Processions and exhibits in Watsonville and Salinas celebrate the Day of the Dead.
Processions and exhibits in Watsonville and Salinas celebrate the Day of the Dead.
In The Balance
The Fong/Boxer race is important to California--and to liberals nationwide.
The Fong/Boxer race is important to California--and to liberals nationwide.
Street Talk
All Hallow's E'en--Where's all the fun gone?
All Hallow's E'en--Where's all the fun gone?
Letters
Thanks, Richard
Classical
Lou's Life--A new biography of composer Lou Harrison reveals little-known treasures.
Lou's Life--A new biography of composer Lou Harrison reveals little-known treasures.
Long Live The King
Filmmaker Roger Corman looks back on a unique Hollywood career.
Filmmaker Roger Corman looks back on a unique Hollywood career.
Power Play
Seaside Council race may provide referendum on management and decide fate of $30 million bond.
Seaside Council race may provide referendum on management and decide fate of $30 million bond.
Question Answered
At least one of life''s major questions may now be answered. You know you''ve truly lived if you''ve stood at a produce market in Florence (and I don''t mean Alabama), in the middle of a kaleidoscope of just harvested vegetables and fruit and wild mushrooms, giant cheeses and ropes of sausages all around, with the juices of a whole pig roasted in pesto rolling down your chin--shards of succulent meat laced with rosemary, piled between thick slabs of ciabatta, washed down with a thick tumbler of Bandol ros‚. If you''ve done this, may you be congratulated. You and
Farr From Washington
Bill McCampbell's fourth attempt at Congress may be a symptom of a polarized Republican Party.
Bill McCampbell's fourth attempt at Congress may be a symptom of a polarized Republican Party.
Thursday, October 22
Showdown In Seaside
Incumbent Don Jordan faces three challengers in a duel for Seaside's mayorship.
Incumbent Don Jordan faces three challengers in a duel for Seaside's mayorship.
Street Talk
From Undies to Accessories...Central Coast Chic
From Undies to Accessories...Central Coast Chic
Fish Tales
It''s no joke that Californians have an appetite for fish. We can''t seem to get enough of the stuff: Sit us down next to somebody from Kansas City for a period of a year and we''ll eat three times as much seafood. They might know about barbecue sauce, but have they ever heard of escolar?
Fall Fashion--giving Luxury
Spa services are a wonderful gift to give for any occasion.
Spa services are a wonderful gift to give for any occasion.
Classical
Follow the Leader?--The Monterey Symphony's first conductor candidate competes with concertmaster.
Follow the Leader?--The Monterey Symphony's first conductor candidate competes with concertmaster.
Fall Fashion--buying By The Bay
A wide array of small specialty clothing stores offers personal service and unique selection
A wide array of small specialty clothing stores offers personal service and unique selection
Fall Fashion--searching For Style
There is a definite Monterey County look.
There is a definite Monterey County look.
Beloved
One of the year's best movies features sparkling performances from Oprah Winfrey and Danny Glover.
One of the year's best movies features sparkling performances from Oprah Winfrey and Danny Glover.
Backstage
Flying High--The Flys land in MoCo during their current promotional tour.
Flying High--The Flys land in MoCo during their current promotional tour.
Letters
I think every mother and father in America trembled when we heard about Matthew Shepard's beating in Wyoming, and anxiously waited for word of his condition. And we all must have wept at the thought of a child tortured and left to die on a country road.
Flying Fish Grill
Kenny and Tina Fukumoto restaurant began as Shabu Shabu in 1975. Just short of 20 years later, they returned to the same site in the busier-than-ever Carmel Plaza shopping center, re-opening as Kenny's Flying Fish Grill. It's been a circuitous path for the Fukumotos, one that delivered them back to where they started with an identity shaped and solidified by all that came in between. The Fukumotos' shared restaurant career has taken some creative leaps that eventually lead them to a niche that's both creative and comfortable, and one of the Peninsula's favorite places to frequent when the appetite is asking for fish done with fusion.
Fall Fashion--brushed And Fluffed--
There's something wonderful about a new 'do.
There's something wonderful about a new 'do.
Trio Of Treats
Three events in the art community highlight MoCo's activity and diversity.
Three events in the art community highlight MoCo's activity and diversity.
Public Forum
No on N--Let's look at whether Measure N's dollars are really needed.
No on N--Let's look at whether Measure N's dollars are really needed.
What's Up, Chuck?
Tidbits--Plenty of good shows this weekend, ranging from New Age to Country.
Tidbits--Plenty of good shows this weekend, ranging from New Age to Country.
Safe Harbor
Important issues are at stake in Moss Landing Harbor District election.
Important issues are at stake in Moss Landing Harbor District election.
Fall Fashion--sole Mates
For women, shoes are more than just foot fashion.
For women, shoes are more than just foot fashion.
Thursday, October 15
Two More Years?
Chavez fights uphill battle for Keeley's 27th District Assembly seat.
Chavez fights uphill battle for Keeley's 27th District Assembly seat.
Public Forum
Who's Out?--Let's consider whether the "three strikes" law is really worth it.
Who's Out?--Let's consider whether the "three strikes" law is really worth it.
Letters
I am disappointed that you decided to take a cheap shot at the California International Air Show. (Hot Picks, Sept. 24). You did a poor job of hiding your disdain for the event with one token comment about the funding of local charities. I don't believe I've ever read negative "testosterone" comments about triathlons, Scottish games, or outrigger canoe races. Nor have I ever seen any safety concerns mentioned about surfing competitions, mountain bike races, or overbooked outdoor music festivals, I also haven't heard much griping about fuel consumption from bar-hopping CSUMB students. I also doubt you ever considered that air shows focus on the precision flying and attention to detail more than "militaristic...violent overtones." In the future just leave Hot Picks for "what, when, where and how much?" We can decide the rest for ourselves.
Outside In
Latino political clout on the rise in Salinas mayoral race.
Latino political clout on the rise in Salinas mayoral race.
Holy Man
Eddie Murphy and Jeff Goldblum star in an ungodly mess.
Eddie Murphy and Jeff Goldblum star in an ungodly mess.
Stagecoach Cafe
About 10 years ago, there was a novel titled Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant that made it to the bestseller list. It was the kind of book that made you want to open it up and start reading, just because of the name. If you talk to Sam Getz (and Sam likes to talk) and get him to talking about his menu, it might remind you of the book--and the kind of food you occasionally get homesick for. Biscuits and gravy. Chicken fried steak. A fried-egg and grilled-ham sandwich.
Backstage
Talkin' Rock--An old face takes on new duties at Doc's; rock at Whitey's, jazz about town.
Talkin' Rock--An old face takes on new duties at Doc's; rock at Whitey's, jazz about town.
Road To Wellville?
Will Measure N fix our roads or spur growth?
Will Measure N fix our roads or spur growth?
Big Field
A full roster of candidates vie for seats on the Salinas City Council.
A full roster of candidates vie for seats on the Salinas City Council.
Big City Pumpkin
Call it the inter-connectedness of The Universe, the cosmic duality of competing forces centrifugally wooshing your brain into the vortex until--the frantic spinning slows, stills itself and ceases. There is meaning, vision restored. Ahhhhh.
Classical 1
This and That--Reviews of the Dunsmuir Piano Quartet and Lark Quartet; what to look for in MoSy conductors.
This and That--Reviews of the Dunsmuir Piano Quartet and Lark Quartet; what to look for in MoSy conductors.
More Than Meets The Eye
Sculptor Patricia Triumpho Sullivan reveals the inner spirit of her models.
Sculptor Patricia Triumpho Sullivan reveals the inner spirit of her models.
A Home Of Their Own
Habitat for Humanity has built 70,000 homes for low-income families all over the world.
Habitat for Humanity has built 70,000 homes for low-income families all over the world.
Gift Of Hope
A young girl becomes a woman as she deals with her mother's breast cancer.
A young girl becomes a woman as she deals with her mother's breast cancer.
Thursday, October 8
Street Talk
Impeach Clinton?--Has he earned the big boot?
Impeach Clinton?--Has he earned the big boot?
Backstage
Jazz for Fall--The Indian Summer Jazz shines; Sixpence None the Richer rocks McGarrett's.
Jazz for Fall--The Indian Summer Jazz shines; Sixpence None the Richer rocks McGarrett's.
Better Late?
Weather spikes early grape harvest, but could yield great wines.
Weather spikes early grape harvest, but could yield great wines.
Home&Garden--elegant Edges
Moldings literally add dimension to a room.
Moldings literally add dimension to a room.
Home & Garden--tic Tac Tile
Tile offers both practical and decorative solutions to remodeling problems and can increase the value of your home.
Tile offers both practical and decorative solutions to remodeling problems and can increase the value of your home.
Home & Garden--garden Decor
Rocks, pathways and sculpture can make your landscaping job complete.
Rocks, pathways and sculpture can make your landscaping job complete.
Whose Rights? 10/08/98
Monterey race comes down to property rights vs community rights.
Monterey race comes down to property rights vs community rights.
What Dreams May Come
Forget the fuzzy logic, the trite images and tear-jerker tricks; this is a beautiful dream.
Forget the fuzzy logic, the trite images and tear-jerker tricks; this is a beautiful dream.
Classical
Youth Preserved--Despite William Kapell's death at an early age, new CD releases keep his music alive.
Youth Preserved--Despite William Kapell's death at an early age, new CD releases keep his music alive.
Home & Garden--pigment For Ponder
Painting is not for the faint-hearted.
Painting is not for the faint-hearted.
Motherload Tea Room
Tea fanciers have long known that their favorite drink has nothing to do with dangling a little bag into a cup of hot water. Nor is it consumed simply as a means to alleviate thirst. The allure is found in the comfort of the ritual, one that elevates the simple comfort of a steaming cuppa to a level of quiet celebration.
Home&Garden--eyes Of The Soul
Windows can provide, warmth, privacy and a new look for your home.
Windows can provide, warmth, privacy and a new look for your home.
Breast Cancer Hits Home
The non-infectious epidemic can strike any time.
The non-infectious epidemic can strike any time.
Letters
There's been a lot of speculation as to why DuVal's Restaurant recently closed its doors in Carmel Valley (Sept. 24). The facts are quite simple: The owner of Los Laureles Lodge and I disagreed on some important points, and it was my choice--and, I think, best for all concerned--to leave.
Home&Garden--pigment For Ponder
Painting is not for the faint-hearted.
Painting is not for the faint-hearted.
Home & Garden--eyes Of The Soul
Windows can provide, warmth, privacy and a new look for your home.
Windows can provide, warmth, privacy and a new look for your home.
Home&Garden--drawing On Walls
Stenciled art can beautify your interior or exterior.
Stenciled art can beautify your interior or exterior.
Working The Night Shift
CW spends the night on the streets looking for the folks who keep our cities going.
CW spends the night on the streets looking for the folks who keep our cities going.
Home&Garden--tic Tac Tile
Tile offers both practical and decorative solutions to remodeling problems and can increase the value of your home.
Tile offers both practical and decorative solutions to remodeling problems and can increase the value of your home.
Heading South
Latino vote, campaign spending will be deciding factors in District 3 supervisor's race.
Latino vote, campaign spending will be deciding factors in District 3 supervisor's race.
Horse Race
Salinas Mayor Alan Styles tries to pass incumbent Peter Frusetta in the 28th Assembly race.
Salinas Mayor Alan Styles tries to pass incumbent Peter Frusetta in the 28th Assembly race.
Home&Garden Introduction
Let's
Home&Garden--garden Decor
Rocks, pathways and sculpture can make your landscaping job complete.
Rocks, pathways and sculpture can make your landscaping job complete.
Dancing To Words
Contemporary dance performance is based on Jeffers, Miller and Steinbeck.
Contemporary dance performance is based on Jeffers, Miller and Steinbeck.
What's Up, Chuck?
Roots All Around--It's a banner week for roots music from Appalachia, Argentina and Acadia.
Roots All Around--It's a banner week for roots music from Appalachia, Argentina and Acadia.
Home & Garden--elegant Edges
Moldings literally add dimension to a room.
Moldings literally add dimension to a room.
Thursday, October 1
Deconstructing Dan
How dangerous is Lungren for California?
How dangerous is Lungren for California?
Backstage
McBride of Jazz--Fest Bassist Christian McBride performs at Kuumbwa Jazz Center
McBride of Jazz--Fest Bassist Christian McBride performs at Kuumbwa Jazz Center
More Of The Same?
Two candidates vie to dethrone long-time Monterey mayor.
Two candidates vie to dethrone long-time Monterey mayor.
Classical
American Classics--Why do critics and audiences dismiss popular American composers as second rate?
American Classics--Why do critics and audiences dismiss popular American composers as second rate?
World Beat
The World Music Festival brings a universe of influences to local stages.
The World Music Festival brings a universe of influences to local stages.
Carmel On Stage
The Carmel Performing Arts Festival takes over the town's venues for three weekends.
The Carmel Performing Arts Festival takes over the town's venues for three weekends.
Letters
Re: "Getting Tested" article,
Secret Weapon
A lot of voters don't know that whoever wins the California governor's race could decide who controls the U.S. Congress.
A lot of voters don't know that whoever wins the California governor's race could decide who controls the U.S. Congress.
What's Up, Chuck?
Diversity in Action--Beyond the Mariachi and World Music festivals, there's a lot of good music going down this weekend.
Diversity in Action--Beyond the Mariachi and World Music festivals, there's a lot of good music going down this weekend.
Luring The Lion
LandWatch hires Gary Patton as its first-ever executive director.
LandWatch hires Gary Patton as its first-ever executive director.
Pecker
John Waters' latest movie mocks pretensions of New York art world. But where's the trashy shock?
John Waters' latest movie mocks pretensions of New York art world. But where's the trashy shock?
Bytes Internet Cafe
A few weeks ago when Wall Street was doing the watusi while stock indexes swayed to a roiling rhythm, one of Mark Fidler's customers burst through door and raced toward a terminal, desperate to get online. Beetle-browed and muttering something about just having lost $5,000, half an hour later he was all smiles, his losses recovered, and then some.
Mariachi Festival
Second annual fest brings music and education to Salinas.
Second annual fest brings music and education to Salinas.
Simple As A, B, C
Three measures would affect Salinas pocketbooks.
Three measures would affect Salinas pocketbooks.
Minstrel Show
The retelling of a 1919 lynching in Nebraska opens the Carmel Performing Arts Festival.
The retelling of a 1919 lynching in Nebraska opens the Carmel Performing Arts Festival.
Public Forum
Opposing Conversion--Highlands Inn plan will damage the Highlands environment.
Opposing Conversion--Highlands Inn plan will damage the Highlands environment.
Sardine Factory
Monterey