Thursday, July 25
Hooking Up
For some local teenagers, promiscuous sex is just something to do.
For some local teenagers, promiscuous sex is just something to do.
Euripides Redux
A new summer theater program in Carmel trains young actors to have their stage cake and eat it, too.
A new summer theater program in Carmel trains young actors to have their stage cake and eat it, too.
The $34,000 Question
What is the FORA impact fee, and why has it become an obstacle to affordable housing at Fort Ord?
What is the FORA impact fee, and why has it become an obstacle to affordable housing at Fort Ord?
Blue California Boy
Since returning from Austin, guitarist David Hull has been playing hard.
Since returning from Austin, guitarist David Hull has been playing hard.
Dirty Dancing
Shockwave gives local kids a safe place to freak out.
Shockwave gives local kids a safe place to freak out.
Lenny And The Mice
The Western Stage mounts a masterful production of Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men.
The Western Stage mounts a masterful production of Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men.
As The World Bank Turns
The Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph E. Stiglitz discusses his book, Globalization and its Discontents.
The Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph E. Stiglitz discusses his book, Globalization and its Discontents.
Recumbent Rally On The Bay
In which a reporter learns to sit back and enjoy the ride.
In which a reporter learns to sit back and enjoy the ride.
In Pursuit Of Form
A rare show of Brett Weston's sculptures and photographs opens at La Mirada.
A rare show of Brett Weston's sculptures and photographs opens at La Mirada.
Under The Sea
K-19 captures the spirit of the tension-filled submarine flick.
K-19 captures the spirit of the tension-filled submarine flick.
No Chickens Here
It's a big step from high-tech maven to egg farmer, but Susan Brennan wasn't afraid.
It's a big step from high-tech maven to egg farmer, but Susan Brennan wasn't afraid.
Squidfry
CEPHALOPODS OF A FEATHERÂ…Squid and ousted water board member RON CHESSHIRE have had their ups and downs over the years, although Squid's not quite sure why. We''ve so much in common-cold-blooded creatures with small brains and sharp beaks. Chesshire likes to mouth off to elected officials; Squid''s been known to squirt ink liberally at local politicos. Chesshire''s rumored to enjoy a good, stiff drink before, during and after public meetings; Squid''s been known to sneak a flask into City Hall, Squidself.
Letters
'Citizens' Committee' Is a Sham My most endearing memory of governance in Monterey County is a night in Seaside, when more than 100 citizens braved a torrential rain to participate in the County''s General Plan process. It was a vivid and wonderful example of democracy in action.
Water Pressure
Monterey City Council will ask the entire Peninsula to consider its move to dissolve water district.
Monterey City Council will ask the entire Peninsula to consider its move to dissolve water district.
The Jesus And Mary Chain 21 Singles (rhino/wb)
At the time of their arrival from Scotland in the middle 80's, this band-the Reid brothers and assorted cohorts, including Primal Scream drummer Bobby Gillespie-were regarded, like their namesakes, as saviors. Not of the human race, but of rock and roll. At their inception, TJAMC were directly antithetical to the antiseptic hooey all over the Reagan-era airwaves. Deadpan, cynical and above all, totally feedback- and distortion-drenched (not to mention overtly pro-drug), these guys seemed like revolutionaries.
Newsbriefs
FORA Gives Farr a Little In June, Rep. Sam Farr issued a challenge to the Fort Ord Reuse Authority (FORA): increase the availability of affordable housing on Fort Ord or risk losing the transfer of land from the Army.
Greatest Little Pub In Carmel
Jack London's is the place for pork chops, Scrimshaw Lager and the ballgame.
Jack London's is the place for pork chops, Scrimshaw Lager and the ballgame.
Color My World
Youth artists from the One Voice program fill county walls with gorgeous murals.
Youth artists from the One Voice program fill county walls with gorgeous murals.
Thursday, July 18
Rock Relativity
The Monterey Rock & Art Festival is a big family affair.
The Monterey Rock & Art Festival is a big family affair.
Lucky Girl
Thirteen-year-old Alex Corning, a two-time champion pony jumper, is on her way to becoming a real horsewoman.
Thirteen-year-old Alex Corning, a two-time champion pony jumper, is on her way to becoming a real horsewoman.
Kissing Valntino
A woman loses her heart to an Arabian stallion.
A woman loses her heart to an Arabian stallion.
Newsbriefs
Growers Try to Derail General Plan Big campaign spenders want the Board of Supervisors to throw out the 20-year growth plan for Monterey County.
When Words Collide
The stars of poetry slam from up and down the West Coast face off this Saturday and Sunday in Big Sur.
The stars of poetry slam from up and down the West Coast face off this Saturday and Sunday in Big Sur.
Boot Straps
The discerning horse lover's guide to footwear.
The discerning horse lover's guide to footwear.
Mikado Is Still Timely
Gilbert and Sullivan's most popular opera opens at the Wharf Theater.
Gilbert and Sullivan's most popular opera opens at the Wharf Theater.
Air Supply
Meet Frank Dibb, ex-cop, part-time balloon man, full-time nice guy.
Meet Frank Dibb, ex-cop, part-time balloon man, full-time nice guy.
Jazz's New Princess
Sheila E and the E Train add extra spice to George Benson concert Sunday.
Sheila E and the E Train add extra spice to George Benson concert Sunday.
Letters
I enjoyed C. K. Smith''s article on the Bach Festival-however I must say that no B Minor Mass in his top 10 Bachfest picks is like no Jimi Hendrix in the top 10 Woodstock picks.
Reading Steinbeck
A new initiative wants to get everyone in the state to read Grapes of Wrath this summer.
A new initiative wants to get everyone in the state to read Grapes of Wrath this summer.
Marine Manual
A new Audubon guide turns a walk along the beach into an educational experience.
A new Audubon guide turns a walk along the beach into an educational experience.
Fathers And Sons
Sam Mendes' Road to Perdition winds through the Chicago underworld to the complicated hearts of men.
Sam Mendes' Road to Perdition winds through the Chicago underworld to the complicated hearts of men.
Hot And Bothered In Pacific Grove
Senior housing plans spark lawsuit and protests.
Senior housing plans spark lawsuit and protests.
Got Tourists?
Asked of first-time visitors on Cannery Row
Asked of first-time visitors on Cannery Row
Farr Holding His Ground
Congressman says Fort Ord housing plan is still on the table.
Congressman says Fort Ord housing plan is still on the table.
Squidfry
Well, Mayor
Lemongrass And Galangal
Thai Village brings Thai cooking back to Carmel Valley.
Thai Village brings Thai cooking back to Carmel Valley.
Thursday, July 11
Play Me A Tune
Asked at Dennis the Menace Park in Monterey
Asked at Dennis the Menace Park in Monterey
Seed Money
A couple of librarians, a handful of volunteers, and a few thousand bucks can bring a kid a long way.
A couple of librarians, a handful of volunteers, and a few thousand bucks can bring a kid a long way.
Tarzan Goes Sand Skiing
A CSUMB student takes his love of extreme sports to the treetops and beaches.
A CSUMB student takes his love of extreme sports to the treetops and beaches.
Day In The Life
Fifth-graders in Greenfield document their families' histories on video.
Fifth-graders in Greenfield document their families' histories on video.
Anime Nation
Strong grrls and a zillion pop culture references make The Powerpuff Girls Movie a superfilm.
Strong grrls and a zillion pop culture references make The Powerpuff Girls Movie a superfilm.
Newsbriefs
PG Takes A Pass on Water District Pacific Grove will likely be the only Peninsula city that doesn''t take a vote on abolishing the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District in November.
Music Woman
Violinist Ida Haendel's first-ever Peninsula performance honors the women who founded the Carmel Bach Festival.
Violinist Ida Haendel's first-ever Peninsula performance honors the women who founded the Carmel Bach Festival.
War&Peace Part 2. A Dangerous Game 07/11/02
Middle East experts debate U.S. plans to invade Iraq.
Middle East experts debate U.S. plans to invade Iraq.
The Boys Of Summer
Eight new releases for the sunniest season.
Eight new releases for the sunniest season.
Squidfry
Consider the facts: The cats get canned food. The otters get shellfish that they have to pound open with rocks. The cats get the best chair in the house. The otters get 48 degree water and angry fishermen with guns. And now they get a sometimes fatal disease from ingesting toxoplasma, a parasite that thrives in cat feces. Yep-the latest insult to otterkind by the felines is that the kitties are killing them with their poo, which Squid thought was gross enough without the squirming microbes in it.
War & Peace Part 2. A Dangerous Game 07/11/02
Middle East experts debate U.S. plans to invade Iraq.
Middle East experts debate U.S. plans to invade Iraq.
Major Keys
With a fresh look, a modern sound and the piano, the Carmel Bach Festival courts a new audience.
With a fresh look, a modern sound and the piano, the Carmel Bach Festival courts a new audience.
Letters
Arrgh! My kingdom for a real newspaper around here.
No Shangri-la
Fiddler on the Roof tackles poverty, prejudice and the double-edged sword of tradition.
Fiddler on the Roof tackles poverty, prejudice and the double-edged sword of tradition.
House Of Bliss
Local legend Robert Kinkaid's new digs provide plenty of room for his old tricks.
Local legend Robert Kinkaid's new digs provide plenty of room for his old tricks.
Thursday, July 4
Me Vs. Everybody Vs. Liquid 8
Viva hosts the last days of Matt Christ.
Viva hosts the last days of Matt Christ.
Best Of The Rest
Photo: Tip-Toe--see how the pretty flowers grow at Earthbound Farms on Saturday.
Newsbriefs
Greenfield to Gonzalez: Goodbye In a surprise move that even caught some councilmembers off guard, the Greenfield City Council did not renew planning consultant Zak Gonzalez''s contract at its June 18 meeting.
Roof Of His Own
Pacific Grove takes on stunning new dimensions from the rooftops.
Pacific Grove takes on stunning new dimensions from the rooftops.
Favorite Things
Two Rodgers and Hammerstein revues should delight fans of musical theater.
Two Rodgers and Hammerstein revues should delight fans of musical theater.
Hotpicks
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS It''s a bad day to be a chicken, but a good day to be a human-every city, town, village and wide spot in the road has cooked up a Fourth of July celebration, and many of them involve barbecues. At 10am the city of Monterey kicks off a day-long downtown parade, barbecue and entertainment extravaganza starring The Original Comets (as in Bill Haley and), who play on the steps of City Hall at 12:20. Living History Day follows at historic sites downtown. Fireworks start on Del Monte Beach at 9:15. Pacific Grove whoops it up from 11am-2pm at Caledonia Park with a patriotic program honoring vets, a barbecue and surf music. Carmel presents a concert by Sound Bytes and food and games at Devendorf Park starting at 1pm. A. R. Wilson Quarry in Aromas busts out with a day-long (not free) party featuring the 5th Dimension ("Age of Aquarius"), a barbecue and evening fireworks accompanied by Monterey and Santa Cruz symphony orchestras. In Salinas, Tower of Power, City Limits and the city''s police and firefighters star in a shindig at the Sports Complex that starts at 5pm. Soledad gets down to business early with a 7:45am Flag Raising Ceremony at the Little League Park and an 8am Finest vs. Bravest softball game. Pablo Reyes plays the oldies all day until 5pm, when the DJ starts spinning Latin music. Spreckels sponsors a 10K run, a parade, live music and a crafts fair. And King City weighs in with Valley Heritage Days: a race, parade, games and food in San Lorenzo Park, and fireworks at dusk
Still Standing For Peace
Longtime local activists rise again to challenge a nation at war.
Longtime local activists rise again to challenge a nation at war.
Hillside Stranglers
Developers' plans for Mt.Toro area head to Planning Commission.
Developers' plans for Mt.Toro area head to Planning Commission.
Global Youth
Charter International School moves into the newly abandoned Larkin Elementary.
Charter International School moves into the newly abandoned Larkin Elementary.
Foodchain
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Small Town Time Warp
Spreckels' Fourth of July is the same now as it was 30 years ago-minus the fireworks and with different hairdos.
Spreckels' Fourth of July is the same now as it was 30 years ago-minus the fireworks and with different hairdos.
Countesses And Spies
John Livingstone's adventures abroad in the service of his country make fun reading.
John Livingstone's adventures abroad in the service of his country make fun reading.
Call It California
Do California Impressionists deserve their own appellation? A new exhibit in Monterey says no.
Do California Impressionists deserve their own appellation? A new exhibit in Monterey says no.
Letters
Far from ugly, I thought the design with arches, Spanish tile roof, a clocktower and courtyard blended nicely with the existing city hall. However, it would be impossible to characterize the scale of the project as anything but behemoth.
Rockets' Red Glare
Asked on the Rec Trail in Pacific Grove By Elizabeth Ahrens
Asked on the Rec Trail in Pacific Grove By Elizabeth Ahrens
Well Suited For Grins
Director Barry Sonnenfeld delivers another fun, lightweight sci-fi comedy in Men in Black II.
Director Barry Sonnenfeld delivers another fun, lightweight sci-fi comedy in Men in Black II.
Super Sopes
There's no place like La Villa Taqueria for the best Mexican meal in town.
There's no place like La Villa Taqueria for the best Mexican meal in town.
Peter B's Brewpub
Monterey