Thursday, November 28
Disc Space 11/27/2002
It''s astonishing to realize the amount of music that has been influenced by hip-hop today. Hip-hop is no longer just one style, but many. As a result the margins that usually separate what is and is not hip-hop have been blurred in the process. While most rap music has dissolved into more of an image than an art form, DJ Vadim''s newest release, U.S.S.R. The Art Of Listening, is a collage of styles and flavors commemorating the versatility of the sometimes mundane world of hip-hop.
Bush War Plans Play Into Bin Laden's Hand 11/27/2002
The Bush Administration's war plans fit bin Laden's strategy.
The Bush Administration's war plans fit bin Laden's strategy.
Newsbriefs 11/27/2002
Farm Bureau Urges Veto of Wilderness Bill
Farm Bureau Urges Veto of Wilderness Bill
French Country Condo 11/27/2002
Photo: The French Paradox: Small but spacious is the word on this provincial-themed condominium.
Photo: The French Paradox: Small but spacious is the word on this provincial-themed condominium.
Far From Heaven 11/27/2002
Todd Haynes's Far From Heaven masterfully recounts the unravelling of a 1950s society woman.
Todd Haynes's Far From Heaven masterfully recounts the unravelling of a 1950s society woman.
Cheeseboy To The Rescue 11/27/2002
A new children's book introduces kids to the joys of real food.
A new children's book introduces kids to the joys of real food.
Hog Heaven 11/27/2002
How the wild boar is destroying California, and why it cannot be killed.
How the wild boar is destroying California, and why it cannot be killed.
Street Talk: Road Wars 11/27/2002
Asked on Cannery Row in Monterey By Betty Ahrens
Asked on Cannery Row in Monterey By Betty Ahrens
Queens Of The Stone Age 11/27/2002
Queens Of The Stone Age's changing cast of bandmembers make some seriously fun music.
Queens Of The Stone Age's changing cast of bandmembers make some seriously fun music.
Portraits Of Tribal New Guinea 11/27/2002
Portraits of tribal New Guinea bring a disappearing world to light.
Portraits of tribal New Guinea bring a disappearing world to light.
Bad News On World Aids Day 11/27/2002
HIV rates are increasing-and testing for it is easier than ever.
HIV rates are increasing-and testing for it is easier than ever.
The Heart In Randy's House 11/27/2002
Fine acting and direction make Randy's House well worth seeing.
Fine acting and direction make Randy's House well worth seeing.
Treasure Planet 11/27/2002
Disney's Treasure Planet does justice to Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale.
Disney's Treasure Planet does justice to Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale.
Carmel River's Threatened Steelhead 11/27/2002
A federal investigation will determine who is responsible for killing endangered fish in the Carmel River.
A federal investigation will determine who is responsible for killing endangered fish in the Carmel River.
Winemaker Adam Lazarre: Cock Of The Walk 1/27/2002
Meet winemaker Adam LaZarre, the man behind the rooster on a very popular wine label.
Meet winemaker Adam LaZarre, the man behind the rooster on a very popular wine label.
Die Another Day 11/27/2002
With the James Bond franchise running low on ideas, Die Another Day reduces, reuses and recycles.
With the James Bond franchise running low on ideas, Die Another Day reduces, reuses and recycles.
What Lies Beneath The Thanksgiving Feast? 11/27/2002
What lies beneath the Thanksgiving feast?
What lies beneath the Thanksgiving feast?
Thursday, November 21
Bowling For Columbine
The director of Roger&Me doesn't hit the mark quite as well as he used to with this new documentary about gun violence.
The director of Roger&Me doesn't hit the mark quite as well as he used to with this new documentary about gun violence.
Too Short Is Big At Planet Gemini
Todd Shaw, aka Too Short, did not invent West Coast gangsta rap (although he preceded Dr Dre and Ice T by several years), and he did not introduce hardcore sex-talk into the genre (although 2 Live Crew pretty much copped his style exactly). But he did coin an oft-used term: When some white guy on a TV sitcom inspires the canned laugh track by asking, "Who''s the
The Army Boots Gays And Loses Out
The dismissal of nine DLI soldiers shows that the ban on gays in the military is as dangerous as it is absurd.
The dismissal of nine DLI soldiers shows that the ban on gays in the military is as dangerous as it is absurd.
Ansel Adams: The Man, The Myth
Two new Ansel Adams shows reveal there is more to know about the master photographer.
Two new Ansel Adams shows reveal there is more to know about the master photographer.
Lucy's In Carmel
American and fusion cooking meet where Toots once stood.
American and fusion cooking meet where Toots once stood.
The Federal Government Vs. The Wolves
The Bush Administration's ruinous environmental policies draw fire at international wildlife conference.
The Bush Administration's ruinous environmental policies draw fire at international wildlife conference.
Sugarland Run--emo, Pop And So Much More
Young pop punksters from Utah drop into Viva.
Young pop punksters from Utah drop into Viva.
Foodchain
Apparently they met at
When Teacher Turns Radical Environmentalist
The road from schoolmarm to Earth First! activist
The road from schoolmarm to Earth First! activist
Frank Ashley Is From Mars, Virginia Conroy Is From Venus
Paintings by Frank Ashley and Virginia Conroy offer very different views of reality.
Paintings by Frank Ashley and Virginia Conroy offer very different views of reality.
Eve Ensler's Bosnian Play Misses Target
Necessary Targets falls prey to an unfocused script.
Necessary Targets falls prey to an unfocused script.
It's A Family Thing
A new generation of Monterey Italians is keeping the tradition alive.
A new generation of Monterey Italians is keeping the tradition alive.
College Dorms And Superfund Sites
Leaky toxic dump near CSUMB housing scares some students.
Leaky toxic dump near CSUMB housing scares some students.
Thursday, November 14
Clean Water Act
During winter's first storm, citizens fan out to monitor runoff for pollutants.
During winter's first storm, citizens fan out to monitor runoff for pollutants.
E For Effort
Eminem goes for acting cred and, miraculously, avoids embarrassing himself too much.
Eminem goes for acting cred and, miraculously, avoids embarrassing himself too much.
Webb Urges Caution On Iraq
Former Navy Secretary talks war and peace at NPS.
Former Navy Secretary talks war and peace at NPS.
People's Park Ave.
A $20 bill can buy a lot on North Fremont.
A $20 bill can buy a lot on North Fremont.
Discspace
"It''s jazz for your trousers," says Andy Carthy, aka Mr. Scruff, who hails from Stockport, England.
Newsbriefs
Sponsored by the conservation group Defenders of Wildlife, the meeting and convention is titled Carnivores 2002: From the Mountains to the Sea. The event is open to the public.
Jewel Among The Redwoods
The Restaurant at Big Sur Lodge offers upscale dining in a rustic setting.
The Restaurant at Big Sur Lodge offers upscale dining in a rustic setting.
Magic Bus
Greyhound goes high-tech in new CSUMB production.
Greyhound goes high-tech in new CSUMB production.
To Not Decide
Supes avoid hard choices at General Plan meeting.
Supes avoid hard choices at General Plan meeting.
Long, Dark Nights
Two plays now at the Magic Circle and MPC explore the dark side of life with depth and heart.
Two plays now at the Magic Circle and MPC explore the dark side of life with depth and heart.
The New Classic Rock
We should have been sick of Westworld by now. Instead, practically nobody's ever heard of 'em.
We should have been sick of Westworld by now. Instead, practically nobody's ever heard of 'em.
The Healing Pole
A totem pole carved in Monterey brings solace to children on the other side of the country.
A totem pole carved in Monterey brings solace to children on the other side of the country.
Watching The Poll Watchers
Election Day in Carmel Valley is a festive celebration of community.
Election Day in Carmel Valley is a festive celebration of community.
Thursday, November 7
The Charisma Of Fascists
The worst people in the world can be so damn likable.
The worst people in the world can be so damn likable.
New Skool
a fresh generation of skaters has set up shop in pacific grove.
a fresh generation of skaters has set up shop in pacific grove.
Skate Rats: Not Just For Scaring Grandmas Anymore
Seventeen-year old rising star Jerry doesn''t talk much. He seems to be a rather serious kid, but maybe that''s because he''s being interviewed. Originally from the Santa Cruz Mountains, he moved here about a year ago. He''s been skating ever since he got a board for Christmas six years ago, and it seems all the practice has paid off. "There are a lot of great places to skate in Monterey," he insists. Like the skate park? "Definitely not the Skate Park." Like what, then? "All over the place. Red Curb, Lovers Point, Monterey High." The question seems to strike him as silly, perhaps because it seems he views the whole world as his skate park.
Panetta Offers Degree In Practical Public Policy
Monterey's favorite son will head faculty in new CSUMB program to teach 'how to get things done.'
Monterey's favorite son will head faculty in new CSUMB program to teach 'how to get things done.'
"the Crucible" At The Western Stage
A tale of witchhunts and finger-pointing bubbles and boils in Salinas.
A tale of witchhunts and finger-pointing bubbles and boils in Salinas.
Street Talk. Faithful
Asked at CSU Monterey Bay By Betti Ahrens
Asked at CSU Monterey Bay By Betti Ahrens
La Pachanga Delivers Comfort Food, Mexican Style
La Pachanga is a tiny, simple eatery serving homemade delights from Oaxaca.
La Pachanga is a tiny, simple eatery serving homemade delights from Oaxaca.
Marina Newcomers And Monterey Old Boys Sweep Election
Marina votes for change; Monterey sticks with the veterans.
Marina votes for change; Monterey sticks with the veterans.
Women Artists At The Pg Art Center
A smaller net might have improved the catch at the Pacific Grove Art Center.
A smaller net might have improved the catch at the Pacific Grove Art Center.
"auto Focus" Chronicles Implosion Of A Tv Star
Auto Focus shows the perils of hedonism through the true story of Hogan's Heroes star Bob Crane.
Auto Focus shows the perils of hedonism through the true story of Hogan's Heroes star Bob Crane.
Letters.
After many years of frustration with the INS in both this state and in New York, where we lived before moving to Salinas in 1995, we wrote to Congressman Farr for help in lighting a fire under the bureaucrats to get our adopted daughter''s naturalization finalized. We''d begun the process when she was 18 months old and we returned to the US with her from Brazil. She is now a junior in high school.
May The Best Blues Band Win
Annual battle of the bands features ten top California acts.
Annual battle of the bands features ten top California acts.
"'night Mother" And "necessary Targets" Come To The Stage
Two plays about women explore the limits of listening.
Two plays about women explore the limits of listening.
A Peaceful Estate Near Salinas
The side roads leading off Highway 101 just south of Salinas have little car traffic. Greenhouses line one side of Encinal Road, while on the other, large farms spread out under the bluish Gabilan mountains.
Computers, Bad Conversations And You
Communication can be tough, even for the best talking computer programs.
Communication can be tough, even for the best talking computer programs.
Teaching The Tykes To Lose
Despite the best intentions of parents and coaches, the score is part of the game.
Despite the best intentions of parents and coaches, the score is part of the game.
Giuriato Joins Salinas Council
Caballero, Giuriato, Barnes and SOS committee celebrate.
Caballero, Giuriato, Barnes and SOS committee celebrate.
Artifacts
CHOMP art curator
Portola Hotel & Spa
Monterey