Thursday, July 29
Roaring at the Toothless Tiger
Public vents frustration with FCC at public hearing in Monterey.
Public vents frustration with FCC at public hearing in Monterey.
Hitting the High Notes
Carmel Bach Festival features young opera stars this week.
Carmel Bach Festival features young opera stars this week.
Man of Mystery
Former assassin Jason Bourne is still on the run from the Russians and the CIA.
Former assassin Jason Bourne is still on the run from the Russians and the CIA.
It’s The Cheese
Lugano Swiss Bistro in the Barnyard is a dairy lover’s dream-come-true.
Lugano Swiss Bistro in the Barnyard is a dairy lover’s dream-come-true.
Outlaw County
Board of Supervisors paves the way for a different kind of Monterey County.
Board of Supervisors paves the way for a different kind of Monterey County.
FoodChain
FoodChain
The New Guy
R&B veteran brings vocal stylings to Red Beans & Rice.
R&B veteran brings vocal stylings to Red Beans & Rice.
Strings In the Forest
California Summer Music brings young students to play the strings.
California Summer Music brings young students to play the strings.
The Outlaws (and the Lone Green Ranger)
Over the past six months or so, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors has (mostly) ignored state and federal law to allow some mighty big developments.
Over the past six months or so, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors has (mostly) ignored state and federal law to allow some mighty big developments.
Twin Solos on Stage
Susannah York’s <i>Shakespeare’s Women</i> and Gregg Stebben’s <i>Richard Feynman</i> both come to Carmel.
Susannah York’s <i>Shakespeare’s Women</i> and Gregg Stebben’s <i>Richard Feynman</i> both come to Carmel.
All Over the Map
District 4 race kicks off at Chapala (again); County faces lawsuit (again); and GP team goes public (again).
District 4 race kicks off at Chapala (again); County faces lawsuit (again); and GP team goes public (again).
Forum
The King Of Vox Pop: Monday night in Boston, Bill Clinton showed that he’s still the best communicator in politics.
The King Of Vox Pop: Monday night in Boston, Bill Clinton showed that he’s still the best communicator in politics.
Immigrant Songs
The Greencards bring bluegrass from across two seas.
The Greencards bring bluegrass from across two seas.
NewsBriefs
NewsBriefs
Your Inner Head-Banger
The rock stars of <i>Metallica</i> go through intense music and therapy in this documentary.
The rock stars of <i>Metallica</i> go through intense music and therapy in this documentary.
Letters
Letters
Thursday, July 22
FoodChain
FoodChain
Scientists Agree: Bush Lies
Forty-eight Nobel laureates condemn Bush administration in Report on Scientific Integrity in Policymaking.
Forty-eight Nobel laureates condemn Bush administration in Report on Scientific Integrity in Policymaking.
Streettalk
Easily Distracted: Asked at Starbucks in Del Rey Oaks
Easily Distracted: Asked at Starbucks in Del Rey Oaks
Schwarzenegger’s Folly
Democrat John Laird and Republican Bruce McPherson, and most of their peers, still oppose governor’s budget.
Democrat John Laird and Republican Bruce McPherson, and most of their peers, still oppose governor’s budget.
Trail Blaser
Kirsten Blase brings early music to the big world.
Kirsten Blase brings early music to the big world.
Bush’s Wacky World of Science
Bush’s Wacky World of Science
CAMP Ramps Up
Big King City pot bust could be the beginning of another banner year.
Big King City pot bust could be the beginning of another banner year.
Newsbriefs
Newsbriefs
Another Kind of Duo
Guitar looper Yuji and his two-man big band play Viva Monterey.
Guitar looper Yuji and his two-man big band play Viva Monterey.
May-December Love
Sirk and Fassbinder, most famously, tackled the social stigma of a middle-aged woman reigniting her sex life with a younger man, but director Roger Michell (
Wandering Diva
Mezzo soprano Elise Rotchford follows her musical muse to some wild places.
Mezzo soprano Elise Rotchford follows her musical muse to some wild places.
Anything Goes
The big screen life of Jazz Age songwriter Cole Porter dances along, with little drama.
The big screen life of Jazz Age songwriter Cole Porter dances along, with little drama.
Big Little Restaurant
There’s nothing small about the plates at Taquitos.
There’s nothing small about the plates at Taquitos.
Letters
Letters
Latinos Face Health Risks
Methyl bromide is just one threat that the Bush administration is ignoring, Sierra Club reports.
Methyl bromide is just one threat that the Bush administration is ignoring, Sierra Club reports.
SLO Jam
Shambhala brings jazz-funk-rock groove north to Fernwood.
Shambhala brings jazz-funk-rock groove north to Fernwood.
Truck Farming
A local family of organic growers finds ways to bring their fruit to market.
A local family of organic growers finds ways to bring their fruit to market.
Hooked on Methyl
The good news is US farmers are using less methyl bromide than ever before. The bad news is they just can’t quite kick the habit.
The good news is US farmers are using less methyl bromide than ever before. The bad news is they just can’t quite kick the habit.
Beatle’s Lines
Artwork of John Lennon on display at Portola Plaza.
Artwork of John Lennon on display at Portola Plaza.
Thursday, July 15
Jammin’ with Bach
67th Annual Bach Fest looks to jazz cats for inspiration.
67th Annual Bach Fest looks to jazz cats for inspiration.
Letters
Letters
Newsbriefs
Newsbriefs
Big Screen Waves
In a Honolulu movie theater, Laird Hamilton, the best surfer to ever live, was struggling to find the right words. Dwarfed by the giant blank screen behind him, he floundered about for a way to thank the congregation of elite Hawaiian big-wave surfers who had gathered that evening to watch the new documentary,
The Big Picture
FCC brings national roadshow to Monterey to ask: are the TV and radio giants serving the public?
FCC brings national roadshow to Monterey to ask: are the TV and radio giants serving the public?
An Affair Continued
Thoughtful and charming sequel gives depth to ‘one night stand.’
Thoughtful and charming sequel gives depth to ‘one night stand.’
Rock Community All-Stars
The Monterey Rock and Art Festival brings local musicians together.
The Monterey Rock and Art Festival brings local musicians together.
Urbane Cowgirl
Montana cowgirl Stephanie Davis headlines Salinas Cowboy Poetry Gathering of strong women.
Montana cowgirl Stephanie Davis headlines Salinas Cowboy Poetry Gathering of strong women.
Presidio May Go Semi-Public
Rent-a-guards will control access to the base, sealed since Sept 11, if city leagues are allowed in.
Rent-a-guards will control access to the base, sealed since Sept 11, if city leagues are allowed in.
FoodChain
FoodChain
Bad News From Cal-Am at Seaside Meeting
Drought spurs rate-hike, and could mean moratorium on hook-ups.
Drought spurs rate-hike, and could mean moratorium on hook-ups.
Into the Woods
Marriage, crime, explored in masterful thriller <i>The Clearing</i>.
Marriage, crime, explored in masterful thriller <i>The Clearing</i>.
Who Owns Local Broadcast Media
Who Owns Local Broadcast Media
California Blend
The Tinnery takes its food cues from California culture.
The Tinnery takes its food cues from California culture.
Thursday, July 8
Lit
Doc For Reals: Canadian author will discuss revealing new Ricketts bio at Thunderbird.
Doc For Reals: Canadian author will discuss revealing new Ricketts bio at Thunderbird.
Beach Cat Appears Doomed
PG residents express support for (and fear of) mountain lion.
PG residents express support for (and fear of) mountain lion.
Street Talk
Burning Bush: Asked at Osio Cinema in Monterey
Burning Bush: Asked at Osio Cinema in Monterey
The Legless Beer Baroness
Guy Maddin‘s Saddest Music is the strangest film this side of the Coen Brothers.
Guy Maddin‘s Saddest Music is the strangest film this side of the Coen Brothers.
Foodchain
Foodchain
Sibling Rivalry
Brother tiger cubs teach kids—and parents—about humans’ compassion potential.
Brother tiger cubs teach kids—and parents—about humans’ compassion potential.
Letters
Letters
Forum
The Safe Bet’s a Star: John Edwards, who aggressively campaigned for the vice presidency, brings some charisma to the Kerry campaign.
The Safe Bet’s a Star: John Edwards, who aggressively campaigned for the vice presidency, brings some charisma to the Kerry campaign.
California Land and Water
Baird Collection and Chip Hooper present two very different views of landscapes and seascapes.
Baird Collection and Chip Hooper present two very different views of landscapes and seascapes.
Farr’s Friendly Fire
Low turnout doesn’t derail Congressman’s Town Hall meeting.
Low turnout doesn’t derail Congressman’s Town Hall meeting.
Southwest Spice in PG
Michael’s makes Mexican food with flavor and a sense of humor.
Michael’s makes Mexican food with flavor and a sense of humor.
El Corazón Azteca
Luis Valdez and El Teatro Campesino draw on a rich tradition.
Luis Valdez and El Teatro Campesino draw on a rich tradition.
The Fiftieth Beatle
The Jeff Hinkin Band resurrects late-’80s college rock and the Fab Four.
The Jeff Hinkin Band resurrects late-’80s college rock and the Fab Four.
Ballroom Boxing
Monterey’s Riot at the Hyatt brings bloody noses and KO punches to civilization.
Monterey’s Riot at the Hyatt brings bloody noses and KO punches to civilization.
Thursday, July 1
Charming Camel
Mongolian folkways preserved in poetic Weeping Camel.
Mongolian folkways preserved in poetic Weeping Camel.
FoodChain
FoodChain
About America, Part II
What’s Good? Whats’s Bad?; A Web Extra
What’s Good? Whats’s Bad?; A Web Extra
Legalizing Work
AgJOBS bill would create path to legal status for immigrant farmworkers.
AgJOBS bill would create path to legal status for immigrant farmworkers.
Letters
Letters
831: Sharp-Tipped Action
Fierce but friendly competition in the dart league.
Fierce but friendly competition in the dart league.
Rhythm Nation Builder
Legendary percussionist Airto Moreira appears at Esalen this week.
Legendary percussionist Airto Moreira appears at Esalen this week.
Street Talk
Patriot Act III : Asked at the Marina Post Office
Patriot Act III : Asked at the Marina Post Office
Study War No More
Peace activists mobilize effort to end military recruiting at schools.
Peace activists mobilize effort to end military recruiting at schools.
Coast-to-Coast Cruisers Arrive
The Great Race arrives in Monterey on Saturday.
The Great Race arrives in Monterey on Saturday.
Same Game, New Rules
Sex and the County: Pro-General Plan coalition brings process back out into the open.
Sex and the County: Pro-General Plan coalition brings process back out into the open.
The Pink Power Cardigan
Hillary Clinton is just a remarkable person.
Hillary Clinton is just a remarkable person.
NewsBriefs
NewsBriefs
Spidey Slings Back
Comic-inspired sequel tops the original.
Comic-inspired sequel tops the original.
Barnyard Intellectuals
The Gourds’ alt-country weirdness contains a surreal beauty.
The Gourds’ alt-country weirdness contains a surreal beauty.
Sandwich King
Bennett Compagno keeps the troops and Upper New Monterey neighbors well fed.
Bennett Compagno keeps the troops and Upper New Monterey neighbors well fed.
Fishwife Fresh Seafood & Pasta
Seaside