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Thursday, July 29

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Art Listings

Art Listings

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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.

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Pacific Star

Pacific Star

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Hitting the High Notes

Carmel Bach Festival features young opera stars this week.

Carmel Bach Festival features young opera stars this week.

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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.

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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.

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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

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The New Guy

R&B veteran brings vocal stylings to Red Beans & Rice.

R&B veteran brings vocal stylings to Red Beans & Rice.

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Strings In the Forest

California Summer Music brings young students to play the strings.

California Summer Music brings young students to play the strings.

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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.

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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&#8217;s &lt;i&gt;Shakespeare&#8217;s Women&lt;/i&gt; and Gregg Stebben&#8217;s &lt;i&gt;Richard Feynman&lt;/i&gt; both come to Carmel.

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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).

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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&#8217;s still the best communicator in politics.

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Immigrant Songs

The Greencards bring bluegrass from across two seas.

The Greencards bring bluegrass from across two seas.

NewsBriefs

NewsBriefs

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Your Inner Head-Banger

The rock stars of <i>Metallica</i> go through intense music and therapy in this documentary.

The rock stars of &lt;i&gt;Metallica&lt;/i&gt; go through intense music and therapy in this documentary.

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Article.2004-07-28.3951

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Squidfry

Squidfry

Letters

Letters

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Streettalk

Let it Grow: Asked at Edgewater Center

Let it Grow: Asked at Edgewater Center

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DiscSpace

DiscSpace

Thursday, July 22

FoodChain

FoodChain

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Hand-Built Comfort in Prunedale

Hand-Built Comfort in Prunedale

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.

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Squidfry

Squidfry

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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&#8217;s budget.

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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&#8217;s Wacky World of Science

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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

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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.

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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 (

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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.

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DiscSpace

DiscSpace

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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.

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Big Little Restaurant

There’s nothing small about the plates at Taquitos.

There’s nothing small about the plates at Taquitos.

Letters

Letters

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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.

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ArtListings

ArtListings

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TheaterList

TheaterList

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SLO Jam

Shambhala brings jazz-funk-rock groove north to Fernwood.

Shambhala brings jazz-funk-rock groove north to Fernwood.

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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.

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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&#8217;t quite kick the habit.

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Beatle’s Lines

Artwork of John Lennon on display at Portola Plaza.

Artwork of John Lennon on display at Portola Plaza.

Thursday, July 15

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Jammin’ with Bach

67th Annual Bach Fest looks to jazz cats for inspiration.

67th Annual Bach Fest looks to jazz cats for inspiration.

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ArtListings

ArtListings

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TheaterList

TheaterList

Letters

Letters

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Squidfry

Squidfry

Newsbriefs

Newsbriefs

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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,

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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?

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An Affair Continued

Thoughtful and charming sequel gives depth to ‘one night stand.’

Thoughtful and charming sequel gives depth to ‘one night stand.’

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Rock Community All-Stars

The Monterey Rock and Art Festival brings local musicians together.

The Monterey Rock and Art Festival brings local musicians together.

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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.

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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.

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Street Talk

Top or Bottom?: Asked in Downtown Salinas

Top or Bottom?: Asked in Downtown Salinas

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.

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Into the Woods

Marriage, crime, explored in masterful thriller <i>The Clearing</i>.

Marriage, crime, explored in masterful thriller &lt;i&gt;The Clearing&lt;/i&gt;.

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Forum

Murdoch’s Attack on American Journalism.

Murdoch&#8217;s Attack on American Journalism.

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Small in Size, Not in Heart

Small in Size, Not in Heart

Who Owns Local Broadcast Media

Who Owns Local Broadcast Media

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California Blend

The Tinnery takes its food cues from California culture.

The Tinnery takes its food cues from California culture.

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Sex And The County

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

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DiscSpace

DiscSpace

Thursday, July 8

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Texas Troubadour

Freddie ‘Steady’ Krc

Freddie &#8216;Steady&#8217; Krc

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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.

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Beach Cat Appears Doomed

PG residents express support for (and fear of) mountain lion.

PG residents express support for (and fear of) mountain lion.

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Street Talk

Burning Bush: Asked at Osio Cinema in Monterey

Burning Bush: Asked at Osio Cinema in Monterey

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A Bigger Jewel

A Bigger Jewel

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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

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Sibling Rivalry

Brother tiger cubs teach kids—and parents—about humans’ compassion potential.

Brother tiger cubs teach kids&#8212;and parents&#8212;about humans&#8217; compassion potential.

Letters

Letters

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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&#8217;s a Star: John Edwards, who aggressively campaigned for the vice presidency, brings some charisma to the Kerry campaign.

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Discspace

Discspace

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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.

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Farr’s Friendly Fire

Low turnout doesn’t derail Congressman’s Town Hall meeting.

Low turnout doesn’t derail Congressman’s Town Hall meeting.

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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.

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Art Listings

Art Listings

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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.

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Theater Listings

Theater Listings

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The Fiftieth Beatle

The Jeff Hinkin Band resurrects late-’80s college rock and the Fab Four.

The Jeff Hinkin Band resurrects late-&#8217;80s college rock and the Fab Four.

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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.

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Squidfry

Squidfry

Thursday, July 1

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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

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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

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831: Sharp-Tipped Action

Fierce but friendly competition in the dart league.

Fierce but friendly competition in the dart league.

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Rhythm Nation Builder

Legendary percussionist Airto Moreira appears at Esalen this week.

Legendary percussionist Airto Moreira appears at Esalen this week.

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Street Talk

Patriot Act III : Asked at the Marina Post Office

Patriot Act III : Asked at the Marina Post Office

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Study War No More

Peace activists mobilize effort to end military recruiting at schools.

Peace activists mobilize effort to end military recruiting at schools.

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Coast-to-Coast Cruisers Arrive

The Great Race arrives in Monterey on Saturday.

The Great Race arrives in Monterey on Saturday.

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TheaterListings

TheaterListings

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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.

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SquidFry

SquidFry

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Carmel Valley Space Case

Carmel Valley Space Case

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The Pink Power Cardigan

Hillary Clinton is just a remarkable person.

Hillary Clinton is just a remarkable person.

NewsBriefs

NewsBriefs

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Spidey Slings Back

Comic-inspired sequel tops the original.

Comic-inspired sequel tops the original.

About America, Part III

Scutro’s List

Scutro&#8217;s List

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Barnyard Intellectuals

The Gourds’ alt-country weirdness contains a surreal beauty.

The Gourds&#8217; alt-country weirdness contains a surreal beauty.

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DiscSpace

DiscSpace

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About America

What’s Good? What’s Bad?

What’s Good? What’s Bad?

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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.