Thursday, October 28
Blood for Rock
Bullettooth lead singer recovers for show.
Bullettooth lead singer recovers for show.
NewsBriefs
NewsBriefs
Letters
Letters
Street Talk
Things That Go Bump In America -- Asked in Oldtown Salinas
Things That Go Bump In America -- Asked in Oldtown Salinas
The Battle of the Band
Pearl Jam joins two-week all-rockstar tour of swing states.
Pearl Jam joins two-week all-rockstar tour of swing states.
My Plan for Iraq
In a landmark speech delivered in New York City on Monday, Sept. 20, and excerpted here, the Democratic candidate lays out a deep critique and a detailed plan.
In a landmark speech delivered in New York City on Monday, Sept. 20, and excerpted here, the Democratic candidate lays out a deep critique and a detailed plan.
Down to the Wire With the Liars
George Bush and his cohorts continue to spin misinformation—and it’s working.
George Bush and his cohorts continue to spin misinformation—and it’s working.
Door-to-Door Politics
America Votes, a coalition of 32 progressive organizations, fields a coordinated grass-roots nationwide canvassing campaign.
America Votes, a coalition of 32 progressive organizations, fields a coordinated grass-roots nationwide canvassing campaign.
Undead History
Gary Munsinger’s Ghost Walk Tours of Monterey can be electrifying.
Gary Munsinger’s Ghost Walk Tours of Monterey can be electrifying.
TheaterListings
TheaterListings
The Uncivil Wars
Financial shell games, golden parachutes, dirty little secrets—it’s election year again in Pacific Grove.
Financial shell games, golden parachutes, dirty little secrets—it’s election year again in Pacific Grove.
Fresh Taste of Lebanon
Tabouli’s Middle Eastern fare bursts with health and flavor.
Tabouli’s Middle Eastern fare bursts with health and flavor.
Hot For Alien Trannies
Frank N. Further et al. wow ‘em in Salinas.
Frank N. Further et al. wow ‘em in Salinas.
Working Class Heroine
<i>Vera Drake</i> is well-acted but ruined by simplistic plot.
<i>Vera Drake</i> is well-acted but ruined by simplistic plot.
New York Minutes
Fake moderates dominate the Republican National Convention.
Fake moderates dominate the Republican National Convention.
Wild At Heart
Jeff Norman’s <i>Big Sur</i> depicts the men and women who pioneered the mythic coast. By Stuart Thornton
Jeff Norman’s <i>Big Sur</i> depicts the men and women who pioneered the mythic coast. By Stuart Thornton
Salinas’ Favorite Son
The race for the 28th Assembly District pits a centrist incumbent against a vigorous property-rights advocate.
The race for the 28th Assembly District pits a centrist incumbent against a vigorous property-rights advocate.
Life Mirrors Film
<i>Tarnation</i>, a shocking and delightful autobiography, evolves from pain to hope.
<i>Tarnation</i>, a shocking and delightful autobiography, evolves from pain to hope.
Military Records Of Prominent Figures
Military Records Of Prominent Figures
Too Close to Call
Polling in an election this close is statistically worthless.
Polling in an election this close is statistically worthless.
Behind the Supes’ Door
A big campaign contributor with a lawsuit against the County shares some private words with his…er, our supervisors.
A big campaign contributor with a lawsuit against the County shares some private words with his…er, our supervisors.
Strange Officemates
Left and right unite to fight Farr from a new five-party headquarters.
Left and right unite to fight Farr from a new five-party headquarters.
Long Distance Runaround
The race for the redrawn State Senate seat pits an accessible county supervisor against a hard-to-reach sitting assemblyman.
The race for the redrawn State Senate seat pits an accessible county supervisor against a hard-to-reach sitting assemblyman.
Metroing to The White House
A bold strategy outlined in a new book could help the Kerry campaign, if only they would listen.
A bold strategy outlined in a new book could help the Kerry campaign, if only they would listen.
FoodChain
FoodChain
The ‘Reformer’
This time, voters can compare Bush’s promises to his record.
This time, voters can compare Bush’s promises to his record.
Life Style Differences
A devoted New Urbanist presents a challenge to an unabashed developers’ friend.
A devoted New Urbanist presents a challenge to an unabashed developers’ friend.
Reed Warrior
Clarinet wunderkind joins St. Petersburg String Quartet in Carmel Saturday.
Clarinet wunderkind joins St. Petersburg String Quartet in Carmel Saturday.
Circus City
Fourteen candidates swarm in crowded Monterey races.
Fourteen candidates swarm in crowded Monterey races.
Mr. Popularity
Assemblyman John Laird makes friends and kicks ass in Sacramento.
Assemblyman John Laird makes friends and kicks ass in Sacramento.
Civil Liberties Defended
As the FBI goes knocking prior to the Republican National Convention, the ACLU fights back.
As the FBI goes knocking prior to the Republican National Convention, the ACLU fights back.
El Pioneer
Latin jazz artist Michel Camilo visits Carmel.
Latin jazz artist Michel Camilo visits Carmel.
The British Are Coming
And we’re either with ’em or against ’em
And we’re either with ’em or against ’em
Anxiety and Hope
Salinas city races will be a slam-dunk; governing through persistent crises will not be so easy.
Salinas city races will be a slam-dunk; governing through persistent crises will not be so easy.
Thursday, October 21
Beat Cowboy
Tom Russell brings the mythic and contemporary West into collision.
Tom Russell brings the mythic and contemporary West into collision.
Heart On Its Sleeve
David O. Russell’s new <i>I Heart Huckabees</i> shows the zany, yet soft, side of corporate politics.
David O. Russell’s new <i>I Heart Huckabees</i> shows the zany, yet soft, side of corporate politics.
Salinas’ Favorite Son
The race for the 28th Assembly District pits a centrist incumbent against a vigorous property-rights advocate.
The race for the 28th Assembly District pits a centrist incumbent against a vigorous property-rights advocate.
Article.NewsBriefs
Article.NewsBriefs
Valley Fair
Café Rustica blends creative European cuisine with superlative service.
Café Rustica blends creative European cuisine with superlative service.
Dropping a Bomb
Life-long anti-nuclear activist says the danger is worsening.
Life-long anti-nuclear activist says the danger is worsening.
The British Are Coming
And we’re either with ’em or against ’em
And we’re either with ’em or against ’em
Winged Victory
California’s condor reintroduction program hatches slowly.
California’s condor reintroduction program hatches slowly.
struck out
California’s Three Strikes Law, designed to keep the most dangerous criminals off the streets, has stuffed state prisons with nonviolent offenders. Is it time to rethink the law?
California’s Three Strikes Law, designed to keep the most dangerous criminals off the streets, has stuffed state prisons with nonviolent offenders. Is it time to rethink the law?
Letters
Letters
US and Them
Gay performer Tim Miller visits an intolerant America.
Gay performer Tim Miller visits an intolerant America.
Article.FoodChain
Article.FoodChain
El Maestro
Monterey Symphony kicks off its new season by introducing its new director.
Monterey Symphony kicks off its new season by introducing its new director.
Too Close to Call
Polling in an election this close is statistically worthless.
Polling in an election this close is statistically worthless.
Democracy’s Guardians Fail Again
The mainstream press exercises lousy judgment in its campaign coverage.
The mainstream press exercises lousy judgment in its campaign coverage.
Thursday, October 14
Theater Listings
Theater Listings
Letters
Letters
Street Talk
Playing Doctor -- Asked in Downtown Pacific Grove
Playing Doctor -- Asked in Downtown Pacific Grove
FoodChain
FoodChain
Hurts So Good
Sweeney Todd brings its sharp humor to Salinas.
Sweeney Todd brings its sharp humor to Salinas.
Woman on the Move
Jane Parker has specific ideas about how to take Monterey County forward.
Jane Parker has specific ideas about how to take Monterey County forward.
Late Night Out
French thriller <i>Red Lights</i> unravels a marriage and downs a few cocktails.
French thriller <i>Red Lights</i> unravels a marriage and downs a few cocktails.
Metroing to The White House
A bold strategy outlined in a new book could help the Kerry campaign, if only they would listen.
A bold strategy outlined in a new book could help the Kerry campaign, if only they would listen.
Love By Design
Monterey Bay Singles Convention breaks down how to find that special someone.
Monterey Bay Singles Convention breaks down how to find that special someone.
Young Career Builders
The Pathways Foundation builds a community of support for young adults.
The Pathways Foundation builds a community of support for young adults.
NewsBriefs
NewsBriefs
Season’s Eatings
Rake in the flavors of fall with comfort-food cookbooks.
Rake in the flavors of fall with comfort-food cookbooks.
String Trio Summit
Clarke, Di Meola and Ponty reunite in jazz supergroup The Rite of Strings
Clarke, Di Meola and Ponty reunite in jazz supergroup The Rite of Strings
Small Town Touchdown
Director Peter Berg creates a poignant view of football in
Director Peter Berg creates a poignant view of football in
Thursday, October 7
A Player’s Player
Kenny Werner brings his hot trio to the new Jazz and Blues Co.
Kenny Werner brings his hot trio to the new Jazz and Blues Co.
The GOP Candidate Machine
The Republican Party’s secret plan to take over Monterey County.
The Republican Party’s secret plan to take over Monterey County.
Street Talk
In A Galaxy Not So Far Away -- Asked outside Hollywood Video in Seaside
In A Galaxy Not So Far Away -- Asked outside Hollywood Video in Seaside
Tastes Like Chicken
Two fall recipes—one of which involves (and invades) a fowl; the other of which sort of imitates it.
Two fall recipes—one of which involves (and invades) a fowl; the other of which sort of imitates it.
Undead Brits
You don’t have to be a fan of the zombie epics of George Romero (Night of the Living Dead) to enjoy this supremely engaging and jaw-droppingly (literally) hilarious “romantic comedy…with zombies,” but it couldn’t hurt.
Varietal Voices
Tierney Sutton and Roberta Gambarini at the Sunset.
Tierney Sutton and Roberta Gambarini at the Sunset.
A Feeling Man’s Genius
Victor Villaseñor brings passion and a past to CSUMB.
Victor Villaseñor brings passion and a past to CSUMB.
Center of the Spin
Charles Feelgood brings da funk to house music.
Charles Feelgood brings da funk to house music.
Long Distance Runaround
The race for the redrawn State Senate seat pits an accessible county supervisor against a hard-to-reach sitting assemblyman.
The race for the redrawn State Senate seat pits an accessible county supervisor against a hard-to-reach sitting assemblyman.
Food For Thought
Eight great books about eating, drinking and cooking.
Eight great books about eating, drinking and cooking.
Train Attraction
The second year of the Trackstock Festival in Salinas promises to be as eclectic as ever.
The second year of the Trackstock Festival in Salinas promises to be as eclectic as ever.
Portrait of a Revolutionary
Young Che Guevara comes to life in the sweet road movie, <i>The Motorcycle Diaries.</i>
Young Che Guevara comes to life in the sweet road movie, <i>The Motorcycle Diaries.</i>
FoodChain
FoodChain
Letters
Letters
The Battle of the Band
Pearl Jam joins two-week all-rockstar tour of swing states.
Pearl Jam joins two-week all-rockstar tour of swing states.
NewsBriefs
NewsBriefs