Thursday, September 30
Keeping It Real
Monterey County’s arts scene branches out from its bohemian Carmel roots.
Monterey County’s arts scene branches out from its bohemian Carmel roots.
Late-Night Sushi for The Soul
While the rest of New Monterey sleeps, Sakura serves up good cheer and generous helpings of the freshest sushi in town.
While the rest of New Monterey sleeps, Sakura serves up good cheer and generous helpings of the freshest sushi in town.
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.
Getting Your Bang On
San Jose Taiko brings drum power to CSUMB.
San Jose Taiko brings drum power to CSUMB.
Blue Light Blackout
Seaside Kmart closes and everything must go.
Seaside Kmart closes and everything must go.
Making Local News
Celebrating a decade and a half of knockout journalism—and then some.
Celebrating a decade and a half of knockout journalism—and then some.
Political Gold Dust
Rich vein in <I>Silver City</i> falls short of the big nugget.
Rich vein in <I>Silver City</i> falls short of the big nugget.
The Passion
Jack Zajac’s paintings at the Chris Winfield Gallery evoke the power of the suffering Christ.
Jack Zajac’s paintings at the Chris Winfield Gallery evoke the power of the suffering Christ.
Street Talk
They Ain’t Talking -- Asked at Morgan’s in Monterey
They Ain’t Talking -- Asked at Morgan’s in Monterey
Road-Wize Stylee
Uprite Dub Orchestra with Ras Gabriel at Viva.
Uprite Dub Orchestra with Ras Gabriel at Viva.
Soul Power
Sista Monica Parker brings it back to Sly’s.
Sista Monica Parker brings it back to Sly’s.
ArtListings
ArtListings
Newspaper Business 101
The <i>Weekly</i> does business the old-fashioned way—locally.
The <i>Weekly</i> does business the old-fashioned way—locally.
Shaky Grounds
The County’s plans to delete routine e-mails might be fine—except for the obvious problem.
The County’s plans to delete routine e-mails might be fine—except for the obvious problem.
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.
International School Relocated
Larkin School location may be leased, midway through the school year, to DLI, which would help MPUSD’s money worries.
Larkin School location may be leased, midway through the school year, to DLI, which would help MPUSD’s money worries.
NewsBriefs
NewsBriefs
Letters
Letters
FoodChain
FoodChain
Thursday, September 23
FoodChain
FoodChain
Breakfast Nook Serves Lunch
Tico’s offers modest elegance in Marina.
Tico’s offers modest elegance in Marina.
The Professionals
The Sly McFly’s All Star Band takes over Thursdays.
The Sly McFly’s All Star Band takes over Thursdays.
Letters
Letters
Newsbriefs
Newsbriefs
Artists’ Road Trip
Annual tour offers a glimpse of the inner world of art.
Annual tour offers a glimpse of the inner world of art.
Skies of Wonder
Computer-generated nostalgia and adventure revisited by Sky Captain’s excellent cast.
Computer-generated nostalgia and adventure revisited by Sky Captain’s excellent cast.
One Step At a Time
Salinas starts toward creating a walkable community.
Salinas starts toward creating a walkable community.
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.
L’Enfant Terrible
Aquarium staff watches and waits to see if its new great white shark will survive.
Aquarium staff watches and waits to see if its new great white shark will survive.
Big Night in a Harbor Town
Bikers, fishermen and babes mix it up in Moss Landing.
Bikers, fishermen and babes mix it up in Moss Landing.
Thursday, September 16
Military Records Of Prominent Figures
Military Records Of Prominent Figures
Just the Ticket
Just the Ticket
Playing Phone Tag
The Asian film industry—particularly those writer/directors toiling in the horror genre—have been mining the myriad story possibilities inherent in modern technology for years now, with haunted cell phones at the fore in films such as Korea’s Byeong-hi Ahn’s
Shakespeare’s Wo(men)
Moorer and Co. triumph with Elizabeth Rex.
Moorer and Co. triumph with Elizabeth Rex.
Workingman’s Country
Former PG boy Matt the Electrician brings his brand of y’allternative up from Texas.
Former PG boy Matt the Electrician brings his brand of y’allternative up from Texas.
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.
Home Sweet Home in Carmel
Casual and inventive, Christopher’s on Lincoln marks a shining homecoming for Chef Caul.
Casual and inventive, Christopher’s on Lincoln marks a shining homecoming for Chef Caul.
Newsbriefs
Newsbriefs
Full Circle
Milton Fletcher, Jr. comes home to kick off the 2004 Monterey Jazz Festival.
Milton Fletcher, Jr. comes home to kick off the 2004 Monterey Jazz Festival.
Streettalk
<b>It Don’t Mean A Thing:</b> Asked at Music Unlimited in Monterey.
<b>It Don’t Mean A Thing:</b> Asked at Music Unlimited in Monterey.
Prostitution: Still a Crime
Local police continue enforcement efforts.
Local police continue enforcement efforts.
Colorblind
Roger Shimomura highlights cultural singularity with <i>Yellow No Same.</i>
Roger Shimomura highlights cultural singularity with <i>Yellow No Same.</i>
Theater Listings
Theater Listings
FoodChain
FoodChain
Old Timey Sounds
Gary Souza makes musicians the old-fashioned way.
Gary Souza makes musicians the old-fashioned way.
Global Alliance
Regina Carter’s vision is cosmopolitan and collaborative.
Regina Carter’s vision is cosmopolitan and collaborative.
Forum
The Meaning of One Thousand: One more soldier had perished, and it was time to reflect on our cumulative loss.
The Meaning of One Thousand: One more soldier had perished, and it was time to reflect on our cumulative loss.
Life Behind Bars
Overcrowded Brazilian prison Carandiru shows ugly life inside.
Overcrowded Brazilian prison Carandiru shows ugly life inside.
Letters
Letters
County v. Endangered Species
Federal agency says it will sue if development permit is issued.
Federal agency says it will sue if development permit is issued.
Thursday, September 9
Summer Camp
Vulgar little old lady breeds hilarity in Selvig’s version of Charles Busch trifle.
Vulgar little old lady breeds hilarity in Selvig’s version of Charles Busch trifle.
New New Seattle Thing
Lawnchair Generals spin at <i>Mint</i>.
Lawnchair Generals spin at <i>Mint</i>.
Letters
Letters
Entertainment War
Is America’s Army a video game, a recruitment device, or a violence-training tool?
Is America’s Army a video game, a recruitment device, or a violence-training tool?
Mr. Popularity
Assemblyman John Laird makes friends and kicks ass in Sacramento.
Assemblyman John Laird makes friends and kicks ass in Sacramento.
Poets Revolt
<i>Poetry in Wartime</i> screens in Monterey.
<i>Poetry in Wartime</i> screens in Monterey.
A Cantonese Classic
After 40 Years, Chong’s features the familiar dishes and some special cuisine from south China.
After 40 Years, Chong’s features the familiar dishes and some special cuisine from south China.
Street Talk
Just Playing Around -- Asked at Northridge Mall in Salinas
Just Playing Around -- Asked at Northridge Mall in Salinas
On The Rocks
Romance between Cal-Am and the County may be over.
Romance between Cal-Am and the County may be over.
All The News That’s Fit to Twist
Robert Greenwald’s <i>Outfoxed</i> reveals the most when it tries the least.
Robert Greenwald’s <i>Outfoxed</i> reveals the most when it tries the least.
Vanity, Thy Name Is Blonde
<i>Mira Nair</i> creates a feast of strong women in 19th century England.
<i>Mira Nair</i> creates a feast of strong women in 19th century England.
FoodChain
FoodChain
Campus Revolution Time
CSUMB’s Peter Smith believes the education system needs to be revamped.
CSUMB’s Peter Smith believes the education system needs to be revamped.
Peace Games
America’s Army has inspired a video-game tool for teaching cultural sensitivity.
America’s Army has inspired a video-game tool for teaching cultural sensitivity.
NewsBriefs
NewsBriefs
Thursday, September 2
Gang War Escalates
Boxer seeks $3.3 million to help Joint Task Force confront ramped-up violence.
Boxer seeks $3.3 million to help Joint Task Force confront ramped-up violence.
Squidfry
Squidfry
Jazz, etc.
Two Movements: The local jazz scene gets hotter this fall.
Two Movements: The local jazz scene gets hotter this fall.
A True Blues Innovator
Taj Mahal was blending genres before genre-blending was cool.
Taj Mahal was blending genres before genre-blending was cool.
Foodchain
Foodchain
Stage Heroes
Can local live theater survive decreased funding and multi-media distraction?
Can local live theater survive decreased funding and multi-media distraction?
Streettalk
Pass The Bread Please: Asked in Downtown Pacific Grove
Pass The Bread Please: Asked in Downtown Pacific Grove
Clubs Music, etc.
The sounds of rock ‘n’ roll, funk, dance, folk and alt-country will fill the air this season.
The sounds of rock ‘n’ roll, funk, dance, folk and alt-country will fill the air this season.
The ‘Reformer’
This time, voters can compare Bush’s promises to his record.
This time, voters can compare Bush’s promises to his record.
New York Minutes
Fake moderates dominate the Republican National Convention.
Fake moderates dominate the Republican National Convention.
Letters
Letters
Newsbriefs
Newsbriefs
Straight Outta Eastside
Dubwize brings a Trenchtown sound from Salinas.
Dubwize brings a Trenchtown sound from Salinas.
Sidewalk on the Boulevard
Fremont Avenue Café offers good American food.
Fremont Avenue Café offers good American food.
Scribble Hill
Sand City dune inspires public declarations.
Sand City dune inspires public declarations.
Hula's Island Grill and Tiki Room
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