Thursday, November 24
Mambo Master
Pete Escovedo lends percussive power to Yvette Y Su Orquestra.
Pete Escovedo lends percussive power to Yvette Y Su Orquestra.
Home-Less in Paradise
In a hilltop forest bordering a wealthy Peninsula enclave, renegades and outcasts practice bare survival.
In a hilltop forest bordering a wealthy Peninsula enclave, renegades and outcasts practice bare survival.
The City of Light in Black and White
Local photographer captures Paris street life.
Local photographer captures Paris street life.
Roadblock Cleared
One Marina development lawsuit settled, one to go.
One Marina development lawsuit settled, one to go.
TheaterListings
TheaterListings
Frosty the Iceman
Fairgrounds will become a winter wonderland as Monterey on Ice offers a cool holiday chill.
Fairgrounds will become a winter wonderland as Monterey on Ice offers a cool holiday chill.
News Briefs
News Briefs
Spin Control
Safeway’s not the victim, insist Monterey officials.
Safeway’s not the victim, insist Monterey officials.
Keys to the Highway
The Mark Kaye Band comes to town from the Mission District via Menlo Park.
The Mark Kaye Band comes to town from the Mission District via Menlo Park.
Squidfry
Squidfry
It’s Up. It’s Good!
Gameday means great taste and more filling, with a Cannery Row pub crawl.
Gameday means great taste and more filling, with a Cannery Row pub crawl.
Ring of Fire
Joaquin Phoenix excels at playing Johnny Cash during his rowdy days in <i>Walk the Line.</i>
Joaquin Phoenix excels at playing Johnny Cash during his rowdy days in <i>Walk the Line.</i>
Broken Dream Street
Big plans move forward as Salinas’ most rundown neighborhood gets a boost of cash from the feds.
Big plans move forward as Salinas’ most rundown neighborhood gets a boost of cash from the feds.
Word Weary
Myla Goldberg’s novel about spelling-bee fever, a family in chaos, and religious/mystic exploration arrives on the screen with all its faults intact, but few of its charms. This is second-rate Hallström, drama plus whimsy that, when rubbed together, creates not friction and fire, but a nubbing-down of both elements.
Street Talk
<b>Gravy Training:</b> Asked at Garden Health and Fitness in Monterey
<b>Gravy Training:</b> Asked at Garden Health and Fitness in Monterey
Letters
Letters
The Night Before Christmas
Charlie (John Cusack) and Vic (Billy Bob Thornton) spend Christmas Eve taking in strip shows and concealing a crime in
Charlie (John Cusack) and Vic (Billy Bob Thornton) spend Christmas Eve taking in strip shows and concealing a crime in
Forum
<b>Maureen vs. ‘Men’:</b> From one smart female columnist to another…
<b>Maureen vs. ‘Men’:</b> From one smart female columnist to another…
Thursday, November 17
FORUM: Sounds Like Science, But…
Big business and religion combine to create an environment toxic for science.
Big business and religion combine to create an environment toxic for science.
The Funny Podiatrist
The foot bone’s connected to the funny-bone in Dr. Scott Smith’s office.
The foot bone’s connected to the funny-bone in Dr. Scott Smith’s office.
Street Talk
Playing It Safe: Asked at Safeway in downtown Monterey
Shades of Green
Congress passes rule that could water down organic label.
Congress passes rule that could water down organic label.
Letters
Letters
A Tuscan Holiday
La Giostra brings genuine Italian countryside touch to casual dining or fancy lunching.
La Giostra brings genuine Italian countryside touch to casual dining or fancy lunching.
Newsbriefs
Newsbriefs
Smells Like Teen Spirit
The magic comes from the character growth in <i>Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.</i>
The magic comes from the character growth in <i>Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.</i>
Black is Back
<i>Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang</i> is famed screenwriter Shane Black’s triumphant comeback.
<i>Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang</i> is famed screenwriter Shane Black’s triumphant comeback.
Beatles Live Again
The White Album Ensemble brings Sgt. Pepper’s to the Golden State Theater.
The White Album Ensemble brings Sgt. Pepper’s to the Golden State Theater.
The Revolution Starts Now
Frustration with sprawl—and with pro-sprawl supervisors—ignites two citizens’ initiatives.
Frustration with sprawl—and with pro-sprawl supervisors—ignites two citizens’ initiatives.
Thursday, November 10
Quite a Catch
Noah Baumbach’s exceptional <i>The Squid and the Whale</i> examines a dysfunctional New York family.
Noah Baumbach’s exceptional <i>The Squid and the Whale</i> examines a dysfunctional New York family.
Smoke on the Water
Big-wave towsurfing will become a thing of the past if jet skis are banned in the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary.
Big-wave towsurfing will become a thing of the past if jet skis are banned in the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary.
W Means Wait
Public water supporters soldier on, and vow to keep fighting Cal Am.
Public water supporters soldier on, and vow to keep fighting Cal Am.
Letters
Letters
HOMEPAGE: Image Makers
Faux-finish artists make any wall look like a fantasy-come-true.
Faux-finish artists make any wall look like a fantasy-come-true.
Second Act
Camper Van Beethoven continues three-year reunion tour in Monterey.
Camper Van Beethoven continues three-year reunion tour in Monterey.
DiscSpace
DiscSpace
Squidfry
Squidfry
Supes Subvert Referendum
Voters reject Measure C; supervisors allow development anyway.
Voters reject Measure C; supervisors allow development anyway.
Arnold Loses Big
Victors say the governor’s special-election defeat signals his doom.
Victors say the governor’s special-election defeat signals his doom.
Simple Sauces
Three ways to celebrate the end of tomato season.
Three ways to celebrate the end of tomato season.
Street Talk
<b>Smack Down!:</b> Asked at Moss Landing
<b>Smack Down!:</b> Asked at Moss Landing
Rock Life for Sale
Local bandleader offers up the contents of his garage to appease the music gods.
Local bandleader offers up the contents of his garage to appease the music gods.
News Briefs
News Briefs
Victory for V
Salinas leaders celebrate a big win—finally.
Salinas leaders celebrate a big win—finally.
FILM: World in Motion
International documentary festival offers global inspiration.
International documentary festival offers global inspiration.
Instant History
Playback brings actual Salinas Stories to the stage.
Playback brings actual Salinas Stories to the stage.
Bush’s Hell Month
October was bad for the world and everyone in it—especially the president of the United States.
October was bad for the world and everyone in it—especially the president of the United States.
TheaterListings
TheaterListings
Thursday, November 3
$13.5 Million Question
As Election Day approaches, MPUSD’s forensic audit looms large.
As Election Day approaches, MPUSD’s forensic audit looms large.
Letters
Letters
FOURM: Arnold Isn’t Calling
Even if the governor does not want you to vote, we do.
Even if the governor does not want you to vote, we do.
Real Life Drama
El Teatro Campesino celebrates its 40th Anniversary.
El Teatro Campesino celebrates its 40th Anniversary.
Colorful Character
A cartoonist for men’s mags and Mann Packing, Eldon Dedini looks back on a vibrant career.
A cartoonist for men’s mags and Mann Packing, Eldon Dedini looks back on a vibrant career.
Thrifty and Content
The Goodwill store on Lighthouse Avenue lives up to its name.
The Goodwill store on Lighthouse Avenue lives up to its name.
Upper Crustacean
Julihanh does French-Vietnamese seafood with saucy style.
Julihanh does French-Vietnamese seafood with saucy style.
Hayride to Hell
The Devil Makes Three turns rockers onto old-timey string music.
The Devil Makes Three turns rockers onto old-timey string music.
Two Party Party
Panettas honor Senators Feinstein, Lieberman and Collins.
Panettas honor Senators Feinstein, Lieberman and Collins.
Crude Conspiracy
Marina gas station manager attacks oil company profiteering.
Marina gas station manager attacks oil company profiteering.
We Want You
Street Talk -- Asked in front of the Lodge at Pebble Beach.
Street Talk -- Asked in front of the Lodge at Pebble Beach.
FOODCHAIN: November Warmth
FOODCHAIN: November Warmth
Low Expectations
Steve Martin and Claire Danes hawk shallow goods in
Steve Martin and Claire Danes hawk shallow goods in
NewsBriefs
NewsBriefs
Imagine a Better Salinas
Measure V could help the city become a better place to live.
Measure V could help the city become a better place to live.
Keeping It Clean
Bill would cut strings from campaign dollars.
Bill would cut strings from campaign dollars.
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