Thursday, January 25
Here Comes the Son
Neal Pollack tries to be the ultimate indie dad.
Neal Pollack tries to be the ultimate indie dad.
Bad Ride
The Hitcher is another ill-conceived attempt to revive a horror classic.
The Hitcher is another ill-conceived attempt to revive a horror classic.
Dark Beauty
Trentalange sings pretty songs about violence and death.
Trentalange sings pretty songs about violence and death.
Steve Jobs Attempts World Domination
With the arrival of the iPhone in June, Apple may become the company of the future.
With the arrival of the iPhone in June, Apple may become the company of the future.
Ban Buzzwords
People, please! Limit terms such as…well, ‘term limits.’
People, please! Limit terms such as…well, ‘term limits.’
Good Weather Report
Good Weather Report
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Unlikely Local Legend
The NFL’s Jeff Garcia started accomplishing the improbable at an early age in Gilroy.
The NFL’s Jeff Garcia started accomplishing the improbable at an early age in Gilroy.
Spaghetti Hill Story
Monterey considers historic value of Lower Old Town.
Monterey considers historic value of Lower Old Town.
Empower Outage
Former YWCA employees say they were persecuted for being white and non-religious.
Former YWCA employees say they were persecuted for being white and non-religious.
Real Men Respect Women
New PG High program teaches boys about their role in preventing rape.
New PG High program teaches boys about their role in preventing rape.
Throw It Back
Catch and Release is way too predictable to be effective.
Catch and Release is way too predictable to be effective.
Salinas’ Last Bookstores
City leaders watch their final remaining bookstores leave with anger and angst.
City leaders watch their final remaining bookstores leave with anger and angst.
Thursday, January 18
The Kid's Aren't All Right
In August 2000, a Southern California drug dealer with the unlikely name of Jesse James Hollywood kidnapped 15-year-old Nicholas Markowitz as collateral against a drug debt owed by his older brother. Hollywood’s crew kept watch over the teenager for several days, barely bothering to conceal his identity, taking him to parties where he was seen by dozens of witnesses, many of whom learned that he was a hostage. Six days after being abducted, Markowitz was bound, gagged, shot, and buried in a shallow gave. Most of Hollywood’s cohorts were arrested, tried, and convicted—the shooter is currently on death row—but Hollywood himself went on the lam, earning him a place on the FBI’s Most Wanted List at the tender age of 20.
Shell Games
Monterey Bay’s oldest fishery thrives under the commercial wharf.
Monterey Bay’s oldest fishery thrives under the commercial wharf.
Harmonious Kin
Lorraine Feather brings family tradition to Jazz and Blues Co.
Lorraine Feather brings family tradition to Jazz & Blues Co.
Getting The Lead Out
FORA will remove unexploded artillery twice as fast as feds.
FORA will remove unexploded artillery twice as fast as feds.
Seeds of Change
Local activists help advance a global attack on poverty $1 at a time.
Local activists help advance a global attack on poverty $1 at a time.
Mood Food
Eating can be a more emotional exercise than many realize.
Eating can be a more emotional exercise than many realize.
Peak Fitness
From its caves to its climbs, Pinnacles National Monument is a great winter hub for healthy activity.
From its caves to its climbs, Pinnacles National Monument is a great winter hub for healthy activity.
Making Tracks
TAMC plans for Caltrain commuter service, but has the train already left the station?
TAMC plans for Caltrain commuter service, but has the train already left the station?
A Bigger Playhouse
MY Museum launches expansion campaign with parade.
MY Museum launches expansion campaign with parade.
The End Game
Farr’s recent move points to a better approach in Iraq.
Farr’s recent move points to a better approach in Iraq.
One Man’s Culture War
Shrill rhetoric has eclipsed intelligent discussion on <i>The O’Reilly Factor.</i>
Shrill rhetoric has eclipsed intelligent discussion on <i>The O’Reilly Factor.</i>
A Grown-Up’s Fairy Tale
<i>Pan’s Labyrinth</i> is a daring work of startling imagination.
<i>Pan’s Labyrinth</i> is a daring work of startling imagination.
Getting Real
Local law students tackle actual issues in an imaginary court.
Local law students tackle actual issues in an imaginary court.
Journey on Lighthouse
The Persian Grill’s exotic tastes create a memorable experience.
The Persian Grill’s exotic tastes create a memorable experience.
Thursday, January 11
Serious Celebration
A local Martin Luther King, Jr. event won’t sugarcoat.
A local Martin Luther King, Jr. event won’t sugarcoat.
Gilded Cage
<i>Curse of the Golden Flower</i> completes Zhang Yimou’s trilogy
<i>Curse of the Golden Flower</i> completes Zhang Yimou’s trilogy
Corps Values
Monterey is home to a number of still-vigilant Peace Corps returnees.
Monterey is home to a number of still-vigilant Peace Corps returnees.
Post-Party Politics
California shows the way to a bipartisan future.
California shows the way to a bipartisan future.
Stop-GPU 4 Campaign Launched
Group says Supes’ General Plan Update must be killed outright.
Group says Supes’ General Plan Update must be killed outright.
Simple Beauty
Marlyn’s American Grill makes the view of Lake El Estero look even better.
Marlyn’s American Grill makes the view of Lake El Estero look even better.
Pop Artist
Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham showcases bold solo work at Golden State.
Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham showcases bold solo work at Golden State.
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Peripheral Vision
With <i>Letters from Iwo Jima</i>, Clint Eastwood observes a decisive World War II battle from the Japanese point of view.
With <i>Letters from Iwo Jima</i>, Clint Eastwood observes a decisive World War II battle from the Japanese point of view.
Paint and Place
Rollin Pickford exhibit at PG Art Center captures the artist’s ‘spiritual home.’
Rollin Pickford exhibit at PG Art Center captures the artist’s ‘spiritual home.’
Big Plans
Former council members want full evaluation of Del Rey Oaks’ growth.
Former council members want full evaluation of Del Rey Oaks’ growth.
Liberalism In Iran
Liberalism In Iran
An American Band
David Bromberg brings acoustic all-stars to Sunset.
David Bromberg brings acoustic all-stars to Sunset.
Red, Spite and Blue
As Democrats promise a new era of cooperation, partisan rancor still rules on Capitol Hill.
As Democrats promise a new era of cooperation, partisan rancor still rules on Capitol Hill.
History Rots
Preservationists say Carmel is purposely letting Flanders Mansion deteriorate.
Preservationists say Carmel is purposely letting Flanders Mansion deteriorate.
Thursday, January 4
Hard Sell
Newly elected Salinas Mayor Dennis Donohue aims to change city’s fortune.
Newly elected Salinas Mayor Dennis Donohue aims to change city’s fortune.
The Top Ten of 2006, Pt. II
Highs and Lows, Kids, New York, Books Lust
Highs and Lows, Kids, New York, Books Lust
Good, Bad and Ugly
The top ten local stories of a (mostly) weird year.
The top ten local stories of a (mostly) weird year.
No Kids on the Block
The effective futuristic film <i>Children of Men</i> depicts a world without youth.
The effective futuristic film <i>Children of Men</i> depicts a world without youth.
Planning By Ballot
Nobody guessed it would come to this. And nobody is very happy about it.
Nobody guessed it would come to this. And nobody is very happy about it.
The Top Ten of 2006, Pt. I
Music, Movies, Incidents, and Reminders
Music, Movies, Incidents, and Reminders
The Top Ten of 2006, Pt. IV
Dangers, Dilemnas, Distractions and Advantages, Inspiration, Oceans and Venues
Dangers, Dilemnas, Distractions and Advantages, Inspiration, Oceans and Venues
Drawing From Nature
SF exhibit offers glimpse of rare beauty.
SF exhibit offers glimpse of rare beauty.
Highway 1 Heaven
Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn does it rustic and oh-so-right.
Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn does it rustic and oh-so-right.
Beyond Big
Benching 800 is just the beginning with Garden Fitness owner Matt Lamarque.
Benching 800 is just the beginning with Garden Fitness owner Matt Lamarque.
His Father’s Son
Steve March Tormé makes a mid-career move toward his dad’s music.
Steve March Tormé makes a mid-career move toward his dad’s music.
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Get Psyched
Local channels, seers and psychics peer into ’07.
Local channels, seers and psychics peer into ’07.
The Top Ten of 2006, Pt. III
Eating Out, Culture Events, Championship Moments, Art Works
Eating Out, Culture Events, Championship Moments, Art Works