Stories for March 2007

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Thursday, March 29

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Potter and Donohue Shrug

New members of LAFCO board won’t be able to keep the issue out of court.

New members of LAFCO board won’t be able to keep the issue out of court.

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The Master’s Legacy

The Master’s Legacy

PublicCitizen

PublicCitizen

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Back to the Future

Disney’s < i>Meet the Robinsons</i> features a glimpse of tomorrow and an engaging villain.

Disney’s Meet the Robinsons features a glimpse of tomorrow and an engaging villain.

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Squid Fry for Mar 29, 2007

Squid Fry for Mar 29, 2007

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Sour Gripes

After leading the city into debt, PG’s “Good Old Boys” attack new city leaders.

After leading the city into debt, PG&#8217;s &#8220;Good Old Boys&#8221; attack new city leaders.

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Stop the Madness

The team that best keeps its collective head at the Final Four will take the NCAA title.

The team that best keeps its collective head at the Final Four will take the NCAA title.

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Fresh Crime

<i>The Lookout<i> gives the typical criminal flick a new look.

&lt;i&gt;The Lookout&lt;i&gt; gives the typical criminal flick a new look.

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Grasses v. Greens

In the wake of E. coli hysteria, farmers are under pressure to pull out vegetation—and unravel water-quality progress.

In the wake of E. coli hysteria, farmers are under pressure to pull out vegetation—and unravel water-quality progress.

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DiscSpace

DiscSpace

A Wicked Game

Super Columbine Massacre challenges notions about video gaming and the causes of violence.

Super Columbine Massacre challenges notions about video gaming and the causes of violence.

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Letters to the Editor for Mar 29, 2007

Letters to the Editor for Mar 29, 2007

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A New Biodiesel Car and Old Big Trees

A report from a successful road trip to the redwoods.

A report from a successful road trip to the redwoods.

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I Love Lula’s

How one writer was seduced by the art of chocolates.

How one writer was seduced by the art of chocolates.

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Gay ’70s Return

<i>La Cage aux Folles</i> entertains but cannot shock.

&lt;i&gt;La Cage aux Folles&lt;/i&gt; entertains but cannot shock.

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The Way Home

Big Read culminates in maps show at Steinbeck.

Big Read culminates in maps show at Steinbeck.

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ArtListings for Mar 29, 2007

ArtListings for Mar 29, 2007

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Wild West Rock

Coming this week—two bands that draw inspiration from the movies.

Coming this week&#8212;two bands that draw inspiration from the movies.

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The Old Ballgame

Peninsula residents risk injury to recapture what made baseball great.

Peninsula residents risk injury to recapture what made baseball great.

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All Good Fun

All Good Fun

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The Long Run

Assemblyman John Laird is halfway through the race to complete the state’s budget. It’s a sprint all the way.

Assemblyman John Laird is halfway through the race to complete the state&#8217;s budget. It&#8217;s a sprint all the way.

Thursday, March 22

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Fighting Words

<i>300</i>’s violent rhetoric, and the Peace Mom’s.

&lt;i&gt;300&lt;/i&gt;&#8217;s violent rhetoric, and the Peace Mom&#8217;s.

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Letters to the Editor for Mar 22, 2007

Letters to the Editor for Mar 22, 2007

PublicCitizen

PublicCitizen

A Militarized Economy

China spends more on its military than almost every other country in the world—just to ensure its economic power.

China spends more on its military than almost every other country in the world—just to ensure its economic power.

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Hunger Strikes

Rare food allergy stymies doctors and challenges families.

Rare food allergy stymies doctors and challenges families.

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DiscSpace

DiscSpace

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Boutique Eats

Little Grove Bistro decides small is beautiful.

Little Grove Bistro decides small is beautiful.

Land War Rematch

Consultants who fought in Santa Clara County are ready to spar here.

Consultants who fought in Santa Clara County are ready to spar here.

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ArtListings for Mar 22, 2007

ArtListings for Mar 22, 2007

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Made in Chualar

Chicano All Stars release first full-length CD at Sly’s.

Chicano All Stars release first full-length CD at Sly&#8217;s.

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Time’s Artistry

Time&#8217;s Artistry

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Politics of Caring

Personal experiences lead Salinas council members to support medical marijuana.

Personal experiences lead Salinas council members to support medical marijuana.

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Meth Trap

One Salinas addict’s 15-year pattern of failure.

One Salinas addict’s 15-year pattern of failure.

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Future Sounds

Next Generation Festival features Terence Blanchard Quintet.

Next Generation Festival features Terence Blanchard Quintet.

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Point Blank

Mark Wahlberg misfires as the

Mark Wahlberg misfires as the

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A Crazy Combo

Punk-rock-hip-hop and roots-pop, all in one evening.

Punk-rock-hip-hop and roots-pop, all in one evening.

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Creature Feature

<i>The Host</i> mixes special effects with real emotion.

&lt;i&gt;The Host&lt;/i&gt; mixes special effects with real emotion.

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Much Too Much Fun

Much Too Much Fun

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Burlesque Too Risque?

Eddie’s draws complaints from North Monterey neighbor.

Eddie&#8217;s draws complaints from North Monterey neighbor.

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Asked at the Monterey Transit Center

Street Talk

Street Talk

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Squid Fry for Mar 22, 2007

Squid Fry for Mar 22, 2007

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Drug Money

Governor plans to cut Prop. 36 funding.

Governor plans to cut Prop. 36 funding.

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Racing Globalization

A Carmel woman hurries to document remote customs.

A Carmel woman hurries to document remote customs.

Thursday, March 15

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Round Worm

A rare find has MBARI scientist enthused.

A rare find has MBARI scientist enthused.

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Sex and Money

Author to speak about power, gender roles and economics at CSU-Monterey Bay.

Author to speak about power, gender roles and economics at CSU-Monterey Bay.

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Otters Out Of Exile

Feds recommend ending the “no-otter zone.”

Feds recommend ending the &#8220;no-otter zone.&#8221;

Jolting Police Work

Seaside cops likely to get Taser cams, more time with residents.

Seaside cops likely to get Taser cams, more time with residents.

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War of Words

Ian Svenonius brings post-punk spoken-word revolution to Big Sur.

Ian Svenonius brings post-punk spoken-word revolution to Big Sur.

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The Big Picture

A local photo-blogger frames the county to connect with his soul.

A local photo-blogger frames the county to connect with his soul.

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Grand Designs

Neighborhood groups envision cultural center and affordable housing.

Neighborhood groups envision cultural center and affordable housing.

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Highlands Gardens

Highlands Gardens

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The Winners

Best of Monterey County, 2007

Best of Monterey County, 2007

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Letters to the Editor for Mar 15, 2007

Letters to the Editor for Mar 15, 2007

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DiscSpace

DiscSpace

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Grown-Up Scary

<i>Premonition</i> is a scary movie for an adult audience.

&lt;i&gt;Premonition&lt;/i&gt; is a scary movie for an adult audience.

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Indie Vets Join Forces

Lamps lineup includes alt-rock all-stars.

Lamps lineup includes alt-rock all-stars.

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Bunny Business

<i>Miss Potter</i> is a light-hearted biopic about the author behind <i>The Tale of Peter Rabbit.</i>

&lt;i&gt;Miss Potter&lt;/i&gt; is a light-hearted biopic about the author behind &lt;i&gt;The Tale of Peter Rabbit.&lt;/i&gt;

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ArtListings for Mar 15, 2007

ArtListings for Mar 15, 2007

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Covering New Ground

Mercy brings hot novice singer together with veteran players.

Mercy brings hot novice singer together with veteran players.

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The Best Of Time

A seasonal tradition returns.

A seasonal tradition returns.

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The People Have Spoken

The People Have Spoken

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Asked at English Ales in Marina

Street Talk

Street Talk

The Smallville Campaign

Hillary speaks in a conservative voice to evoke a golden era.

Hillary speaks in a conservative voice to evoke a golden era.

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Squid Fry for Mar 15, 2007

Squid Fry for Mar 15, 2007

Guilt Abides

Anne Frank: posthumous scapegoat and new immigrant.

Anne Frank: posthumous scapegoat and new immigrant.

PublicCitizen

PublicCitizen

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Splashy Spot

Bubbly Fish invites locals to dive into opulence.

Bubbly Fish invites locals to dive into opulence.

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Peace Officer

Mayor Dennis Donohue picks Police Cmdr. Trevor Iida as community safety director.

Mayor Dennis Donohue picks Police Cmdr. Trevor Iida as community safety director.

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Best Of 2007

Editor's Picks, pt.2

Editor's Picks, pt.2

Thursday, March 8

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A Handywoman’s Home

A Handywoman&#8217;s Home

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Union Shakeup

SEIU dissolves local; fires longtime field rep.

SEIU dissolves local; fires longtime field rep.

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Rift Over Roundup

PG debates continued use of America’s most popular herbicide.

PG debates continued use of America&#8217;s most popular herbicide.

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Carmel Valley Citizens Sue

Incorporation proponents say LAFCO is stifling democracy.

Incorporation proponents say LAFCO is stifling democracy.

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Death and the Poet

Nearing the end of a singular life, Ric Masten embraces the thing that will kill him.

Nearing the end of a singular life, Ric Masten embraces the thing that will kill him.

Too Little, Too Soon

Democratic presidential hopefuls kick off a long campaign with—not much.

Democratic presidential hopefuls kick off a long campaign with—not much.

PublicCitizen

PublicCitizen

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Mega Dreams

You can’t fantasize if you don’t play.

You can&#8217;t fantasize if you don&#8217;t play.

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True Crime

<i>Zodiac</i> is a meticulously researched look at Northern California’s most notorious serial killer.

&lt;i&gt;Zodiac&lt;/i&gt; is a meticulously researched look at Northern California&#8217;s most notorious serial killer.

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Asked at Monterey Peninsula College.

Street Talk

Street Talk

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Pre-Spring Training

Pre-Spring Training

WIP It up

A local Web launch prioritizes the feminine perspective.

A local Web launch prioritizes the feminine perspective.

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Immersed in Song

Paula West brings intimate connection to Carmel.

Paula West brings intimate connection to Carmel.

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DiscSpace

DiscSpace

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Letters to the Editor for Mar 08, 2007

Letters to the Editor for Mar 08, 2007

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ArtListings for Mar 08, 2007

ArtListings for Mar 08, 2007

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The Gunslinger

Monterey’s Robert Ashmore shoots the breeze on the commerce of arms.

Monterey&#8217;s Robert Ashmore shoots the breeze on the commerce of arms.

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Go Tell The Spartans

<i>300</i> conquers computerized limitations.

&lt;i&gt;300&lt;/i&gt; conquers computerized limitations.

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Squid Fry for Mar 08, 2007

Squid Fry for Mar 08, 2007

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Get Tossed

The crust-chucking Pizza Factory moves into Salinas.

The crust-chucking Pizza Factory moves into Salinas.

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Salinas V. Chávez

City confronts LUPE’s reign over city rec center.

City confronts LUPE&#8217;s reign over city rec center.

Thursday, March 1

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The Story Continues

The Story Continues

PublicCitizen

PublicCitizen

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Plain Pro-Development Folk

Plan for the People plays up down-home feeling.

Plan for the People plays up down-home feeling.

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Some New Colors

The Greencards’ palette expands with new release.

The Greencards&#8217; palette expands with new release.

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Chicks’ Flicks

MPC conference screens 12 films by and about women.

MPC conference screens 12 films by and about women.

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Marine Menace

Human activities threaten shore-loving sea mammals.

Human activities threaten shore-loving sea mammals.

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Masters Memories

It’s all over, except for the telling.

It&#8217;s all over, except for the telling.

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Fear of Nations

Learning to love America in Kosovo.

Learning to love America in Kosovo.

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Watchful Eye

<i>The Lives of Others</i> examines life under the thumb.

&lt;i&gt;The Lives of Others&lt;/i&gt; examines life under the thumb.

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Letters to the Editor for Mar 01, 2007

Letters to the Editor for Mar 01, 2007

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Wage War

Will all construction workers on new Fort Ord developments be paid prevailing wage?

Will all construction workers on new Fort Ord developments be paid prevailing wage?

Genuine Connections

In two shows on two nights, Ruthie Foster and John Lee Hooker Jr. bring two traditions to life.

In two shows on two nights, Ruthie Foster and John Lee Hooker Jr. bring two traditions to life.

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ArtListings for Mar 01, 2007

ArtListings for Mar 01, 2007

The President Who Cried Wolf

Bush is telling the truth about Iran, but it’s too late.

Bush is telling the truth about Iran, but it&#8217;s too late.

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Smith’s Follies

Former CSUMB President Peter Smith under scrutiny in Paris.

Former CSUMB President Peter Smith under scrutiny in Paris.

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Squid Fry for Mar 01, 2007

Squid Fry for Mar 01, 2007

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Sex and Blues

Craig Brewer awkwardly mixes exploitation cinema with therapy in <i>Black Snake Moan.</i>

Craig Brewer awkwardly mixes exploitation cinema with therapy in &lt;i&gt;Black Snake Moan.&lt;/i&gt;

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Harmony and Energy

The Groove Kings bring heart to the dancefloor.

The Groove Kings bring heart to the dancefloor.

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A Fortunate Perch

A Fortunate Perch

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Bangkok Blessing

Thailand reveals some of its shrimp-coconut treats.

Thailand reveals some of its shrimp-coconut treats.

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DiscSpace

DiscSpace

Centralized Nervous System

Under PG manager’s reorganization plan, departmental heads will roll.

Under PG manager’s reorganization plan, departmental heads will roll.

Furnishing an Opportunity

Joe’s carves out a business in an unlikely place.

Joe&#8217;s carves out a business in an unlikely place.

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Asked at Asilomar State Beach.

Street Talk

Street Talk

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So Much Fungi

The Big Sur Chanterelle Cook Off launches an enchanted tradition.

The Big Sur Chanterelle Cook Off launches an enchanted tradition.

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Bohemians Return

Monterey Peninsula Art Colony show at MMA.

Monterey Peninsula Art Colony show at MMA.