Thursday, March 29
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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PublicCitizen
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.
Sour Gripes
After leading the city into debt, PG’s “Good Old Boys” attack new city leaders.
After leading the city into debt, PG’s “Good Old Boys” attack new city leaders.
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.
Fresh Crime
<i>The Lookout<i> gives the typical criminal flick a new look.
<i>The Lookout<i> gives the typical criminal flick a new look.
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.
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.
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.
I Love Lula’s
How one writer was seduced by the art of chocolates.
How one writer was seduced by the art of chocolates.
Gay ’70s Return
<i>La Cage aux Folles</i> entertains but cannot shock.
<i>La Cage aux Folles</i> entertains but cannot shock.
The Way Home
Big Read culminates in maps show at Steinbeck.
Big Read culminates in maps show at Steinbeck.
Wild West Rock
Coming this week—two bands that draw inspiration from the movies.
Coming this week—two bands that draw inspiration from the movies.
The Old Ballgame
Peninsula residents risk injury to recapture what made baseball great.
Peninsula residents risk injury to recapture what made baseball great.
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’s budget. It’s a sprint all the way.
Thursday, March 22
Fighting Words
<i>300</i>’s violent rhetoric, and the Peace Mom’s.
<i>300</i>’s violent rhetoric, and the Peace Mom’s.
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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.
Hunger Strikes
Rare food allergy stymies doctors and challenges families.
Rare food allergy stymies doctors and challenges families.
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.
Made in Chualar
Chicano All Stars release first full-length CD at Sly’s.
Chicano All Stars release first full-length CD at Sly’s.
Politics of Caring
Personal experiences lead Salinas council members to support medical marijuana.
Personal experiences lead Salinas council members to support medical marijuana.
Meth Trap
One Salinas addict’s 15-year pattern of failure.
One Salinas addict’s 15-year pattern of failure.
Future Sounds
Next Generation Festival features Terence Blanchard Quintet.
Next Generation Festival features Terence Blanchard Quintet.
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.
Creature Feature
<i>The Host</i> mixes special effects with real emotion.
<i>The Host</i> mixes special effects with real emotion.
Burlesque Too Risque?
Eddie’s draws complaints from North Monterey neighbor.
Eddie’s draws complaints from North Monterey neighbor.
Racing Globalization
A Carmel woman hurries to document remote customs.
A Carmel woman hurries to document remote customs.
Thursday, March 15
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.
Otters Out Of Exile
Feds recommend ending the “no-otter zone.”
Feds recommend ending the “no-otter zone.”
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.
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.
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.
Grand Designs
Neighborhood groups envision cultural center and affordable housing.
Neighborhood groups envision cultural center and affordable housing.
Grown-Up Scary
<i>Premonition</i> is a scary movie for an adult audience.
<i>Premonition</i> is a scary movie for an adult audience.
Indie Vets Join Forces
Lamps lineup includes alt-rock all-stars.
Lamps lineup includes alt-rock all-stars.
Bunny Business
<i>Miss Potter</i> is a light-hearted biopic about the author behind <i>The Tale of Peter Rabbit.</i>
<i>Miss Potter</i> is a light-hearted biopic about the author behind <i>The Tale of Peter Rabbit.</i>
Covering New Ground
Mercy brings hot novice singer together with veteran players.
Mercy brings hot novice singer together with veteran players.
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.
Guilt Abides
Anne Frank: posthumous scapegoat and new immigrant.
Anne Frank: posthumous scapegoat and new immigrant.
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Splashy Spot
Bubbly Fish invites locals to dive into opulence.
Bubbly Fish invites locals to dive into opulence.
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.
Thursday, March 8
Union Shakeup
SEIU dissolves local; fires longtime field rep.
SEIU dissolves local; fires longtime field rep.
Rift Over Roundup
PG debates continued use of America’s most popular herbicide.
PG debates continued use of America’s most popular herbicide.
Carmel Valley Citizens Sue
Incorporation proponents say LAFCO is stifling democracy.
Incorporation proponents say LAFCO is stifling democracy.
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.
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Mega Dreams
You can’t fantasize if you don’t play.
You can’t fantasize if you don’t play.
True Crime
<i>Zodiac</i> is a meticulously researched look at Northern California’s most notorious serial killer.
<i>Zodiac</i> is a meticulously researched look at Northern California’s most notorious serial killer.
WIP It up
A local Web launch prioritizes the feminine perspective.
A local Web launch prioritizes the feminine perspective.
Immersed in Song
Paula West brings intimate connection to Carmel.
Paula West brings intimate connection to Carmel.
The Gunslinger
Monterey’s Robert Ashmore shoots the breeze on the commerce of arms.
Monterey’s Robert Ashmore shoots the breeze on the commerce of arms.
Go Tell The Spartans
<i>300</i> conquers computerized limitations.
<i>300</i> conquers computerized limitations.
Get Tossed
The crust-chucking Pizza Factory moves into Salinas.
The crust-chucking Pizza Factory moves into Salinas.
Salinas V. Chávez
City confronts LUPE’s reign over city rec center.
City confronts LUPE’s reign over city rec center.
Thursday, March 1
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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.
Some New Colors
The Greencards’ palette expands with new release.
The Greencards’ palette expands with new release.
Chicks’ Flicks
MPC conference screens 12 films by and about women.
MPC conference screens 12 films by and about women.
Marine Menace
Human activities threaten shore-loving sea mammals.
Human activities threaten shore-loving sea mammals.
Masters Memories
It’s all over, except for the telling.
It’s all over, except for the telling.
Watchful Eye
<i>The Lives of Others</i> examines life under the thumb.
<i>The Lives of Others</i> examines life under the thumb.
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.
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’s too late.
Smith’s Follies
Former CSUMB President Peter Smith under scrutiny in Paris.
Former CSUMB President Peter Smith under scrutiny in Paris.
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 <i>Black Snake Moan.</i>
Harmony and Energy
The Groove Kings bring heart to the dancefloor.
The Groove Kings bring heart to the dancefloor.
Bangkok Blessing
Thailand reveals some of its shrimp-coconut treats.
Thailand reveals some of its shrimp-coconut treats.
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’s carves out a business in an unlikely place.
So Much Fungi
The Big Sur Chanterelle Cook Off launches an enchanted tradition.
The Big Sur Chanterelle Cook Off launches an enchanted tradition.
Bohemians Return
Monterey Peninsula Art Colony show at MMA.
Monterey Peninsula Art Colony show at MMA.
Fishwife At Asilomar Beach
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