Thursday, October 30
Trust Betrayed
Salinas teacher sentenced to nearly 11 years in prison for child molestation.
Salinas teacher sentenced to nearly 11 years in prison for child molestation.
Wailing for Barack
From reggae to bluegrass and rap, musicians are sounding off for the Obama cause.
From reggae to bluegrass and rap, musicians are sounding off for the Obama cause.
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
Motley Crude: Kevin Smith’s arrested adolescence continues in Zack and Miri Make a Porno.
Motley Crude: Kevin Smith’s arrested adolescence continues in Zack and Miri Make a Porno.
Roll Playing
Adjusting habits with the Aquarium’s new sushi guide in mind.
Adjusting habits with the Aquarium’s new sushi guide in mind.
Better Late
Monterey finally gets a late night pizza joint— and it’s family owned and upper-crust quality.
Monterey finally gets a late night pizza joint— and it’s family owned and upper-crust quality.
La Vida Leatherback
Monterey Bay researchers discover the endangered turtles’ habits.
Monterey Bay researchers discover the endangered turtles’ habits.
Above Board
A high-flying look at the world’s fastest growing water sport.
A high-flying look at the world’s fastest growing water sport.
Macro Passion
Microtonic Harmonic plays bluegrass with an unmistakable enthusiasm.
Microtonic Harmonic plays bluegrass with an unmistakable enthusiasm.
Election Talk in Monterey County
Asked at various locations in Salinas.
Asked at various locations in Salinas.
Shots of Love
Keep hope alive – but remember that addiction to the candidate of your dreams can be dangerous.
Keep hope alive – but remember that addiction to the candidate of your dreams can be dangerous.
Home Page
Handsome Carmel remodel has a natural grandstand.
Handsome Carmel remodel has a natural grandstand.
changeling
Lady Vengeance: Angelina Jolie is mother on a mission in Clint Eastwood’s latest.
Lady Vengeance: Angelina Jolie is mother on a mission in Clint Eastwood’s latest.
The Thrill of Gill
Country legend crosses genres to charm fans.
Country legend crosses genres to charm fans.
The Rise of “Disaster Socialism’’
Drawing the wrong conclusions about the economic meltdown.
Drawing the wrong conclusions about the economic meltdown.
Steinbeck and Salinas
Saving a rebellious writer’s hometown library.
Saving a rebellious writer’s hometown library.
What bugs you the most about the recent wildfires?
Asked near Cape San Martin in Big Sur.
Asked near Cape San Martin in Big Sur.
Bringing Back the Bath House
P.G. Planning Commission approves Lovers Point project permit.
P.G. Planning Commission approves Lovers Point project permit.
Off the Block
$8.68 billion Countrywide settlement may allow some locals to stay in their homes.
$8.68 billion Countrywide settlement may allow some locals to stay in their homes.
Letters to the Editor for Oct 30, 2008
Letters to the Editor for Oct 30, 2008
True Skit
The Rat Pack is Back smokes the Golden State.
The Rat Pack is Back smokes the Golden State.
¡Ask A Mexican! for Oct 30, 2008
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
Night Stalkers
Searching for the spirits in the dark that haunt Stokes Restaurant and Bar.
Searching for the spirits in the dark that haunt Stokes Restaurant and Bar.
So Many Treats
A range of local galleries throw open their doors to share standout work over Halloween weekend.
A range of local galleries throw open their doors to share standout work over Halloween weekend.
Thursday, October 23
The Weekly editorial board’s recommendations for the election
Federal and State Offices, State Propositions
Federal and State Offices, State Propositions
Pride and Glory
Family Affairs: Pride and Glory follows a clan of policemen.
Family Affairs: Pride and Glory follows a clan of policemen.
Minor Miracle
The latest chapter in Bill Minor’s remarkable relationship with jazz and poetry.
The latest chapter in Bill Minor’s remarkable relationship with jazz and poetry.
Gay marriage ban gains momentum
Yes on 8 camp holds rally in Salinas.
Yes on 8 camp holds rally in Salinas.
The Color of Money
While interest groups fight it out over Prop. 7, will solar energy be left on ice?
While interest groups fight it out over Prop. 7, will solar energy be left on ice?
High ‘Impact’
Salinas police credit Operation Impact with calming street violence.
Salinas police credit Operation Impact with calming street violence.
Holy Cannoli
Coffee Mia nails the difficult dessert – and serves good coffee and panini to boot.
Coffee Mia nails the difficult dessert – and serves good coffee and panini to boot.
¡Ask A Mexican! for Oct 23, 2008
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
Much to Munch
New spots, semi-secret eats, no room for dessert.
New spots, semi-secret eats, no room for dessert.
Long and Strong
Mammatus and their weird, expansive songs headline a triple bill at Jose’s.
Mammatus and their weird, expansive songs headline a triple bill at Jose’s.
How would you describe the United States to aliens?
Asked at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital.
Asked at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital.
Bring the NOISE
Anton Gallery’s latest turns up the volume on art’s function as political commentary.
Anton Gallery’s latest turns up the volume on art’s function as political commentary.
Freedom of Sneech
Inside the local Dr. Seuss for President campaign.
Inside the local Dr. Seuss for President campaign.
Ninja Grandma
The story of a senior citizen with a mind (and mouth) as sharp as her martial artistry.
The story of a senior citizen with a mind (and mouth) as sharp as her martial artistry.
Deep Pockets
Local residents donate big bucks to both presidential campaigns.
Local residents donate big bucks to both presidential campaigns.
Speed Traps
Will the failing economy stop plans for the bullet train - again?
Will the failing economy stop plans for the bullet train - again?
Billions for T. Boone Pickens, Little for California
Prop. 10’s alternative fuels bond doesn’t help as much as it should.
Prop. 10’s alternative fuels bond doesn’t help as much as it should.
Guarneri’s Farewell
Beethoven quartets rendered with care in Carmel.
Beethoven quartets rendered with care in Carmel.
Letters to the Editor for Oct 23, 2008
Letters to the Editor for Oct 23, 2008
Show Me Z Money
Is TAMC inappropriately stumping for Measure Z?
Is TAMC inappropriately stumping for Measure Z?
Demonizing Disagreement
The devil, the Christian right, and Barack Obama.
The devil, the Christian right, and Barack Obama.
Wednesday, October 22
Saturday, October 18
Rock On
Sanctuary Rock Gym hosts the ABS climbing competition for the ninth year.
Sanctuary Rock Gym hosts the ABS climbing competition for the ninth year.
Thursday, October 16
Bunnies for Bunnies
Playboy centerfolds help get the little fuzzies adopted.
Playboy centerfolds help get the little fuzzies adopted.
The Butterfly Effect
A dwindling monarch population will visit P.G. this year.
A dwindling monarch population will visit P.G. this year.
Range of Talents
Point Lobos State Park icon Chuck Bancroft’s multi-faceted skill set is a natural wonder itself.
Point Lobos State Park icon Chuck Bancroft’s multi-faceted skill set is a natural wonder itself.
Belt Tightening
State budget cuts hit Monterey County and its cities.
State budget cuts hit Monterey County and its cities.
Getting Animated
Composing film scores pushes Randy Newman to produce some of his best work yet.
Composing film scores pushes Randy Newman to produce some of his best work yet.
Burning Book
Local adventure hobbyist releases a novel that carries a momentum to match his life’s spirit.
Local adventure hobbyist releases a novel that carries a momentum to match his life’s spirit.
¡Ask A Mexican! for Oct 16, 2008
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
How could the presidential debates be more fun?
Asked at CHOMP in Monterey
Asked at CHOMP in Monterey
Home Page
Restoring Pacific Grove homes while keeping their spirit intact.
Restoring Pacific Grove homes while keeping their spirit intact.
At Long Last, Love?
Is the debate on gay marriage in California – and Monterey County – finally coming to an end?
Is the debate on gay marriage in California – and Monterey County – finally coming to an end?
Letters to the Editor for Oct 16, 2008
Letters to the Editor for Oct 16, 2008
W
Total Recall: Oliver Stone’s W. tells us what we already know about the sitting President.
Total Recall: Oliver Stone’s W. tells us what we already know about the sitting President.
Pacific Thai
Thai Shtick: P.G.’s Pacific Thai Cuisine does a delicious Cali-Thai thing.
Thai Shtick: P.G.’s Pacific Thai Cuisine does a delicious Cali-Thai thing.
The Secret Life of Bees
Artificial Sweetener: The Secret Life of Bees sticks to predictable Southern drama.
Artificial Sweetener: The Secret Life of Bees sticks to predictable Southern drama.
Losing the Farm
Agribusiness giants Roger and Basil Mills’ Monterra home lots face foreclosure.
Agribusiness giants Roger and Basil Mills’ Monterra home lots face foreclosure.
Novel Concepts
Salinas’ Kelly Parra follows well-received Graffiti Girl with quirky Invisible Touch.
Salinas’ Kelly Parra follows well-received Graffiti Girl with quirky Invisible Touch.
Saved by the Bunny
Rabbit Ridge comes through when other Chardonnays disappoint.
Rabbit Ridge comes through when other Chardonnays disappoint.
Run for Her Money
Harbor district commissioner challenges popular Salinas City Councilwoman.
Harbor district commissioner challenges popular Salinas City Councilwoman.
The Green in the Rainbow
When will Monterey County businesses start courting gay couples?
When will Monterey County businesses start courting gay couples?
Innocence Lost
Angela Strassheim’s stunning photography “pushes buttons”at Monterey Museum of Art/La Mirada.
Angela Strassheim’s stunning photography “pushes buttons”at Monterey Museum of Art/La Mirada.
Thursday, October 9
Whales v. The U.S. Navy's Sonar
U.S. Supreme Court Closely Divided as to whether use of Sonar is Harmful to Marine Mammals
U.S. Supreme Court Closely Divided as to whether use of Sonar is Harmful to Marine Mammals
20th Anniversary -- Rock for the Ages
The last 20 years have drawn some legendary acts to our stages.
The last 20 years have drawn some legendary acts to our stages.
20th Anniversary -- The Fine Print
A peek at the key details of publishing a profitable paper.
A peek at the key details of publishing a profitable paper.
Life and Limb
Big Sur residents form emergency team to respond to future natural disasters.
Big Sur residents form emergency team to respond to future natural disasters.
The Duchess
Holding Court: Keira Knightley reigns in The Duchess.
Holding Court: Keira Knightley reigns in The Duchess.
Letters to the Editor for Oct 09, 2008
Letters to the Editor for Oct 09, 2008
The Weekly Report
Politics, the press and the power of pizza.
Politics, the press and the power of pizza.
20th Anniversary -- Selective Memory
A short history of Monterey County Weekly.
A short history of Monterey County Weekly.
Battle Testing
Project Redemption looks to offer an evolved hip-hop outlet.
Project Redemption looks to offer an evolved hip-hop outlet.
Bard to Be Wild
PacRep’s The Comedy of Errors delivers a deliciously ridiculous work befitting one of Shakespeare’s wackiest comedies.
PacRep’s The Comedy of Errors delivers a deliciously ridiculous work befitting one of Shakespeare’s wackiest comedies.
20th Anniversary -- MC Weekly’s Community Index
What the numbers tell us about the past 20 years.
What the numbers tell us about the past 20 years.
Numbers Game
Marina incumbents say the city’s budget looks rosy, but challengers call it red.
Marina incumbents say the city’s budget looks rosy, but challengers call it red.
P.G. Election Theater
Eight candidates compete for three open seats on the Pacific Grove City Council.
Eight candidates compete for three open seats on the Pacific Grove City Council.
20th Anniversary -- Jean Therapy
Understanding how fashion made us feel during the last two decades.
Understanding how fashion made us feel during the last two decades.
20th Anniversary -- Getting with the Program
The Weekly’s been online since 1997, and continues to innovate with features like Local Jukebox. An electronic Monterey County awaits you.
The Weekly’s been online since 1997, and continues to innovate with features like Local Jukebox. An electronic Monterey County awaits you.
¡Ask A Mexican! for Oct 09, 2008
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
Switching Rails
Trackstock VI heads in a younger direction.
Trackstock VI heads in a younger direction.
20th Anniversary -- Building Blocks
Twenty years has brought Monterey County great new public architecture.
Twenty years has brought Monterey County great new public architecture.
Devilish Details
A local cartoonist and his collaborator share their animated creation with Carmel.
A local cartoonist and his collaborator share their animated creation with Carmel.
20th Anniversary -- Capture His Spirit
In memory of long-time Weekly colleague Pablo Reiter (1961-2008)
In memory of long-time Weekly colleague Pablo Reiter (1961-2008)
Bailout Blues
Uncle Sam spends $700 billion for rescue but tables unemployment extension for locals.
Uncle Sam spends $700 billion for rescue but tables unemployment extension for locals.
20th Anniversary -- Gimme 20
The 20 most memorable bands from the last 20 years on the county’s club scene.
The 20 most memorable bands from the last 20 years on the county’s club scene.
Cache Dividends
Obsessed locals draw dynamic experiences from geocaching’s hide-and-seek adventures.
Obsessed locals draw dynamic experiences from geocaching’s hide-and-seek adventures.
Leo (DiCaprio) Wants You
Celebs recruit new voters as registration deadline looms.
Celebs recruit new voters as registration deadline looms.
20th Anniversary -- De-stink, Make Demands and Move Out
Twenty alternative uses for the Weekly.
Twenty alternative uses for the Weekly.
Forwarded from France
Highlights from the author’s early across-the-Atlantic e-mails.
Highlights from the author’s early across-the-Atlantic e-mails.
20th Anniversary -- Decades of Disaster
A 20-year catalog of catastrophe has toughened up Monterey County.
A 20-year catalog of catastrophe has toughened up Monterey County.
Third Down
An underdog sommelier takes on the certification test after two bonks – then leaves for France.
An underdog sommelier takes on the certification test after two bonks – then leaves for France.
20th Anniversary -- Twenty Questions
A Q&A with Weekly Founder and CEO Bradley Zeve.
A Q&A with Weekly Founder and CEO Bradley Zeve.
Tastiest Pastries
Pacific Grove’s celebrated bakeries do battle.
Pacific Grove’s celebrated bakeries do battle.
20th Anniversary -- Quite a Spread
The county’s menu has changed dramatically in 20 years – with delicious results.
The county’s menu has changed dramatically in 20 years – with delicious results.
Return to Roots
The six-piece Belleville Outfit covers a lot of ground with their busting-at-the-seams sound.
The six-piece Belleville Outfit covers a lot of ground with their busting-at-the-seams sound.
20th Anniversary -- Community Voices
More than two dozen local leaders get their chance to write for the Weekly – almost unedited.
More than two dozen local leaders get their chance to write for the Weekly – almost unedited.
20th Anniversary -- Artistic Drama – Literally
The last 20 years of local theater, dance, lit, jazz, classical and visual arts hit quickly. So does this analysis from a former P.G. poet-in-residence.
The last 20 years of local theater, dance, lit, jazz, classical and visual arts hit quickly. So does this analysis from a former P.G. poet-in-residence.
What is the craziest thing you did in the past 20 years?
Asked at Pelican Tavern in Pacific Grove.
Asked at Pelican Tavern in Pacific Grove.
Quick hits on previously reported news
News Updates: Gov. and those pesky moths; Coastal bluffs; Promoting eco-tourism
News Updates: Gov. and those pesky moths; Coastal bluffs; Promoting eco-tourism
Baghead
Scary Talk: With Baghead, the mumblecore movement goes mainstream.
Scary Talk: With Baghead, the mumblecore movement goes mainstream.
Curl, Interrupted
Why straight hair is square, and frizzled doesn’t mean frazzled anymore.
Why straight hair is square, and frizzled doesn’t mean frazzled anymore.
Sunday, October 5
You Betcha'
Saturday Night Live Hosts A Vice-Presidential Debate — Fey as Palin, Queen Latifah as debate moderator Gwen Ifill
Saturday Night Live Hosts A Vice-Presidential Debate — Fey as Palin, Queen Latifah as debate moderator Gwen Ifill
Saturday, October 4
World Record Aviator's Discovery
Investigators ponder aviator Steve Fossett's last flight. He owned a vacation home in Carmel and frequently flew out of Monterey.
Investigators ponder aviator Steve Fossett's last flight. He owned a vacation home in Carmel and frequently flew out of Monterey.
Friday, October 3
Just Who Do You Trust?
Biden Takes on Palin in First and Only VP Debate
Biden Takes on Palin in First and Only VP Debate
Thursday, October 2
Describe yourself using poetic language. And, Why poetry?
Asked at the Rubber Chicken Poetry Slam.
Asked at the Rubber Chicken Poetry Slam.
Plane Talk
A discussion with a different sort of spiritual leader.
A discussion with a different sort of spiritual leader.
Quick hits on previously reported news
News Updates: Merging Fire Depts.; The Chalk Fire; Dead Moths; Burnett Back in D.C.
News Updates: Merging Fire Depts.; The Chalk Fire; Dead Moths; Burnett Back in D.C.
The Endless Mani-Pedi
Looking forward to a local beauty school’s next evolutionary step.
Looking forward to a local beauty school’s next evolutionary step.
More students, same funding for CSUMB
University dips into reserve spending
University dips into reserve spending
Survive to Thrive
Laurie Morvan brings her band to Sly’s.
Laurie Morvan brings her band to Sly’s.
Pomp and Politics
Third-party candidates Ralph Nader and Matt Gonzalez visit Monterey.
Third-party candidates Ralph Nader and Matt Gonzalez visit Monterey.
Traffic Jam In Monterey Council Race
Haferman, Downey and Widmar square off in Monterey City Council Race.
Haferman, Downey and Widmar square off in Monterey City Council Race.
Hole Emotion
Rabbit Hole follows a path through potentially paralyzing grief.
Rabbit Hole follows a path through potentially paralyzing grief.
Natural Cathedrals
Robinson Jeffers’ and John Steinbeck’s legacies are reconsidered at an upcoming celebration.
Robinson Jeffers’ and John Steinbeck’s legacies are reconsidered at an upcoming celebration.
Home Page
Carmel home marries functionality and artistic attention to detail.
Carmel home marries functionality and artistic attention to detail.
The War We Won’t Talk About
Inner Cities Absent From Presidential Debates
Inner Cities Absent From Presidential Debates
Dream House
Owners and investors hope the Sunset Idea House will bring buyers back to the subdivision – and pull it out of the red.
Owners and investors hope the Sunset Idea House will bring buyers back to the subdivision – and pull it out of the red.
Car Sales Stall
Seaside auto sales tax revenue downshifts.
Seaside auto sales tax revenue downshifts.
Sails Team
Riding the big bay with the Wednesday beer-can racers.
Riding the big bay with the Wednesday beer-can racers.
¡Ask A Mexican! for Oct 02, 2008
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist
Puppy Love: Peter Sollett again captures teen romance’s sweet awkwardness in Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist.
Puppy Love: Peter Sollett again captures teen romance’s sweet awkwardness in Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist.
Hot Stuff
Thai Bistro II’s hot and sour soup is easy to do as temperatures dip.
Thai Bistro II’s hot and sour soup is easy to do as temperatures dip.
Blindness
Seen Stealers: Julianne Moore finds the light in Blindness.
Seen Stealers: Julianne Moore finds the light in Blindness.
Letters to the Editor for Oct 02, 2008
Letters to the Editor for Oct 02, 2008
East Village Coffee Lounge
Monterey