Friday, January 30
Slideshow
Dodge Ball Mixer at the Salinas Sports Complex
Dodge Ball Mixer at the Salinas Sports Complex
Art Networking
State alliance stops in Salinas to create art advocacy group
State alliance stops in Salinas to create art advocacy group
Thursday, January 29
Taken
American Power: Taken follows an ex CIA operative’s international exploits to rescue his kidnapped daughter.
American Power: Taken follows an ex CIA operative’s international exploits to rescue his kidnapped daughter.
Health and Fitness 2009 - Rare Air
CHOMP’s hyperbaric oxygen chambers provide futuristic-feeling healing.
CHOMP’s hyperbaric oxygen chambers provide futuristic-feeling healing.
Chopping Block
Salinas considers budget cuts, staffing reductions.
Salinas considers budget cuts, staffing reductions.
Dire Straits for the State
Legislators are bailing on California’s fiscal crisis.
Legislators are bailing on California’s fiscal crisis.
Tipping Point
Water for Monterey County Coalition wants to stop studying, start acting.
Water for Monterey County Coalition wants to stop studying, start acting.
New and Improved
Family businesses celebrate with fresh events—and we’re invited.
Family businesses celebrate with fresh events—and we’re invited.
Do you think trading Viagra to Afghani warlords for information about the Taliban is wise?
Asked at Alfredo’s Cantina in Monterey.
Asked at Alfredo’s Cantina in Monterey.
Thighs and Whispers
Noche Flamenca unites dancers with Teatro Campesino comrades.
Noche Flamenca unites dancers with Teatro Campesino comrades.
Pay Day
Natividad hospital CEO could earn $387,000 a year in the middle of a recession.
Natividad hospital CEO could earn $387,000 a year in the middle of a recession.
health and Fitness 2009 - The Heart of the Matter
SVMHS unit brings cardiac therapy into a magnetic field.
SVMHS unit brings cardiac therapy into a magnetic field.
Health and Fitness 2009 - Getting in the Zumba Room
Forget Pilates – it’s time for a hearty party.
Forget Pilates – it’s time for a hearty party.
Health and Fitness 2009 - Staying Alive
In step with more definitely different dance and aerobic exercises.
In step with more definitely different dance and aerobic exercises.
Hip Pockets
Tommy’s Wok in Carmel shares a tasty and traditional way to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
Tommy’s Wok in Carmel shares a tasty and traditional way to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
Overplaying Your Hand
Jerry Brown’s decision to oppose Prop. 8 may hurt gay rights advocates more than it helps.
Jerry Brown’s decision to oppose Prop. 8 may hurt gay rights advocates more than it helps.
Letters to the Editor for Jan 29, 2009
Letters to the Editor for Jan 29, 2009
Safe Sex – Bravo Indeed
Peninsula product uses great feel and extreme sports to trigger a latex revolution.
Peninsula product uses great feel and extreme sports to trigger a latex revolution.
New in Town
Tiny Town: A Miami executive moves to a small Minnesota community in the romantic comedy New In Town.
Tiny Town: A Miami executive moves to a small Minnesota community in the romantic comedy New In Town.
Health and Fitness 2009 - Glowing with the Flow
Pacific Grove’s Healing Collaborative offers alternative care that’s more caring than clinical.
Pacific Grove’s Healing Collaborative offers alternative care that’s more caring than clinical.
Yoga for Stiffs
A man plies the yoga mat at Seaside Yoga Sanctuary for the first time in his life.
A man plies the yoga mat at Seaside Yoga Sanctuary for the first time in his life.
Shifty Shellshock Hits Monterey
The road in and out of stardom, Celebrity Rehab, has been a rough one.
The road in and out of stardom, Celebrity Rehab, has been a rough one.
Wednesday, January 28
Sacramento Screening
Local documentarians show "Boyhood Shadows" to lawmakers.
Local documentarians show "Boyhood Shadows" to lawmakers.
Major Game
Palma graduate travels to Superbowl with the Arizona Cardinals.
Palma graduate travels to Superbowl with the Arizona Cardinals.
Monday, January 26
Slideshow
Images from the 44th Presidential Inauguration.
Images from the 44th Presidential Inauguration.
Friday, January 23
Blame the Media
Salinas Police Chief attacks KSBW for “biased” coverage.
Salinas Police Chief attacks KSBW for “biased” coverage.
"Boyhood Shadows'' screening
Monterey documentary on boyhood sexual abuse to be shown to state legislators
Monterey documentary on boyhood sexual abuse to be shown to state legislators
Thursday, January 22
From Carmel to Orange County
OC Weekly blogger comments on a Weekly development scandal story.
OC Weekly blogger comments on a Weekly development scandal story.
Fat Salary
Natividad hospital CEO could earn $387,000 a year
Natividad hospital CEO could earn $387,000 a year
Bureaucratic Huddle
Caballero and Farr to meet tomorrow to address Salinas gang violence
Caballero and Farr to meet tomorrow to address Salinas gang violence
Way More Game
Water City Roller Hockey brings a roster of new sports to its Marina venue.
Water City Roller Hockey brings a roster of new sports to its Marina venue.
Home Page
P.G. home combines Eastern spirit with historical style and comfort.
P.G. home combines Eastern spirit with historical style and comfort.
Watching History
Local Dems celebrate President Obama’s swearing in at Salinas’ Hullaballoo.
Local Dems celebrate President Obama’s swearing in at Salinas’ Hullaballoo.
Audacity of Hope
It’s time to do more than “imagine” a great Salinas.
It’s time to do more than “imagine” a great Salinas.
Awash With Promise
Sudz in Pacific Grove redefines the modern laundromat.
Sudz in Pacific Grove redefines the modern laundromat.
Barack Obama comes to visit – where would you take him?
Asked at Embassy Suites in Seaside.
Asked at Embassy Suites in Seaside.
Men, Considered
CPA photography show by Tobin Keller is a triumph of technique and subject matter.
CPA photography show by Tobin Keller is a triumph of technique and subject matter.
Stopping the Cycle
Salinas calls in the big guns to quell rash of gang violence.
Salinas calls in the big guns to quell rash of gang violence.
CV Incorporation Opponents File Lawsuit
Town supporters say pro-development interests behind legal challenge.
Town supporters say pro-development interests behind legal challenge.
Capital Records
A reporter’s hopeful journey from Monterey into the heart of inaugural madness.
A reporter’s hopeful journey from Monterey into the heart of inaugural madness.
Frost/Nixon
Entertaining Bout: Don’t take Ron Howard’s Frost/Nixon too seriously.
Entertaining Bout: Don’t take Ron Howard’s Frost/Nixon too seriously.
Love and Politics
Street-side Obama marketing is an economic package of its own.
Street-side Obama marketing is an economic package of its own.
Letters to the Editor for Jan 22, 2009
Letters to the Editor for Jan 22, 2009
Higher Bar
A retooled Maiden Publick House peddles great beer, huge sandwiches and Big Sur stories.
A retooled Maiden Publick House peddles great beer, huge sandwiches and Big Sur stories.
Cantinetta Luca
In the Gnocchi: Cantinetta Luca helps readers master the charismatic potato pasta.
In the Gnocchi: Cantinetta Luca helps readers master the charismatic potato pasta.
Banking on Green
Tri-county economic conference boosts eco-friendly biz.
Tri-county economic conference boosts eco-friendly biz.
¡Ask A Mexican! for Jan 22, 2009
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
Wednesday, January 21
Breaking Down Barrios
Edward James Olmos schools Salinas on how to reach gang members.
Edward James Olmos schools Salinas on how to reach gang members.
Tuesday, January 20
Obama's Inauguration
A full account of the historic events surrounding the inauguration of the first African-American president in the history of the United States,
A full account of the historic events surrounding the inauguration of the first African-American president in the history of the United States,
Monday, January 19
MLK Day March
Obama fans come out in droves for Martin Luther King Day rally
Obama fans come out in droves for Martin Luther King Day rally
Friday, January 16
Help on the Way?
Federal and state law enforcement may join fight against Salinas gangs.
Federal and state law enforcement may join fight against Salinas gangs.
Shooting Spree
City Council calls special meeting to address mayhem in Salinas
City Council calls special meeting to address mayhem in Salinas
Thursday, January 15
Schwarzenegger's Speech
Budget woes continue, gridlock condemned, legislators wary.
Budget woes continue, gridlock condemned, legislators wary.
Olmos in Salinas
Edward James Olmos to speak at Boys and Girls Club
Edward James Olmos to speak at Boys and Girls Club
Electronic Adventures
Indie labels, colliding worlds and Brooklyn speed rock.
Indie labels, colliding worlds and Brooklyn speed rock.
A Bittersweet Wake
Tragi-comic look at love and death is bold but disjointed.
Tragi-comic look at love and death is bold but disjointed.
slow money
Bringing the cash crunch back down to earth.
Bringing the cash crunch back down to earth.
Intelligence Matters
Panetta’s nomination makes good political and moral sense.
Panetta’s nomination makes good political and moral sense.
Global Greening
Eco-Farm confab draws farmers and foodies.
Eco-Farm confab draws farmers and foodies.
Gaza Dilemma
Mutually assured destruction dominates Mideast “dialogue,’’ prevents peace.
Mutually assured destruction dominates Mideast “dialogue,’’ prevents peace.
Not-So-Still Thoughts
The Dance Jam tribe meditates through spirited movement in Pacific Grove.
The Dance Jam tribe meditates through spirited movement in Pacific Grove.
Bistro Beaujolais
Bold New Bistro: Bistro Beaujolais brings bon appétit to Carmel Plaza.
Bold New Bistro: Bistro Beaujolais brings bon appétit to Carmel Plaza.
What is the most important part of a restaurant experience?
Asked at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach.
Asked at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach.
Character Study
The throwback attitude at Duffy’s Tavern makes it a rarity.
The throwback attitude at Duffy’s Tavern makes it a rarity.
Dirty Tricks
Regional waste manager suspects corruption schemed sapped local revenue.
Regional waste manager suspects corruption schemed sapped local revenue.
Studying Up
Pulling off the wild good times that are High School Musical 2 is serious business.
Pulling off the wild good times that are High School Musical 2 is serious business.
The Case of the Missing Principal
P.G. elementary school leader abruptly resigns.
P.G. elementary school leader abruptly resigns.
Letters to the Editor for Jan 15, 2009
Letters to the Editor for Jan 15, 2009
The Wrestler
Body Slammed: A battered Mickey Rourke returns as a washed-up fighter in The Wrestler.
Body Slammed: A battered Mickey Rourke returns as a washed-up fighter in The Wrestler.
¡Ask A Mexican! for Jan 15, 2009
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
Smut Wars
Salinas sex shop successfully sues the city—but still doesn’t have additional movie booths.
Salinas sex shop successfully sues the city—but still doesn’t have additional movie booths.
Defiance
World War Well: Defiance is the latest entry into this year’s pile of World War II movies.
World War Well: Defiance is the latest entry into this year’s pile of World War II movies.
Ska High
Black Square and the Skaflaws give Monterey County three doses of their genre.
Black Square and the Skaflaws give Monterey County three doses of their genre.
Think Pink
A surprise transformation in Monterey and a lively January of events.
A surprise transformation in Monterey and a lively January of events.
Under Attack
Salinas reels from five gang-related deaths in four days.
Salinas reels from five gang-related deaths in four days.
Wednesday, January 14
Strange Arrangement
Greenfield father accused of selling daughter’s hand for beer and cash.
Greenfield father accused of selling daughter’s hand for beer and cash.
Tuesday, January 13
Shooting Spike
Five homicides in Salinas is a grim start to New Year.
Five homicides in Salinas is a grim start to New Year.
Friday, January 9
Crunching Numbers
CSUMB cuts costs as state's budget crisis worsens.
CSUMB cuts costs as state's budget crisis worsens.
Thursday, January 8
Sea Changes
Cousteau wants to protect sharks of all political stripes
Cousteau wants to protect sharks of all political stripes
Drawn to It
Disney’s first background artist turns 94 in his beloved Carmel.
Disney’s first background artist turns 94 in his beloved Carmel.
Zócalo
Eastern Eden: The new Salinas edition of Zócalo delivers like the original in Pacific Grove.
Eastern Eden: The new Salinas edition of Zócalo delivers like the original in Pacific Grove.
Would you give a Planned Parenthood gift certificate (yes, they exist, at least in Illinois)?
Asked at Cypress Center in Monterey.
Asked at Cypress Center in Monterey.
Revolutionary Road
Domestic Warfare: Titanic co-stars Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio reunite in a movie about a sinking marriage.
Domestic Warfare: Titanic co-stars Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio reunite in a movie about a sinking marriage.
Online for Great Tracks
From Myspace to yours: digital sounds worthy of close encounters in the new year.
From Myspace to yours: digital sounds worthy of close encounters in the new year.
Eastern Promises
Historians and residents push to keep Pacific Grove’s Chinese-American heritage alive.
Historians and residents push to keep Pacific Grove’s Chinese-American heritage alive.
Sexy Time
Sly’s latest regular, Johnny Fabulous, gets romantic.
Sly’s latest regular, Johnny Fabulous, gets romantic.
Jane Parker Takes Office
Re-balancing the county budget on Jan. 13 agenda.
Re-balancing the county budget on Jan. 13 agenda.
Images of Everything
An eventful ’08 hatched an arresting collection of locally sown photos.
An eventful ’08 hatched an arresting collection of locally sown photos.
SHARKS 3D
Sea Escape: Follow a turtle past all sorts of sharks in the latest IMAX 3D film.
Sea Escape: Follow a turtle past all sorts of sharks in the latest IMAX 3D film.
Rather Stoked
An enthusiastic new chef at Stokes Adobe and more fresh stuff.
An enthusiastic new chef at Stokes Adobe and more fresh stuff.
Toeing the Fire Line
Enviros and Forest Service forge new alliance in fire management.
Enviros and Forest Service forge new alliance in fire management.
Quick Hitter
Fast-rising Angela Samaro of Salinas eyes her next mixed martial arts challenge this Saturday.
Fast-rising Angela Samaro of Salinas eyes her next mixed martial arts challenge this Saturday.
¡Ask A Mexican! for Jan 08, 2009
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
Letters to the Editor for Jan 08, 2009
Letters to the Editor for Jan 08, 2009
Steinbeck Cutbacks
Steinbeck Center lays off five employees to trim expenses
Steinbeck Center lays off five employees to trim expenses
Schwarzenegger’s Failure
Fiscal policy a disaster for former bodybuilder.
Fiscal policy a disaster for former bodybuilder.
Family Ties
The Mills Brothers dynasty - What went wrong?
The Mills Brothers dynasty - What went wrong?
Monday, January 5
Thursday, January 1
Throw in the “Towel Head”
Measuring true lies, media profiling and false stereotypes.
Measuring true lies, media profiling and false stereotypes.
Gaga for Lalla
Locals flock to the latest in the Lallapalooza family of restaurants.
Locals flock to the latest in the Lallapalooza family of restaurants.
Letters to the Editor for Jan 01, 2009
Letters to the Editor for Jan 01, 2009
Marley&Me
Pet Project- Marley&Me puts the best-selling book on the big screen.
Pet Project- Marley&Me puts the best-selling book on the big screen.
Eating It Up
Delicious developments around the county, from spanakopita to fig sandwiches.
Delicious developments around the county, from spanakopita to fig sandwiches.
A Tale of Two Cities
Neighbors Pacific Grove and Carmel navigate different financial straits.
Neighbors Pacific Grove and Carmel navigate different financial straits.
Valkyrie
Time Bomb: The World War II thriller Valkyrie fizzles rather than exploding.
Time Bomb: The World War II thriller Valkyrie fizzles rather than exploding.
Green meets Red
Filmmaker pairs with MIIS student to document green building—in China and at home.
Filmmaker pairs with MIIS student to document green building—in China and at home.
In the Loop
Understanding the all-too underappreciated art form called caddying.
Understanding the all-too underappreciated art form called caddying.
MoCo’s Best Music in 2008
Local scene shows surprising strength.
Local scene shows surprising strength.
¡Ask A Mexican! for Jan 01, 2009
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
Doubt
Questioning Faith: Philip Seymour Hoffman and Meryl Streep butt heads as a priest and a nun in Doubt.
Questioning Faith: Philip Seymour Hoffman and Meryl Streep butt heads as a priest and a nun in Doubt.
Marley & Me
Pet Project- Marley & Me puts the best-selling book on the big screen.
Pet Project- Marley & Me puts the best-selling book on the big screen.
Extreme Insult Guide
How to offend - from Baghdad to Norway.
How to offend - from Baghdad to Norway.
Rockin’ Chalk
Spontaneous works of public art appear on local sidewalks.
Spontaneous works of public art appear on local sidewalks.
Recycled Dreams
Life’s twists led Melinda Collis to open The Cat’s Meow.
Life’s twists led Melinda Collis to open The Cat’s Meow.
What three predictions do you have for the new year
Asked at Ryan Ranch in Monterey.
Asked at Ryan Ranch in Monterey.
Nursing Grudges
Salinas City Council considers holding a hearing about nursing home issues.
Salinas City Council considers holding a hearing about nursing home issues.
Cherry Bean Coffee Roasting
Salinas