Monday, November 30
Missing Monarchs
Annual butterfly count shows dramatic decline in P.G.'s Monarch Grove Sanctuary.
Annual butterfly count shows dramatic decline in P.G.'s Monarch Grove Sanctuary.
Wednesday, November 25
Weston's Muse
Charis Wilson, photographer's ex-wife and subject of many portraits, dies.
Charis Wilson, photographer's ex-wife and subject of many portraits, dies.
Dueling Lawmen Update
DA cleared Garcia of wrongdoing before he was suspended for helicopter dustup
DA cleared Garcia of wrongdoing before he was suspended for helicopter dustup
Antichrist
Devil in the Flesh: Lars von Trier’s 'Antichrist 'is a horror film for adults that Hieronymus Bosch might admire.
Devil in the Flesh: Lars von Trier’s 'Antichrist 'is a horror film for adults that Hieronymus Bosch might admire.
Hunger Strikes
Unemployed are turning to food pantries as holidays approach.
Unemployed are turning to food pantries as holidays approach.
Take-out Takedown
Del Rey Oaks, county explore polystyrene packaging ban.
Del Rey Oaks, county explore polystyrene packaging ban.
Sharp Shears
Relocated Martin Shears gives Monterey County one of its strongest singer-songwriters.
Relocated Martin Shears gives Monterey County one of its strongest singer-songwriters.
The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Going Gothic: 'New Moon' vamps on romantic clichés and drags on without wit or depth.
Going Gothic: 'New Moon' vamps on romantic clichés and drags on without wit or depth.
Francesca Fresh Eats and Sweets
Francesca Fresh loads a lot of homemade things into a diminutive deli in high-demand Ryan Ranch.
Francesca Fresh loads a lot of homemade things into a diminutive deli in high-demand Ryan Ranch.
Now Serving
Monterey County Table Tennis Club gathers dozens of diverse locals around a passion for pong.
Monterey County Table Tennis Club gathers dozens of diverse locals around a passion for pong.
Rolling Rock
Hymn for Her takes its unique tour into the redwoods.
Hymn for Her takes its unique tour into the redwoods.
Kolar Bear
Rob Kolar leads L.A.’s Lemon Sun to New Monterey.
Rob Kolar leads L.A.’s Lemon Sun to New Monterey.
Letters to the Editor for Nov 25, 2009
Letters to the Editor for Nov 25, 2009
What should people be more thankful for?
Asked at Monterey Produce Market in Monterey.
Asked at Monterey Produce Market in Monterey.
Our Best Foot Forward
In this special issue, the Weekly showcases 73 local nonprofit initiatives worth supporting – and pledges $100,000 from our Community Fund to match readers’ donations.
In this special issue, the Weekly showcases 73 local nonprofit initiatives worth supporting – and pledges $100,000 from our Community Fund to match readers’ donations.
Dueling Lawmen
DA cleared Garcia of wrongdoing before he was suspended for chopper dustup.
DA cleared Garcia of wrongdoing before he was suspended for chopper dustup.
Changing Course
The San Clemente Dam removal project is back on. Maybe.
The San Clemente Dam removal project is back on. Maybe.
Gobble Gobble
Eating up news on Cannery Row Brewing Company – plus spicy sides.
Eating up news on Cannery Row Brewing Company – plus spicy sides.
Reclaiming Christmas
'La Pastorela' and 'Eight Reindeer' break through Christmas consumerism in dramatic – and dramatically different – ways.
'La Pastorela' and 'Eight Reindeer' break through Christmas consumerism in dramatic – and dramatically different – ways.
Salinas Blues
Firefighter, cops, library hours may be on chopping block.
Firefighter, cops, library hours may be on chopping block.
Star Search
Celebrity stalkers track Twitter and Facebook pages to plot burglaries.
Celebrity stalkers track Twitter and Facebook pages to plot burglaries.
Tuesday, November 24
Molestation Arrest
Church youth leader accused of molesting 11-year-old girl
Church youth leader accused of molesting 11-year-old girl
Monday, November 23
Secret's Out
Carmel native looks to land on the Victoria Secret runway.
Carmel native looks to land on the Victoria Secret runway.
Foam Ban Spreading
Del Rey Oaks, unincorporated county explore Styrofoam packaging ban.
Del Rey Oaks, unincorporated county explore Styrofoam packaging ban.
Sunday, November 22
Got Blues
The 2009 Battle of the Blues Band competition at Monterey Fairgrounds went down in a hail of music.
The 2009 Battle of the Blues Band competition at Monterey Fairgrounds went down in a hail of music.
Saturday, November 21
Healthy Debate
Dems get key votes to ensure Senate debate on reforms.
Dems get key votes to ensure Senate debate on reforms.
Friday, November 20
Full Circle
After a five-year absence from the county’s theater scene, Magic Circle Theatre is returning.
After a five-year absence from the county’s theater scene, Magic Circle Theatre is returning.
Postal Picketing
Postal union to picket consolidation of Salinas facility
Postal union to picket consolidation of Salinas facility
Thursday, November 19
Lights Out
Local energy bill assistance group reports increased need for services
Local energy bill assistance group reports increased need for services
New York, I Love You
Off-key Love Song: Eclectic Manhattan film ode overreaches – despite an eclectic group of directors and a talented cast.
Off-key Love Song: Eclectic Manhattan film ode overreaches – despite an eclectic group of directors and a talented cast.
Hot Boxes
Modest little metal machines help local officials discreetly diagnose the county’s traffic needs.
Modest little metal machines help local officials discreetly diagnose the county’s traffic needs.
Letters to the Editor for Nov 19, 2009
Letters to the Editor for Nov 19, 2009
What would your family change about you?
Asked at Grocery Outlet in Marina.
Asked at Grocery Outlet in Marina.
Cross Compromise?
Monterey City Council considers adjusted approach.
Monterey City Council considers adjusted approach.
Butterfly Flap
P.G. tree trimming might have caused low monarch turnout.
P.G. tree trimming might have caused low monarch turnout.
Nipped in the Bud
The pot thickens as proposal for Sand City marijuana dispensary is snuffed out.
The pot thickens as proposal for Sand City marijuana dispensary is snuffed out.
Hoofing It
Seaside’s own Razorhoof roars into Blue Fin for a four-band night.
Seaside’s own Razorhoof roars into Blue Fin for a four-band night.
Seaside Standoff
Inside the showdown between Seaside Police, City Hall.
Inside the showdown between Seaside Police, City Hall.
¡Ask A Mexican! for Nov 19, 2009
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
Planet 51
Alien Territory: Dogs have the best of it in latest sci-fi parody.
Alien Territory: Dogs have the best of it in latest sci-fi parody.
Assembly Lineup
Barnes, Alejo rev up their respective political engines.
Barnes, Alejo rev up their respective political engines.
’Logue On
Carl Cherry Center’s 'Talk to Me' monologues surges on in its third year.
Carl Cherry Center’s 'Talk to Me' monologues surges on in its third year.
S.F. Slapdown
Monterey shows Oakland and San Francisco how it’s done.
Monterey shows Oakland and San Francisco how it’s done.
Pickup Styx
Renegade keeps the stadium rock bangin’ in Salinas.
Renegade keeps the stadium rock bangin’ in Salinas.
Showdown in Slo-Mo
'Weekly' articles on the Seaside Police Department-City Hall rift.
'Weekly' articles on the Seaside Police Department-City Hall rift.
Gimme Mo’
Keb’ Mo’ tries out a new album on Carmel’s Sunset Center.
Keb’ Mo’ tries out a new album on Carmel’s Sunset Center.
Pumpkin Thai
How to create a traditional panang take on the seasonal sensation.
How to create a traditional panang take on the seasonal sensation.
Grand Stanzas
Big Sur’s Carolyn Mary Kleefeld expands her churning catalog of poetry and art with Vagabond Dawns.
Big Sur’s Carolyn Mary Kleefeld expands her churning catalog of poetry and art with Vagabond Dawns.
Design-ated Buy
Orosco Group affiliate ponies up estimated $6 million for Sand City’s Design Center.
Orosco Group affiliate ponies up estimated $6 million for Sand City’s Design Center.
Wednesday, November 18
Digital Era
The Paso Robles Digital Film Festival draws luminaries from film, music, journalism, non-government organizations to Paso Robles.
The Paso Robles Digital Film Festival draws luminaries from film, music, journalism, non-government organizations to Paso Robles.
Serious Charges
Seaside’s legal bills for police flap top $120,000.
Seaside’s legal bills for police flap top $120,000.
Cop Drop
Frank Salzillo is fifth Seaside PD officer placed on leave in five months.
Frank Salzillo is fifth Seaside PD officer placed on leave in five months.
United Foes
Measure K opponent and backer request blue-ribbon committee
Measure K opponent and backer request blue-ribbon committee
Tuesday, November 17
Big Grant in Little China
CSUMB awarded $600,000 grant to develop Asian Cultural Center
CSUMB awarded $600,000 grant to develop Asian Cultural Center
Information Please
Seaside residents request records on city manager's decision to suspend police chief.
Seaside residents request records on city manager's decision to suspend police chief.
Monday, November 16
Buzz Killer
Sand City Mayor David Pendergrass wants to keep medical pot out of his city.
Sand City Mayor David Pendergrass wants to keep medical pot out of his city.
Staying the Course
Final election tally confirms the early results.
Final election tally confirms the early results.
Friday, November 13
Keep Flowing
PUC rejects Cal Am request to ban new water hookups.
PUC rejects Cal Am request to ban new water hookups.
Additional Delays
Salinas police station item delayed again
Salinas police station item delayed again
Thursday, November 12
Butterfly Flap
P.G. tree trimming might have caused low monarch turnout.
P.G. tree trimming might have caused low monarch turnout.
Design-ated Buyer
Orosco Group affiliate buys Design Center
Orosco Group affiliate buys Design Center
'Diocesan Strategy'
Bishop Garcia and COPA to launch peace plan
Bishop Garcia and COPA to launch peace plan
Ripe With Possibilities
How bizarre weather will affect Monterey County’s 2009 wines.
How bizarre weather will affect Monterey County’s 2009 wines.
Money Talking
Local stimulus dough goes to transit - and a squid study.
Local stimulus dough goes to transit - and a squid study.
DIY Diesel
Local visionaries design a mini fuel refinery with big possibilities.
Local visionaries design a mini fuel refinery with big possibilities.
Letters to the Editor for Nov 12, 2009
Letters to the Editor for Nov 12, 2009
Cowboy Dirty
Milo Tremley strums comedy songs at The Planet.
Milo Tremley strums comedy songs at The Planet.
Just Stories
CSUMB staffers unleash social-justice book 'Fire and Ink'.
CSUMB staffers unleash social-justice book 'Fire and Ink'.
Poetry in Motion
An innovative educational approach in Salinas.
An innovative educational approach in Salinas.
Good News, Bad News
A step forward on health care, a step back in Salinas.
A step forward on health care, a step back in Salinas.
No Ordinary Joe
The caffeine highs and financial lows of local coffeehouse icon Morgan Christopher.
The caffeine highs and financial lows of local coffeehouse icon Morgan Christopher.
Pirate radio
Full of Static: 'Pirate Radio' fails to make a comedic splash.
Full of Static: 'Pirate Radio' fails to make a comedic splash.
Let It Floja
Quilombo Arte’s deep lineup features Cambio’s second solo album and Mexico City’s Bocafloja.
Quilombo Arte’s deep lineup features Cambio’s second solo album and Mexico City’s Bocafloja.
¡Ask A Mexican! for Nov 12, 2009
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
Tree Thuggers
Big debate drives tiny revisions to P.G.’s two-for-one policy.
Big debate drives tiny revisions to P.G.’s two-for-one policy.
Oh No-No’s
Jose’s hosts a punk band that found one another on Craigslist.
Jose’s hosts a punk band that found one another on Craigslist.
Toothy Truths
Seaside’s tastiest place, kickin’ kitchens and bakeries to believe in.
Seaside’s tastiest place, kickin’ kitchens and bakeries to believe in.
Preservation Row
John Mandurrago’s Carmel development fight is in extra innings.
John Mandurrago’s Carmel development fight is in extra innings.
What is our society’s most insidious addiction?
Asked at Peet’s Coffee at The Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library on CSUMB.
Asked at Peet’s Coffee at The Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library on CSUMB.
Wednesday, November 11
Museum Movin' and Shakin'
The Monterey Maritime Museum has fired its long time historian; plans face-lift.
The Monterey Maritime Museum has fired its long time historian; plans face-lift.
Bach is Back
For the second year in a row, the Carmel Bach Festival will run for just two weeks.
For the second year in a row, the Carmel Bach Festival will run for just two weeks.
Tuesday, November 10
No Sir
Seaside police vote no confidence in city manager.
Seaside police vote no confidence in city manager.
Hook Downs
Cal Am moves to ban new water connections; judge orders mediation on Coastal Water Project.
Cal Am moves to ban new water connections; judge orders mediation on Coastal Water Project.
Boning Up
MBARI announces discoveries on whale bone-eating worms.
MBARI announces discoveries on whale bone-eating worms.
Lack of Reserves?
Mitchell complains to state about lack of Prunedale water reserves
Mitchell complains to state about lack of Prunedale water reserves
Monday, November 9
Dolphin 1, Porpoise 0
Dolphins attack a porpoise in Monterey.
Dolphins attack a porpoise in Monterey.
Discology
Otters, Slugs and Ducks throw off for the coveted Stancil Johnson Cup
Otters, Slugs and Ducks throw off for the coveted Stancil Johnson Cup
Sunday, November 8
Moore to Love
A dance tribute for the Queen of Cannery Row keeps her spirit alive.
A dance tribute for the Queen of Cannery Row keeps her spirit alive.
Friday, November 6
Big Sur Gone Wild
Rep. Farr seeks federal funding for Big Sur wilderness protections.
Rep. Farr seeks federal funding for Big Sur wilderness protections.
Water Wait
Judge pauses state water board's cease-and-desist order.
Judge pauses state water board's cease-and-desist order.
Appily Resolved
P.G. school board votes to keep elementary's rebelliously planted apple trees.
P.G. school board votes to keep elementary's rebelliously planted apple trees.
Thursday, November 5
Down to the Wire
P.G. library, Carmel Valley votes could still swing.
P.G. library, Carmel Valley votes could still swing.
The Men Who Stare At Goats
True Lies: 'The Men Who Stare at Goats' succeeds at silliness but fails at journalism.
True Lies: 'The Men Who Stare at Goats' succeeds at silliness but fails at journalism.
Pure Bulisa
Cash’d Out, Darktown Rounders and others play a benefit at Blue Fin.
Cash’d Out, Darktown Rounders and others play a benefit at Blue Fin.
Human Trace
The United Nations Association Film Festival proffers powerful humanitarian portraits.
The United Nations Association Film Festival proffers powerful humanitarian portraits.
Troops, Tilapia and Three E.T.s
Local couple survives cancer, raises fish, comforts soldiers and adopts aliens.
Local couple survives cancer, raises fish, comforts soldiers and adopts aliens.
¡Ask A Mexican! for Nov 05, 2009
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
Battle Tested
Long-touring WAR thunders into Carmel’s Sunset Center.
Long-touring WAR thunders into Carmel’s Sunset Center.
Oh G
Carmel Valley incorporation measure goes down swinging.
Carmel Valley incorporation measure goes down swinging.
Striking Out
Measure K supporters mourn loss of police-funding plan.
Measure K supporters mourn loss of police-funding plan.
Crossing Barrier
Portola’s real landing place – Pacific Grove.
Portola’s real landing place – Pacific Grove.
Thank You, Excuse You
There are plenty of ways to wriggle out of service, but some excuses just don’t stick.
There are plenty of ways to wriggle out of service, but some excuses just don’t stick.
Lunch on the Per Diem
Jury duty breaks are a fine time to taste downtown Salinas.
Jury duty breaks are a fine time to taste downtown Salinas.
Web Extra
More of the interview with Bulisa Project co-founder Bill Sullivan
More of the interview with Bulisa Project co-founder Bill Sullivan
What does patriotism mean to you?
Asked at at Francesca’s Fresh Eats and Sweets.
Asked at at Francesca’s Fresh Eats and Sweets.
Tasty Places
Pacific Grove native Erik Johnson’s fresh sandwich empire adds an outpost in Monterey.
Pacific Grove native Erik Johnson’s fresh sandwich empire adds an outpost in Monterey.
Amazing Met
Metropolitan Opera’s live and global simulcasts are a high-definition hit.
Metropolitan Opera’s live and global simulcasts are a high-definition hit.
Firing Back
Seaside police union targets city manager, interim bosses.
Seaside police union targets city manager, interim bosses.
Best of the Rest
Library, Water Board and School District results trail in.
Library, Water Board and School District results trail in.
Flanders Finale?
Voters OK sale, but court fight may continue.
Voters OK sale, but court fight may continue.
Letters to the Editor for Nov 05, 2009
Letters to the Editor for Nov 05, 2009
Summoned
Testimony from a reluctant Monterey County juror.
Testimony from a reluctant Monterey County juror.
Fine Designs
Ventana shines, Big Sur Food & Wine goes big and Great Wine Escape soars.
Ventana shines, Big Sur Food & Wine goes big and Great Wine Escape soars.
Wednesday, November 4
Going Swimmingly
The Aquarium team releases its recently exhibited white shark after 69 days in the Outer Bay exhibit.
The Aquarium team releases its recently exhibited white shark after 69 days in the Outer Bay exhibit.
Lehman Wins
Water District Board incumbent captures 66% of the vote.
Water District Board incumbent captures 66% of the vote.
Flanders on the Block
Carmel voters overwhelmingly approved a sale of the Flanders Mansion Tuesday.
Carmel voters overwhelmingly approved a sale of the Flanders Mansion Tuesday.
Tough Crowd
Voters reject Carmel Valley townhood and Salinas sales tax hike; approve Flanders Mansion sale.
Voters reject Carmel Valley townhood and Salinas sales tax hike; approve Flanders Mansion sale.
Struck Out
Measure K fails, leaders look ahead to another tax measure
Measure K fails, leaders look ahead to another tax measure
Tuesday, November 3
Called Out
Carmel changes tune on benefits for employees deployed to military service.
Carmel changes tune on benefits for employees deployed to military service.
Monday, November 2
Wet Blanket
Peninsula water board sues state over cease-and-desist order.
Peninsula water board sues state over cease-and-desist order.
G Wiz
Missing Measure G campaign signs found in a ravine.
Missing Measure G campaign signs found in a ravine.
Just Passing Through?
Developer seeks access through Toro Park
Developer seeks access through Toro Park
Coffee Mia
Marina