Friday, October 30
Political Bombshell
Gavin Newsom drops out of Governor's race
Gavin Newsom drops out of Governor's race
Fluoridin' High
Jensen Camp water contamination case gushes on.
Jensen Camp water contamination case gushes on.
Thursday, October 29
Legal Limbo
Congressman Sam Farr hopes to help medical marijuana users caught in Catch-22.
Congressman Sam Farr hopes to help medical marijuana users caught in Catch-22.
Measure K Hurray
Salinas police committee to stump for Measure K
Salinas police committee to stump for Measure K
Another G Thing
Carmel Valley incorporation vote doesn't need an EIR, judge rules.
Carmel Valley incorporation vote doesn't need an EIR, judge rules.
Letters to the Editor for Oct 29, 2009
Letters to the Editor for Oct 29, 2009
Mini Mighty
'Exposed', Carmel’s newest gallery: tiny, edgy and atypical.
'Exposed', Carmel’s newest gallery: tiny, edgy and atypical.
Site Specific
'Weekly' web redesign offers joyful bundling of content.
'Weekly' web redesign offers joyful bundling of content.
Sing and Dance
Two standout Sunset Center shows in one week: 3 Mo’ Divas and Pilobolus.
Two standout Sunset Center shows in one week: 3 Mo’ Divas and Pilobolus.
The Loading Zone
With Measure K, Salinas hopes to pull the trigger against gang violence.
With Measure K, Salinas hopes to pull the trigger against gang violence.
Salinas Scores
The city beats out Silicon Valley and lands a clean and green carmaker.
The city beats out Silicon Valley and lands a clean and green carmaker.
What costume do you wish you could wear every year?
Asked at the Spirit Halloween Store in Salinas.
Asked at the Spirit Halloween Store in Salinas.
Amelia
Flying into the Sun: 'Amelia' soars in Mira Nair adaptation.
Flying into the Sun: 'Amelia' soars in Mira Nair adaptation.
Homeward Bound
Siblings visit their late, long-lost brother’s friends
Siblings visit their late, long-lost brother’s friends
Sex Plot
Carmel’s alleged harassment case thickens, goes international.
Carmel’s alleged harassment case thickens, goes international.
Best in Field
Ventana’s Le Mistral wine makes an earthy and inspired debut in the vineyard.
Ventana’s Le Mistral wine makes an earthy and inspired debut in the vineyard.
Getting Kinks Out
Monterey massage ordinance kneads a workover.
Monterey massage ordinance kneads a workover.
The Damned United
Damned Straight: British soccer film kicks into high gear.
Damned Straight: British soccer film kicks into high gear.
¡Ask A Mexican! for Oct 29, 2009
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
Last Supper
Stokes Restaurant & Bar closes its doors with a Halloween open house.
Stokes Restaurant & Bar closes its doors with a Halloween open house.
Monster Sounds
Counter Clockwise release party leads a menagerie of Halloween rock.
Counter Clockwise release party leads a menagerie of Halloween rock.
Not Dead Yet
Monterey County remains a historic home for a host of ghosts – or so people say.
Monterey County remains a historic home for a host of ghosts – or so people say.
Wednesday, October 28
Light Rail Wins!
Transit agency supports light rail over bus rapid transit.
Transit agency supports light rail over bus rapid transit.
Gangs, Guns and Meth
U.S. Attorney announces sentencing in big Salinas meth and gun bust
U.S. Attorney announces sentencing in big Salinas meth and gun bust
Tuesday, October 27
Good to Go
CalPERS clears Seaside's Police Chief's number-two man.
CalPERS clears Seaside's Police Chief's number-two man.
No City, No Signs
Yes on G campaign reports 'brazenly stolen' signs
Yes on G campaign reports 'brazenly stolen' signs
Do the Robot
New program lets NOAA scientists use ROV to remove industrial fishing gear from sensitive habitat.
New program lets NOAA scientists use ROV to remove industrial fishing gear from sensitive habitat.
Monday, October 26
Motown West?
Electric carmaker plans to open Salinas assembly plant.
Electric carmaker plans to open Salinas assembly plant.
Sunday, October 25
Portraits of Hope
A New Leaf interactive art piece gives International Day of Climate Action some Monterey County character.
A New Leaf interactive art piece gives International Day of Climate Action some Monterey County character.
Saturday, October 24
Taking Action for 350
So, what are you going to do for the atmosphere's carbon levels today?
So, what are you going to do for the atmosphere's carbon levels today?
Friday, October 23
Flimsy Evidence
P.G. cleared in gay cop discrimination case.
P.G. cleared in gay cop discrimination case.
Prayer for Peace
Bishop Garcia calls on churches to pray for solution to gang violence
Bishop Garcia calls on churches to pray for solution to gang violence
Thursday, October 22
Dark Delight
Wry humorist David Sedaris hones his next book at Carmel’s Sunset Center.
Wry humorist David Sedaris hones his next book at Carmel’s Sunset Center.
Cesar’s Ghosts
A provocative new book about the United Farm Workers separates romantic myths from harsh realities.
A provocative new book about the United Farm Workers separates romantic myths from harsh realities.
Coco Before Chanel
French Dip: Coco Before Chanel provides a look into the back story of a fashion icon.
French Dip: Coco Before Chanel provides a look into the back story of a fashion icon.
On The Ramparts
Irreverent rag remains relevant to current issues.
Irreverent rag remains relevant to current issues.
Funky Folky
Beach House and Kurt Vile light up a lively weekend at Fernwood in Big Sur.
Beach House and Kurt Vile light up a lively weekend at Fernwood in Big Sur.
Full Court Press
Carmel Valley’s Jerry Cohen led the UFW’s legal struggle until a falling-out over strategy.
Carmel Valley’s Jerry Cohen led the UFW’s legal struggle until a falling-out over strategy.
ORNITHOLOGY MEETS ECOLOGY
Condor concerns may not stop plans for Salinas Valley turbines.
Condor concerns may not stop plans for Salinas Valley turbines.
Sticker Shock
Assessed home values seesaw as economy wavers.
Assessed home values seesaw as economy wavers.
Good Wood
Rollicking Woods Tea Company rumbles into World Theater.
Rollicking Woods Tea Company rumbles into World Theater.
Smoke Signals
Monterey Cookhouse does big meats with big flavor and lots of heart.
Monterey Cookhouse does big meats with big flavor and lots of heart.
Under Fire
Seaside firefighters resist layoffs; police drama continues, amid new charges.
Seaside firefighters resist layoffs; police drama continues, amid new charges.
What do you think first when you see farmworkers in the fields?
Asked at Monterey County Employees Credit Union in Salinas.
Asked at Monterey County Employees Credit Union in Salinas.
‘Scoobie Doo on Acid’
Zombie Voodoo Scream Party takes over Golden State for a freaky week of Halloween theater.
Zombie Voodoo Scream Party takes over Golden State for a freaky week of Halloween theater.
Code Blue
Aquarium’s new “State of Seafood” report is a call to action.
Aquarium’s new “State of Seafood” report is a call to action.
Monterey Bay Restaurant Week 2009
Experience a dining adventure: three delicious courses for a fixed price at more than 25 restaurants
Experience a dining adventure: three delicious courses for a fixed price at more than 25 restaurants
Endorsements
The Weekly editorial board’s endorsements for the upcoming elections on Nov. 3.
The Weekly editorial board’s endorsements for the upcoming elections on Nov. 3.
Letters to the Editor for Oct 22, 2009
Letters to the Editor for Oct 22, 2009
Taking Stock
The Dow Jones return to 10,000 is a direct result of stimulus spending.
The Dow Jones return to 10,000 is a direct result of stimulus spending.
Unhappy Harvest
Chavez’s leadership sparked a movement, but at untold cost to some of his followers.
Chavez’s leadership sparked a movement, but at untold cost to some of his followers.
Spicy Rice
Red Beans & Rice remixes one of the county’s favorite blues blends.
Red Beans & Rice remixes one of the county’s favorite blues blends.
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant
Feigning Freaky: The talented people who produced Cirque du Freak didn’t need to.
Feigning Freaky: The talented people who produced Cirque du Freak didn’t need to.
Massage Therapy
Federal stimulus program puts cash in hands of local businesses.
Federal stimulus program puts cash in hands of local businesses.
Room at the Top
A leadership shake-up rocks two of the county’s big nonprofits.
A leadership shake-up rocks two of the county’s big nonprofits.
Strong Week
Just try to get your mouth around this slab of epicurean activity.
Just try to get your mouth around this slab of epicurean activity.
Viva la Vaquita
Locals join campaign to save the world’s rarest porpoise.
Locals join campaign to save the world’s rarest porpoise.
Wednesday, October 21
Right Cross
Conservative legal groups offer pro bono help in Monterey cross dispute.
Conservative legal groups offer pro bono help in Monterey cross dispute.
Confidence Buster
Seaside POA to consider vote of no confidence in interim police chiefs, city manager.
Seaside POA to consider vote of no confidence in interim police chiefs, city manager.
Water Block
State water board approves cease-and-desist order against Cal Am.
State water board approves cease-and-desist order against Cal Am.
Tuesday, October 20
Code Blue
Aquarium’s new “State of Seafood” report is a call to action.
Aquarium’s new “State of Seafood” report is a call to action.
Monday, October 19
Drama Deepens
Questions arise about Seaside interim police chief's number-two man.
Questions arise about Seaside interim police chief's number-two man.
Police Report
Fetherolf prioritizes intelligence in 180-day report
Fetherolf prioritizes intelligence in 180-day report
Sunday, October 18
Slideshow
A warm and sunny Saturday afternoon captured in a time-lapse video.
A warm and sunny Saturday afternoon captured in a time-lapse video.
Friday, October 16
Thursday, October 15
All that Jazz in Greenfield
First Night Monterey scores $15,000 arts grant for Latin jazz blowout.
First Night Monterey scores $15,000 arts grant for Latin jazz blowout.
Wanted: Vandals
Information on cross vandals may be worth $1000.
Information on cross vandals may be worth $1000.
Political Backlash?
Sheriff candidate Garcia suspended after criticizing helicopter
Sheriff candidate Garcia suspended after criticizing helicopter
No Moore
Lively longtime Cannery Row merchant Kalisa Moore, the last living connection to the John Steinbeck era, dies at 83.
Lively longtime Cannery Row merchant Kalisa Moore, the last living connection to the John Steinbeck era, dies at 83.
¡Ask A Mexican! for Oct 15, 2009
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
Where the Wild Things Are
Wild at Heart: Spike Jonze, Dave Eggars stylishly embellish a children’s classic.
Wild at Heart: Spike Jonze, Dave Eggars stylishly embellish a children’s classic.
Peace Signs
Obama’s Nobel deserves a better reception.
Obama’s Nobel deserves a better reception.
Chopper Block
Sheriff’s helicopter request creates political turbulence.
Sheriff’s helicopter request creates political turbulence.
Everyday Miracles
A closer look at the little CHOMP stories that have led to a big 75 year anniversary.
A closer look at the little CHOMP stories that have led to a big 75 year anniversary.
Unprecedented Portraits
Monterey Symphony commissions Dave and Chris Brubeck’s Ansel Adams: America.
Monterey Symphony commissions Dave and Chris Brubeck’s Ansel Adams: America.
Beach Crossfire
Restoration controversy resurrects battles over respective roles of church and state.
Restoration controversy resurrects battles over respective roles of church and state.
Describe a recent miracle in your life, minor or major.
Asked at Safeway in Del Rey Oaks
Asked at Safeway in Del Rey Oaks
Altered State
Warren Dewey steps down at Golden State Theatre, Monterey Church steps in.
Warren Dewey steps down at Golden State Theatre, Monterey Church steps in.
Letters to the Editor for Oct 15, 2009
Letters to the Editor for Oct 15, 2009
Think Pink
Paper Wing soars with multi-media rock opera The Wall: A Live Tribute.
Paper Wing soars with multi-media rock opera The Wall: A Live Tribute.
Holmes Sweet Holmes
Gospel-roots veteran reflects on music, politics and the road.
Gospel-roots veteran reflects on music, politics and the road.
Paranormal Activity
Spooky Sightings: Paranormal Activity is an abnormally inventive addition to the contemporary horror movie genre.
Spooky Sightings: Paranormal Activity is an abnormally inventive addition to the contemporary horror movie genre.
Slideshow
A warm and sunny Saturday afternoon captured in a time-lapse video.
A warm and sunny Saturday afternoon captured in a time-lapse video.
Letters from a Legend
Death, critics and the making of Big Sur.
Death, critics and the making of Big Sur.
The Beat Goes On
Jack Kerouac’s Big Sur dreams – and nightmares – are memorialized in an ambitious new DVD/CD.
Jack Kerouac’s Big Sur dreams – and nightmares – are memorialized in an ambitious new DVD/CD.
High Spirit
A local team looks to make it big with a brand-new liquor like nothing else.
A local team looks to make it big with a brand-new liquor like nothing else.
Strictly Hits
Nu Horizon unveils their dance-demanding eight-piece group at Sly’s.
Nu Horizon unveils their dance-demanding eight-piece group at Sly’s.
Scandal-by-the-Sea
Carmel harassment suit heats up amid legal scuffles.
Carmel harassment suit heats up amid legal scuffles.
Wednesday, October 14
Tuesday, October 13
Lights Out
Storm leaves 16,000 without power in Monterey County.
Storm leaves 16,000 without power in Monterey County.
Quail Recall
Supervisors request hire-back policy for Quail Lodge workers
Supervisors request hire-back policy for Quail Lodge workers
Monday, October 12
Golden Era II
The Monterey Church talks about its plans for Golden State Theatre
The Monterey Church talks about its plans for Golden State Theatre
Eating Blue
Monning's sustainable seafood legislation signed into law.
Monning's sustainable seafood legislation signed into law.
NOAA Says No
Federal scientists discourage drilling off the Santa Barbara coast.
Federal scientists discourage drilling off the Santa Barbara coast.
Saturday, October 10
Golden Era
Warren Dewey, longtime proprietor of Golden State Theatre, will step down next month.
Warren Dewey, longtime proprietor of Golden State Theatre, will step down next month.
Friday, October 9
Giving Tanks
Aquarium receives $1.4 million in grants for climate change projects.
Aquarium receives $1.4 million in grants for climate change projects.
And The Winner Is...
US President Barack Obama was awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize this morning.
US President Barack Obama was awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize this morning.
Thursday, October 8
Still Faithfull
Marianne Faithfull revisits standards in new CD, Big Sur for benefit.
Marianne Faithfull revisits standards in new CD, Big Sur for benefit.
Hotel California
Hilton Garden Inn lays off workers, draws fire.
Hilton Garden Inn lays off workers, draws fire.
Happy Daze
Anti-feminist argument is a dumbed-down debate.
Anti-feminist argument is a dumbed-down debate.
Creatures Featured Pt. 1
Eels to Chitons: Exploring the depths of Monterey Bay Aquarium’s story with the help of 25 charismatic residents.
Eels to Chitons: Exploring the depths of Monterey Bay Aquarium’s story with the help of 25 charismatic residents.
Never Stale
Deliciously easy ways to do great homemade croutons, crostini and macadamia-encrusted tilapia.
Deliciously easy ways to do great homemade croutons, crostini and macadamia-encrusted tilapia.
Rank History
A rotten whale helps explain how the Aquarium exploded.
A rotten whale helps explain how the Aquarium exploded.
Creatures Featured Pt. 2
Sharks to Rays: Exploring the depths of Monterey Bay Aquarium’s story with the help of 25 charismatic residents.
Sharks to Rays: Exploring the depths of Monterey Bay Aquarium’s story with the help of 25 charismatic residents.
Creatures Featured Pt. 5
Jellies to Barnacles: Exploring the depths of Monterey Bay Aquarium’s story with the help of 25 charismatic residents.
Jellies to Barnacles: Exploring the depths of Monterey Bay Aquarium’s story with the help of 25 charismatic residents.
Creatures Featured Pt. 3
Tuna to ROV: Exploring the depths of Monterey Bay Aquarium’s story with the help of 25 charismatic residents.
Tuna to ROV: Exploring the depths of Monterey Bay Aquarium’s story with the help of 25 charismatic residents.
¡Ask A Mexican! for Oct 08, 2009
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
Inaugural Ball
Carmel Art and Film Festival debuts with rousing slate of films, photos and art.
Carmel Art and Film Festival debuts with rousing slate of films, photos and art.
Filthy Funny
A top triple bill lays the dirty laughs on Bankers Casino.
A top triple bill lays the dirty laughs on Bankers Casino.
Unmistaken Child
Born Again: Unmistaken Child offers a peak into Buddhism’s take on reincarnation.
Born Again: Unmistaken Child offers a peak into Buddhism’s take on reincarnation.
The Boys Are Back
Daddy Issues: Loss and redemption addressed in a surprisingly moving drama.
Daddy Issues: Loss and redemption addressed in a surprisingly moving drama.
Quick Sand City
Ol’ Factory Cafe vanishes – at least temporarily.
Ol’ Factory Cafe vanishes – at least temporarily.
Rappers Delight
The Fox draws Sean Kingston and Flo Rida to Salinas.
The Fox draws Sean Kingston and Flo Rida to Salinas.
SmokEnders Rolled?
Monterey proposed ban on public puffing delayed.
Monterey proposed ban on public puffing delayed.
On the Record
KDON’s Savvy is an all-too-rare female DJ with a penchant for independent hip-hop.
KDON’s Savvy is an all-too-rare female DJ with a penchant for independent hip-hop.
G is for Go
Carmel Valley incorporation campaign hits gas as ballots hit mailboxes.
Carmel Valley incorporation campaign hits gas as ballots hit mailboxes.
Creatures Featured Pt. 4
Cuttlefish to More Sharks!: Exploring the depths of Monterey Bay Aquarium’s story with the help of 25 charismatic residents.
Cuttlefish to More Sharks!: Exploring the depths of Monterey Bay Aquarium’s story with the help of 25 charismatic residents.
Art’s Part
The other side of the cultural equation: Full of free fine arts, outside and indoors.
The other side of the cultural equation: Full of free fine arts, outside and indoors.
War and Peace
NPS prof urges more Afghan involvement; protestors say no.
NPS prof urges more Afghan involvement; protestors say no.
What will be the hardest part to forget about your visit?
Asked in front of the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Asked in front of the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Letters to the Editor for Oct 08, 2009
Letters to the Editor for Oct 08, 2009
Wednesday, October 7
IN THE CROSS HAIRS
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a First Amendment case that resonates in Monterey County.
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a First Amendment case that resonates in Monterey County.
Ocean's Away
Blue Ocean Film Festival explores moving venue to Monterey County.
Blue Ocean Film Festival explores moving venue to Monterey County.
Cop Case Dropped
District Attorney drops charges against alleged Seaside PD harasser.
District Attorney drops charges against alleged Seaside PD harasser.
City of Monterey to Resurrect Cross
The massive wooden cross will rise again on Del Monte Beach—on one condition.
The massive wooden cross will rise again on Del Monte Beach—on one condition.
Tuesday, October 6
Heist or Hoax
Sheriff: $80 million art heist a possible hoax
Sheriff: $80 million art heist a possible hoax
Monday, October 5
Saturday, October 3
Apartmentalize Recycling
Monterey County launches recycling program for multi-family residences.
Monterey County launches recycling program for multi-family residences.
Friday, October 2
Protesters Demand US Pull-out of Afghanistan
As the eighth anniversary of the war approaches, protesters call on President Obama to bring the troops home.
As the eighth anniversary of the war approaches, protesters call on President Obama to bring the troops home.
Lights Out
PG&E power outage blacks out more than 3,000 Seaside customers this morning.
PG&E power outage blacks out more than 3,000 Seaside customers this morning.
Thursday, October 1
Monterra Madness
Investors sue Mills brothers, Chicago Title
Investors sue Mills brothers, Chicago Title
Fill In the Blanks
P.G. City Council appoints two new councilmen.
P.G. City Council appoints two new councilmen.
Letters to the Editor for Oct 01, 2009
Letters to the Editor for Oct 01, 2009
Zombieland
(Un)dead Funny: Zombies and comedy can’t go wrong.
(Un)dead Funny: Zombies and comedy can’t go wrong.
Kid Rock
Salinas teen rockers August Sky continue to impress – and get even younger.
Salinas teen rockers August Sky continue to impress – and get even younger.
Intro Course
Monterey Bay Restaurant Week debuts with an impressive roster of restaurants.
Monterey Bay Restaurant Week debuts with an impressive roster of restaurants.
Designing Minds
Picky restrictions scuttle CHOMP’s bid for troubled Sand City site.
Picky restrictions scuttle CHOMP’s bid for troubled Sand City site.
What kitchen appliance best describes you?
Asked at Kula Ranch in Marina.
Asked at Kula Ranch in Marina.
Food Fight
Wal-Mart politics irk unions, may jeopardize Measure K support.
Wal-Mart politics irk unions, may jeopardize Measure K support.
Park Places
Victory over budget cuts is sweet, but problems persist.
Victory over budget cuts is sweet, but problems persist.
Appointment Encore
Pacific Grove City Council reconfigures, with two new members and an acting mayor.
Pacific Grove City Council reconfigures, with two new members and an acting mayor.
Near East
Pacific Grove author’s new book simmers in Asian culinary wisdom.
Pacific Grove author’s new book simmers in Asian culinary wisdom.
Capitalism: A Love Story
The Awful Truth: Michael Moore is still mad as hell.
The Awful Truth: Michael Moore is still mad as hell.
¡Ask A Mexican! for Oct 01, 2009
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
TRAVELING GREEN
Sustainable tourism summit comes to Asilomar.
Sustainable tourism summit comes to Asilomar.
Hot Like Lava
The Hot Toddies take their smokin’ show to Jose’s and Fernwood.
The Hot Toddies take their smokin’ show to Jose’s and Fernwood.
Yum Summary
Big Sur Food&Wine, Harvest highlights, and sad news.
Big Sur Food&Wine, Harvest highlights, and sad news.
In Grape Demand
Gary Franscioni’s small output burnishes Santa Lucia’s name in a big way.
Gary Franscioni’s small output burnishes Santa Lucia’s name in a big way.
Waxing Magic
Understanding the spells of one ROTA Psychic Fair participant.
Understanding the spells of one ROTA Psychic Fair participant.
Pig Feet Tom Yum, Guts With Vegetable and Ribs for Jesus
Surreal foodstuffs plucked from sidewalks, strip malls and other surprising places.
Surreal foodstuffs plucked from sidewalks, strip malls and other surprising places.
Jazz: All That
The Meek, Mendenhall, Edmundson Trio drop top tunes on P.G. for free.
The Meek, Mendenhall, Edmundson Trio drop top tunes on P.G. for free.
Oven Fresh
The Baker’s Wife has the Western Stage’s tight cast cooking.
The Baker’s Wife has the Western Stage’s tight cast cooking.
Whole Foods Market
Monterey