Friday, April 30
Strawberry Fields
State to register controversial pesticide methyl iodide.
State to register controversial pesticide methyl iodide.
A Week in the Life
New video gives a peek behind the scenes at the Weekly.
New video gives a peek behind the scenes at the Weekly.
Thursday, April 29
Multimedia
Cachagua's Grant Ridson tells of roping a sheriff's deputy in an audio slideshow on the <em>Weekly</em>'s photo blog.
Cachagua's Grant Ridson tells of roping a sheriff's deputy in an audio slideshow on the <em>Weekly</em>'s photo blog.
Venue Change
Your Music Olympicks' Saturday show moved to Hippodrome.
Your Music Olympicks' Saturday show moved to Hippodrome.
Bowing to History
Mayor Carmelita Garcia leads effort to honor P.G.’s Chinese-American history.
Mayor Carmelita Garcia leads effort to honor P.G.’s Chinese-American history.
Brodie to the Max
Wendy Brodie’s cooking classes augment a local legend further.
Wendy Brodie’s cooking classes augment a local legend further.
Letters to the Editor for Apr 29, 2010
Letters to the Editor for Apr 29, 2010
Weston’s World
Scion of famed photographic clan encourages new generations while continuing his own explorations.
Scion of famed photographic clan encourages new generations while continuing his own explorations.
Ending the Drought
The real cost of a water solution outweighs the objections.
The real cost of a water solution outweighs the objections.
Taxi Wars
TAMC’s proposal for a rainbow cab coalition has Yellow Cab owners seeing red.
TAMC’s proposal for a rainbow cab coalition has Yellow Cab owners seeing red.
The Red Baron
Plane Truths: Account of von Richthofen’s air adventures sags in narrative, swoops in sky footage.
Plane Truths: Account of von Richthofen’s air adventures sags in narrative, swoops in sky footage.
At Depth
More from the exclusive interview with vice chief of naval operations.
More from the exclusive interview with vice chief of naval operations.
Brave New Ayers
Titanic chef news, a new Indian outpost and an A-plus for Peter B’s.
Titanic chef news, a new Indian outpost and an A-plus for Peter B’s.
Sub Teacher
The Navy’s senior submariner breaks down the present and future of underwater war games.
The Navy’s senior submariner breaks down the present and future of underwater war games.
Forever Young
Youth Music Monterey has encouraged generations of students with its passion for excellence.
Youth Music Monterey has encouraged generations of students with its passion for excellence.
Club Gridlock
Whammy Bar delays opening, while Ol’ Factory sequel rumors brew.
Whammy Bar delays opening, while Ol’ Factory sequel rumors brew.
Vincere
Springtime for Benito: Artful Marco Bellocchio biopic tells the hidden history of Mussolini’s first wife.
Springtime for Benito: Artful Marco Bellocchio biopic tells the hidden history of Mussolini’s first wife.
Given a free afternoon to volunteer, what would you do?
Asked at the Carmel Plaza in Carmel.
Asked at the Carmel Plaza in Carmel.
Big Ups Down South
Yo La Tengo and the Hipnic mark a massive weekend of music in Big Sur.
Yo La Tengo and the Hipnic mark a massive weekend of music in Big Sur.
Crime Sting
Salinas pumped-up anti-gang effort yields striking results in its initial rounds.
Salinas pumped-up anti-gang effort yields striking results in its initial rounds.
Fable Enabled
The improbable and irresistible saga of Cachagua’s living legend, Grant Risdon.
The improbable and irresistible saga of Cachagua’s living legend, Grant Risdon.
Money Talks In California CONTESTS
Local donors give to Barbara Boxer, Jerry Brown and Meg Whitman.
Local donors give to Barbara Boxer, Jerry Brown and Meg Whitman.
Serious Business
Marina Technology Cluster Business Plan Contest sprouts some unique schemes.
Marina Technology Cluster Business Plan Contest sprouts some unique schemes.
Pour Some Sugar
Sugar and Gold light up Blue Fin with CD release party.
Sugar and Gold light up Blue Fin with CD release party.
Loose Leafs
Kooky kaleidoscope of Tea Party supporters provide a window into political paranoia.
Kooky kaleidoscope of Tea Party supporters provide a window into political paranoia.
Wednesday, April 28
Tuesday, April 27
Budget Crunch
Salinas budget committee to release report.
Salinas budget committee to release report.
Monday, April 26
Signing Off
Local cities buck the Sacramento money grab.
Local cities buck the Sacramento money grab.
Maldonado Gets Nod
Abel Maldonado to be sworn in as Lieutenant Governor Tuesday, April 27.
Abel Maldonado to be sworn in as Lieutenant Governor Tuesday, April 27.
LBAM to Court Again
State agriculture department sued for alleged violations in light brown apple moth program.
State agriculture department sued for alleged violations in light brown apple moth program.
Coastal Run
Photos from the 25th Big Sur International Marathon in the <em>Weekly's</em> photo blog.
Photos from the 25th Big Sur International Marathon in the <em>Weekly's</em> photo blog.
Friday, April 23
Protecting Produce
Produce safety session coming to Seaside.
Produce safety session coming to Seaside.
Thursday, April 22
Cease and Desist In Effect
Judge's ruling today could restrict future water flow for the Peninsula.
Judge's ruling today could restrict future water flow for the Peninsula.
Gang Sweep
Salinas gang bust nets 92 arrests, 40 pounds of cocaine.
Salinas gang bust nets 92 arrests, 40 pounds of cocaine.
Special Edible
A Carmel restaurant revolution lives, and hot dogs get stuffed in faces.
A Carmel restaurant revolution lives, and hot dogs get stuffed in faces.
Out of the Fog
The landmark <i>Street of the Sardine</i> captures a little-seen Cannery Row to great effect.
The landmark <i>Street of the Sardine</i> captures a little-seen Cannery Row to great effect.
Anti-Nuclear Breeder
Monterey produces some of the nation’s top non-proliferation experts.
Monterey produces some of the nation’s top non-proliferation experts.
Real Deal
Yama Sushi rolls up creativity with a discount.
Yama Sushi rolls up creativity with a discount.
Wheel the Earth
HER Helmet Thursdays cuts carbon emissions and costs.
HER Helmet Thursdays cuts carbon emissions and costs.
Split Decision
Bruce Delgado is Marina’s unlikely fiscal conservative, while opponents want to raise taxes – and put off an Otter invasion.
Bruce Delgado is Marina’s unlikely fiscal conservative, while opponents want to raise taxes – and put off an Otter invasion.
If you moved to another planet, what would you miss most?
Asked at Ryan Ranch in Monterey.
Asked at Ryan Ranch in Monterey.
The Losers
A Soupçon of Snark: <i>The Losers</i> wins by not pretending to be anything more than featherweight fun.
A Soupçon of Snark: <i>The Losers</i> wins by not pretending to be anything more than featherweight fun.
Marina Momentum
Projects lining up for military outpost revival.
Projects lining up for military outpost revival.
Pork Politics
Underground sausage and high-minded Cooking for Solutions.
Underground sausage and high-minded Cooking for Solutions.
Fishy Proposal
Enviros call for more scrutiny of county’s steelhead-blocking project.
Enviros call for more scrutiny of county’s steelhead-blocking project.
¡Ask A Mexican! for Apr 22, 2010
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
Oceans
<i>Oceans</i> documents the captivating lives of marine animals.
<i>Oceans</i> documents the captivating lives of marine animals.
Letters to the Editor for Apr 22, 2010
Letters to the Editor for Apr 22, 2010
One of the County’s Great Lueders Steps Down
Community Foundation CEO retires after almost three decades of remarkable service.
Community Foundation CEO retires after almost three decades of remarkable service.
Twang Thang
Billy Currington charms the Fox in Salinas with clever country.
Billy Currington charms the Fox in Salinas with clever country.
Killer Crossover
Kronos Quartet’s mean talent and daring taste tackles everything from Hendrix to Icelandic rock.
Kronos Quartet’s mean talent and daring taste tackles everything from Hendrix to Icelandic rock.
Big Blowback
Local gray whale conservationists protest international hunting compromise.
Local gray whale conservationists protest international hunting compromise.
Bitter Medicine
Dueling unions battle for the loyalty of Salinas Valley hospital workers.
Dueling unions battle for the loyalty of Salinas Valley hospital workers.
Big Five
A handful of bands for $5 means a lot of rock at Jose’s in Monterey.
A handful of bands for $5 means a lot of rock at Jose’s in Monterey.
Buddha on the Beach
Key Dalai Lama monk leads Blessing of the Waters in Carmel.
Key Dalai Lama monk leads Blessing of the Waters in Carmel.
Wednesday, April 21
The Energy Source
After talking to NPS students and faculty, energy guru Amory Lovins spoke to the Weekly.
After talking to NPS students and faculty, energy guru Amory Lovins spoke to the Weekly.
Fair Warning
Carmel Mayor Sue McCloud failed to properly disclose expenses in the April 13 election.
Carmel Mayor Sue McCloud failed to properly disclose expenses in the April 13 election.
Political Dogfight
Farr pushes bill banning animal cruelty videos.
Farr pushes bill banning animal cruelty videos.
Another Round
Abel Maldonado's bid for lieutenant governor reconsidered.
Abel Maldonado's bid for lieutenant governor reconsidered.
Tuesday, April 20
Tax and Save
Marina council supports placing three taxes on November ballot and exploring budget savings.
Marina council supports placing three taxes on November ballot and exploring budget savings.
Swearing-in
Carmel election victors took the oath of office Tuesday, April 20.
Carmel election victors took the oath of office Tuesday, April 20.
Propping the Parks
DMV fee to fund state parks makes November ballot.
DMV fee to fund state parks makes November ballot.
Surfs Up
Marina to honor two surfers for rescuing teens.
Marina to honor two surfers for rescuing teens.
Special Edible
Special Edible insight on Cooking for Solutions and beautiful bootleg sausage.
Special Edible insight on Cooking for Solutions and beautiful bootleg sausage.
Monday, April 19
Green Vehicles Stalled
Salinas' first electric cars to roll off assembly lines this summer...
Salinas' first electric cars to roll off assembly lines this summer...
Friday, April 16
Law School LEEDers
Monterey College of Law presents its ultra-green Community Justice Center.
Monterey College of Law presents its ultra-green Community Justice Center.
2010 Sea Otter Classic
Photos from Sea Otter Classic all weekend long.
Photos from Sea Otter Classic all weekend long.
The Greenest Blue
Aquarium's "Super Green List" highlights triply-eco seafood.
Aquarium's "Super Green List" highlights triply-eco seafood.
Delay Game?
Heritage Oaks developer requests delay of supes meeting until after election.
Heritage Oaks developer requests delay of supes meeting until after election.
And the Sign Says...
VIDEO: Weekly parodies Marina's sign regulations in folksy Tesla remix.
VIDEO: Weekly parodies Marina's sign regulations in folksy Tesla remix.
Thursday, April 15
Idea Factory
TEDxMonterey scales down the sprawling TED conference to size.
TEDxMonterey scales down the sprawling TED conference to size.
Succulent Success
How to plant a tiny garden with big appeal.
How to plant a tiny garden with big appeal.
Rocky Road
Mountain biking documentary follows riders through North America’s highest mountains.
Mountain biking documentary follows riders through North America’s highest mountains.
Carmel, 2.0
Sue McCloud ekes out mayoral win, Jason Burnett sails to City Council victory.
Sue McCloud ekes out mayoral win, Jason Burnett sails to City Council victory.
Don’t Mess with The Medflys
Local legends reunite for a never-again show in Monterey benefiting Surfrider.
Local legends reunite for a never-again show in Monterey benefiting Surfrider.
Wild Ride
The Sea Otter Classic is still growing and adding events after 20 years.
The Sea Otter Classic is still growing and adding events after 20 years.
Open Water
Closed-door desal deals are the wrong approach.
Closed-door desal deals are the wrong approach.
Letters to the Editor for Apr 15, 2010
Letters to the Editor for Apr 15, 2010
Sweet Home California
Greening a Seaside foreclosure brings joy and pain.
Greening a Seaside foreclosure brings joy and pain.
Sweet LouLou's
A new look at an old community classic, LouLou’s Griddle in the Middle.
A new look at an old community classic, LouLou’s Griddle in the Middle.
Signing Off
Marina regulations turn city officials into art critics of store caricatures.
Marina regulations turn city officials into art critics of store caricatures.
Squid Fry for Apr 15, 2010
Squid Fry for Apr 15, 2010
Crossing Lines
Santa Cruz-based pot facility eyes Ryan Ranch medical marijuana site.
Santa Cruz-based pot facility eyes Ryan Ranch medical marijuana site.
Hot Water Battle
Players pick sides on the Regional Water Project.
Players pick sides on the Regional Water Project.
Rest at the Best
Recipes from the top PBF&W to date, lobster pierogies and a $100 picture.
Recipes from the top PBF&W to date, lobster pierogies and a $100 picture.
Kick-Ass
Watchman Babies: Geeks, freaks – and a lack of cinematic technique – in a ragged rip-off of a tale.
Watchman Babies: Geeks, freaks – and a lack of cinematic technique – in a ragged rip-off of a tale.
Spell Binding
The Monterey Opera Association splices magic and Broadway in with its arias.
The Monterey Opera Association splices magic and Broadway in with its arias.
Pump It Up
North County looks like it may get water, but proposed deal remains contentious.
North County looks like it may get water, but proposed deal remains contentious.
Bug Blasters
How to annihilate drywood termites without poisoning yourself.
How to annihilate drywood termites without poisoning yourself.
Wednesday, April 14
Weed Waylaid
P.G. wins court order against medical marijuana dispensary.
P.G. wins court order against medical marijuana dispensary.
Hook It Up, Cook It Up
Videos of super chef lessons from Pebble Beach Food & Wine.
Videos of super chef lessons from Pebble Beach Food & Wine.
Carmel Count
Mayor Sue McCloud back for a sixth term; City Council challenger Burnett wins big.
Mayor Sue McCloud back for a sixth term; City Council challenger Burnett wins big.
Tuesday, April 13
Another Course
More Pebble Beach Food & Wine reflections, including recipes, trends and more.
More Pebble Beach Food & Wine reflections, including recipes, trends and more.
Monday, April 12
Local Scofflaws
Two locals make list of California's top 250 delinquent taxpayers.
Two locals make list of California's top 250 delinquent taxpayers.
Fiery Debate
Big Sur locals block wilderness proposal for Molera State Park.
Big Sur locals block wilderness proposal for Molera State Park.
Big Fish Escape Scrutiny
IRS audits of big corporations are down 33 percent from 2005.
IRS audits of big corporations are down 33 percent from 2005.
Water Junction
County to kick down $155,000 to Aromas district to connect waterless North County residents.
County to kick down $155,000 to Aromas district to connect waterless North County residents.
Friday, April 9
Freshwater Topic
Sand City's groundbreaking desal plant gets national attention.
Sand City's groundbreaking desal plant gets national attention.
General Plan Rising
Vlog puts Creedence twist on General Plan
Vlog puts Creedence twist on General Plan
Thursday, April 8
Sunny Water
Solar water heater company giving away systems.
Solar water heater company giving away systems.
Charter Chatter
MPUSD Superintendent Marilyn Shepherd weighs in on parent movement for new charter school.
MPUSD Superintendent Marilyn Shepherd weighs in on parent movement for new charter school.
People's Parks
National Parks are free April 17 through April 25
National Parks are free April 17 through April 25
Special Edible
A breakthrough blog, plus prize epicurean advice from <i>Playboy</i>.
A breakthrough blog, plus prize epicurean advice from <i>Playboy</i>.
The Fly South
The women behind Southern Latitudes in Carmel like to get their wine down low.
The women behind Southern Latitudes in Carmel like to get their wine down low.
General Confusion
Carmel Valley issues still hotly disputed as GPU 2010 heads to Planning Commission.
Carmel Valley issues still hotly disputed as GPU 2010 heads to Planning Commission.
Atlas Blogged
Bill McKibben on his new book, Copenhagen and the latest 350.org plan.
Bill McKibben on his new book, Copenhagen and the latest 350.org plan.
Letters to the Editor for Apr 08, 2010
Letters to the Editor for Apr 08, 2010
Street Talk
Ambitious plans to re-imagine Alvarado Street meet up with hometown democracy.
Ambitious plans to re-imagine Alvarado Street meet up with hometown democracy.
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Paint It Black: <i>The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo</i> combines noir sensibilities with a complex crime story.
Paint It Black: <i>The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo</i> combines noir sensibilities with a complex crime story.
Going Gaga
Thirty-plus artists on five stages make music a celebrated mainstay of Good Old Days.
Thirty-plus artists on five stages make music a celebrated mainstay of Good Old Days.
Part Deuce
Shark Boy’s new career is almost as bizarre as the previous chapter.
Shark Boy’s new career is almost as bizarre as the previous chapter.
Swing Time
Carmel candidates make last-minute appeals; Burnett vows to probe Guillen controversy.
Carmel candidates make last-minute appeals; Burnett vows to probe Guillen controversy.
Gen Extra
MJF’s Next Generation Festival charges Monterey with the most talented young jazz energy out there.
MJF’s Next Generation Festival charges Monterey with the most talented young jazz energy out there.
Scenic Spraying
Caltrans gives Big Sur’s Highway 1 its annual dose of pesticides.
Caltrans gives Big Sur’s Highway 1 its annual dose of pesticides.
Dostoevsky Delivered
PacRep’s <i>Crime and Punishment</i> rewards the earnest audience member.
PacRep’s <i>Crime and Punishment</i> rewards the earnest audience member.
Saving Bayview
Parents fight to convert the Monterey school to a charter.
Parents fight to convert the Monterey school to a charter.
Fooling Around
Thanks for getting the joke – even if you didn’t.
Thanks for getting the joke – even if you didn’t.
What’s the weirdest job you’ve ever had?
Asked at the Wild Plum Bakery and Café in Monterey.
Asked at the Wild Plum Bakery and Café in Monterey.
Wednesday, April 7
Sails v. Whales
Is Fisherman's Wharf's only sailing concession sunk?
Is Fisherman's Wharf's only sailing concession sunk?
5 Times 10
First 5 celebrate 10 years, partners with MY Museum
First 5 celebrate 10 years, partners with MY Museum
Bear Huggers
Wildlife activists head to Monterey for hearing on bear hunting.
Wildlife activists head to Monterey for hearing on bear hunting.
General Confusion
New Carmel Valley subdivision unveiled, residents up in arms over general plan.
New Carmel Valley subdivision unveiled, residents up in arms over general plan.
Tuesday, April 6
Settlement Smackdown
Peninsula water district withdraws its support for the Regional Water Project agreement; County Supes sign on.
Peninsula water district withdraws its support for the Regional Water Project agreement; County Supes sign on.
County Trashes Styrofoam
Supervisors signal OK on polystyrene packaging ban.
Supervisors signal OK on polystyrene packaging ban.
Hello Holly
Chief Deputy Auditor Controller Ron Holly enters the race for County Treasurer.
Chief Deputy Auditor Controller Ron Holly enters the race for County Treasurer.
Earth to Esalen
Bill McKibben dishes on 350.org, Copenhagen and the power of MIIS.
Bill McKibben dishes on 350.org, Copenhagen and the power of MIIS.
Health Plan
Endowment-funded plan to address safety, health care in East Salinas
Endowment-funded plan to address safety, health care in East Salinas
Monday, April 5
Desal Dispute
Ag Land Trust sues Marina Coast over regional water project agreement.
Ag Land Trust sues Marina Coast over regional water project agreement.
Monterey Mayhem
Vandals carve disturbing messages on car windshields in Monterey.
Vandals carve disturbing messages on car windshields in Monterey.
Show Me the Money
Carmel mayoral candidate Adam Moniz says his opponent Mayor Sue McCloud violated election law.
Carmel mayoral candidate Adam Moniz says his opponent Mayor Sue McCloud violated election law.
Water Deal Reconsidered
Peninsula water district to vote on regional water project agreement, again.
Peninsula water district to vote on regional water project agreement, again.
Styrofoam Sweep
County Supervisors to consider polystyrene ban
County Supervisors to consider polystyrene ban
Assualt and Battery
Officer assaulted, man beaten outside Salinas restaurant
Officer assaulted, man beaten outside Salinas restaurant
Friday, April 2
Lost and Found
Downtown Pacific Grove shows signs of growth.
Downtown Pacific Grove shows signs of growth.
Thursday, April 1
Parting Waters
Peninsula water district board divided on regional water project agreement.
Peninsula water district board divided on regional water project agreement.
April Fools! 2010
Despite years of profitability as the county’s largest-circulation rag, the <em>Weekly</em> ends its print edition and goes exclusively online and mobile.
Despite years of profitability as the county’s largest-circulation rag, the <em>Weekly</em> ends its print edition and goes exclusively online and mobile.
Flavor for Days
Pebble Beach Food & Wine’s finest hour(s) and a youth movement on Fremont.
Pebble Beach Food & Wine’s finest hour(s) and a youth movement on Fremont.
Chloe
Stinky Kinky: <i>Chloe</i> excels at scintillation, fails as filmmaking.
Stinky Kinky: <i>Chloe</i> excels at scintillation, fails as filmmaking.
Sign of the Times
Latest sheriff’s race shootout targets alleged billboard campaigning violation.
Latest sheriff’s race shootout targets alleged billboard campaigning violation.
Seaside Hotel Strikes Out
Reggie Jackson’s team lets deal with city expire.
Reggie Jackson’s team lets deal with city expire.
In the Shorts
The debut Monterey Bay Film Festival amasses a whirlwind of striking short films.
The debut Monterey Bay Film Festival amasses a whirlwind of striking short films.
Water, Logged
<em>Weekly </em>coverage of Monterey Peninsula water supply issues.
<em>Weekly </em>coverage of Monterey Peninsula water supply issues.
Carmel Counting
Election personnel questioned by citizens.
Election personnel questioned by citizens.
What moment of your life do you wish you had recorded?
Asked at El Rancho Market in Marina.
Asked at El Rancho Market in Marina.
Ratepayers Hosed
Regional desal project agreement could double Peninsula water rates.
Regional desal project agreement could double Peninsula water rates.
Keeping the Covenant
Clergy, citizens unite to build peace in gang-plagued Salinas.
Clergy, citizens unite to build peace in gang-plagued Salinas.
Oh Baby
Harlequin Baby takes light antics, dark material to Jose’s.
Harlequin Baby takes light antics, dark material to Jose’s.
Lobos Locos
L.A.’s Los Lobos join Leo Kottke in Carmel for a show at Sunset.
L.A.’s Los Lobos join Leo Kottke in Carmel for a show at Sunset.
Enlivening Legends
SpectorDance’s <i>Heritage Project</i> fuses cutting edge movement with vital local lore.
SpectorDance’s <i>Heritage Project</i> fuses cutting edge movement with vital local lore.
Styrofoam Takeout
The <em>Weekly</em>'s coverage of the polystyrene ban sweeping Monterey County.
The <em>Weekly</em>'s coverage of the polystyrene ban sweeping Monterey County.
Easter Rising
Local pastry and chocolate craftspeople elevate the occasion with exquisitely unique treats.
Local pastry and chocolate craftspeople elevate the occasion with exquisitely unique treats.
Mother
Maternal Bond: A mom goes to extreme lengths to clear her son’s name in the excellent South Korean thriller <i>Mother.</i>
Maternal Bond: A mom goes to extreme lengths to clear her son’s name in the excellent South Korean thriller <i>Mother.</i>
Letters to the Editor for Apr 01, 2010
Letters to the Editor for Apr 01, 2010
Smashing Glass Ceilings
Christiane Amanpour has the chops to change the Sunday news script.
Christiane Amanpour has the chops to change the Sunday news script.
Record Gains
Monterey’s Duplication Connection marks 25 years of recording big-name stars and rescuing down-home memories.
Monterey’s Duplication Connection marks 25 years of recording big-name stars and rescuing down-home memories.
Changing the Game
California campaign finance reform starts with baby steps.
California campaign finance reform starts with baby steps.
Fear, Loathing and Relief
We reached out to long-time readers and locals to get their comments about the demise of our print edition. Their reactions follow:
We reached out to long-time readers and locals to get their comments about the demise of our print edition. Their reactions follow:
Third Degree Indulgence
The third annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine only ups the excellence.
The third annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine only ups the excellence.
Allegro Gourmet Pizzeria
Carmel-By-The-Sea