Saturday, July 31
Stir It Up
The 15th Annual Monterey Bay Reggaefest rolls up a big fat 3-day music jam.
The 15th Annual Monterey Bay Reggaefest rolls up a big fat 3-day music jam.
Friday, July 30
Project Runway
Marina airport scores $1.5 million federal grant.
Marina airport scores $1.5 million federal grant.
Thursday, July 29
What is your weirdest hobby?
Asked at Beverly Fabrics on Fremont.
Asked at Beverly Fabrics on Fremont.
The Wrong Stuff
Sherrod story illuminates what’s poisoning politics.
Sherrod story illuminates what’s poisoning politics.
Letters to the Editor for Jul 29, 2010
Letters to the Editor for Jul 29, 2010
Virtually Conservative
How the gaming addiction feeds into the Tea Party movement.
How the gaming addiction feeds into the Tea Party movement.
A New Wave
Concerts on the Bay Summer series splashes down at Monterey Plaza Hotel.
Concerts on the Bay Summer series splashes down at Monterey Plaza Hotel.
Quinoa Sushi and Such
<i>The Homesteader’s Kitchen</i> makes healthy hippie cooking tasty and accessible.
<i>The Homesteader’s Kitchen</i> makes healthy hippie cooking tasty and accessible.
Driver of Change
Monterey Bay Electric Vehicle Alliance plugs cleaner cars.
Monterey Bay Electric Vehicle Alliance plugs cleaner cars.
Terms of Endearment
Guillen’s emails appear to contradict statements to investigators in the harassment case.
Guillen’s emails appear to contradict statements to investigators in the harassment case.
Little Obsessed
How a local lady creates a fascinating miniature Old England in Carmel.
How a local lady creates a fascinating miniature Old England in Carmel.
Compassionate Caring
Monterey center offers offers badly needed help to elderly.
Monterey center offers offers badly needed help to elderly.
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
Mediocre Menagerie: <i>Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore</i> is a spoof that lacks the talented Pixar touch.
Mediocre Menagerie: <i>Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore</i> is a spoof that lacks the talented Pixar touch.
Downtown Redo
Blue-ribbon committee tries to cut through red tape.
Blue-ribbon committee tries to cut through red tape.
Reggae Fame
Sly and Robbie, Barrington Levy and Third World lead 15th Monterey Bay Reggaefest.
Sly and Robbie, Barrington Levy and Third World lead 15th Monterey Bay Reggaefest.
Sabado Gigante
A wideranging trifecta of music sets off Monterey County this Saturday.
A wideranging trifecta of music sets off Monterey County this Saturday.
Dinner For Schmucks
Unlikely sidekicks Paul Rudd and Steve Carell display impeccable comic timing in<i> Dinner for Schmucks. </i>
Unlikely sidekicks Paul Rudd and Steve Carell display impeccable comic timing in<i> Dinner for Schmucks. </i>
The Good News
Appetizing reports from Salinas to Carmel to Cannery Row.
Appetizing reports from Salinas to Carmel to Cannery Row.
Wednesday, July 28
Arizona Bound
Judge blocks toughest parts of Arizona's new immigration law, but protests still on.
Judge blocks toughest parts of Arizona's new immigration law, but protests still on.
Tuesday, July 27
Revealing Emails
"Your Secret Admirer" —That's how Carmel City Administrator signed emails to former staffer Jane Miller; Miller recently agreed to settle her sexual harassment suit.
"Your Secret Admirer" —That's how Carmel City Administrator signed emails to former staffer Jane Miller; Miller recently agreed to settle her sexual harassment suit.
Pooling Resources
Peninsula mayors press for stronger voice in desal project.
Peninsula mayors press for stronger voice in desal project.
Sunday, July 25
Faster Pace
Jorge Lorenzo wins his sixth Grand Prix of the MotoGP season at Laguna Seca.
Jorge Lorenzo wins his sixth Grand Prix of the MotoGP season at Laguna Seca.
Saturday, July 24
Big Lead
Jorge Lorenzo wins fifth consecutive first position for Sunday's race.
Jorge Lorenzo wins fifth consecutive first position for Sunday's race.
Friday, July 23
Sand in the Tank
Water board dampens "eco-resort" permit request, again.
Water board dampens "eco-resort" permit request, again.
Fast Pace
Casey Stoner tops the time sheets after Friday's first practice session.
Casey Stoner tops the time sheets after Friday's first practice session.
Local Podium
Hawk Mazzotta places second in the Monterey Challenge at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
Hawk Mazzotta places second in the Monterey Challenge at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
Thursday, July 22
Election in Gear
Salinas Mayor Dennis Donohue runs again; faces at least two challengers.
Salinas Mayor Dennis Donohue runs again; faces at least two challengers.
The Fruits of Compromise
Pacific Grove farmers market debuts its new digs.
Pacific Grove farmers market debuts its new digs.
Salt
Tasty Spy Stuff: Angelina has a Jolie old time in retro, but timely, flick about Russian double agents.
Tasty Spy Stuff: Angelina has a Jolie old time in retro, but timely, flick about Russian double agents.
Letters to the Editor for Jul 22, 2010
Letters to the Editor for Jul 22, 2010
Cloudy Vista
Bay View Elementary charter plans hit roadblock with teacher opposition.
Bay View Elementary charter plans hit roadblock with teacher opposition.
Different Reality
Lady Gaga’s cousin and family play Jose’s – and film for an E! Television pilot at the same time.
Lady Gaga’s cousin and family play Jose’s – and film for an E! Television pilot at the same time.
Mouth of the Border
Never let facts get in the way of a good immigration scare.
Never let facts get in the way of a good immigration scare.
In what strange places do you find fashion inspiration?
Asked at Carmel Plaza on Ocean Avenue.
Asked at Carmel Plaza on Ocean Avenue.
Education Alert
California school crisis requires willpower.
California school crisis requires willpower.
Tasty Eight
Indispensable insights for local people who eat.
Indispensable insights for local people who eat.
Chopstix
Chopstix packs ’em in for bubble teas and sturdy Vietnamese at bargain prices.
Chopstix packs ’em in for bubble teas and sturdy Vietnamese at bargain prices.
Blog Togs
Local fashionistas are part of a growing trend to liberate what you wear.
Local fashionistas are part of a growing trend to liberate what you wear.
¡Ask A Mexican! for Jul 22, 2010
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
Turning Points
Motorcycle champions discuss the curves MotoGP racers will face at Mazda Laguna Seca.
Motorcycle champions discuss the curves MotoGP racers will face at Mazda Laguna Seca.
The Brown Act
Computer consultant’s role at County Office of Education questioned.
Computer consultant’s role at County Office of Education questioned.
Going Deep
Former MBARI president Marcia McNutt is tough cop in BP cleanup.
Former MBARI president Marcia McNutt is tough cop in BP cleanup.
Wednesday, July 21
Special Edible
Seven things you should know if you like to eat and drink: from farmer market movements to new pizza joints.
Seven things you should know if you like to eat and drink: from farmer market movements to new pizza joints.
Monday, July 19
Special Edible
The most important produce to buy organic and a happy hour to fight recession panic.
The most important produce to buy organic and a happy hour to fight recession panic.
2010 California Rodeo Salinas
Video from Sunday at the California Rodeo Salinas.
Video from Sunday at the California Rodeo Salinas.
Saturday, July 17
Lasso Lessons
A <em>Weekly</em> intern's view of her first rodeo experience.
A <em>Weekly</em> intern's view of her first rodeo experience.
Friday, July 16
GO!
Valentino Rossi on schedule to race at Laguna Seca following a broken leg six 6 weeks ago.
Valentino Rossi on schedule to race at Laguna Seca following a broken leg six 6 weeks ago.
Thursday, July 15
Open Enrollment
Students at the state's 1000 worst schools can now transfer to better ones; 17 County schools make the list.
Students at the state's 1000 worst schools can now transfer to better ones; 17 County schools make the list.
Candidate Showdown?
15th District Senate Candidate Blakeslee accepts Laird debate challenge...or does he?
15th District Senate Candidate Blakeslee accepts Laird debate challenge...or does he?
Chunk Light Red-Listed
Aquarium adds most canned tuna products to Seafood Watch "avoid" list.
Aquarium adds most canned tuna products to Seafood Watch "avoid" list.
Load of Bull
The 10th annual Professional Bull Riding kicks off big rodeo action at the California Rodeo Salinas.
The 10th annual Professional Bull Riding kicks off big rodeo action at the California Rodeo Salinas.
Special Edible
Big Barnyard news: an institution gets new owners and a new pub stays open till 2am (yes, in Carmel).
Big Barnyard news: an institution gets new owners and a new pub stays open till 2am (yes, in Carmel).
A Tough Ride
Salinas crime is down, but so are crimefighters.
Salinas crime is down, but so are crimefighters.
Shopping for Shopette Developer
Seaside considers assisted living facility for Fort Ord parcel.
Seaside considers assisted living facility for Fort Ord parcel.
Positive thinking is not optional.
Bullfighter/Barrel Man Don “Hollywood” Yates
Bullfighter/Barrel Man Don “Hollywood” Yates
Letters to the Editor for Jul 15, 2010
Letters to the Editor for Jul 15, 2010
No Easy Ride
Cowboys take hard spills on bulls and horses Friday night at the California Rodeo Salinas.
Cowboys take hard spills on bulls and horses Friday night at the California Rodeo Salinas.
Frontier Food
Sniffing out new salad bars at Jersey’s and secret root-beer floats at In N Out.
Sniffing out new salad bars at Jersey’s and secret root-beer floats at In N Out.
Conference Call
Critics say downtown Monterey needs expanded conference center as tourism lags.
Critics say downtown Monterey needs expanded conference center as tourism lags.
Kombucha’S future: 21 and over?
Regulators tea’d off over alcohol content of popular health drink.
Regulators tea’d off over alcohol content of popular health drink.
Striking Rich
Carmel fined in settlement of long-running harassment suit.
Carmel fined in settlement of long-running harassment suit.
A New Day
A long-awaited debut gives Forrest Day reason to celebrate in Monterey.
A long-awaited debut gives Forrest Day reason to celebrate in Monterey.
Keep your cowboy hat on.
World-class bareback bronc riders Bobby Mote and Ryan Gray
World-class bareback bronc riders Bobby Mote and Ryan Gray
Frutti De Mar Grill
Loving the mini sensation next to a Marina laundromat, Frutti De Mar Grill.
Loving the mini sensation next to a Marina laundromat, Frutti De Mar Grill.
Inception
Presents of Mind: Christopher Nolan gives the gift of another brainy blockbuster with
Presents of Mind: Christopher Nolan gives the gift of another brainy blockbuster with
Wheels Turning
Get on the Bus does profound things for families with imprisoned parents.
Get on the Bus does profound things for families with imprisoned parents.
The show must go on.
Miss California Rodeo 2009 Brittany Slaton
Miss California Rodeo 2009 Brittany Slaton
Carmel Classical Crossroads
Weil’s departure from Bach Fest marks the end of an era – and a new beginning.
Weil’s departure from Bach Fest marks the end of an era – and a new beginning.
Fish Feed
Start-up Monterey company turns local fish guts into fresh fertilizer.
Start-up Monterey company turns local fish guts into fresh fertilizer.
The Century Club
On its 100th anniversary, California Rodeo Salinas and its stars share lessons from the arena.
On its 100th anniversary, California Rodeo Salinas and its stars share lessons from the arena.
How can you tell someone’s really a cowboy?
Asked at the California Rodeo Salinas chamber mixer.
Asked at the California Rodeo Salinas chamber mixer.
The Girl Who Played With Fire
Tattoo You: Second film adaptation of best-selling crime series is heavy on atmosphere, light on excitement.
Tattoo You: Second film adaptation of best-selling crime series is heavy on atmosphere, light on excitement.
Child’s Play
The Forest Theater Guild’s <i>Alice in Wonderland</i> is a feast for the eyes, and the intellect.
The Forest Theater Guild’s <i>Alice in Wonderland</i> is a feast for the eyes, and the intellect.
Wednesday, July 14
Carmel Settles
The City of Carmel pays $600,000 to settle sexual harassment suit.
The City of Carmel pays $600,000 to settle sexual harassment suit.
Tuesday, July 13
Taxation Tiff
Marina sales tax hike makes the November ballot.
Marina sales tax hike makes the November ballot.
Ya Basta
Monterey County supervisors denounce Arizona immigration law.
Monterey County supervisors denounce Arizona immigration law.
Special Edible
More mouthwatering morsels: Jerry Regester shines, Gilroy garlic gets some love from L.A. and secrets and updates on In N Out.
More mouthwatering morsels: Jerry Regester shines, Gilroy garlic gets some love from L.A. and secrets and updates on In N Out.
Bruce is Loose
Marina Mayor Bruce Delgado announces plans to run for re-election.
Marina Mayor Bruce Delgado announces plans to run for re-election.
Monday, July 12
Education Litigation
Activists sue the state; demand better education funding.
Activists sue the state; demand better education funding.
Calling All Pols
Election season in the city of Monterey kicks off this week
Election season in the city of Monterey kicks off this week
Friday, July 9
Big Dogs
Los Lobos will perform at Sand City's West End Celebration.
Los Lobos will perform at Sand City's West End Celebration.
Thursday, July 8
Monterey Beach Closed
Sewage spill of as much as 70,000 gallons closes Monterey Municipal Beach.
Sewage spill of as much as 70,000 gallons closes Monterey Municipal Beach.
Just Krilling Time
Gray whales are lingering past season in Monterey Bay.
Gray whales are lingering past season in Monterey Bay.
Salinas Explores China Connection
Mayor says Asian capital may help local businesses.
Mayor says Asian capital may help local businesses.
Despicable Me
Totally Gru-vy: <i>Despicable Me</i> is an animated feel-good summer movie that delivers on its promise.
Totally Gru-vy: <i>Despicable Me</i> is an animated feel-good summer movie that delivers on its promise.
Lofty Summit
Dubwize, Cali Nation and The Joint Venture headline first Salinas Music and Arts Summit.
Dubwize, Cali Nation and The Joint Venture headline first Salinas Music and Arts Summit.
Foreclosed Options
Hurting homeowners find loan modification relief is increasingly elusive.
Hurting homeowners find loan modification relief is increasingly elusive.
Crunchy Credit
Farmers markets grow with electronic food stamps.
Farmers markets grow with electronic food stamps.
Way to Flow
Questions and solutions for the regional water plan.
Questions and solutions for the regional water plan.
Red Hot Blues
Lavay Smith and company launch an inspired Blues in the Park summer.
Lavay Smith and company launch an inspired Blues in the Park summer.
Letters to the Editor for Jul 08, 2010
Letters to the Editor for Jul 08, 2010
Hope Floats
Reigning in locavore extremists with help from a different “slow” food movement.
Reigning in locavore extremists with help from a different “slow” food movement.
Photo Finish
Ansel Adams show at MMA is an aesthetic – and historic – treasure trove.
Ansel Adams show at MMA is an aesthetic – and historic – treasure trove.
Trashy Romance
How a misdirected love story speaks to the crisis in the Pacific.
How a misdirected love story speaks to the crisis in the Pacific.
Shopping for Shopette Developer
Seaside considers assisted living facility for Fort Ord parcel.
Seaside considers assisted living facility for Fort Ord parcel.
On the Down Under
Australian delis, picture-perfect new pastries and cowboy boots.
Australian delis, picture-perfect new pastries and cowboy boots.
Borderline Debate
Local attorney hopes immigration reform brings relief.
Local attorney hopes immigration reform brings relief.
If you put a love letter in a bottle, what would it say?
Asked at Carbone’s in Monterey.
Asked at Carbone’s in Monterey.
Fostering Help
New legislation aims to shelter youths facing difficult circumstances.
New legislation aims to shelter youths facing difficult circumstances.
¡Ask A Mexican! for Jul 08, 2010
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
Sweet honeymoon
Local female “super group” constellation includes four stars.
Local female “super group” constellation includes four stars.
Wednesday, July 7
Taxi!!
City of Monterey says yes to regional taxi regulation.
City of Monterey says yes to regional taxi regulation.
Tuesday, July 6
Take a Bow
Joan McCleary to step down as executive director of the Pacific Grove Art Center
Joan McCleary to step down as executive director of the Pacific Grove Art Center
Hunter Hunted
$2,500 reward for info on sea otter shooting.
$2,500 reward for info on sea otter shooting.
Monday, July 5
Museum Makeover
Monterey City Council considers Monterey Maritime Museum re-model progress.
Monterey City Council considers Monterey Maritime Museum re-model progress.
Saturday, July 3
Spinning the Spin
The August 17 state senate race opens with press release war—and debate challenge
The August 17 state senate race opens with press release war—and debate challenge
Friday, July 2
Shell Shocked
Monterey Bay Aquarium acquires ten turtle tots.
Monterey Bay Aquarium acquires ten turtle tots.
Thursday, July 1
Public Servants Wanted
Seaside invites candidates for City Council, mayor.
Seaside invites candidates for City Council, mayor.
¡Ask A Mexican! for Jul 01, 2010
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
One man's take on his culture's stereotypes
So Damn Cute
Miss Delish’s gets a storefront and the C Restaurant delivers the deals.
Miss Delish&amp;#8217;s gets a storefront and the C Restaurant delivers the deals.
For the Record
Vinyl in the Woods rides the rebirth of the classic medium.
Vinyl in the Woods rides the rebirth of the classic medium.
Marina Morass
City Council budget bickering – and heated rhetoric – intensifies the political rift.
City Council budget bickering &amp;#8211; and heated rhetoric &amp;#8211; intensifies the political rift.
Clay Play
Jars of Clay leads another lofty lineup at Spirit West Coast.
Jars of Clay leads another lofty lineup at Spirit West Coast.
Cyrus
Baby Love:
Baby Love: Cyrus tries not to play its yukky subject for laughs &#8211; and ends up succeeding too well.
2010 Best Of Monterey Bay Visitor Guide
Art & Culture: Getting in touch with finer things.
Art & Culture: Getting in touch with finer things.
Water Logged
Peninsula residents speak out about regional desalination project.
Peninsula residents speak out about regional desalination project.
Independence Thinking
Esalen and Big Sur Spirit Garden collaborate on a potent three-day festival.
Esalen and Big Sur Spirit Garden collaborate on a potent three-day festival.
Pooch Pampering
Monterey’s new Dawg Gone It takes kenneling to customized heights.
Monterey&amp;#8217;s new Dawg Gone It takes kenneling to customized heights.
What animals would you splice into one creature?
Asked at the SPCA on Highway 68.
Asked at the SPCA on Highway 68.
Taking a Village
Salinas needs a community effort to stop gang violence, activists and police agree.
Salinas needs a community effort to stop gang violence, activists and police agree.
New Chapter for Salinas Arts
Mayor Dennis Donohue hustles to attract literary museum.
Mayor Dennis Donohue hustles to attract literary museum.
Jacks Restaurant
Portola Hotel’s restaurant succeeds with an impressive and increasingly conscious upgrade.
Portola Hotel&amp;#8217;s restaurant succeeds with an impressive and increasingly conscious upgrade.
Development bullfight Near Toro Park
Neighborhood activists oppose housing plan off Highway 68.
Neighborhood activists oppose housing plan off Highway 68.
Smooth Operator
Abel Maldonado is playing the angles in his long shot race to be elected lieutenant governor.
Abel Maldonado is playing the angles in his long shot race to be elected lieutenant governor.
THE TWILIGHT SAGA - ECLIPSE
Bloodless Wonder: Bringing in a horror director still doesn’t make
Bloodless Wonder: Bringing in a horror director still doesn&#8217;t make Eclipse anything but teen melodrama.
Bite Me
Why Americans should stop whimpering, and start fighting back.
Why Americans should stop whimpering, and start fighting back.
Letters to the Editor for Jul 01, 2010
Letters to the Editor for Jul 01, 2010
2010 Best Of Monterey Bay Visitors' Guide
Bars & Nightlife: Music and libations from Big Sur to Moss Landing.
Bars & Nightlife: Music and libations from Big Sur to Moss Landing.
Montrio Bistro
Monterey