Character Study
National Coalition Building Institute empowers students to instill tolerance.
National Coalition Building Institute empowers students to instill tolerance. 

Making Conservatives Jealous
Peninsula-raised NAACP president organizes a D.C. rally to rival Glenn Beck’s.
Peninsula-raised NAACP president organizes a D.C. rally to rival Glenn Beck’s.
Carmel In Crisis
It’s time to face the facts—and for Guillen to go.
It’s time to face the facts—and for Guillen to go.
Let it Flow
Carmel Valley Road’s free right turn lane should stay.
Carmel Valley Road’s free right turn lane should stay.
Bird Brain
An ill-advised hummingbird emergency affirms the role of SPCA Wildlife Rescue Center.
An ill-advised hummingbird emergency affirms the role of SPCA Wildlife Rescue Center.
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.
Happy New Year: Wise Words from an Elder
The Decade in Review: Daniel Schorr of NPR offers his unique viewpoint.
The Decade in Review: Daniel Schorr of NPR offers his unique viewpoint.
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.
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?
Zip It 93923 v. 93924
Which is more prestigious, a Carmel or Carmel Valley address?
Which is more prestigious, a Carmel or Carmel Valley address?
Meet Mr. Panetta
Local Hero: Leon Panetta
Locals hail him as the Central Coast’s environmental watchdog on Capitol Hill. He devotes his time to civil rights legislation, an end to homelessness and hunger, and fair employment for all Americans.
Whales v. The U.S. Navy's Sonar
U.S. Supreme Court Closely Divided as to whether use of Sonar is Harmful to Marine Mammals
U.S. Supreme Court Closely Divided as to whether use of Sonar is Harmful to Marine Mammals
20th Anniversary -- Building Blocks
Twenty years has brought Monterey County great new public architecture.
Twenty years has brought Monterey County great new public architecture.
20th Anniversary -- Capture His Spirit
In memory of long-time Weekly colleague Pablo Reiter (1961-2008)
In memory of long-time Weekly colleague Pablo Reiter (1961-2008)
20th Anniversary -- Community Voices
More than two dozen local leaders get their chance to write for the Weekly – almost unedited.
More than two dozen local leaders get their chance to write for the Weekly – almost unedited.
World Record Aviator's Discovery
Investigators ponder aviator Steve Fossett's last flight. He owned a vacation home in Carmel and frequently flew out of Monterey.
Investigators ponder aviator Steve Fossett's last flight. He owned a vacation home in Carmel and frequently flew out of Monterey.
Onward Ho!
Governor Schwarzenegger signs $145-billion California budget, finally.
Governor Schwarzenegger signs $145-billion California budget, finally.
Fighting for Human Rights
Ben Jealous, NAACP CEO and Former York Student, Speaks In Monterey
Ben Jealous, NAACP CEO and Former York Student, Speaks In Monterey
Here Kitty, Here Kitty
The Monterey Bay Aquarium tracks a white shark from Monterey to Baja, thanks to a pop-tag and GPS.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium tracks a white shark from Monterey to Baja, thanks to a pop-tag and GPS.
Fear Not
ARE SHARKS REALLY THE EATING MACHINES WE'VE MADE THEM OUT TO BE?
ARE SHARKS REALLY THE EATING MACHINES WE'VE MADE THEM OUT TO BE?
Ready or not, here it comes
McCain uses Obama's VP candidate Joseph Biden in new ad, to attack Obama.
McCain uses Obama's VP candidate Joseph Biden in new ad, to attack Obama.
Bumpy Road to the White House
Hillary is out — Biden is in — as Obama announces his pick for Vice-President in 3am email.
Hillary is out — Biden is in — as Obama announces his pick for Vice-President in 3am email.
Plastic Unwrapped
California considers ban on plastic bags — would be the first state to adopt measure.
California considers ban on plastic bags — would be the first state to adopt measure.
Woman in the House
Energy, sexism and Barack Obama: The first woman speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, discusses her new book about power in Washington, D.C.
Energy, sexism and Barack Obama: The first woman speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, discusses her new book about power in Washington, D.C.
The Industrialized World
Chris Jordan's powerful images show how our stuff adds up in mesmerizing ways.
Chris Jordan's powerful images show how our stuff adds up in mesmerizing ways.
Words to Live By
Randy Pausch’s Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams
Randy Pausch’s Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams
Fields of Plenty
Agriculture farm land for row crops and vineyards shows increased values in Monterey County
Agriculture farm land for row crops and vineyards shows increased values in Monterey County
Hanging by a Thin Line
To protect turtles, state legislators pass a resolution to ban long-line fishing. The federal fisheries council may not care.
To protect turtles, state legislators pass a resolution to ban long-line fishing. The federal fisheries council may not care.
Tassajara Road Reopens to residents
Cachagua and Jamesburg residents permitted to return —Road passes to be issued to locals by Cachagua Fire or CHP
Cachagua and Jamesburg residents permitted to return —Road passes to be issued to locals by Cachagua Fire or CHP
Back burn and wind changes create unexpected shift
Fire jumps Chews Ridge fire line near Mira Observatory on Saturday prompting mandatory evacuation order for Jamesburg residents in Carmel Valley.
Fire jumps Chews Ridge fire line near Mira Observatory on Saturday prompting mandatory evacuation order for Jamesburg residents in Carmel Valley.
Going Head to Head With Mother Nature
Flames Seen From Carmel Valley Village Tuesday Night As The Fire Moves North — Highway One Now Open to Residents South of Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
Flames Seen From Carmel Valley Village Tuesday Night As The Fire Moves North — Highway One Now Open to Residents South of Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
Big Sur Locals Get a Break
Highway 1 Reopens for Many Big Sur Residents — Reentry to Begin 10am Tuesday as Mandatory Evacuation Lifted
Highway 1 Reopens for Many Big Sur Residents — Reentry to Begin 10am Tuesday as Mandatory Evacuation Lifted
CDF Calls In Air Support
DC-10 Air Tanker Joins Effort to Contain Big Sur Fire At Pico Blanco
DC-10 Air Tanker Joins Effort to Contain Big Sur Fire At Pico Blanco
July 5: Fire Remains East of Highway — Old Redwoods at Julie Pfeiffer Burns State Park In Tact
Starting A Backfire, Holding the Line in Big Sur Basin Complex Fire
Starting A Backfire, Holding the Line in Big Sur Basin Complex Fire
Fire Remains Out of Control
Basin Complex Fire Update: Highway 1 Closed South of Palo Colorado — Fire 200 Yards from Ventana Inn
Basin Complex Fire Update: Highway 1 Closed South of Palo Colorado — Fire 200 Yards from Ventana Inn
Basin Complex Fire Roars On
Big Sur Fire Takes Turn For The Worse — Residents Ordered to Evacuate
Big Sur Fire Takes Turn For The Worse — Residents Ordered to Evacuate
The Long Days of Summer
Fire Season Arrives Early, Firefighters Stretched Statewide
Fire Season Arrives Early, Firefighters Stretched Statewide
Filthy and Funny
Comedian George Carlin Dies at 71; 'Seven Dirty Words' became Important Free Speech Supreme Court Case in 1978
Comedian George Carlin Dies at 71; 'Seven Dirty Words' became Important Free Speech Supreme Court Case in 1978
State News
In 4-3 Ruling, California Supreme Court Okays Same-Sex Marriage
In 4-3 Ruling, California Supreme Court Okays Same-Sex Marriage
National News
Exxon Mobil Reports Profits of $10.9 Billion in First Quarter
Exxon Mobil Reports Profits of $10.9 Billion in First Quarter
National News
Nation's Largest Mortgage Company has Huge Losses in First Quarter, but CEO Still Made Out Like A King
Nation's Largest Mortgage Company has Huge Losses in First Quarter, but CEO Still Made Out Like A King
A Lot of Character
Chuck Thurman, 1954-2008: Former Weekly associate editor was known for his curiosity, zest for life.
Chuck Thurman, 1954-2008: Former Weekly associate editor was known for his curiosity, zest for life.
Special Judgment
Three legends show the kids how it’s done
Three legends show the kids how it’s done
Betting on Measure R
Seaside, a city in transition, rolls the dice for new taxes.
Seaside, a city in transition, rolls the dice for new taxes.
Ten Reasons to Vote Yes on Measure A
Why the citizen’s initiative serves Monterey County better than the supervisors’ GPU 4.
Why the citizen’s initiative serves Monterey County better than the supervisors’ GPU 4.
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