Sound of Silence
Music education also hard hit by by budget cuts.
California music classes and teachers declined dramatically between 1999-2000 and the 2003-04 academic year, according to the aptly named “The Sound of Silence” report, authored by Music For All, a national music education organization.
The War on Culture
From kindergarten to community college, art education budgets are being slashed to the bone. And we’re all going to pay the price.
Tidal Creativity
SpectorDance draws from the science to take on its most ambitious project yet: the sea.
State of MPC
Dr. Douglas Garrison talks budget cuts and inspiring educators at annual MPC President’s Address.
Cal Am to CPUC: MYOB
(But Marina Coast Water District paid for Collins’ big fat consulting contract, Cal Am tattles.)
Down to the River
The physical and emotional well-being of the Carmel River Watershed—and those who love it—comes to life in a new, collaborative project.
Math for Dummies
College presidents worry about “brain drain” as lawmakers cut deeper into higher education.
Brain Drain
MPC may cut a dozen teachers and ax entire departments because of the state budget deficit.
The Axe Man Cometh
A nonpartisan report warns that a cuts-only state budget could increase university tuition 10 percent.
Pulling Strings
Chamber Music Monterey Bay changes the string quartet game
Chamber Music Monterey Bay changes the string quartet game
Strong Like Onyx
A pioneering program prevents tragic ends for victims of cancer.
A pioneering program prevents tragic ends for victims of cancer.
Crucial Pointe
On the eve of another <i>Nutcracker</i>, Dance Kids struggles to keep twirling.
On the eve of another <i>Nutcracker</i>, Dance Kids struggles to keep twirling.

S.F. Wins Again
Jerry and Gavin inhale victory, pot battle burns out and majority rules.
Jerry and Gavin inhale victory, pot battle burns out and majority rules.
Pinnacles’ New Heights
Promotion to national park status would draw more tourist dollars.
Promotion to national park status would draw more tourist dollars.
Upstream Battle
Ratepayer advocates fight Cal Am’s planned rate increase.
Ratepayer advocates fight Cal Am’s planned rate increase.
Going Deep
Former MBARI president Marcia McNutt is tough cop in BP cleanup.
Former MBARI president Marcia McNutt is tough cop in BP cleanup.
Fostering Help
New legislation aims to shelter youths facing difficult circumstances.
New legislation aims to shelter youths facing difficult circumstances.
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.
Questionable Propositions
Voters snub PG&E, and critics say “open primaries’’ may lead to abuse by special interests.
Voters snub PG&E, and critics say “open primaries’’ may lead to abuse by special interests.
Amazing Grapes
San Bernabe Vineyard, the third largest in the world, combines mass with class.
San Bernabe Vineyard, the third largest in the world, combines mass with class.
Taking a Hike
As national health debate reform rages, ordinary Californians feel the pain.
As national health debate reform rages, ordinary Californians feel the pain.
Wholly Healthy
Nonprofit Serrena battles chronic disease with a pioneering blend of natural and conventional therapy.
Nonprofit Serrena battles chronic disease with a pioneering blend of natural and conventional therapy.
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.
Democracy Now
Carmel Valley gets to vote – finally – on whether to break away from the county and incorporate.
Carmel Valley gets to vote – finally – on whether to break away from the county and incorporate.
Rancho Cañada Conundrum
Long-standing development dispute bitterly divides C.V. community.
Long-standing development dispute bitterly divides C.V. community.
Money Drain
Monterey County hotel-tax revenue, assessed home values drop.
Monterey County hotel-tax revenue, assessed home values drop.
Town Criers
The battle over Carmel Valley incorporation continues.
The battle over Carmel Valley incorporation continues.
Jobs on the Horizon
Unemployment rate in Monterey County drops.
Unemployment rate in Monterey County drops.
Brokeback Budget
California is in the worst mess in its history – who will save the Golden State?
California is in the worst mess in its history – who will save the Golden State?
Urban Fire Season?
Police investigate "suspicious" fire at P.G.'s Lattitudes.
Police investigate "suspicious" fire at P.G.'s Lattitudes.
Local Heros – Farm Aid
Reluctant hero does double duty for ag workers and LGBT community.
Reluctant hero does double duty for ag workers and LGBT community.
Town Trials
Carmel Valley incorporation vote comes before County Supervisors.
Carmel Valley incorporation vote comes before County Supervisors.
Unbalanced Minds
Dems, GOP can’t agree on Cal budget crisis.
Dems, GOP can’t agree on Cal budget crisis.
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