Ric Masten dies as he lived – full of light and feeling blessed.

By Mark C. Anderson posted May 15, 2008 12:00 AM

Everybody thinks dying people have the answers,” Ric Masten told me less than a month before he left. “I don’t.” ... read on»

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Ageless Valerie Ramsey transforms herself from local treasure to national star with an inspiring book.

By Hali Jones posted May 08, 2008 12:00 AM

What’s next?” is Valerie Ramsey’s avowed mantra. She’s certainly lived it. After raising six kids, the Pebble Beach resident promptly parlayed a part-time pro shop job into a climb to... read on»

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A new public patio features flames and a chessboard.

By Jessica Lyons posted May 08, 2008 12:00 AM

Forget chess as a metaphor for life. Consider fire, instead. Hot and hypnotic at best; raging and destructive at worst. It’s consuming and dangerously beautiful and, unlike chess, fire is... read on»

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Mezmeron’s game-show hypnosis yields hilarious effects.

By Adam Joseph & Stuart Thornton posted May 01, 2008 12:00 AM

Editor’s note: Weekly writers Stuart Thornton and Adam Joseph are at it again, daring to go where readers might flinch. Last time, they slipped into a singles convention to report... read on»

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