Issues / 2000 / Oct 05
Three independent agencies fashion a safety net for Sand City's homeless mentally ill.
You might not think of Sand City as a place with a population of homeless folks suffering from mental problems. But Sand City lies on a stretch of road well-traveled by transient people and referred ...
Remember the Titans fails to do justice to either football or the social movement of the '60s.
Irealize I''m a tad out of touch here, but when did we switch from "baseball, apple pie, and Mom," to "football, jail time, and nasty-dancin'' cheerskanks?" My favorite all-American sporting team remains the Brooklyn Dodgers, ...
by Rebecca Crocker
Hoping to strengthen the burgeoning Green Party-labor alliance, the Green Party is not on the sidelines in the duel for the Latino vote. Craig Coffin, Green Party candidate for 17th District U.S. Representative, who has ...
Artifacts
Film Festival for Humans Don''t say we never did anything for you. Together, Coast Weekly and the United Nations Association of Monterey Bay are bringing you your very own international film festival--the first general interest ...
In the struggle for the hearts and votes of Latinos, Republicans are doing well, but Democrats are doing better.
Recently, a new slogan was added to the list of Republican campaign pins for sale online. Scrolling down past "Miami Relatives for Bush," "The Liberal Media Sux," and "STOP HILLARY NOW," you come upon a ...
The State Theatre's time may have come at last.
Ron Weitzman is looking for a little cash these days--about $2.28 million. Could be a little more, could be a little less; it''s hard to say right now. But Weitzman, as president of the State ...
Letters
Inexcusable Cover I noticed your feature on George W. Bush this past week ("The Bush League," 9/28-10/4). Alfred E. Newman? I know your paper prefers, endorses and cheerleads for Al Gore, but this latest bias ...
Local shows this week and ass-biting albums to watch for this month.
rock The Monterey reggae group Jonah & the Whalewatchers perform at Ocean Thunder on Saturday. The singer and leader of the group, Alex Shirley, stopped by the Artists Showcase at Viva last Tuesday to play ...
A remarkably civil mayoral and city council race in Seaside may spell progress for the future.
Depending on your perspective, this year''s council/mayoral race either represents a lovefest of unparalleled proportions in Seaside or is an amazing example of coattail riding. Not only is incumbent Mayor Jerry Smith running virtually unopposed ...
John Garcia comes to Monterey; John Hiatt goes to EMusic.com.
what''s up, chuck? John Lee Hooker can be pretty blunt when it comes to his criticism of other musicians. In an interview a few years ago, he turned his attention to fellow blues legend B.B. ...
From The Editorial Desk
Career politicians seem incapable of grappling with many of the public's concerns. Issues like campaign finance reform or medical care seem to be just beyond their reach. But give credit where credit's due: When it ...
Nearly hidden on Alvarado Street, the Monterey Chess and Dart Center is a world apart.
831--Tales From the Area Code It''s an unremarkable doorway on Alvarado street, set back in an alcove stained by weather and time. Even the handmade sign declaring it the entrance to the Monterey Chess and ...
Johnny Apodaca paints the rhythm and the drama of Monterey's landscape.
For more than 20 years, Seaside artist Johnny Apodaca has charted the physical and spiritual geography of Monterey County. It is not the picturesque Central Coast characterized by luminous waves lifting toward Pebble Beach''s Lone ...
Breakfast and lunch adventures at the Trailside Cafe.
It was dawn (actually about 8:15am). We snuffed out the campfire, packed up the tent, saddled up the horse and headed out along the Rec Trail in search of the Trailside Cafe. Regular morning joggers, ...
Streetalk
Whether it''s the materialism of Barbie, the pelvis of Elvis, or Ben Franklin''s sharp wit as expressed in the book Fart Proudly, everyone needs a hero to emulate and admire. These folks are no different, ...
Performance artist Laura Dare turns herself inside out and upside down.
''I want to cram as many lifetimes into my lifetime as I can," says Laura Dare, barely pausing to catch a breath as she talks enthusiastically about her involvement in the upcoming Carmel Performing Arts ...
All the Peninsula's a stage during the Carmel Performing Arts Festival.
(above photos) Singer/songwriter Linda Arceo, and actor Geoffrey Rivas, who plays Emiliano Zapata in the Western Stage''s production of Viva Zapata!, are two of the participants in this year''s festival. The fourth annual Carmel Performing ...
