Photographer Joe Smolen explores life's hidden messages.

Carmel Art Association gives local artists a presence in the Carmel art scene.

Initiative would reduce number of votes needed to pass local school bonds.

Hugh Grant paves a predictable comeback from humilation in Mickey Blue Eyes.

For August 26 through September 1

After 15 years, there's renewed hope that the hole in Cannery Row will host more than frogs.

Father's gratitude adds to prejudice against disabled daughter.

There's a lot of new money in Carmel's almost-hot-again art scene

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In the three plays closing this weekend at Shakespeare Santa Cruz, on the UC Santa Cruz campus.