Issue Jul 02, 2009

Music

2009 Esalen International Arts Festival packs mad multicultural punch.

• By Brett Pallastrini

Local Spin

Are Cal Am’s proposals good for the county, or just Cal Am?

• By George Riley

831 (Tales from the Area Code)

Assembling an outfit that boosts your look and the community.

• By Michelle Ngoi

831 (Tales from the Area Code)

Casey Stoner and Valentino Rossi lead the tightest MotoGP fields in two decades.

• By John Maynier

News

Cops crack down on Castroville gangs, some community members say it’s excessive force.

• By Zachary Stahl

News

County explores the hottest trend in clean energy financing.

• By Kera Abraham

Movie Times + Reviews

Current and past Big Sur folk festivals documented on film.

• By Adam Joseph

News

Cypress Knolls sues Marina for cost of extending California Avenue.

• By Zachary Stahl

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Issue Jul 02, 2009

Cover

John Wiseman saved businesses, helped old friends.

• By Walter Ryce

Cover

Jose Soto honors his son’s memory by fighting gang violence.

• By By Zachary Stahl

Cover

NPS supercomputer saves lives, susses out trouble.

• By Mark C. Anderson

Squidfry

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Art, Theater & Culture

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• Staff

Letters

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• Various

Cover

One volunteer has spent 15 years shelving books and helping out at the P.G. Library.

• By By Nic Coury

Cover

Peace Resource Center leader combines wisdom, compassion and modesty.

• By Kera Abraham

Music

Peanut Butter Wolf appearance at Hippodrome is a coup.

• By Walter Ryce

Cover

Reluctant hero does double duty for ag workers and LGBT community.

• By Jessica Lyons

News

Rich Guillen is still at Carmel City Hall – but laying low.

• By Kera Abraham

Eat + Drink - Monterey County Weekly NOW

Sensational Seasonal: Basil Seasonal Dining does wonderful Italian-inspired fare in a tiny Carmel spot.

• By Jeanne Howard

Movie Times + Reviews

The Ice Mann Cometh: Public Enemies showcases its director’s chilly, but undeniable, skills.

• By Scott Renshaw

Forum

The king is dead, long live the king.

• By Greg Beato