Support Local Independent Journalism As a regular reader of Monterey County Weekly and Monterey County NOW, and an informed member of the community, you have no doubt realized that the economic model of journalism has changed radically in the recent past. In the media landscape of today, Monterey County Weekly and NOW rely on reader support to fulfill our mission. We’re thrilled that 3,074 readers are already supporting us with monthly financial contributions. This isn’t begging, this isn’t charity, this is a collection of people recognizing the value of local journalism and choosing to help underwrite the costs. These are your friends and neighbors, and you can find their names in these pages. This is a group that has earned the moniker Weekly Insiders. We’d like you to consider joining them and help us grow this community. Please help us hit our target of 500 new Insiders in March by contributing at the amount that works for you. Every little bit helps, and with your support we can keep making a positive impact in Monterey County. Click on Insider.montereycountyweekly.com to sign up, or use the form here to send in a check. If you become a Weekly Insider before the end of March, your first month’s contribution will be matched, dollar for dollar. But wait, there’s more: If you join before the end of March and at the $15 per month level (or above!) we’ll send you a stylish Totally Locally Squid reusable shopping bag with our sincere appreciation. Become a Monterey County Weekly Insider: insider.montereycountyweekly.com july 7-13, 2022 montereycountyweekly.com locAl & InDePenDent to the Drum beAt 8 | StAte buDget hIghlIghtS 12 | whAt’S next for nucleAr? 14 | on trAck 30 thIS lAnD IS theIr lAnD Generations after Indigenous people were forced off their land, property in Big Sur has been restored to the Esselen Tribe. But there is more to do. p. 20 by Sara rubin SEPTEMBER 1-7, 2022 MONTEREYCOUNTYWEEKLY.COM LOCAL & INDEPENDENT LIGHTS UP IN CARMEL 14 | ALL IS FAIR 30 | A NEW TAKE ON THE OLD FASHIONED 42 Tick Takeover The rise of Lyme disease poses a threat to human health. And the rise of ticks is largely our fault. p. 24 By Jimmy Tobias DECEMBER 22-28, 2022 MONTEREYCOUNTYWEEKLY.COM LOCAL & INDEPENDENT HOUSING AGENCY BREAKUP 10 | BRIDGING THE GAP 14 | FATHER CHRISTMAS 34 | COOKIE RECIPES 40 February 16-22, 2023 montereycountyweekly.com local & InDePenDent roaD rage 15 | ceramIc sPIrIts 30 | new leaDer, olD musIc 32 | strong DrInk 37 the weather rePort Meet the NatioNal Weather Service MeteorologiStS Who iNterpret the Weather for aN 11-couNty regioN of 8 MillioN people. p. 20 By Sara rubin and David Schmalz 26 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY march 16-22, 2023 www.montereycountyweekly.com
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