Dolores Huerta, a legend of the Chicano labor movement with deep connections to Monterey County, has died. For over six decades, Huerta fought for the rights of all people on the margins of society under the banner, “Sí se puede!” (or "Yes we can”). She was 96.
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A new documentary on the Shakespeare of Chicano theater, Luis Valdez, streams for free until Nov. 4.
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With Halloween come cocktails that are spooky in theme. And ordering an American Psycho or Prince of Darkness – both offerings at Pearl Hour – suits the mood. However, there is a spirit that is already cloaked in an aura of danger.
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One of the most anticipated restaurants of 2016 was a scaled-up Oaxacan kitchen from a team from the fine dining destination Sierra Mar. Rather than promise a rigid allegiance to tradition, they were inspired by contemporary chefs of the region.

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