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 tone-downed pin that states simply, "Latinos for Bush." The language is plain and the mes…

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 (there is a write-in campaign being waged by H…

(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.