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Directed by Ron Howard • Starring Chris Hemsworth, Ben Whishaw, Brendan Gleeson, Tom Holland • Rated PG-13 • 121 min. • At Maya Cinemas, Century Cinemas Del Monte, Northridge Cinemas, Lighthouse Cinemas, Century Marina, Cannery Row XD

During the most recent El Niño winter of 1997-98, the Carmel River spilled over its banks and covered the mouth of the valley in more than a foot of water. On the parcel of ag land called Odello East, just south of the river and east of Highway 1, floodwaters rushed over the road, turning th…

Imagine grocery shopping and suddenly the man behind the deli counter belts out a beautiful tenor note, joined by a chorus of 23 shoppers dispersed throughout the store, all harmonizing with him flawlessly.

WHO’S IN TOWN?The Bagrada bug inflicts damage by injecting its needle-like mouth into its host, then sucking out juices. The bug, which resembles a stink bug, was first found in 2008 in Los Angeles. Its host is brassica crops like broccoli, cabbage, kale and cauliflower. The Bagrada Bug Work…

66 W. Alisal St., Salinas • 11:30am-9pm Mon-Sat. • Breakfast 9-11:30am Mon-Sat. DJ and dance party 9pm-1:30am Fri-Sat. • 755-7775, www.brickhousesalinas.com

Roux opens on Pilot Road in Carmel Valley as soon as next week. French Chef Fabrice Roux (who founded Joya in Palo Alto) and his tapas-wine bar approach, a seductive brunch, remade interior and several patios all bode well. A peek at the preliminary menus reveals tamarind-marinated chicken, …