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  • Jan 15, 2026

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The Carmel Jewish Film Festival combats hate with films about diversity and culture.
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The Carmel Jewish Film Festival combats hate with films about diversity and culture.

  • Sloan Campi
  • Nov 6, 2025

The Carmel Jewish Film Festival is celebrating culture, social action and diversity, with a selection of films that highlight differences in w…

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  • Oct 9, 2025

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  • Oct 5, 2023

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A Monterey County-raised film writer and director is releasing his debut drama.
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A Monterey County-raised film writer and director is releasing his debut drama.

  • Agata Popęda
  • Mar 30, 2023

Tomorrow is an 82-minute drama written and directed by Kellen Gibbs, who took his first steps toward this artistic pursuit in Pacific Grove.

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A rise in anti-Asian violence coincides with a rise of Asian artists making history.
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A rise in anti-Asian violence coincides with a rise of Asian artists making history.

  • Marielle Argueza
  • Apr 9, 2021

When Mai Ryuno and Melissa Chin-Parker go about their lives, they’re leaders, bosses and creative thinkers. Their art and skills have been vis…

Best pizza street ever (and other reasons to love il vecchio in Pacific Grove).
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Best pizza street ever (and other reasons to love il vecchio in Pacific Grove).

  • Mark C. Anderson
  • Nov 29, 2016

California officials have yet to institute a state-wide Best Pizza Street contest.

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Moana

  • MaryAnn Johanson
  • Nov 23, 2016

Directed by Ron Clements, John Musker • Starring Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House • Rated PG • 113 min.
 

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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

  • Jim Lane
  • Nov 17, 2016

Directed by David Yates • Starring Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Alison Sudol • Rated PG-13 • 133 min.

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