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Monterey County Gives!: $6,822,021.04 Raised So Far

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A monthly goth night in Pacific Grove is about embracing expression and empathy.
Music

A monthly goth night in Pacific Grove is about embracing expression and empathy.

  • Sloan Campi
  • Jul 17, 2025

The mist descending on Pacific Grove isn’t the only thing that’s eerie at Pop & Hiss. On the third Friday of every month, the organizers o…

Halloween costumes come in different varieties, but the key is finding what inspires you.
Cover story

Halloween costumes come in different varieties, but the key is finding what inspires you.

  • Sloan Campi
  • Oct 31, 2024

“Please don’t be Barbie this year…” 

Karaoke gives us a chance to show the world who we are.
Newsletter

Karaoke gives us a chance to show the world who we are.

  • Sloan Campi
  • Jul 28, 2024

Sloan Campi here, a little nervous about the spotlight. I’m reminded at times like this to believe in myself. What better way to face that fea…

For those times when words won’t cut it, art therapy can provide a path.
Arts & Culture

For those times when words won’t cut it, art therapy can provide a path.

  • Tajha Chappellet-Lanier
  • Jan 20, 2022

Sometimes, words fail. Writers aren’t generally in the business of admitting this but it’s true – there are things that cannot, or cannot adeq…

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