AltWeeklies Wire
Cutting Through Smoke Surrounding California's Prop. 19new
Recent polls show marijuana legalization will go down in flames in California on Nov. 2, while some interpreting those surveys claim many voters saying no to pollsters will punch yes to Prop 19 once inside the voting booth, paving the way to victory.
Tags: California, Proposition 19
Stage Prodigy-Turned-Filmmaker Drake Doremus Brings 'Douchebag' to Sundancenew
Shoestring productions of personal stories such as that of Douchebag are exactly what Sundance co-founder Robert Redford was talking about at the previous day’s opening press conference, where he vowed the festival had returned to its roots of presenting groundbreaking new voices.
Dave Alvin Remembers His Pal Chris Gaffney With a New Tribute CDnew
Singer-songwriter Dave Alvin remembers his pal Chris Gaffney onstage and on disc.
OC Weekly |
Matt Coker |
06-23-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Meet Elliott Almond, the Wave Masternew
While the title of Surfing: Mastering Waves From Basic to Intermediate screams "surf instruction book," its 200 pages are packed with more than tips, as the author explains the sport's history, personalities and lingo.
OC Weekly |
Matt Coker |
06-09-2009 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Craig Monteilh Says He Spied on the Islamic Center of Irvine for the Fedsnew
Ex-convict, con man, convert -- an early conversation with the man who says he spied on the Islamic Center of Irvine on behalf of the feds.
OC Weekly |
Matt Coker |
03-10-2009 |
Crime & Justice
Orange County's Most Controversial Native American Leader Draws a Line in the Cemeterynew
Juaneno Indian Chief David Belardes is suing the Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano and Diocese of Orange Bishop Tod D. Brown because a Rectory Garden was built over land that is part of a cemetery where thousands of Juanenos are buried, three bodies deep.
OC Weekly |
Matt Coker |
02-10-2009 |
Housing & Development
Pastor Wiley Drake Thinks He Still Has a Prayer of Unseating Barack Obamanew
Drake is not discouraged in light of the Dec. 8 announcement the U.S. Supreme Court will not hear a New Jersey man's case that argued Barack Obama cannot be sworn in as president because his father was a British citizen.
Orange County Sings the Obama Bluesnew
Election night in California's bastion of conservatism: Frolicking Dems, Dana Rohrabacher unbound, praying for fag hags, and booze all around.
Adderall Treats ADHD, but It Can Lead to Addictionnew
Adderall has joined Oxycontin, Vicodin and many more prescription drugs that SouthCoast Recovery counselors deal with -- in addition to traditional street drugs such as cocaine, heroin and meth. Down economy? The recovery business is booming.
The Author Your Chuch Doesn't Want You to Readnew
Leedom and co-author "Maria Murdy" try to bring unity to people of different religious faiths -- for this they will face the wrath of believers ... again.
OC Weekly |
Matt Coker |
03-05-2007 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Is Rep. Loretta Sanchez a Stealth Republican?new
It'll be interesting to see how much more damage Sanchez can inflict on Democrats between now and 2010, when she'll supposedly run for governor of California.
Camera d'Cheatin'new
The movies can't get enough of marrieds getting it on outside marriage.
Strange Days Indeednew
The U.S. vs. John Lennon and American Hardcore have a lot in common -- they both make you long for the good ol' days.
Hatesville, USAnew
Welcome to Costa Mesa ... if you're colored, please leave.
OC Weekly |
Matt Coker |
07-21-2006 |
Race & Class
Tags: race relations
Why I'll Wear Vans This Summernew
I don't want to face the season with "that disgusting toe."
Tags: fashion
