Monica Turner

Contributor to Stark Insider for tech, the arts and All Things West Coast for over 10 years.

DIY tips: Caulking baseboards

DIY tips. Video: Caulking baseboards. Here's some quick tips for getting clean, professional results on baseboards.

Loreto Live TV: Sampling desserts at La Mision along the Malecon

Strolling the Malecon in the beautiful town of Loreto is great fun. https://vimeo.com/5341696 In this episode Loni decides to stop in to La Mision Hotel for some late night dessert sampling.  

Loreto Live TV: Fresh Sushi at Makia in Loreto, Baja California Sur

Just off the Sea of Cortez, Loreto is a great place for fresh sushi. https://vimeo.com/5329322 Join Loni inside one of the newer restaurants, Makia Sushi, where she enjoys a selection of rolls served by the owner, Pierre.  

A special message for Loreto Bay home owners

Dear Loreto Bay Home Owner, I would like to take the opportunity to say thank you for the support, and friendship, during these past four years at Loreto Bay. We have shared really good moments together--and it has always been a pleasure to be associated with you. Especially during these current...

Is Loni’s next car La Katrina?

At the SubZERO techno arts festival in Silicon Valley, Loni does some car shopping and finds a unique, well-equipped ride with attitude to spare. https://vimeo.com/5295191

Does Tom Sizemore need to audition? Interview conclusion with film director Jeffrey Goodman

The juicy conclusion of our interview with film director Jeffrey Goodman. Lots of insider information on film-making. Some of this highlights in the revealing segment: Casting process Tom Sizemore: landing a name brand actor - does he need to audition? Film Noire and Crime Drama Quentin Tarantino and the pinnacle of Ironic Noire Hollywood...

Bay Area theater summer news and updates

  There is still plenty to do even with the summer slowdown in Theater as Clint alluded to yesterday in the weekly digest. Here are some of our picks, and updates. Recommended and now playing: San Jose Stage Company: The Great American Trailer Park Musical (4.5/5) A.C.T. San Francisco: Edward Albee's At...

Vegetable gardening with Loni episode #2: Micro irrigation

Gardening tips video. Loni talks about micro-irrigation.

Jeffrey Goodman, film director, interview Part 2

This is part 2 of the interview with film director Jeffrey Goodman (The Last Lullaby). https://vimeo.com/5237224 Highlights include: the 3 most important things a filmmaker initially needs financing a film and the art of the pitch business planning InĀ Conversation: Jeffrey Goodman Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

Interview with Jeffrey Goodman, Director of ‘The Last Lullaby’ starring Tom Sizemore

Jeffrey Goodman sat down with Clint for an in-depth discussion about film-making, the business and, of course, his very well received Indie film, The Last Lullaby. The movie is now playing in San Jose at the Camera 12 Cinemas (and in Sacramento too) so catch it if you can...