Cover: El Rap
Socialist Cuba puts new spin on Yankee hip-hop.
News: Nüz
Salt Lake City residents take Olympic fever in hand.
Bruce Bratton: Theatre Del Mar re-opening; restaurant cleanliness ratings.
In the Bored Room: The Penn is not mightier than the film in sticky 'I am Sam.'
Cracker Jacker: Miss Santa Cruz haunts David Lowery's new album.
Sights & Sounds: Cayuga Vault showcase is a Blueprint for success.
The Dough Also Rises: The Beckmann's empire expands to Capitola, and a chocolate tasting takes over Chaminade.
How's My Hair? Urban Bush Women tease the knots out of 'Hair Stories.'
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