Cover: Road to Kathmandu
Even a state of emergency couldn't keep Jack Sparks out of Nepal.
News: Nüz
City officials consider selling unpopular River Street sign on eBay.
Bruce Bratton: Del Mar Gala opening plans; this week's movies.
Horse Attitudes: The most popular public art project in Santa Cruz heads to auction.
Snow Dogfaces: Bruce Willis corns up otherwise involving 'Hart's War.'
Wings and Prayers: The Roches new project is a collection of songs inspired by prayers.
Clam Up, Chow Down: Giant clams attack the Boardwalk in the name of chowder consciousness and winter fun.
Native Dancers: Tandy Beal and Circus of Song whoop it up in Watsonville.
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