Cover: Log Jam
Kathy Dean and Nick Grombos are among a growing number of rural neighbors-turned-activists uniting to combat timber industry inroads into their mountain communities.

Virtual Paradise: An outing through some of Santa Cruz County's online archives, studios and valleys of dreams.

The Fire This Time: Santa Cruz shaman Brant Secunda walked a few more miles of this earth than most North Americans in search of his psychic guide and 'spiritual address.'

Saigon Palace's Regal Meal: Authentic Vietnamese cuisine in an appealing setting--fresh, vibrant flavors for incredibly low prices.

Hooker, Line and Sinker: Wendy Chapkis--feminist, former UCSC professor and author of "Live Sex Acts"--offers up a controversial and thought-provoking take on sex professionals' working conditions and decriminalizing the sex industry.

Notes From the Underground: Santa Cruz County's slicked-back psychobilly supporters reach out both at home and abroad.

Talking Pictures: Linguist Reinhold Aman discusses the slang-filled mobster movie 'Donnie Brasco.'

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