Cover: A Forest of Grumps
Since scientists recently discovered the gene for ill-humoredness, now seems a good time to salute Santa Cruz's top ten grumps.

Life With Grumps: It's a dirty job, but somebody's gotta love doing it.

Grumps on Film: Movie industry dodges the great grumps of yesteryear.

News: Sanctuary Snafu
Local environmentalists fear Washington's hiring screw-ups prove the feds don't respect the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary.

Feminism With Balls: From nada to a wealth of riches--what took women's pro basketball so long to elbow its way into the big boys' spotlight?

Notes From the Underground: Punks take their place in the virtual mosh pit.

Night Howl: Free-spirited music hurlers Jim Owen and Bhob Rainey throw melodic curve balls over the What Is Art? plate.

Richard III Twists and Shouts: Paul Whitworth nibbles up the scenery in Shakespeare Santa Cruz's take on the Bard's tale of corruption and paranoia.

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