Cover: Sociable Climber
Chris Sharma--the daring young man who works without a net--is redefining the sport of bouldering.

News: Nüz
County officials gear up for confrontation with San Jose over Cisco development.

That's the Spirit! An interview with celebrity rabbi Michael Lerner about his new book, 'Spirit Matters.'

Bruce Bratton: Santa Cruz political happenings; this week's movies.

Sights & Sounds: Random musical notes about retail rock and a Big Bang, among others.

Pub Power: Freshly made burgers and entree plates are cliché-free at SC Brewing Co. & Front Street Pub.

A La Carte: Why stay home for the big game when the Aptos Club has bigger TVs and a do-it-yourself grill?

Real to Reel: The world comes into focus at the Santa Cruz Documentary Film and Video Festival.

Guest Parts: 'Best in Show' shows off director/actor Christopher Guest at his best--skewering the pretensions of the inept.

Night Tales: A man searches through layers of legends in 'Urbania.'

Weekly World Web: Finster's Junkyard online.

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