News: Balloting Act
Metro Santa Cruz's endorsements for SC City Council.

The Local Angle: Endorsements for the region's Congressional and Assembly seats, plus Capitola, Scotts Valley and Watsonville City Council and selected local initiatives.

A Governor for the People: Metro endorses Gray Davis.

The Guvs and God: Two Catholic boys are vying for California's top post, but they don't score equal points with the church.

Right and Fong: Public perception has run amok--but don't be fooled. Barbara Boxer is no flaming liberal, and Matt Fong is no moderate Republican.

The Fine Print: A voter's guide to the state's plethora of propositions.

Voters Cheat Sheet: Metro Santa Cruz's voting recommendations in a handy ballot box guide.

Fashion 'Sense': Seventh Sense Show brings local creativity to the catwalk.

Blues Lines: Charles McPherson finds his own spot in a bebop blues tradition.

Notes From The Underground: Art rocking Chaos Lounge gives some good vibrations on its demo.

The Sound of Chewing: Food fads come and go, but they are sure to stay in our memories.

Everyday Intimacy: Bay Shore Lyric Opera plumbs Puccini's La Bohème for all its dramatic impact.

Wild Oafs: A huge cast sinks Stanley Tucci's Imposters.

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