Cover: Tech Stalks
Online stalkers use cyberspace to reach out and harass someone.

Early Start: Bruce Bratton gets the jump on the First Night festivities.

Swing Has Swung: The swing scene has played itself out, but bands like Royal Crown Revue keep up the beat.

Overachieving Orchestra: The Santa Cruz Symphony offers a passionate program of classical favorites.

Notes From the Underground: Though sometimes biting the forbidden Bizkit, Suicidal Tendencies still rocks.

Smartmouth: Christina Waters sips from the fountain of designer soft drinks.

A La Carte: Capitola welcomes a deli with an East Coast flavor.

Clown Guilt: Radu Mihaileanu's 'Train of Life' tries to laugh in the face of historical horror.

Angel Antics: Kevin Smith's 'Dogma' offends the letter but not the spirit of religion.

Word Up: The Z Festival continues with a funny 'Xingu'; UCSC takes in 'Twilight: Los Angeles.'

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