Cover Story: What We Do Is Secret
In Santa Cruz, house shows are rebuilding the underground music scene.

Nüz: District 2 Supervisor Ellen Pirie seems neutral on the coastal trolley issue, but the plan may have some powerful opponents.

O Captain, My Captain: Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany bond on the high seas in 'Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.'

Neocon Babylon: 'Shattered Glass' exposes fraud at 'The New Republic.'

Dope Springs Eternal: MC Sayre hopes to turn hip-hop fans on to cool underground sounds with a new event at the Catalyst.

The Rock Show: Dan Bern; The Coup; Cesaria Evora.

Turkeyish Delight: Traditional dinners aren't the only way to thrill your taste buds when the holiday season hits.

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