Cover Story: Shattered Grass?:
It's not looking good for medical marijuana advocates in the landmark case currently before the Supreme Court. As they watch with a mixture of hope and horror, they're already asking the toughest question of all: 'What happens if we lose?'
Nüz: November was smelling a lot like Christmas in downtown Santa Cruz--at least until the spirit got dampened by a string of car towings.
Last-Minute Gift Guide: Our elves have been pounding the pavement in and around downtown Santa Cruz to find ideas for inexpensive last-minute gifts.
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