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John Barella, Basin Street Properties and Petaluma's Theatre District
How the Theatre District developers sweetened their own deal and left taxpayers with a nearly $10 million bill.

Supreme Court's California Prison Ruling
A historic ruling forces the state's prison system to deal with overcrowding. But does it get to the root of the problem?

News Blast: Doug Ernst; Ellie Cohen
St. Helena Star publisher takes on city council; conservation science expert speaks.

Green Zone: Summer School
Marin Headlands offers climate science for bold teachers.

Open Mic: The Search for War
Is Washington even pretending to be interested in peace anymore?

Interview: J Mascis
Former Dinosaur Jr. frontman relishes in the sound of silence-and Edie Brickell.

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Review: 'X-Men: First Class'
Action-packed Bond-esque fun marks this lively, if shallow, sequel.

Restaurant Review: Lotus Chaat and Spices
New San Rafael addition offers delectable Indian street food at more than reasonable prices.

Preview: Sonoma Ox Roast
Hearty $12 plates and a "Sauce Your Ox" competition benefit the Sonoma Community Center.

Wine Review: Single Vineyard Night at Thomas George Estates
All your questions answered about this next-generation soiree.

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Stage Review: 'Shirley Valentine'
Cinnabar Theater goes to Greece with Mary Gannon Graham in this must-see winner.

Interview: Megan McDonald on 'Judy Moody and the Not-Bummer Summer'
Sebastopol author oversees her first major motion picture.

Preview: Opera and ballet at Rialto and Summerfield Cinemas
Plenty of arias and second acts to go around this summer.

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Letters to the Editor
June 1 - 7, 2011