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For the Week of January 2-8
Cover:
Alien and Barbarian
From H.P. Lovecraft and Robert E. Howard to the 'X-Files,' a modern public rekindles its love affair with the world of the weird.
News: Fast Lane
Traffic Court offers an absurd ride through the judicial looking glass, where everyone is guilty--but with special circumstances.
La Mission Accomplished: Flavorful, friendly eatery feeds the faithful seven days a week.
A Wild Ride at Elkhorn: Kayaking the twisting channel of the nearby slough offers a world apart.
