Cover: Explosive News
Past predictions of California's environmental collapse appear to be off the mark, but a ticking population bomb on the horizon might blow that smile off our face.

A Team Concept: Drummer Leon Parker is as committed to collectivism as he is to his individual muse.

The Rage of Innocence: Indie phenom Ani DiFranco brings her free army to town.

Notes From the Underground: Santa Cruz scene has a rich legacy of underground zines and local compilations.

The Hidden Family: Mike Leigh's new film, 'Secrets & Lies,' strips away the protective layers of struggling lives caught in love's needful nets.

Brad Dreams: 'Sleepers' group hugs a quartet of wronged avengers.

Talking Pictures: Bay Area rock legend Greg Kihn recognizes the truth in Tom Hanks' bittersweet rock & roll fable, 'That Thing You Do!'.

Cross-Addressing the Issue: Dini Lamot has created a classic star in the person of Miss Musty Chiffon--but Musty's much more than just a pretty face.

A Bistro Revisited: At Gabriella Cafe, ambience creates an appealing landscape in which to sample the fresh seasonal ideas of an ever-changing menu.