Cover: Realing in the Years
A new breed of old gal shows the next generation how to laugh in the face of aging.

Made in Santa Cruz: Santa Cruz's Riff Raff rages against the stereotypical punk-rock machine on its new album, Kustom Made Hell.

Notes From The Underground: A spiffy album by Thumbs Down, plus shows happen--and don't--around town.

Video Eye on Rights: Community TV of Santa Cruz commemorates human rights declaration.

Flowers In Winter: The late still-life photographer June Smith found success in the lives of the people her art touched.

Fellini Nights: Sorrowful, sexy Nights of Cabiria lives again.

No Way Out: Metaphysical Cube traps whiny Canadians.

Scenes from a Breakfast: Big, bountiful breakfasts are the hottest way to start the morning, as evidenced by the cult following gathered 'round Walnut Avenue Cafe.

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