Issues / 2003 / 1113| Nov 13

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Serious Funnies: Aaron McGruder asserts his right to be hostile in The Boondocks.

Serious Funnies: Aaron McGruder asserts his right to be hostile in The Boondocks.

Yankee Cowboy

Singer-songwriter Mark Erelli's an articulate country boy from Massachusetts.

Singer-songwriter Mark Erelli's an articulate country boy from Massachusetts.

Love Actually

British romantic comedy triumphs the optimism of love.

British romantic comedy triumphs the optimism of love.

Good For What Ale's Ya

The Penny Farthing brings a bit of British flavor to Oldtown Salinas.

The Penny Farthing brings a bit of British flavor to Oldtown Salinas.

Food Chain

Fandango, a leader in the restaurant community since 1983, has enthralled diners with great food, service and ambiance, enhanced by the Bains'' omnipresence throughout the restaurant. Loyal staff, including the chef and other key kitchen members, have remained for long stints at Fandango, some from the very beginning. Doubtful if there is a better selection for this year''s award.

Dead Trees Standing

Sudden Oak Death has been laying waste to Big Sur and the California coastal forest. A team of scientists climbs through the forest, collecting acorns and asking: Why?

Sudden Oak Death has been laying waste to Big Sur and the California coastal forest. A team of scientists climbs through the forest, collecting acorns and asking: Why?

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Two Sides Of A Complex Man

New Jo Mora shows feature different facets of this local legend's greatness.

New Jo Mora shows feature different facets of this local legend's greatness.

The $75,000 Question

Supe candidate Smith hopes to add to mystery war chest at bigwig fundraiser this week.

Supe candidate Smith hopes to add to mystery war chest at bigwig fundraiser this week.

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Polished in Pebble Beach.

Polished in Pebble Beach.