Issue: March 22, 2001
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Asleep at the switch
How the governor’s myopic, do-little leadership helped turn a power shortage into a full-blown crisis.
This article was published on 03.22.01
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A rogues’ gallery
A rogues’ gallery of the men who brought us electric power deregulation.
This article was published on 03.22.01
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Stirring the pot
Supreme Court could force federal government to recognize marijuana as medicine.
This article was published on 03.22.01
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Get Involved
Don’t just stand there! Here are some ways to get involved in your community.
This article was published on 03.22.01
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Energy redux
More developments on the energy front, plus the changing of the nurse-patient ratio.
This article was published on 03.22.01
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Leader needed
California needs bold leadership to emerge from energy crisis.
This article was published on 03.22.01
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Letters for March 22, 2001
Love, hate, or indifference—readers express their opinions—sometimes about each other.
This article was published on 03.22.01
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Just say “know”
A “just say no” campaign is surely not the answer when it comes to the drug known as ecstasy.
This article was published on 03.22.01
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Cannabis crisis
Lockyer needs to defend safe access to cannabis for all of California’s medical marijuana patients.
This article was published on 03.22.01
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¡Agua, por favor!
Cuban orquestra Adalberto Alvarez y su Son makes a rare California appearance.
This article was published on 03.22.01
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Lies and the truth
Amy Tan’s latest novel comes brimming with ghosts, lost loves and family secrets.
This article was published on 03.22.01
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Dancing through time
The new Polly Esther’s nightclub successfully brings out the ‘70s and ‘80s in all of us.
This article was published on 03.22.01
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The fishwrap
A brutal murder, a beautiful femme fatale, a smooth-talking reporter and a twisted justice system.
This article was published on 03.22.01
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Freak show
Frank Condon’s spectacular production is not only the biggest show in town, but probably the best as well.
This article was published on 03.22.01
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Trainwreck kept a-rollin’
Local band hurt doesn’t make music for vegan macrame enthusiasts.
This article was published on 03.22.01
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The Minders
A weekly mix of mini music reviews to whet your audio appetite.
This article was published on 03.22.01
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Rage Against the Machine
A weekly mix of mini music reviews to whet your audio appetite.
This article was published on 03.22.01
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Hobo’s pick to click
A weekly selection from the ever-expanding music scene.
This article was published on 03.22.01
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The post-feminist con
Heartbreakers: a post-feminist version of The Sting?
This article was published on 03.22.01
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Wasted light
Energy crisis illuminates the wastefulness of bright outdoor lighting.
This article was published on 03.22.01
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Carbon cop-out
President Bush backs down on his promise to reduce power plant emissions.
This article was published on 03.22.01