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News: The Big Squeeze
How Santa Cruz County fails its affordable housing needs.

Nüz: Safe seed initiative gets thumbs up from local natural food sellers.

Bruce Bratton: Downtown management, this week's movies, Triangle Speakers.

A Quarter Century of Quarter Notes: Kuumbwa celebrates 25 years of carving out a niche for the best in jazz.

Notes From the Underground: Richer by more than 200 Dockers and ready to take the principal's office from the inside, Matt Koumaras pens his farewell notes.

Sights & Sounds: Folk-rocker Bob Dylan shows that he's still a vital rock & roller.

Wharf Speed: Carniglia's offers a sophisticated menu and an unparalleled view.

A La Carte: For two decades, Theo's in Soquel has been elevating food service to the level of hospitality.

Chamber Music: Errol Morris examines the curious case of the amoral execution expert in 'Mr. Death.' Plus: Richard von Busack talks with Errol Morris about his documentary.