Cover: Hex Appeal
In search of the real curse of Santa Cruz.

The Ghost Stays In the Picture: One woman's screenplay ties together the many legends of a Santa Cruz curse.

News: Nüz
Will the war on Iraq decide the battle of the supes?

Bruce Bratton: The Locally Owned Business Alliance of Santa Cruz prepares to announce endorsements.

Seventh Heaven: Turn to the left! Turn to the right! Local artists fashion a unique take on the runway show.

Mann Hunter: A comparison to the first film version of 'Red Dragon' illustrates what went wrong with the latest Lector letdown.

More for Les: Trying and failing to keep up with Les Claypool in the Primus aftermath.

The Rock Show: God Save the Queens.

The Great Pumpkins: As they go out of their gourd up the coast, organic Odwalla gets juicy, and Bonny Doon Vineyards seeks closure with a surprising solution.