Cover: The Truth About Lying
From wartime propaganda to strategic deceptions to the little white lies of everyday life, our falsehoods are everywhere. Will we ever be able to tell the truth?

News: Nüz
Santa Cruz homeless campers earn split decision in court.

Bruce Bratton: Saratoga International Theatre Institute presents 'War of the Worlds'; cleaning up Pacific Avenue.

Hilary's Choker: 'Affair of the Necklace' showcases Hilary Swank in period drag.

Uninspyred: Listless 'Spy Game' wanders all over the map.

Shaken, Not Printed: Santa Cruz's 'dorisMartini' is a music magazine on CD.

Sights & Sounds: The Trailer Park Troubadours made a fashion statement with their clothes and their lyrics.

Durban Dreams: South African exile mourns lost love in 'Empire Settings.'

Party Animals: Bittersweet Bistro in Aptos opens its doors for tea and teddy bears.