Cover: Sprawl Brawl
Behind the big lie, and other North Bay issues. Plus select endorsements for local races.

News: Newsgrinder
Important events as reported by daily newspapers and summarized by Daedalus Howell.

Hungry Hearts: 6th annual Java Jive writing contest winners.

Open Mic: Love each day as though it were your last.

Geek Girl: Renting a headspace.

Saints Alive! Seasonal Italian cuisine reigns at Santi.

The Wide-Eyed Gourmet: Purging the pantry and freeing the fridge.

Heard It Through the Grapevine: Get to the root of all things wine.

Prez Conference: Political writing team talks about women in politics, the mysteries of PMS, and 'The Contender.'

Bedeviled Hams: 'Blair Witch 2' is scarier than mowing your lawn.

For Example: 'Broken Hearts Club' short on romance but long on good examples.

Sounding the Future: DJ Gilles Peterson creates thrilling mixes that shower listeners with sonic gold.

Green Scene: SSU breaks ground on Green Music Center.

Young Gun: Preteen guitarist Julian Lage takes center stage.

Boss Tones: Springsteen tribute re-examines a masterwork.

San Francisco Jazz Festival: The SF Jazz Organization presents this showcase of premiere performances by world-renowned artists in venues all around San Francisco.

SF Club Guide: Disco divas, hip-hop connoisseurs and salsa suaves to flannel-clad pinball players, jazz luminaries and more from the City by the Bay.

Bright 'Shadow': Fred Curchack reworks 'King Lear' with dazzling results.