PEOPLE, BIG & SMALL	“Warren Hellman represents San Francisco's political and economic past. And maybe - as his intriguing actions of recent years suggest - its future. This guy is a rich (in all senses of the word) and compelling figure who stands alone in this town. And even though his leadership role in downtown political circles has often placed him at odds with the Guardian, Hellman consented to a series of in-depth interviews over the past six months.” –– From “Out of Downtown”
		Last Words Did the stress of working on campus drive a woman to shoot herself, or was she a suicide waiting to happen? Link to the story
		Steve Moss Memorial A tribute to my mentor, the founder and publisher of San Luis Obispo New Times. Link to the story
		The Real Erin Brockovich Hollywood has made heroes of attorney Ed Masry and his brassy investigator, Erin Brockovich. But in the town where Masry and Brockvich practiced, many people hold nothing but bitter memories of the litigating pair. Link to the story
		Making Sense Out of Paranoia Years before looking at the 9/11 truth movement, I looked at the various Bill Clinton conspiracy theories Link to the story
		Out of downtown Wealthy financier Warren Hellman has crossed his big-business allies to help progressive causes Link to the story

		Dirty secrets under the big top Lawsuits charge Ringling Bros. with abusing animals, endangering public health, and sabotaging its critics using CIA spooks. Could this be the end of the circus as we know it? Link to the story
		Behind the pack Can San Francisco regain its leadership role in making bicycles a safe and viable transportation option? Link to the story
		Uphill Climb Bicycles can improve the city and save the planet. So why are bike riders still treated as second-class citizens? Link to the story