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February 29-March 6, 1996

Features

Vandals of Eden: Wineries from Sonoma County to Santa Cruz face a devastating threat born of small green bugs.

News

Target Hate: Community groups shed light on hate crimes in order to prevent them.

1st District '96: A departing incumbent and an unpredictable electorate make the district easy prey for a slew of political hopefuls.

Usual Suspects: Gold diggers; gender politics; and Democrats for Pat.

News Briefs: Frank Riggs flunks again; county settles sex suit; river park is approved.

Editorial: United We Stand--but not behind Buchanan.

Arts & Entertainment

Atomic Jazz: George Clinton bring his intergalactic grooves to Santa Rosa.

Dino-Time: Pterodactyls is a dark comedy of extinction.

No Wine Before Its Time: Savoring the taste of tradition.