Issue: March 22, 2001
 
        
        
        
        
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    Asleep at the switchHow the governor’s myopic, do-little leadership helped turn a power shortage into a full-blown crisis. This article was published on 03.22.01 
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    A rogues’ galleryA rogues’ gallery of the men who brought us electric power deregulation. This article was published on 03.22.01 
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    Stirring the potSupreme Court could force federal government to recognize marijuana as medicine. This article was published on 03.22.01 
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    Get InvolvedDon’t just stand there! Here are some ways to get involved in your community. This article was published on 03.22.01 
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    Energy reduxMore developments on the energy front, plus the changing of the nurse-patient ratio. This article was published on 03.22.01 
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    Leader neededCalifornia needs bold leadership to emerge from energy crisis. This article was published on 03.22.01 
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    Letters for March 22, 2001Love, hate, or indifference—readers express their opinions—sometimes about each other. This article was published on 03.22.01 
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    Just say “know”A “just say no” campaign is surely not the answer when it comes to the drug known as ecstasy. This article was published on 03.22.01 
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    Cannabis crisisLockyer needs to defend safe access to cannabis for all of California’s medical marijuana patients. This article was published on 03.22.01 
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    ¡Agua, por favor!Cuban orquestra Adalberto Alvarez y su Son makes a rare California appearance. This article was published on 03.22.01 
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    Lies and the truthAmy Tan’s latest novel comes brimming with ghosts, lost loves and family secrets. This article was published on 03.22.01 
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    Dancing through timeThe new Polly Esther’s nightclub successfully brings out the ‘70s and ‘80s in all of us. This article was published on 03.22.01 
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    The fishwrapA brutal murder, a beautiful femme fatale, a smooth-talking reporter and a twisted justice system. This article was published on 03.22.01 
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    Freak showFrank Condon’s spectacular production is not only the biggest show in town, but probably the best as well. This article was published on 03.22.01 
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    Trainwreck kept a-rollin’Local band hurt doesn’t make music for vegan macrame enthusiasts. This article was published on 03.22.01 
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    The MindersA weekly mix of mini music reviews to whet your audio appetite. This article was published on 03.22.01 
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    Rage Against the MachineA weekly mix of mini music reviews to whet your audio appetite. This article was published on 03.22.01 
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    Hobo’s pick to clickA weekly selection from the ever-expanding music scene. This article was published on 03.22.01 
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    The post-feminist conHeartbreakers: a post-feminist version of The Sting? This article was published on 03.22.01 
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    Wasted lightEnergy crisis illuminates the wastefulness of bright outdoor lighting. This article was published on 03.22.01 
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    Carbon cop-outPresident Bush backs down on his promise to reduce power plant emissions. This article was published on 03.22.01 
