VECTOR
Shriver? Shiver!
Steve Lowery revisits the Women’s Conference and also dumps on Laura Richardson (it’s so easy).

NEWS
Court Date
Theo Douglas reviews what we know of the state’s felony case against Ernest Raymond Rodriguez Jr.—who was released on bail after being critically wounded by Long Beach police on Second St. in May.

FEATURE
How to Build a Basketball Team
In CSULB coach Dan Monson’s world, it involves NCAA sanctions, a horrific record and losing nearly a dozen seniors. That’s okay. He’s done this before.

FOOD+DRINK
Fairytale in the Supermarket
Miles Clements stocks up on everything Korean at Woori Market and Ellen Griley recommends the brie quesadilla at Don the Beachcomber in Sides! Then, Griley test-drinks the Reef’s Red Light District martini.

ARTS
Tucked Away
Craftsman Village Historic District is ready for its close-up during its free walking tour Saturday, as Theo Douglas reports. Also, Stacy Davies finds the Found Theatre to be beautifully absurd.

MUSIC
About a Girl
Sean O’Connell chats country and quietude with Exene Cervenka, while Ellen Griley gears up for Mr. Mister Miyagi’s turn as Beatles-covering karaoke band Mr. Mister Mustard.

FILM
Glorious Bastards
George Clooney pulls his best idiot to date in The Men Who Stare at Goats.