FEATURE
Elections Are Hot!
Our very sensuous Election Issue takes a long, hard look at the ballot propositions and wonders how Indian gaming ill effect Mandy Moore and the Cloverfield monster.

NEWS
Port Profits
Long Beach City Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske’s plan to transfer more of the port’s profits is dead. Don’t be surprised if Mayor Bob Foster resurrects it. Also, I,Fink and Tiger Woods’ history of non-violence in Vector Control.

ARTS
Les Ballet Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Steve Lowery writes about the manly dance of Les Ballet Trockadero de Monte Carlo, at the Carpenter Center at Cal State Long Beach. And Rebecca Schoenkopf writes about Acts of Desperation, at the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro.

FOOD+DRINK
Gaffey Street Diner
Miles Clements longs for the original McGriddle and Chris Ziegler builds a breakfast at Bouchees. Also, Jim Hall wakes up with a slow drip and the always-thrifty Blottery.

DEPT. OF COMMERCE
Merry’s
Ellen Griley leaves her preconceptions at the door and Jim Hall cleans up with Dr. Bronner.

MUSIC
Two Guns
Chris Ziegler shoots the shit with Two Guns and joins up with Special Teamz.

FILM
We review Over Her Dead Body . . . really? OK. And Nanking.

FINE PRINT
Prefer Not
Allison Baldwin explains why she doesn’t vote.