Cover Story: Thank God It's Over
Let's face it: the dotcom boom wasn't all it was cracked up to be by outsiders and the majority of people around here who weren't turning into overnight millionaires. A hundred reasons to rejoice. Plus the real numbers on traffic, housing and public transportation.

News: Saddlin' Up, Headin' Out
After 25 years as the area's most famous nightclub for urban cowboys and cowgirls, the Saddle Rack is hanging it up.

Metropolis News Extras

• Willow Glen: Theme park founder's roots run through Willow Glen.
  
• Cupertino: Sports center on shaky ground.

No Ifs, Ands or Putts: Following not-so-rapidly on the heels of in-line skates and razors is the latest rage in transportation--golf carts.

Public Eye: NAACP head corners stalker. Westley bash brings in busloads of pols. Opening day at the council races.

Notes From the Underbelly: Klptzyxm.

Work: Cult of Jamie.

Separate Ways: On their solo albums, Perry Farrell and David Navarro of Jane's Addiction prove that they both have something to say.

All Shook Down: Bruce Springsteen's reunion tour tape reveals the downside of a career arc.

Aural Fixation: Artists play benefit for El Salvador, India earthquake victims.

Paltry Party: Another denizen of the barely OK independent films scene.

Defining Gay: Films run the gamut at SJ Gay & Lesbian Film Festival.

Stickup in The Mud: Heist film had more interesting plot twists happening offscreen.

Sweet Jests: Midsummer comedy restores balance to the lives of fairies and mortals.

Primavera's Prime: Latest incarnation of Willow Glen favorite brings establishment's style and elegance to Los Gatos.