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For the Week of
December 29, 2004-January 4, 2005

Cover Story: Bi & Bi:
Bisexuals have found a new dating scene online. But will this newfound community lead to a political identity?

News: Donor Fatigue
Napa nonprofits worry as philanthropists grow weary.

Briefs: A teen faces life for the 2002 murder of a Sebastopol resident.

Open Mic: Sonoma County Juvenile Justice Commission member Hank Mattimore argues that juvenile offenders should not be sent to adult prisons.

Rev: Yelling at boom car drivers or passive-aggressively involving the police seems like a losing proposition. Boom car drivers are people, too.

Stub Sandwich: A critic looks back on his top 10 torn tickets of 2004.

Critic's Picks: A guide to the week's best arts, theater and music events.

Bed Head: Javier Bardem brings emotional action to immobility in 'The Sea Inside.'

Best of 2004: The listy thing you love to hate to read.

Star Chamber: Big classical acts hit the small stages.

Bubbly Bargains: Add some sparkle to your season (and your wine).

Swirl 'n' Spit: Foppiano Vineyards.