Cover: Learning Curve
Migrant workers' children get a lesson in the American dream.

News: Nüz
UC unions reject pay offer.

Bruce Bratton: The greening of Pacific Avenue; Shakespeare Santa Cruz and Kenneth Branagh tackle Shakespeare's 'Love's Labour's Lost.'

Work: Pop! Your job go boom.

Sky High: With a new album, 'Another Sky,' Irish music stalwarts Altan lead a crowded musical field at this year's Fat Fry in Aptos.

Fat Fry Lineup: Sixth annual summer edition of the Fat Fry lays it on thick with Americana heroes.

High and Loa: American music goes through a French looking glass on DJ Cam's new album, 'Loa Project.'

Prince of Pasta: Lucio Fanni takes no prisoners at high-energy, high-decibel Al Dente on Seabright Avenue.

A La Carte: Dancers and caffeine addicts alike will enjoy the offerings at the new X Cafe on Soquel Drive.

Thin Line: Emily Watson crosses over from cute to excruciating in Alan Rudolph's 'Trixie.'

Girls' Camp: Adults try to scare Natasha Lyonne straight in 'But I'm a Cheerleader.'

Weekly World Web: Geekettes gather at GirlGeeks.com.

You Are What You Mime: Genetic engineering gets the satirical treatment from the San Francisco Mime Troupe in 'Eating It.'