Cover Story: The Pot Racket:
Dispensing marijuana prescriptions at raves may be good business but bad medicine. And, how local officials are defying the will of California voters on medical marijuana.

News: The Trouble With Henry
Controversy doesn't deter prominent doctors from hailing the enigmatic Dr. Heimlich.

The Fly: This week's political bites.

Biter: Ethics by Tummy: How previous San Jose City Council members kept two goody shoes on the ground.

Techsploits: In the wake of calamity, we always wonder what's next.

Rev: Manson Family Vacation.

In the Cut: Clint Eastwood's boxing picture 'Million Dollar Baby' has a heart of caramel underneath the body armor.

Flick My Bickle: The inspiration for 'Taxi Driver' becomes a pale shadow of it in 'The Assassination of Richard Nixon.'

De Niro's Dud: A great actor tarnishes his legacy in 'Meet the Fockers.'

Off the Hook: Guest writer Mike Park remembers a time when Fishbone was red hot.

Get Down, Make Love: The Lovemakers don't pussyfoot with their intentions.

Club Life: Sofa Lounge in San Jose.

Sirius Matters: In his new history of the counterculture, author Ken Goffman tracks down history's freethinkers.

Now With Fish: Stoa Restaurant shines with new location, new menu.

5 Top Dishes From 2004: Here's to a new year of more good food.

Silicon Veggie: Vegetarian 'Hardship.'

Roxie Music And Dance: Bianca Marroquín travels from Mexico City to San Jose via 'Chicago.'