Cover: Squat Busters
Just as the world of domain ownership was starting to turn profits for some small-time operators, like computer consultant Zack Exley, corporate America wants to criminalize it. Plus: The latest assault by big business and the political right on free speech and net culture is a bill that just passed the Senate unnoticed. Should the state use police powers to regulate Internet domain use?

News: Former Model
Sunnyvale rose to national fame when it was given 'model city' status by the Clinton/Gore administration for its well-run government. But oh, how times change.

Call of the Wild: Silicon Valley wildlife center needs a warm touch--and cold cash--to save critters.

Public Eye: Historic hotel's future in limbo again. Honda keeps it all in the family. Demoted Merc columnist fights pay cut.

Best of Silicon Valley 1999: Fight voter apathy! Win free stuff! Use our online ballot to speak your mind about the best the valley has to offer.

Doctors in the House: Basement Jaxx are good for what ails you with blissful house music on their new album, 'Remedy.'

Worldwide Vibe: A reggae conference and showcase brings lots of jah music to San Jose.

Cher and Cher Alike: The famed chanteuse leads a Shoreline audience through a career's worth of hits.

Nonstop Musica: Rock en español bands meshed genres with ease in all-day Watcha show.

Aural Fixation: Hometown honeys the Donnas teased and pleased at the Edge last week.

Sebastian's Excellent Adventure: 'The Adventures of Sebastian Cole' proves that Ferris wasn't the only hip '80s teen.

Shock City: 'Detroit Rock City,' a contrived tribute to '70s rockers Kiss, goes for the gross every time.

S.F. Story: A teen's documentary steals the show in the Asian film anthology, 'Young and Dangerous.'

La Vie Bohème: A local girl makes good in Bay Shore Lyric Opera's 'La Bohème.'

Great Balls of Fire: Big hair, big smiles, big menu and big steaks make the Three Flames an eternal light.