Oct 7-13, 1999

Oct 7-13, 1999 / Vol. 16 / No. 28

The Skinny

Republican mayoral candidate Bob Walkup shoots himself in the foot on the gun issue… Tucson Water sure is doing a lot of outreach before the November election… State Rep. Andy Nichols is looking to advance… and much, much, much more!

Prurient Palpitations

Assistant City Attorney David Deibel is charged with laying out the two options for Ibarra’s anti-smut pitch ‘n’ putt — enacting a city ordinance, or enforcing a state law already on the books.

Food Fight

Is produce labeling a greed-driven crusade that could leave consumers feeling the bite? Or an attempt to squelch foreign competition, and drive up food costs for everyone?

Soundbites

Farewell to the Fineline; Richard Elliot and Rick Braun bring smooth jazz to the Rialto; Robert Palmer bangs a gong and gets it on at The Metro.

Roll Models

Sushi addicts and non-sushi fans alike have reason to rejoice at the opening of two Japanese eateries.

Madman, P.I.

Lethem creates a conventionally satisfying thriller while simultaneously transcending the well-worn genre.


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