Cover Story: Pot O'Gold:
What would possess Alastair Bland to stumble through Baja armed with only a treasure map and a hopelessly unbreakable spirit? That would be drugs.

News: A Tale of Two Jails:
Our cover story on the county Department of Correction touched a nerve in this community, and the response revealed two very different—but critically related—views of the jail system.

The Fly: Hey kids, reading is fun! But giving you a place to do it is a different story.

Silicon Alleys: Counterculture A.D.

Techsploits: Cyber Heroes!

Rev: Your Gas Station: Although the Chavez plan has been mocked by conservatives who urge that Venezuela should build relations with the United States, I would argue, why should he?

Mining the Image: Edward Burtynsky's photographs at Stanford depict ravaged but strangely compelling landscapes.

Marital Misgivings: Ingmar Bergman revisits the crime-scene marriage of Johan and Marianne in 'Saraband.'

Wheel Works: Wheelchair athletics are unsafe at any speed in documentary 'Murderball.'

St. Mac Daddy: Sundance favorite 'Hustle & Flow' is sexist in every sense of the word.

Clone Bores: Director Michael Bay sucks the soul right out of 'The Island,' a sci-fi clone tale.

Rock of Lamb: Lamb of God brings its 'pure American metal' to the Shoreline.

On Her Own: Missy Elliott dishes up 'The Cookbook.'

Bach by the Beach: The Carmel Bach Festival kicks off its 68th season with a night of Johann and Ludwig.

Nice Package!: Savoring South Bay dumpling houses.

Live Feed: Silicon Valley Gets Schooled.

5 Places to Love: Restaurants Near the HP Pavilion.

Elvis Is in The Building: San Jose Stage Company brings Elvis back to life in 'Idols of the King.'