Cover: Made in Sonoma
Our annual guide to great gifts made close to home.

News: With a Bullet
Guns and women a volatile and deadly mix.

The Dog Pound: A look at famous last words.

Up to the Task?: See how your kids' school did in the state Standardized Testing and Reporting program.

Climbing Up on Capitol Hill: Check up on the your Congressional Representatives and U.S. Senators--where they stand, how they voted.

American Music: Working-class hero Dave Alvin heads for Sebastopol.

Spins: Editor's choice of spins that spun well throughout the year.

Spruced-Up Bruce: Bruce Springsteen remasters his legacy on Tracks, a look back at the trajectory of his career.

Audiofile: Reviews of the latest CDs by Plaid and Vanilla Ice.

Talking Pictures: Radio talk-show host Dr. Joy Browne slams The Wizard of Oz.

Lolita Lingers: Adrian Lyne's Lolita remake finally hits local screens.

Fly by Night: A culinary debacle at 40,000 feet.

Heard It Through the Grapevine: Get to the root of all things wine.

On the Boards: Theater critic Daedalus Howell reviews two holiday Carols.

Local Lit: Sonoma County authors get busy.

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