News Briefs

• by Patricia Lynn Henley

Super Hyphy R.I.P.

Wildly popular Bay Area hip-hop sub-genre thizzles out.

• by Gabe Meline

Casa Verde

An unabashedly giddy visit to an oasis of green

• by Gianna De Persiis Vona

Doing the Math

Community Pulse project takes consumption numbers and makes them real

• by Joy Lanzendorfer

Elder Tales

PASCO brings to life the stories of Sonoma County's seniors.

• by David Templeton

On the Walls

Shorts, thoughts and bits on North Bay art.

• by Gretchen Giles

Speed of Film

From idea to audience acclaim in 48 hours or less. Filmmaking returns to art

• by David Templeton

Crazy 'Love'

MTC's complex season opener is a sweet, sexy surprise.

• by David Templeton

Help!

'Across the Universe' not going to change your world.

• by Richard von Busack

Alone Together

When is a solo artist really recording alone? If he's Tom Petty, um--never.

Review: José González 'In Our Nature'

Sophomore effort is a great follow-up to 2003's 'Veneer.'

• by Evan Chase

Preview: The Kronos Quartet

Risk-taking group provides a stunning slate for the Redwood Arts Council.

• by Gabe Meline

Hook & Ladder Vineyards & Winery

Writing for tourists, it's one of those authentic back-road spots where the locals go. Writing for locals, it's a convenient, quiet area that most tourists haven't found.

• by James Knight

First Bite

Restaurant review: Chez Pierre in Novato

• by Carey Sweet

Russian River Food & Winefest in Monte Rio

Run-down of events surrounding this innovative foodie fest and fundraiser

Coco Loco

Further proving that if you market it,we'll drink it.