News Briefs

• by Patricia Lynn Henley

Step-In Parents

Caring for kids sometimes means taking them on as your own. Legal guardianship is an increasingly attractive option.

Two-Wheeled Transport

Understanding the DIY ethic and falling in love—with a bike

• by Gianna De Persiis Vona

Sleeper Cells

Little-known but deadly-serious genetic disorder underscores patient's need to fight for treatment.

• by Bruce Robinson

Goofball Trap

The weird, wonderful world of Ween

• by Sara Bir

Fair Is Foul

Loading Zone's minimal 'Macbeth' is frighteningly intimate

• by David Templeton

Love Your Brother

'For the Bible Told Me So' focuses on homosexuality and the church

• by Gretchen Giles

Desert Storm

'Darfur Now' wonders: Can we fix it?

• by Richard von Busack

Reel Life Stories

Sebastopol Doc Fest highlights our day-to-day truths

Long-Haired Redneck

David Allan Coe's tainted talents come to Petaluma

• by Gabe Meline
• Tags: Music, Nightlife

First Bite

Cape Fear Café

• by Amanda Yskamp

Heritage for the Holidays

What's the best way to save heritage breed birds? Eat them!

• by Clark Wolf

Wine Tasting Room of the Week

Ty Caton Vineyards–Muscardini Cellars

• by James Knight