Unexplored Connections

• by Sara Jane Pohlman

Beyond the Valley of Suckiness

Why do God-awful films become cult fetish objects?

• by Daedalus Howell

Critical Conditions

Sutter Hospital faces lawsuits in Marin and Sonoma counties

Alice in Chains

Narrow Way's uneven 'Wonderland' is dark, funny and insightful

• by David Templeton

'Tis the Season

Our annual guide to holiday events, Thanksgiving to Christmas

'Tron' to 'True Grit'

Holiday movies a combo of Oscar faves, braindead duds

• by Richard von Busack

Cutting Losses

Local bands turn to Kickstarter for funds

• by Gabe Meline

Appalachian Journey

Mark O'Connor only has two hands—really

• by Gabe Meline

Merry Madness

Holiday theater a creative cure for seasonal insanity

• by David Templeton

Underground Scene

Carrots and garlic perfect for planting, making mayo together

Learn to Be a Locavore

• by Katrina Fried

River Road Vineyards

• by James Knight

Oil Spill Aftermath

Tell senators to make BP pay for restoration

• by Juliane Poirier

Peace in the Valley

African-American community comes together for new pastor

• by Lenita Marie Johnson