Not-so-fine spine; kudos for content; and more Borrego pride.

Identity thieves don't take a holiday. Plus: Eric Clapton's nod to Escondido; Imperial Beach's starring TV role; and a few of the Grinch's favorite things.

By Julia Beeson

Checking up on Top docs; pretty in pink at Denim & Diamonds; and Chargers on the hunt for a cure.

By Julia Beeson

Scentual ways to warm up the season, and the lowdown on getting decked out for the holidays.

By Heather Eubanks and Lori Bergamotto

Apertivo Italian Tapas & Wine Bar makes good on word-of-mouth promises of great fare at affordable prices.

By Robin Kleven Dishon

Food-speak, lost in translation; the so San Diego dining scene; and Bravo for local chef Frank Terzoli.

By David Nelson

Wines can add new sensations to any holiday meal.

By Tom Gable

The theatrical year in review.

By Don Braunagel

The joyous side of Woody Allen. Really.

By Marcia Manna

Looking ahead to help readers survive - and thrive - during the holidays.

By Ron Donoho

Illegal immigration is broached in two different - yet equally archaic - ways in Escondido and National City.

By Ron Donoho

Insurance commissioner John Garamendi busts ZIP codes and signs up the uninsured, but will auto insurance rates go up anyway?

By Rich Acello

As cofounder of Eveoke Dance Theatre, Nikki Dunnan moves fluidly between several roles.

By Ondine Brooks Kuraoka

Hope afloat in downtown Carlsbad; the supersizing of Solana Beach; and Carmen Miranda spices up Escondido's city council race.

By Thomas K. Arnold

Best-selling author and ex-cop Joe Wambaugh talks about his new novel and a return to his LAPD roots.

By Tom Blair

A new health program aims to serve older San Diegans who need assistance but want to maintain independence.

By Eilene Zimmerman

The pain of public-access television; the politically incorrect Promenade; and the Padres' initial game.

By Tom Blair