Our most valuable Padre; a time warp in Oceanside; and sharing the spotlight with the Friends of Torrey Pines.

The legal battle over medical marijuana heats up. Plus: Local ties to the TomKat nuptials; Pamela Anderson's juggling act; and a model guest at the U.S. Grant.

By Julia Beeson

An unforgettable Knight for Scripps; Chargers play the waiting game; and an evening with opera royalty.

By Julia Beeson | Photographs by Carol Sonstein

Get charmed by the new trend in gold jewelry; and the place to go for skin that glows.

By Heather Eubanks

Coronado cachet and artful cuisine distinguish the Del's reincarnated restaurant, 1500 Ocean.

By Robin Kleven Dishon

Busalacchi's jiving new joint; a romp through Fresh's clever wine list.

By David Nelson

Sampling Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Karia Chardonnay and St. Francis Pagani Vineyard Reserve Zinfandel

By Brett Anderson

Confidential offers more than pricy cocktails and plentiful eye candy.

By J. Maury Harris

La Jolla Playhouse's latest Page to Stage production adds to an impressive record.

By Don Braunagel

Keeping it fresh for 2007.

By Ron Donoho

California and San Diego have added scores of toothless laws to their books

By Ron Donoho

Economic forecasters predict lingering clouds over San Diego's housing market.

By Rich Acello

A Lou Gerig's disease diagnosis didn't stop Jon Blais from completing the epic Ironman triathlon.

By Meredith Watkins

A royal sendoff for the Encinitas mayor; paving paradise in Oceanside; and a popular fast-food chain finds a roost in San Marcos.

By Thomas K. Arnold

Jeff and Jer have ruled the airwaves as the number-one team in local morning radio for nearly two decades.

Getting enough vitamins and minerals is important, but experts say more isn't necessarily a good thing.

By Amy Paturel

The name recognition factor for a congressman or cake mix; fertile topics in Whole Foods; and artful drinks uptown.