Mexico for the cost-conscious; high marks for Monarch; and Borrego Springs pride.

The lowdown on San Diego's polluted beaches and bays. Plus, Brian Devine's animal planet; getting Stoned at the hairdresser's; and Oceanside's Latino "Roots."

The Best of the Best, San Diego style; rhapsody at the Globe; and Monte Carlo goes modern.

By Julia Beeson

The must-have accessories to pamper and primp your pooch. And the latest buzz in fashion: Designer duds are going to the dogs.

The menu at Bonita's Restaurante Romesco takes a novel and thoroughly satisfying course.

By David Nelson

The dirt from Chino Farms; a swing by Tracy Borkum's London; and building better burgers.

By David Nelson

Sampling PreVail Back Forty 2003 and West Face 2003.

By Brett Anderson

Lyric Opera San Diego presents Gaetano Donizetti’s romantic comedy about a young couple who must outwit a wily old man to unify their love.

By Valerie Jennison

Comedy's in the can with Annabelle Gurwitch's touring production.

By Marcia Manna

Broadway/San Diego brings a dose of "Doubt" to the Civic Theatre.

By Don Braunagel

In her cover story, Margie Farnsworth, our go-to player when it comes to the animal kingdom, lays out the latest in creature comforts.

By Tom Blair

The Mighty XX morning sports talk radio show is worth a listen. That is, unless you’re offended by jokes and innuendo about religion, sexual preference or potty humor.

By Ron Donoho

How long will the Baja California real estate bargains last?

By Rich Acello

A test drive of the wicked-fast 2006 Porsche Cayman S.

By Laura Byrd

Gustav Rooth founded North Park's monthly Ray at Night art walk five years ago.

By Odine Brooks Kuraoka

One of the most beloved Chargers of all time, former place-kicker Rolf Benirschke has conquered almost insurmountable personal challenges.

By Tom Blair

You can't beat the system--even when the system is self-defeating.