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Napa's upvalley/downvalley divide
Outsiders essentially have no idea, but a largely unspoken rift divides the two ends of the Napa Valley.

The Byrne Report. NORTHCOM's urban operations
The armed forces and local law officers team up with a special spy plane to protect Northern California and collect more personal information about you than you might plausibly believe.

Medicare privatization: Snake oil, anyone?
As dubious Medicare marketing proliferates, let all health insurance buyers beware.

News briefs for Sonoma, Marin and Napa
American Canyon's on-again off-again love affair with Wal-Mart is off again. Also, Comcast rates for the North Bay are climbing and one Marin County woman just can't stay sober long enough to not be arrested.

Ask Sydney: No question too big, too small or too off-the-wall
Should I move to Costa Rica and hope that it's love? How do I make my parents love my girlfriend like they love my brother's? Should the Venezuelan fling move stateside? All questions settled by Sydney.

Review: 'The History Boys'
National Theatre cast and director reprise Allan Bennett's award-winning play about the promises and damage of education.

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Review: Joanna Newsom's 'Ys'
Newsom adds a new chapter to the legacy of long songs.

Review: Box sets perfect for Christmas giving
From the Doors to the Byrds to Bob Wills to Coltrane, something for everyone on your holiday list.

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Bodega Bay crab fishing
The catch is great this year, so why are area fisherman so glum?

Clark Wolf's Napkin Notes
In praise of the grande-luxe simple life.

Bar review: Ernie's Tin Bar
Use a cell phone, buy the house a round. Ernie's is an old-fashioned pleasure.

Food news: Howard's Cafe in Occidental
Talor Maid Coffee owner and daughter revamp venerable west county eatery.

Restaurant review: Cafe Saint Rose in Santa Rosa
Chef Mark Malicki hits another homer with this sweet small spot of heaven.

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Confessions of a Bond fanatic
Using Ian Fleming's character to trace the arc of a failing British Empire.

Stage review: 'Dream House' in Rohnert Park
Elizabeth Fuller's one-woman show finds a mesmerizing way to howl.

Letters to the Editor
December 6-12, 2006.