Cover:
Mobutu Blues
Tracking Zaire's dethroned king of thieves.

News:
Only the Rich Survive
Dominican's UrgentCare unit introduces 'financial triage.'

An ER Code Blue: The California Department of Health Services finds 'serious problems' in Dominican's emergency room.

Mountain Daze: Boulder Creek Art & Wine Fest stands out as one funky musical celebration.

A Blues Traveler: After 20 years of living in France, legendary American guitarist Luther Allison returns to the home of the blues.

Notes From the Underground: KZSC entrepreneurs plan a live compilation of local and touring talent.

Aldo's Westside Story: In a charismatic marriage of old SC roots and emerging SC tastes, Aldo's Cafe makes a bravura Westside debut.