Cover: Vanishing Oaks
A deadly pathogen is munching its way through the region's majestic tan oaks--and it's just getting started.

News: Nüz
Crow's Nest's Thursday-night beach parties die a sudden death.

Bruce Bratton: Settling the ownership of the Boardwalk; Shakespeare Santa Cruz's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' and other local theater productions.

Work: High Voltage.

In the American Idiom: Lucinda Williams finally earns the respect her 'Essence' commands.

Sights & Sounds: Cuban Cigar Crisis resurrects Phil Collins.

Singing the Brews: A new attitude, new menu and more live music fill Santa Cruz Brewing Co. with welcoming new energy.

Word of Mouth: Irresistible food and wine events are sprouting along the Davenport coast.

Hiding the Wiener: Dark Czech comedy 'Divided We Fall' is humane despite itself.

Gay Ride: 'The Closet' is a French sex comedy that's actually funny for a change.