Cover: Steal This Gift Guide!
Winona Ryder and her celebrity pals want you to know what's on their wish lists.

News: Nüz
Police investigate mysterious white powder at Metro Santa Cruz office.

Bruce Bratton: Rumors of impending demise of Bugaboo and Chefworks have been greatly exaggerated.

In Spectre Gadgets: James Bond offers a child's introduction to globalization.

Don't Call Them Tiny: The films at this weekend's 'Best of Microcinema' festival may be short, but they still pack a punch.

The Rock Show: Hip-Hop Marathon.

Thai Masters: Sa-Tarng's kitchen delivers Thai-style pyrotechnics in a cozy setting.

Another Fine Mex: Chef Dina Torres brings a Mexican farmhouse flavor to downtown with Cafe Campesino.

Cook's Kitchen: Chef at Trader Joe's puts an unusual spin on in-store sampling.

Shake and Bake: 'Gretel and Hansel' wins by being more grin than Grimm.