Cover Story: Geography of Abundance:
One man's two-month quest to travel the state of California by bike, eating only what he can find or forage. He learns to really, really love the lowly fig.

News: Talking Trash
Environmentalists claim proposed landfill expansion threatens wetlands.

The Byrne Report: Bennett Valley apartment complex residents displaced by high rents.

Briefs: Sonoma County code enforcement officials canceling 2 Live Crew concerts at the Rios nightclub.

Rev: Hyper Drive: Is the Dark Knight the only superhero encased in steel?

Critic's Picks: A guide to the week's best arts, theater and music events.

Xmas Exit: 'Kranks' remind that the holidays are a feeling.

Sonic Ephemera: Wilco plugs in on 'A Ghost Is Born.'

Wake-Up Call: Three-disc set sheds light on Mark Sandman.

So Your Kid Likes Avril: All is not lost! Avril Lavigne is the gateway drug of the new generation!

The World Isn't Ready: From Sri Lanka to London to your headphones, meet M.I.A.

Sunnyside Up: Cheap eats you've got to drive to imbibe.

Swirl 'n' Spit: Bella Vineyards.