Cover: Brown on Blue
Known for his acerbic wit and working-class grit, Lake Wobegon fugitive Greg Brown ponders the simple life.

News: Creepy Calling
As the state's population of sexually violent predators crowds into prisons and mental institutions, a San Jose psychologist says he can help.

The Scoop: One more shot at JFK conspiracy theory.

Up to the Task?: See how your kids' school did in the state Standardized Testing and Reporting program.

Climbing Up on Capitol Hill: Check up on the your Congressional Representatives and U.S. Senators--where they stand, how they voted.

Talking Pictures: Dr. Joy Browne, renowned radio psychologist and author, discusses the imbedded messages in the classic film The Wizard of Oz.

Slammin'!: The pen is mightier than the sword in indie film Slam.

Say, Hey!: Cafe LaHaye chef/owner cooks up a winner.

Heard It Through the Grapevine: Get to the root of all things wine.

Bootstrap Books: Local authors turn new page on self-publishing.

Book Picks: A trio of quickie book reviews.