Cover: Forced Entries
On the trail of one of the world's top diary collectors, Sarah Phelan's life becomes an open book.

Famous Last Words: Few of us know when we are about to breathe--or write--our last, as these diary extracts attest.

Rumors, Forgeries and Lies: Scandals prove that even in diaries, you can't believe everything you read.

The Art of Book Keeping: Local collector Ray Zager's obsession has taken him around the world in search of worthy diaries.

News: Nüz
Vandalism and drug use have gotten so bad that many downtown businesses have closed their restrooms even to paying customers.

Bruce Bratton: SF Silent Film Festival; Shakespeare Santa Cruz; Cabrillo summer classes.

C'mon, Get Happy: '13 Conversations' touches on novel ideas.

Jazz Punk: How Wynton Marsalis revolutionized the genre--by taking it back to its roots.

A Slice of Italy: Manicomio Cafe brings another welcome touch of Italian authenticity to the crowded Capitola Esplanade.

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