Destroying 1,200 acres and forcing the evacuation of 1,500 residents, the Cajon Pass brush fire that ignited on September 2 also roared through Hesperia rancher Bruce Schumacher's 10-acre property. Among losing his home, vehicles and over 100 goats, birds, rabbits and other animals, Schumacher also lost a hero. more ›

I missed the boat on getting as many CDs reviewed as I wanted to in 2008 (a subtle hint at a 2009 resolution of mine) so here are some stellar albums that deserve more than the short mention they are receiving below: more ›