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By Rick Kushman - Updated: Sunday, November 22 2009 - 11:04 am

All glitter and glow, San Francisco is at its enticing best during the holidays.

'Gothic Beauty' cover just a step for Sacramento model

By Leigh Grogan - Updated: Sunday, November 22 2009 - 11:24 am

Loriel Andre-a, 21, is a student at American River College majoring in fashion design and merchandising. She spoke to The Bee about how she became a cover girl and where it might take her.

Bright and easy for holiday parties

By Leigh Grogan - Published: Sunday, November 22 2009 - 12:00 am

The holidays are here, and that means closet doors and drawers will open and close as much as the refrigerator.

Study crimps old theories on cramps

By Sam McManis - Published: Sunday, November 22 2009 - 12:35 am

For a marathoner, the signs of trouble can start around Mile 20 – maybe earlier for those unfortunate middle-of-the-packers. Tiny muscle twitches, the slightest spasms, predict a long, painful road to the finish.

One Perfect Thing: A Study in Pumpkin and Cream

Published: Sunday, November 22 2009 - 12:00 am

You'll be surprised upon that first bite of pumpkin cheesecake from Karen's Bakery Cafe at how light and creamy this treat is.

Home and Garden

Gateway garden honors history

UC Davis Arboretum provides a showcase of plants used and revered by Patwin tribe.

Health and Fitness

Study crimps old theories on cramps

Outbound

Weekend best bets for leaf color: Fall's finale

This weekend will probably be the last weekend of good color in the Sacramento area, especially with winter weather setting in. It's also the last weekend before our foliage photography contest ends.

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