Living Here

By Debbie Arrington - Updated: Sunday, February 12 2012 - 11:03 am

The flagging economy has compounded the rose industry's troubles.

Seeds: Wield those pruning shears carefully

Great Treks: Upper Bidwell Park in Chico

By Sam McManis - Updated: Sunday, February 12 2012 - 1:06 pm

Robin Hood once cavorted here – OK, so it was Errol Flynn in the 1938 movie "The Adventures of Robin Hood." In any event, he was smart enough to dress in leg-warming tights.

Discoveries: Chico's all over the yo-yo

Golden Gate Bridge shines at 75

By Katherine Seligman - Published: Sunday, February 12 2012 - 12:00 am

It is hard to find the right birthday present for a bridge, especially one that seems to have everything – a spectacular view, a rich history and most notably, a doting public.

Discoveries: Chico's all over the yo-yo

By Sam McManis - Updated: Sunday, February 12 2012 - 1:06 pm

Some time ago, when Alex Trebek's people telephoned the gregarious Bob Malowney, he might have considered saying he'd have his "people" call them back. Just to, you know, mess with those haughty TV types.

Escapes: Wind turbines and what's being done to protect birds

Published: Sunday, February 12 2012 - 12:00 am

While providing an alternative source of energy, wind turbines like those on the Altamont Pass also can pose a danger to birds.

Postcards from Readers: Fishing at daybreak

Published: Sunday, February 12 2012 - 12:00 am

These are some early-morning fishermen on Little Island Pier at sunrise trying to catch giant red drum.

Provisions: A 'smart' headlamp for runners, hikers and climbers

By Sam McManis - Updated: Sunday, February 12 2012 - 1:06 pm

This new Petzl offering features sensors that adjust the intensity and type of LED light depending on the levels of darkness and where you're looking at the time.

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Home and Garden

Roses lose bloom as hobby, industry

The flagging economy has compounded the rose industry's troubles.

Seeds: Wield those pruning shears carefully

Health and Fitness

Sacramento bicycle commuters sold on benefit of pedaling

All over town and out in the suburbs, folks hop on their bikes for the simplest of reasons, leaving their cars behind.

Outbound

Workshops set for group interested in running state parks

Want to run a state park?

Food and Wine

Fresh & Easy to open 5 Sacramento-area grocery stores in March

The British-based Fresh & Easy grocery chain is making its Sacramento-area debut March 7, opening two stores with plans to open three more a week later.

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Sac Moms Club & Family

Laughs Unlimited helping to raise funds for baby

An upcoming comedy night in Old Sacramento will help a baby with serious health problems.