Out for a hike on a glorious fall day in the Auburn State Recreation Area, Michael Garabedian suddenly found himself thrust into a looming crisis that, to this day, gets his pulse pounding.

Ron Forsberg asked the Whys Guy whether he knew about the two parallel streets in Land Park with the same name.
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Though it may seem incongruous, one local Santa drives around Roseville in a Hummer emblazoned with military images.
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"Getting the Rush," an interpretive walk organized by the Solano Land Trust, will introduce visitors Saturday to marsh plants and ecosystems, and wildlife including birds, from raptors to songbirds.
This list includes some of the current toy, clothing and food drives in the region. Many popular holiday drives have ended for the season as organizations want to distribute items before Christmas.


Need a jolly diversion this week with friends and relatives? Area homes and neighborhoods are lighting up for the holidays. So, if you're looking for some bright ideas on how to spend an evening, hop in the car and take a look at these homes and businesses that will surely dazzle and delight.

Map: Click here to find the holiday lights in your area.


Mixing with the scent of fresh-pressed cider are fresh-cut evergreens, a holiday crop for many foothill farmers. And for folks in search of that perfect cut-your-own Christmas tree, a pleasant surprise is in store: Prices are the same as in 2008 - and sometimes lower.

Map: Click here to find out where you can cut your own Christmas tree this year.



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A planned development lays down a foundation honoring the area's earliest dwellers with the commemorative book "Sacramento's Brighton Township: Stories of the Land."

Area counties are offering free H1N1 vaccination clinics. The clinics listed below are open to all county residents.

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"Getting the Rush," an interpretive walk organized by the Solano Land Trust, will introduce visitors Saturday to marsh plants and ecosystems, and wildlife including birds, from raptors to songbirds.


Looking for a place to throw a few snowballs or maybe do some snow-sledding? We've built this map just for you!

Map: Click here to find your favorite snow park.



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RockBand University in Davis instructs kids 10 to 18 how to get out there and melt some faces.

Our Entertainment staff wants to know your thoughts about the impending end of venerable soap opera "As the World Turns," which will be finished in September. Share your vision of how the last nine months should unfold.

Joanne Neft

Every Monday night for the past 50 weeks, Joanne Neft's Auburn home has been the place to eat in Placer County.

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