California packed with holiday events
From Eureka to San Diego, and everywhere in between, California offers festivals, fairs, lightshows, parades, home tours, feasts and more.

LIVING COLUMNS


	Give 'Em Hill: Thanksgiving tidbits, served warm and smothered in snark Carolyn Hax: I have cancer, he has foot-in-mouth disease Gary Bogue: Bed bugs, mites? What kind of bugs have been biting me?

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	Sarah Palin and her fans irked by cover shot in shorts Events: 'Roots & Wings' garden exhibit Nov. 21, plus succulents and water-wise gardening Antiques and collectibles

TRAVEL


	Tricks for finding low airfare Political unrest no major problem on trip to Honduras How gambling saved the day in Deadwood

GREEN LIVING


	Coastsiders make pitch for Big Wave development Half Moon Bay will let horse riders continue to use Poplar Beach Cargill Salt awarded most of tax break it sought in 2003 salt ponds deal

PETS & ANIMALS BLOG: GARY BOGUE


	Pet of the Week: Rosalita is looking for a new home for the holidays Close eye on Obama's pooch and the White House lawn East Bay woman fighting to keep home, dog

TEENS


	Ungrateful teen in your house? You're not alone Kid Tips: Kid Tips: Teen girls have greater burden than boys

FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS


	Tony Hicks: Feeling thankful today, punk? Tony Hicks: Home isn't always where the heart is Kid Tips:

RELIGION


	California investigating companies that may have targeted churches in computer scam 'Holy hip-hop' trying to break into mainstream Religious Happenings Calendar

FOOD BLOGS: ALL YOU CAN EAT l CORKHEADS l WHAT'S ON TAP


	For novices, carving the Thanksgiving turkey easier said than done Love affair with New Mexico chile hits home Chef Rocco cooks with a little help from his fans

HOME & GARDEN


	Bring the touchstones of your heritage into your home, without turning it into a theme park Ready, set, knit: Quick projects for holiday gifts Holiday Home Tours

REAL LIFE


	Real Life: Small acts of kindess can make a big difference Jaime Richards: More than anything, boys need sense of direction Real Life: Forget the perfume counter -- just make it smell good

HEALTH


	Experts soften recommendations on cancer screenings On Nutrition: Wise food choices can help protect against flu How would government-run health insurance affect California?

Gingerbread House Contest

To enter "House So Sweet"gingerbread house contest, create a gingerbread house of any shape, size or style homemade or kit and submit a photo of your masterpiece here by 5 p.m. Dec. 14. Submit your photo now.

Our Garden: Come help us plant and learn

Our Garden, a project to teach people gardening techniques and to help feed the hungry, is now underway. Check out our videos, stories and more.

Life in the wild

Follow the seasons at the SF wildlife refuge with photo slide shows and more on our ongoing interactive map.