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Holiday happenings
Winter arts guide and gift ideas.
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File-swapper!
Dawn Chmielewski says it's not a dirty word.
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This year's late season Chargers-Raiders match-up actually means something.
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   Commuter hotline launched
If you're a Bay Area commuter, help is a three-digit phone call away. Beginning Friday, drivers can dial 511 to find out about traffic delays, alternative routes or why they're stuck in gridlock.

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   Millions without power in winter storm
More than 1.6 million homes and businesses were without electricity from Oklahoma to the Carolinas as a deadly snow and ice storm snapped power lines, canceled airline flights and shut down schools and some government offices.
Local coverage: Charlotte, N.C. | Philadelphia, Pa. | Lexington, Ky. | Columbia, S.C. | Wichita, Kan.

»Bush claims 'solid' evidence on Iraq
»Ex-pharmacist sentenced to 30 years
»Trading resumes after United stock fall
»Bush meets with Kenya, Ethiopia leaders

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Last update: Thursday, Dec 05, 2002

AROUND THE REGION AND STATE
»Cal pychologist Richard Lazarus dies at 80 - 01:09 PM PST
»SF prenatal care access more difficult, Hispanics say - 01:08 PM PST
»Parents object to Petaluma High School suspensions - 12:40 PM PST
»UAL, retail sales woes push Dow down 115 - 09:11 AM PST
»United Airlines prepares for bankruptcy, stock halted - 09:09 AM PST
»SF might consider pet owners as guardians - 11:59 AM PST

  

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»Thursday's East Bay Biz Buzz - 12:53 PM PST
»Deputy not necessarily shot at point-blank range: witness - 12:33 PM PST
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Start collecting art
Art auctions make bid to become a new holiday tradition. Plus comedian Jackie Mason rants and riffs at the Curran Theatre and the Americana band Dudes seek commercial success.
Sack exchange
The sack-starved 49ers should be licking their chops in anticipation of Dallas, who rank second-to-last in the league in sacks allowed per pass play. Also, can new Sharks coach Ron Wilson turn the team around and Cal's Coughlin is named swimmer of the year.

MERCURY NEWS / CONTRA COSTA TIMES / SILICONVALLEY.COM  
Gay lawmakers grow
More openly gay leaders and legislators have moved into positions of power in Sacramento and they hope to change laws and people's minds.
Military gets student data
Parents and educators are uneasy over a new law that requires high schools to release student information to the armed forces.
Adobe turns 20
Company enters third decade as a leaner business software maker still in touch with its artsy roots.

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A smash
A wife, who suspected her husband of having an affair, smashed 18 cars with a hammer.
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Sick ship
Vacationers boarded the Carnival cruise ship Fascination again.
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Gadget gift guide
Gift ideas to make your gadget geek glow.
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   Wish Book 2002
In time of downturn, some neighbors need a hand. The Mercury News Holiday Wish Book will introduce you to dozens of neighbors who need donations this holiday to make dreams come true.

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