Issue: December 21, 2006
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Time for an AIRDRENALINE rush
CN&R’s Winter Guide blankets NorCal snow spots.
This article was published on 12.21.06
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The thrill of the hunt
CN&R’s Culture Vulture gives a guided tour of downtown dispensaries of last-minute gifts.
This article was published on 12.21.06
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Rolling rocks
The growing controversy over an open-pit gravel mine proposed for a site near the Sacramento River.
This article was published on 12.21.06
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County, city squabble over CHIP project
County officials tell the council they’re upset at being left out of the loop on a Chapmantown self-help project.
This article was published on 12.21.06
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Poster boy for fraud finds vindication
A Paradise body-shop owner swept up in a sting moves on from his publicized ordeal.
This article was published on 12.21.06
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Downstroke
Suit to stop cell towers in park; city commissions get the axe.
This article was published on 12.21.06
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Box-office flop has big impact
Journalism movie introduced “media circus” and led to intellectual property rights.
This article was published on 12.21.06
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Letters for December 21, 2006
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
This article was published on 12.21.06
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Furry Nation
Chico’s resident comedian takes off to explore the world and his funny factor.
This article was published on 12.21.06
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An un-Christmas Christmas story
Required holiday viewing with a ghostly past.
This article was published on 12.21.06
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Plug-in Hybrids: The Cars that Will Recharge America
Author Sherry Boschert paves the way for plug-in hybrids with her latest book.
This article was published on 12.21.06
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The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror, Version 2.0
Christopher Moore puts a dark twist on Christmas with The Stupidest Angel
This article was published on 12.21.06
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Technobabble
Order drinks and flirt with the touch of a button; protect yourself and cheap Christmas gifts.
This article was published on 12.21.06
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Happy Holidays
Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison take on the Christmas classics.
This article was published on 12.21.06
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Spark the fire
The Yule Logs end their Christmas season on a hot note.
This article was published on 12.21.06
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Pie of the beholder
For those who don’t bake, here’s a guide to buying apple pies.
This article was published on 12.21.06
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Declaration of independence
Will Smith has a film all to himself in this true-life rags-to-riches story.
This article was published on 12.21.06
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A familiar flight
Eragon fails to dazzle with its imitative magic.
This article was published on 12.21.06
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In the Mix - Movie
Jazz siblings The Heath Brothers let it rip on new documentary.
This article was published on 12.21.06
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Time for an AIRDRENALINE rush
CN&R’s Winter Guide blankets NorCal snow spots.
This article was published on 12.21.06
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‘Pow-day’ fouls
Snowboarders know if there’s one thing worse than missing a powder day … OK, almost as bad …
This article was published on 12.21.06
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The slope of the future
Rooting through the good, the bad and the incredible new ideas for the slopes.
This article was published on 12.21.06
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On, off or around the beaten track
Snowshoeing can be a brisk (and inexpensive) way to stay in shape all winter long.
This article was published on 12.21.06
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Ah … Shasta!
Tahoe has drawbacks as well as draws, so staying closer to home is an appealing option.
This article was published on 12.21.06
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Start your engines
Sure the silence and beauty of the Sierra make winter great. But have you ever been on an ATV or snowmobile?
This article was published on 12.21.06
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High-altitude libations
Looking for a hot cocktail after a cool day? Check out these fine establishments.
This article was published on 12.21.06