Rustic, and just right - Clair Tappaan Lodge
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By David Watts Barton - 12:00 am

The recent decades that brought chic, pricey hotels and million-dollar McChalets to the Donner Summit area have not rubbed off on the ageless charm of Clair Tappaan Lodge.

From Sac to Hollywood: Matt R. Allen gets his wish
By Blair Anthony Robertson - 12:00 am
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As a Hollywood screenwriter, Matt R. Allen has finally made it to the big time – all the way from east Sacramento.
Twin Six takes road-bike apparel to a higher gear
By Blair Anthony Robertson - 12:00 am
Twin Six apparel
It isn't easy to look good on a road bike. Cyclists wear all manner of Lycra that hardly flatters.
Adventure of the Week: Winter camping: Just add snow
By Bob Ehlert - 12:00 am
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Last week, before we featured a book about camping during the winter months, there was a bit of interoffice debate about whether anybody around here would actually do that.
Fishing Line
12:00 am
This week's top fishing spots.
Outbound Escapes
12:00 am
The Yolo Basin Foundation's Flyway Night Speaker Series continues at 7 tonight with a discussion on purple martin recovery in the Central Valley by wildlife biologist and environmental consultant Dan Airola.

Home and Garden
Tree hunting we will go
Tree hunting we will go! Find the tree farm nearest you

City folks think growing Christmas trees is easy. Plant them and let nature take care of the rest. Come November, open the fence and invite customers in with a chainsaw.

Health and Fitness
Judge upholds rules protecting patients

A Sacramento judge has affirmed state regulations aimed at protecting consumers in payment disputes between hospitals and insurers, easing the financial burden on patients who get stuck with the cost of emergency care that they assumed would be paid by their medical policies.

Books and Media
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The Young Library: Discovering the power of a pencil

With deceptive simplicity, Allan Ahlberg sneaks up on his unusual story in "The Pencil." No one who reads it – and pores over its pages – will be untouched by power of a pencil. Or an eraser.

Style
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Fashion for the fest of us - local designers celebrate

Sacramento is in full-blown holiday mode, and fashion plays a big, big role in the festivities.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS
We'll put your holiday lights on the map

Do you have the biggest, brightest holiday light display in the neighborhood? We'll be mapping out the best displays in the region in an upcoming Ticket section, so please send information (name, address, a short description of the display and a phone number where we may contact you) to lights@sacbee.com.

Family
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Tracking the Roseville Rocket, Chase Grigsby

Chase Grigsby wasn't interested in soccer or baseball or any other sport played with a ball. This seventh-grader likes wheels.

Food and Wine
Heavy Hitters
Heavy hitters - fine wine in our own backyard

An earthquake is rattling the Sacramento wine region. Petite sirah, syrah and barbera are challenging zinfandel as the wine most responsible for the standing of fine-wine appellations in Sacramento's backyard.

Outbound
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Rustic, and just right - Clair Tappaan Lodge

The recent decades that brought chic, pricey hotels and million-dollar McChalets to the Donner Summit area have not rubbed off on the ageless charm of Clair Tappaan Lodge.

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