Bargain hunters head to the Internet in search of good deals
Ready. Set. Click: Today marks the official start of the online shopping season, known as "Cyber Monday."

Celeb Pix: Daniel Radcliffe sells his pants

Britney Spears lands in London, Madonna sticky and sweet in Mexico, Jonas Brothers, Tina Fey; more.

Holiday lights around the Bay Area

Is your house decked out for the holidays? Let us know. List your favorite Bay Area holiday light displays on our interactive map.

Arts money-savers

From discounted tickets to scaled-down productions, our guide to the best bargains in the arts world.

First Dog candidates

Readers submitted their choices for First Dog. See photos of who won the election.

Opinion


	Editorial: Plugging in the cars COULD YOU JUST see it? In another decade or so, scores of electric cars charging through Bay Area roadways. Not only do regional leaders share such a vision, they have put down $1 billion to support such a notion, a bold move during these turbulent times. Editorial: Not just blowing smoke in Dublin Editorial: No rush to judgment Editorial: Stop the irresponsible game of political chicken in Sacramento

Columns


	Sunday Perspective: This is not the time to teach people lessons Confessions of a social maladroit Peterson: Raiders' Cable may be mad, but he's not a genius Gary Bogue: Turkey vultures spread their wings for a reason

Celebrities


	Raconteurs call on Ricky Skaggs for new recording Paris auction of Impressionist works falls short Estranged relative arrested in Hudson killings Mark Leckey wins Britain's Turner Prize for art

Weird News


	Coffee stop leads Ark. police to cocaine arrest Police seek would-be robber armed with hairspray Man, 80, gets birthday card from former teacher Deer gets revenge after hunter shoots him

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	Feds hire firm for toxic paint clean-up in Suisun Bay Five-year contract could be worth as much as $3.5 million to Concord company. Virus ancestor to HIV older than believed Findings by Stanford researchers open new pathways to better understanding of the virus that causes AIDS. Community mourns Antioch school board member Joyce Seelinger, 74, passed away Sunday after battle with cancer. Post condolences for Joyce Seelinger

Breaking News
	Richmond robbery suspect nabbed on return trip from Las Vegas Man dies after Rossmoor golf cart accident Person killed by train in Hayward Shooter says he blacked out during killing over television remote San Francisco police ask for public's help in solving Golden Gate Park slaying Governor calls another special session on budget

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Contra Costa's CARE connects parents

Contra Costa's CARE Parent Network is a First Five-funded program that provides support for parents with newly diagnosed special-needs children.

Nonprofit helps Richmond students learn of city's natural beauty, environment

Pleasant Hill man defines volunteer

Officials failed to spot abuse in case of beaten, starved girl

Sports

No excuse for Raiders' fake field goal call

The Raiders could never recover from one of the most harebrained plays ever conceived, a fake field goal by Sebastian Janikowski on a fourth-and-10 play.

Slideshow: Raiders lose to Chiefs

Grade the Raiders vs. Chiefs game

Raiders Report: Week 13

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	Gaels prevail over Friars Credit 49ers for being not too 'numb' to grab an ugly win Peterson: Raiders' Cable may be mad, but he's not a genius

Business

Bargain hunters head to the Internet in search of good deals

Ready. Set. Click: Today marks the official start of the online shopping season, known as "Cyber Monday."


	It's official: Recession Oil drops below $50 a barrel Cities feeling the squeeze from loss of auto dealers

Entertainment

Think it's easy being a 'Nutcracker' Mouse King? Think again

'Nutcracker' just part of holiday art season's glitter. See our picks in dance, classical, pop, art and theater.

Map: 2008 holiday lights around the Bay Area


	Arts and entertainment New Century Chamber Orchestra promises holiday sizzle Attracted by the glamour and glitter, some Silicon Valley Indian techies are investing in Bollywood

Living

Christmas Coupons 2.0

We all remember that go-to gift from our own childhoods: the carefully crayoned booklet of coupons promising to take care of chores.


	Other Scotland: Arran Island is a quaint alternative to the mainland Contra Costa's CARE connects parents Ask Amy: May be time to cut hairdresser

Nation & World


	French locate third body after Airbus crash Venezuelan lawyer gets 2 years in suitcase plea Pa. ends moratorium on parole for violent felons NY Times skyscraper climber pleads guilty