Sun, 07 Sep 2008 09:34:48 GMT

Even though tinsel and toys are still months away, the gift zone under the Christmas tree may already be shrinking thanks to a sputtering U.S. economy and high gasoline prices.

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 07:35:01 GMT

TURLOCK SEEKS CHRISTMAS TREE HELP: After chopping down the star of the city's annual tree lighting ceremony, Turlock is asking for donations to buy a new Deodar Cedar tree. An 80-year-old cedar known as Turlock's "Christmas Tree" was cut down from Central Park in June, after an arborist diagnosed the tree as a safety hazard. The city will accept 50 donations of $100 each, and those who donate ...