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Lake Tahoe Prosperity Plan: Economists say health and wellness is one leg Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:05PMOlympic gold and silver medalist Julia Mancuso, of Olympic Valley, is among many world-class athletes who can groom their winter sports careers in the region's high-altitude environment.
League Of California Cities Pushing For Disclosure Of Public Leaders Salaries Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:56PMThe League of California Cities is pushing for state legislation that would require salary information of all highly-compensated state, county, and city public figures be disclosed.
2 Central Coast residents join CHP Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:52PMTwo Central Coast residents have left behind jobs bartending, doing construction and working as a casino host to join the ranks of the California Highway Patrol.
Going Whole Hog: SF Foodies Learn Art Of Butchery Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:51PMGet out your knives and prepare to get blood on your clothes: more Americans are learning how to butcher their own meat. Cooking enthusiasts and eco-conscious food lovers are signing up for classes where they learn how to carve up whole hogs, lambs and other farm animals, the latest trend among foodies who want a closer connection to the meaty morsels on their forks. On a recent evening in San ...
Ex-NBA player Lorenzen Wright shot to death Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:48PMMemphis police, who found the body of Lorenzen Wright in the woods on Wednesday, are investigating his death as a homicide.
Walnut Grove man found in submerged car in delta Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:47PMThe Sacramento County coroner's office late Thursday afternoon identified a man found inside a car that went in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Wednesday night.
Controlled burns cause smoke to hover over downtown Sacramento Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:45PMIt's wildfire season, but area fire officials say smoke hovering over downtown Sacramento this
3 charged with Caltrans bribery scheme Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:41PMTwo Bay Area contractors were charged Thursday with bribing a Caltrans supervisor in Stockton to win state transportation contracts, federal prosecutors said. A federal grand jury in Sacramento indicted Siavash "Mike" Poursartrip, 56, and Sara Shirazi, 52,... California Department of Transportation - California - San Francisco Bay Area - United States - Sacramento California
Police: Lorenzen Wright shot to death Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:41PMFormer NBA player’s death is being investigated as a homicide, police say
Schwarzenegger To Calif. Cities: Post Salaries Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:37PMGov. Arnold Schwarzenegger challenged cities Thursday to post officials' salaries on websites if they have nothing to hide. The Republican governor said Californians were asking what their local government officials were paid after revelations that the Southern California city of Bell paid three of its top administrators a total of $1.6 million a year.
Center Brad Miller Arrives in Houston Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:54PMThe newest Houston Rocket, seven-foot center Brad Miller, arrived at Bush I.A.H. late Monday afternoon.
Bucks sign Dooling, close in on Brockman (AP) Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:38PMThe Milwaukee Bucks have signed guard Keyon Dooling and two people with knowledge of other talks told The Associated Press on Monday that the team is in trade discussions with the Sacramento Kings to obtain forward Jon Brockman.
Chris Paul says he's concentrating on preparing for season with New Orleans Hornets Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:26PMSpurs VP Dell Demps remains front-runner for GM opening
A’s place Cedar Rapids native Ryan Sweeney on disabled list Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:12PMOakland Athletics outfielder Ryan Sweeney will miss the rest of the season to undergo surgery on his injured right knee. Sweeney was placed on the 15-day disabled list Monday with right patella tendinitis.
Update on the latest in sports: Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:09PMMLB-LATEST SCORES
WTT Results Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:08PMSPRINGFIELD LASERS def. Newport Beach Breakers 25-13
Jon Brockman Bucks The Trend Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:02PMThe Kings trade fan favorite Jon Brockman to the Milwaukee Bucks for Darnell Jackson and a future 2nd round draft pick. Jon Brockman - Milwaukee Bucks - United States - Counties - Bucks
Kouzmanoff scratched with stiff back Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:00PMKouzmanoff scratched with stiff back
Motorola Droid X Gone from Every Verizon Outlet Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:00PMAn analyst polled 20 Verizon Wireless retail stores over the weekend to check the supply for the Motorola Droid X, which was sold out everywhere. Verizon declined to say how many devices sold, but said new shipments are expected this week.
A's recall Rodriguez to reinforce 'pen Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:00PMA's recall Rodriguez to reinforce 'pen
Technology’s disasters share long trail of hubris Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 4:59PMIt's all so familiar. A technological disaster, then a presidential commission examining what went wrong. And ultimately a discovery that while technology marches on, concern for safety lags. Technology isn't as foolproof as it seemed. Technology - United States - Government - Earth Sciences - Natural Disasters and Hazards
Study: Lobbyists sponsor 39 percent of state bills Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 4:57PMOutside interests sponsored 39 percent of the bills introduced during a recent two-year session of the California Legislature, according to a published report Saturday.
Santana solid again as Mets blank Braves Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 4:51PMThe Record (Hackensack N.J.) (MCT) NEW YORK It was with some fanfare that the Mets brought Carlos Beltran into a pregame press conference, happy to put on display the return of the long-lost centerfielder, his appearance the best hope to forget the three-game losing streak that the Mets brought in as they clung to hopes that the season wouldn't be lost before they even left for the All-Star ...
Mound House manufacturer specializes in mini bulldozers Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 4:50PMSutter Equipment General Manager Tony Dipino with one of the company's trail dozers. Sutter has manufactured 146 of the machines since its inception in 1990.
2 Boats Collide In Sacramento River Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 4:37PMTwo boats were involved in a head-on collision in Sacramento River Sunday afternoon.
Kings add Chism to summer league roster Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 4:35PMWayne Chism is ready to be treated like a king this summer.
Living Dead Take To Sacramento Streets Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 4:22PMIt was a night of the living dead in Sacramento's streets when hundreds turned out for a zombie walk.
Chalk Talk: Aragon grad wins prestigious award for environmental activism Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 4:00PMA former student of Aragon High School in San Mateo has garnered a prestigious honor for his environmental activism.
Waves: Sports TV/Radio listings for Monday, July 12 Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 3:58PMBASKETBALL NBA Summer League: Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York, 4 p.m., NBATV* NBA Summer League: Detroit vs. Sacramento, 6 p.m., NBATV* NBA Summer League: Dallas vs. Milwaukee, 8 p.m., NBATV* NBA Summer League: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Washington, 10 p.m., NBATV* BASEBALL MLB: All-Star Home Run Derby, 8 p.m., ESPN
Race for governor short on substance Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 3:58PMCalifornia is obviously a troubled state, with a moribund economy, sky-high unemployment, a chronically unbalanced state budget, a failing public education system, a congested and crumbling transportation infrastructure, and a looming water crisis.
Sacramento woman's life depends on blood donors Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 9:47AMBy donating blood Friday at News10's Blood Donor Day, you can help people like Niki Jones, a Sacramento woman who lives with sickle cell anemia.
O.C. men say ex-coach molested them Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 9:44AMSeveral men from Orange County, now in their 40s, have recently told police that they were molested in the early 1980s by their former coach, Richard "Butch" Guillen, police said. Last week, police announced that Guillen, a 60-year-old school bus...
Cameron, White among CA Hall of Fame honorees Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 9:41AMA former governor, a famous filmmaker and a renowned painter are among the latest inductees into the California Hall of Fame.
Calif. governor's race in statistical tie Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 9:40AMDemocrat Jerry Brown and Republican Meg Whitman find themselves tied in their race for California governor, but voters have grown increasingly disenchanted with both candidates, according to a poll released Wednesday.
Schwarzenegger, Shriver name California Hall of Fame honorees Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 9:37AMThe honorees include filmmaker James Cameron, singer Barbra Streisand, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, clothing maker Levi Strauss and venture capitalist John Doerr.
Michael Felix Name ‘Veteran of the Year’ Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 9:35AMCommander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10218, Michael Felix, was honored in Sacramento by Assemblyman Mike Eng. Named “Veteran of the Year” Felix was presented a framed Assembly Resolution on the Assembly floor by Eng, followed by a luncheon at the Sacramento Convention Center. Felix’s wife Annette and children Michael and Monique also attended. “I was both humbled and honored by this award ...
Foreclosure workshop planned Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 9:33AMAs part of the Yolo County Library "Living and Learning in Yolo Series," attorney and author Alysa Meyer with Legal Services of Northern California will present a free Foreclosure Workshop on Wednesday, July 21, 6 to 8 p.
Email Newsletters Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 9:25AMIn April, we told you about some anti-dairy billboards that People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) had erected near Sacramento, Calif. Now, the group has put up a similar sign near Palm Springs Calif.
Former stroke victim rides Harley-Davidson across the nation preaching the dangers of stroke Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 9:22AMChuck Toeniskoetter is living out an enviable dream of many Americans -- cruising loud and proud 13,000 miles across the country on the back of a ruby-red Harley. But ten years ago, just days before Christmas, his life became a physical nightmare. The probability of Toeniskoetter being able to move, let alone operate a motorcycle, nearly disappeared because he suffered a massive stroke that left ...
Positively happy Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 9:09AMPhoto courtesy of Joanne Jeffers Veeck - Joanne Jeffers Veeck co-authored a new book about how to find success and happiness with 19 other authors including Deepaok Chopra. She will be signing copies of her book at Borders in Elk Grove on Sept. 25 from 1-4 p.m.
Former Stampede coach Gates on the move in NBA Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 3:44PMYahoo sports' Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that the New Orleans Hornets have hired former Stampede coach Bryan Gates away from the Sacramento Kings.
Market Commentary and Intraday News Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 3:43PM(AP:LOS ANGELES) State air regulators on Thursday approved a set of voluntary pollution cuts at the dirtiest rail yards in Southern California despite overwhelming objections from residents, local air regulators, port officials and environmental groups who called the agreement weak.
State Gets $415M For Low-Achieving Schools Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 3:40PMCalifornia has received $415 million to help improve low-achieving schools, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced Thursday.
Sacto 9-1-1: Jury convicts man in fatal brawl at Sacramento convenience store Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 3:37PMA Sacramento Superior Court jury today convicted Gabriel Ricardo Dominguez of first-degree murder in the May 1, 2009, stabbing death of Samuel Sanchez.
U.S. - ALGERIA: ESPN'S HIGHEST-RATED AND MOST-WATCHED SOCCER TELECAST Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 3:32PMESPN spins the numbers for Wednesday, June 23.
National HIV Testing Day: The Day After Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 3:29PMAmerican Academy of HIV Medicine Offers Resources to Help General Practitioners Get Newly Diagnosed HIV Patients Into Care WASHINGTON, June 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- National HIV Testing Day is June 27, 2010.
McClintock to speak at Rocklin Celebrate America Event Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 3:26PMRepresentative Tom McClintock will make remarks at Celebrate America, a patriotic family-friendly musical and fireworks show that draws more than 7,000 people
Boy Scouts seeking missing time capsule buried in Old Sacramento Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 3:23PMSacramento Area Boy Scouts are seeking the community's help in solving the mystery of a missing time capsule.
2010 NBA Draft Trade Tracker Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 3:23PMHOOPSWORLD tracks and breaks down every trade as they go down on draft night 2010.
Scouts: Where's Missing Time Capsule? Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 3:22PMLocal Boy Scout leaders want to know where their treasured time capsule is.