Viewpoints: There's still time to specialize in happinessSource: The Sacramento Bee
My 14-year-old has discovered the Who, courtesy of the television show "CSI." From her iTunes playlist comes the question written by Roger Daltrey and put to music by Pete Townshend way back in 1978.
Whoooo are you? Who? Who? Who? Who?
Kevin Johnson's accuser says he offered to pay her $1,000 a monthSource: The Sacramento Bee
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson offered to pay $1,000 a month to one of three girls who had accused him of inappropriately touching her while she was involved in his St. HOPE Hood Corps program, the girl told federal agents during their investigation of Johnson's nonprofit St.
Chris Webber Calls Sacramento 'Cowtown'Source: KCRA.com
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Former Kings star Chris Webber made a passing reference to Sacramento as a "cowtown" during a wide-ranging interview with ESPN Radio.
Sacramento, Developer Win In Railyards SuitSource: KCRA.com
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A judge has ruled in favor of the city of Sacramento and the developer of the railyards project in regard to a lawsuit about environmental reports.
Are state workers enabling bad government?Source: The Sacramento Bee
The State Worker column in today's fiber and cyber Bee notes that we've entered a 12-week stretch of four-day work weeks for state employees because of holidays and "Furlough Fridays." Our sense is that, for several reasons outlined in the column, the public may not notice.
Marines get taste of Afghan challenge in Eastern Sierra Source: The Sacramento Bee
BRIDGEPORT - For thousands of U.S. Marines, the road to Afghanistan goes through an isolated training facility in the Eastern Sierra where they share the rugged Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest with civilian hunters, backpackers and skiers.
My View: Steinberg's water deal betrays his constituents Source: The Sacramento Bee
State Sen. Darrell Steinberg's quiet reshuffling of 150 years of California water policy to bail out Southern California developers and giant agricultural interests to the south threatens the future of this region.
Water funds by the bucket - California Politics | Sacramento BeeSource: The Sacramento Bee
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Friday began signing bills in the just-passed five-bill water package. He is expected to sign the centerpiece, an $11.14 billion general obligation bond scheduled to go before voters on Nov. 2, 2010, early next week.
Sheriff: No Promises On Safety In SacramentoSource: KCRA.com
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. -- Safety and quality of life may be suffering in the Sacramento County because of a dwindling law enforcement staff, according to the county sheriff.
Meatloaf: Comfort by the slice Source: The Sacramento Bee
The season has arrived when home cooks break out the heavy-duty pots and pans, and turn to their cool-weather repertoires, tantalizing families and guests with delectable aromas wafting from the kitchen.
Lawmakers predict water package passage today Source: The Sacramento Bee
California lawmakers waded part of the way late Monday through a landmark set of proposals to revive the state's creaking water system, and legislative leaders predicted they would finish the job today.
Pay-by-the-mile auto insurance advances in California Source: The Sacramento Bee
Car insurance by the tankful?
Not quite, but California moved a step closer last month to pay-as-you-drive policies that could allow motorists to buy insurance like they do gasoline – a little at a time.
SMUD gets $127.5 million in stimulus funds for 'smart meters' Source: The Sacramento Bee
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District on Tuesday scored $127.5 million in federal stimulus funds to install "smart meters" in every home and business in its territory – the first step in giving local consumers real-time, online information about their energy use.