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Here is an update to some of the crime-related stories we’ve brought you over the past few months.  Click on the links to read the original stories or find out more information about the cases.   Devonte Fields, a convicted felon and &#82...

There has been a lot of talk about democracy surrounding the water rate referendum.  Supporters of the referendum have urged those who agree with the city's decision on the water supply project to vote out of a sense of democracy. Perhaps somewha...

“Al Davis, whose iron-fisted reign over the Raiders for practically their entire existence led to three Super Bowl titles and made the silver-and-black franchise a symbol of renegade toughness, died Saturday. He was 82,” as The San Francisco Chronicle is reporting. “Brilliant, enigmatic and unapologetically independent, Mr. Davis turned the Raiders into one of...

It’s time to wake up to the fact that this is one of those must-win games for the Hornets today at Northern Colorado. Win and they keep their hopes alive. Lose and it would be tough for the NCAA selection committee to let them in – even with a  7-4 record – with a...

Statement of Michelle L There are those who believe that unions have out-served their usefulness.  The unfortunate fact of the matter is when people see conduct like the firefighters union retaliating against a local business for advertising in a p...

Yesterday was the first day of Occupy Sacramento’s protest at Cesar Chavez park, in support of the Occupy Wall Street protests that are beginning to pop up all over the nation, if not the world. Depending on where you get … Continue reading &#8...

If you want to get into an argument with somebody, you can talk about money, religion or who has the best INSERT FOOD ITEM in town. There are at least two Web sites dedicated to reviewing burgers just in Sacramento...

Here’s an item on Tuesday’s meeting of the county supervisors – declaring a state of emergency on the mussels that already have infested a number of water bodies in the state. I’m glad to see this being addressed, for smaller lakes inside and out of the county. Lake Tahoe has done a effective job,...

The Davis School Board following reporting requirements set forth by the County Board of Education, set forth a plan for budget reduction should Measures Q and W not be renewed. According to a presentation Thursday night by Associate Superintendent ...

As soon as the play was called the DJ Maciel’s eyes got wide. After all, “Trucker Pass” is his specialty.