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A flamboyant global playboy with roots in Sacramento was arrested in Los Angeles this morning for his connection in an elaborate fraud campaign which bilked Nicole Murphy, ex-wife of the movie star Eddie Murphy, out of at least $7 million … Conti...

Without Mom doing all the work there would be no Christmas. Plus, chance to win a $25 Sam's Club gift card!

Dec. 20, 2011The Sacramento Kings meet the visiting Golden State Warriors tonight at the No-Name Arena, also formerly known as Arco Arena and never truly known as Power Balance Pavilion.Yet, the lone Kings' preseason home game likely will be different ...

 Sacramento city officials and the folks promoting a downtown arena for the Kings think leasing out the city’s parking facilities to a private operator for 50 years is a swell idea. Why, it’s so swell they don’t even have to … Continue reading →

If I didn't know any better, the dustup between Sac Bee Food Restaurant Critic Blair Anthony Robertson and The Waterboy Owner Rick Mahan would be the classic Festivus airing of the grievances, followed by a reconciliation of sorts. After Mahan...

Brrr…it’s cold outside. With the cold comes dryness. Dry skin, dry little noses, and dry/sore little throats. Add in the inevitable onslaught of viruses and you’re bound to contend with more than your fair share of coughs in the night, stuffy noses, bloody noses, and dry/itching skin. What’s a Doctor Mom (or Doctor Dad)...

Most people know about the heroic, monumental construction of the transcontinental railroad across the Sierra in the 1860s. But few know that portions of the original railroad lay hidden from public view sometimes miles from the current route. A new...

I am proud and honored to be volunteer with the Natural Parents Network (NPN), a community of natural-minded parents and parents-to-be where you will be informed, empowered, and inspired. When you visit the NPN’s website you can find articles and pos...

Like last year, we planted jalapeños in one of our raised vegetable beds. Since the summer of 2011 was less hot than normal, it took noticeably longer for the peppers to ripen. I like to leave them on the plant until they’re bright red because I pre...

AN INTERVIEW WITH COMPOSER MICHAEL GIACCHINO FOR THE BLU-RAY, BLU-RAY 3D AND DVD RELEASE OF “CARS 2” What is the key to creating a great movie score? A great score stands on its own as a piece of music that you can listen to and enjoy, but i...