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The fourth annual Blossom Ball, a major Yuba-Sutter event to benefit the American Cancer Society, raised about $135,000 at the Southridge Estate in Sutter on Saturday. About 400 people attended this year's black tie gala in an effort to raise money...

Older adults facing age discrimination or squeezed out by employers looking to cut costs are increasingly finding entrepreneurship a surprisingly realistic option in a rugged new economy. Matt Perry's latest column on aging with dignity.

Last week UC Davis stem cell researcher Paul Knoepfler and Scripps researcher Jeanne Loring engaged in an online Q&A that touched on patents and how they can stifle research and discourage development of therapies. Loring did not mention it in t...

I was given a book to review, called "My Parent Has Cancer And It Really Sucks."  I skipped through the book and found it quite good, clearly written for young teens in their voice, and one I recommend you give to your older child if you are diagnosed.  They will learn that their feelings...

I don’t know when I ruled ballet out of my life. I just got it in my head early that ballet was too dainty, prissy and feminine for me. My pals at Braddock Park didn’t sit around on the benches … Continue reading →

By Eric NelsonIt sounds like something out of a George Orwell novel.The BRAIN Initiative (short for Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies) is President Obama’s recently announced plan to create a map of what he calls “the ma...

“Celebrate Sacramento Festival” It is happening this weekend at William Land Park. The event takes place on Saturday, May 11th from noon to 4pm. It ...

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It is sometimes difficult to believe in the goodness of the human race when there is such evil, violence and despicable acts splashed across most news sites.A fond memory of momIt can be difficult to see the goodness even for a Pollyanna like me, espec...

1.  Reapply at least every 2 hours. No matter what. Spending the day at outside? Make sure your little one has his/her sunscreen reapplied at least every 2 hours. Set a timer if you need to. Also be sure to reapply after swimming or excessive sweating no matter how much time has passed. Fact–>...