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By Laura Braden A few weeks ago, the unthinkable happened – my dog (literally) ran away. I had just adopted her two weeks prior, and the Sacramento City Shelter knew nothing about her past, just that she had been turned in “over the counter” as a stray. In fairness to her, she was still...

The California Automobile Museum is offering special extended hours and special doings this Thursday and every third Thursday of the month. Evening visitors will enjoy half price admission as well as happy hour prices for craft beer and wine. Best...

The weight-room rule at my athletic club seems clear: If you put weights on a bar, take them off when you’re done. You pick up after yourself.  It’s basic etiquette. But what do you do when you work out with … Continue reading →

A recent budget deal between  Gov. Jerry Brown  and the Legislature would restore at least some money lost in previous court budget cuts. Even though Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye asked for a restoration of 100 million dollars, the agreement sett...

Summer Reading is underway at Sacramento Public Library with the theme of "Reading is So Delicious," and this year a local history activity has been added to the mix: the Sacramento Vintage Cooking Challenge. Over the next three months, participants are...

The history of the Suisun Valley goes back centuries when Native Americans populated the region before settlement by the Spanish. The Gold Rush attracted many people to the transportation and commercial crossroads that became Suisun City. The valley eventually evolved...

Q. About six months ago, my neighbors bought four chickens and built a coop in their backyard. I didn’t really have a problem with it at first, but lately I’ve been finding the hens in my backyard and they leave a big mess. Also, I’m about to put my house on the market...

Flashy-looking basketball shoes – I feel a little silly putting them on. They’re designed for something beyond the purpose of playing ball, designed to catch the eye and make a statement. I feel I should be heading to a fashion … Continue reading →

The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African Americans to serve as aviators during World War II. They not only fought heroically in Europe, they also overcame prejudice and discrimination in the Army Air Forces. Their success helped prepare the way...

By “Mr. Big” What’s he talking about? Check out the full story here. Oof. When you’re the lobbying firm that represents groups like NARAL, Planned Parenthood, and even the A-C-L-freakin-U (the ACLU? Protectors of freedom of speech and expression? Yes.), shouldn’t you re-think putting down a feministic display of art – that you haven’t...