NorCal Voices: Watch out for those bike criminals Nov 22, 2009
The Bee's Marcos Breton wrote a column ("Admit DUI problem, Sacramento"; Oct. 28) about what he perceives as a drinking and driving epidemic in Sacramento ... How Loco for Local is Sacramento ... First of all, Sacramento is in Northern California, practically the birthplace of the local food movement. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
California recycling program is on the rocks Nov 22, 2009
com - Hilemichean Tadess of Sacramento dumps aluminum cans to be weighed at a recycling center on Northgate Boulevard last week. California's 23-year-old. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Hollywood opens its wallets for Jerry Brown Nov 22, 2009
"I think the view is no one is better prepared or qualified to tackle the mess in Sacramento than Jerry Brown.". Donald Critchlow, a St. Louis University politics professor who edited the book "Hollywood and Politics," said industry leaders have also been drawn to Brown's reputation as a political iconoclast. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
McClintock trumpets conservative ideals in Congress Nov 22, 2009
While McClintock is getting a free ride from Democrats, the national Democratic Party is aiming its sights at other California Republicans they deem more vulnerable, such as Dan Lungren in the Sacramento suburbs (3rd District), Ken Calvert in Riverside County (44th District), Mary Bono Mack in the Palm Springs area (45th District) and Brian Bilbray in San Diego (50th District). With Democrats focused on other seats in California and across the nation, Gonzalez said: "Any challenger that may... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Art Savage, owner of Oakland A's farm club, dies Nov 22, 2009
Art Savage, the majority owner of the Sacramento River Cats, the Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, has died ... Jeff Savage says his father collapsed at his Sacramento home Saturday and died on the way to the hospital ... He moved the club to Vancouver for a year before relocating to Sacramento in 2000. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Time for a new New Deal for California Nov 22, 2009
Our representatives in Washington and Sacramento should all be crying out for a second stimulus and, above all, for aid to states and local governments. The Republicans cut such aid out of the first stimulus. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
More States Add Jobs, But Many For Temp Jobs Nov 22, 2009
Get Headlines Sent To Your Email Or Phone. Overall, Unemployment Rate Up In 29 States. (KCRA 3, CA)
Fisherman Arrested In Sea Lion Shooting Nov 22, 2009
Larry Legans, 43, faces misdemeanor charges of animal cruelty and negligent discharge of a firearm after a fisherman spotted him shooting a sea lion in the Sacramento River near Verona, officials said ... Legans is in custody at the Sacramento County Jail. (KCRA 3, CA)
- Dreams for future going up in dust 0 Nov 22, 2009
A trial is going on in Sacramento right now. The state of California has denied it has any obligation to mitigate or restore the sea. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
WHAT THEY ARE NOT SAYING...about the comprehensive water deal? Nov 22, 2009
Senator Dave Cox represents the residents of the First Senate District, which includes all or portions of Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Lassen, Placer, Plumas, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Sacramento and Sierra Counties. Contact his office at 916-651-4001, or via email at. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Bulldogs Play Home Opener Against... Nov 22, 2009
The Bulldogs have yet to lose to Cal Stat Northridge, Cal State Bakersfield, Long Beach State, Pepperdine, Sacramento State, San Diego, San Diego State, UC Irvine, UC Riverside and UC Santa Barbara since the start of the decade. The only Division I California Fresno State has not played since 2000 is UC Davis. (Gobulldogs.com)
Davis calls energy crisis over Nov 22, 2009
(11-14) 04:00 PST Sacramento -- In one of the final acts as governor, Gray Davis on Thursday declared an end to the state's energy crisis ... And the political battle over the future of energy deregulation in California and across the country remains, both in Washington, D.C., and Sacramento. (Yahoo News -- Utility Industry Deregulation)
Former California Assemblyman Nao Takasugi d... Nov 22, 2009
Former California Assemblyman Nao Takasugi dies - California - SignOnSanDiego. Former California Assemblyman Nao Takasugi dies. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Real estate investors begin to re-enter market as prices fall Nov 21, 2009
Sacramento Business Journal - by Staff writer ... But the private real estate investment company is back in Sacramento in a big way with the Nov. 13 purchase of industrial property in Rancho Cordova at a price about a third lower than its 2004 appraised value ... If you are already a Sacramento Business Journal subscriber please create or sign into your bizjournals. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Davis calls energy crisis over Nov 21, 2009
(11-14) 04:00 PST Sacramento -- In one of the final acts as governor, Gray Davis on Thursday declared an end to the state's energy crisis ... And the political battle over the future of energy deregulation in California and across the country remains, both in Washington, D.C., and Sacramento. (Yahoo News -- Utility Industry Deregulation)
Cargo projects rolling with efforts to deepen channel, expand shipping yard Nov 21, 2009
Cargo projects rolling - Sacramento Business Journal ... Sacramento Business Journal - by Staff writer ... From land to sea to air, efforts are under way to move more goods more efficiently through and around Sacramento. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Galt police arrest Sacramento officer Nov 21, 2009
Bryan David Weinrich, who works for the Sacramento Police Department, was jailed on suspicion of kidnapping, false imprisonment, domestic violence and brandishing a firearm, according to Galt police. He has since been released from custody, according to Sacramento County Jail records. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Westlands Irrigation District wields major clout in California water wars Nov 21, 2009
For decades, politicos from Sacramento to Washington, D.C., have heard regularly from Westlands ... They say the district takes too much water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Gasol Scores 24 in Debut, Lakers Top Bulls 108-93 Nov 21, 2009
Before beating Sacramento on Tuesday, the Bulls were 9-56 since Michael Jordan's departure on the annual fall road trip made necessary by the circus occupying the United Center around Thanksgiving. Chicago still must stop in Denver, Portland, Utah and Milwaukee before getting home in December. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Sutter Davis doctors like their jobs Nov 21, 2009
Sutter Davis Hospital gets award for physician satisfaction - Sacramento Business Journal ... Sacramento Business Journal - by Staff writer ... The Railyards in downtown Sacramento. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Utility shut-offs soar for poor PG&E customers Nov 21, 2009
The report examined data from California's big investor-owned utilities, and does not include the public utilities in Sacramento and Los Angeles. The report's authors aren't sure why the number of disconnected customers is growing so quickly at PGpared with other utilities in the state. (San Francisco Chronicle)
CPUC Votes To Require Smart Meter Testing Nov 21, 2009
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. POSTED: 3:33 pm PST November 20, 2009. (KERO 23, CA)
Editorial on protests at UC Berkeley Nov 21, 2009
Sacramento cut a staggering $813 million from the university system this year - on top of cuts from previous years that have nearly broken the UC. "In 20 years Sacramento has reduced by half, in real dollars, the taxpayer dollars to UC," said Steve Montiel, a spokesman for UC's office of the president. "A lot of students are angry about the fee increases and we understand that. But we're looking forward to having them join with us and agitate for changes in Sacramento, which is where the root... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Ryllis Joines Nov 21, 2009
During the war, she worked at McClellan Air Force Base in Sacramento. She also worked as a secretary at Davis Elementary School. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Tuition Hikes: Protests in California and Elsewhere Nov 21, 2009
UC President Mark G. Yudof said the tuition increase is unfortunate: "When you have no money, you have no money." And the budget woes in Sacramento continue. California's budget analyst announced this week that the state is facing another huge deficit next year $21 billion of red ink. (Time.com)
When Big Labor Bullies and Volunteers Collide Nov 21, 2009
In California, union heavies in the Sacramento area sued a nonprofit environmental group for using college-age volunteers on a state-funded project to clean up a canyon and build a community trail. Big Labor dusted off an old law that requires community service volunteers to be paid prevailing wages for doing the same kind of cleanup that Allentown Boy Scout Kevin Anderson was punished for doing freely. (Human Events Online)
Get more: Politics Nov 21, 2009
The CSU System chacellor plans to ask Sacramento lawmakers for $884 million. Tags. (KGO, CA)
CalPERS wants rules for placement agents Nov 21, 2009
CalPERS official seeks legislation to regulate placement agents - Sacramento Business Journal ... Sacramento Business Journal - by Staff writer ... With $200 billion in assets, Sacramento-based CalPERS is the largest public pension fund in the nation. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Police Blotter: Nov. 21, 2009 Nov 21, 2009
Joshua James Piotrowski, 27, of Sacramento, was arrested by the Sutter County Sheriff's Department at 6:15 p.m. Nov. 19 at High Desert State Prison on suspicion of burglary, receiving known stolen property and grand theft. He was booked into Sutter County Jail. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
WHAT THEY ARE NOT SAYING...about the comprehensive water deal? Nov 21, 2009
Senator Dave Cox represents the residents of the First Senate District, which includes all or portions of Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Lassen, Placer, Plumas, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Sacramento and Sierra Counties. Contact his office at 916-651-4001, or via email at. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
State's elected officials' pay to be cut Nov 21, 2009
(11-20) 04:00 PST Sacramento ... Lawmakers collect $173 for each day they are in Sacramento, up to $400 a month for automobile leases, as well as state contributions for health benefits ... State Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, D-Sacramento, referred the pay cut questions to Schmidt, who said that his office had not received the opinion, only a press release, and that no decision had been made about whether to challenge Brown's opinion. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Lodi High School rally featured on 'Good Day Sacramento' Nov 21, 2009
Lodi High School rally featured on 'Good Day Sacramento ... Lodi High School rally featured on 'Good Day Sacramento ... Lodi's football game against Chavez was chosen as Good Day Sacramento's "Game of the Week.". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Regional Roundup Nov 21, 2009
That happened Thursday, when an off-duty San Joaquin County Sheriff's deputy heard a house alarm near Lower Sacramento and Turner roads, Price said. The deputy saw two men leaving a backyard, and he called police and followed as the men headed west in a car driven by a third man. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
O'Neill Inks 8 Golden Bears for Cal Women's Crew Nov 21, 2009
The incoming class features three athletes from Lake Natoma's Capital Crew - Agatha Nowinski (Sacramento, Calif ... Agatha Nowinski, Sacramento, Calif. (Calbears.com)
Schwarzenegger Aims to Lift California's Clout Nov 21, 2009
SACRAMENTO, March 23 -- Barred by the Constitution from running for president himself, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) is trying to do the next best thing: make sure his adoptive state plays a critical role in picking the next occupant of the White House. The movie star-turned-governor was the dominant force behind California's decision to shift its presidential primary to Feb. 5, 2008, a date that puts the nation's most populous and diverse state near the front of the nominating... (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Guv approves earlier presidential primary Nov 21, 2009
(03-15) 10:56 PDT Sacramento -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today signed a bill to move California's presidential primary from June to February, a measure he argued would make the Golden State more relevant in presidential campaigns. Images. (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Valley growers see reason to toast wine market Nov 21, 2009
But Karen Ross, president of the California Association of Winegrape Growers in Sacramento, defended the program, saying that one of the reasons the bug and the disease are not a problem is because of the state's efforts to eradicate it. The reporter can be reached at or (559) 441-6327. (Fresno Bee)
Memphis Adds Punch to Offense with Signing of Sacramento City's Eli Hynes Nov 21, 2009
Eli Hynes, of Sacramento City College ... - Head coach and his staff took their recruiting efforts to the West coast and found success, inking Sacramento City College slugger Elijah Hynes to a National Letter of Intent, it was announced today ... "What a huge step for our program to tap into the rich tradition of Sacramento City College to add a hitter with Eli's qualities," said Schoenrock. (Gotigersgo.com)
GOP report: Deal with Sacramento mayor was rushed Nov 21, 2009
-- Two congressional Republicans say federal prosecutors rushed into a settlement with a nonprofit operated by Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson that had been accused of misspending government grants ... Nearly $850,000 in grants came to Johnson's St. HOPE Foundation in Sacramento through the federal AmeriCorps program ... "The allegations are meritless. They've been investigated by the Sacramento police, the U.S. Attorney, AmeriCorps, professional prosecutors and the FBI. None of them have found... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Galt plans to help residents with energy-efficient projects Nov 21, 2009
Earlier this year and last year, Meredith campaigned in other cities in Sacramento County, to see if they could join together to create some type of financing ... Cities can participate if they are in one of 14 participating counties, which includes Sacramento but not San Joaquin County ... In Sacramento County, Galt, Sacramento, Folsom, Citrus Heights and Rancho Cordova have all expressed interest in participating. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
SETA gets nearly $2M in stimulus funds Nov 21, 2009
Sacramento Business Journal ... The Railyards in downtown Sacramento ... City Guide Spotlight - Sacramento. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Region's jobless rate hits 12.3% Nov 21, 2009
3% - Sacramento Business Journal ... Sacramento Business Journal - by Staff writer ... Sacramento reached another record high in unemployment in October as the jobless rate jumped to 12. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Schwarzenegger visits state's Capitol Hill Dems Nov 21, 2009
(02-28) 04:00 PST Washington -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, 3 1/2 years into his tenure in Sacramento, pressed anew Tuesday for California to get what he calls its fair share of federal money -- and found a warm reception from the state's newly empowered Democrats in Congress ... That must have been music to the ears of the governor, a self-proclaimed clarion of "post-partisanship" whose success in Sacramento over the past year has depended on cooperation with a Democratic Legislature ... After... (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Man selling original Apple computer for $50K Nov 21, 2009
by Cornell Barnard - Nov. 20, 2009 09:56 AM KXTV-TV, Sacramento, Calif. ROSEVILLE, Calif. (AZCentral -- News)
Letters to the editor Nov 21, 2009
Re Pit bulls are rescued, sent to capital area (Page A1, Nov. 17): Was Sacramento the only city to take the pit bulls ... As Barry Nelson, senior policy analyst for the Natural Resources Defense Council, pointed out in his opinion piece, a historic change of direction was critical for addressing the ecosystem and water supply crisis in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta ... Laura King Moon, Sacramento, assistant general manager, State Water Contractors. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
California politicians pay price for fighting pay cut Nov 21, 2009
SACRAMENTO: With California facing a budget crisis, state legislators and other elected officials face an 18 per cent pay cut next month, after a challenge by politicians backfired. Legislative leaders had contested the authority of the state's independent pay commission after it voted in May to trim salaries for those elected from next year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
A Big Loophole in Cap and Trade Nov 21, 2009
Situated on the banks of the Sacramento River, Sierra Pacific is California's largest nongovernment landowner and timber harvester ... "Our purpose is to make sure there is environmental integrity," Gary Gero, president of Climate Action Reserve, a Los Angeles nonprofit charged with creating the rules, told a luncheon of state legislative staff members in Sacramento in October. (BusinessWeek)
States shouldn't set power laws for consumer products. There is already a federal... Nov 21, 2009
We don't have an energy shortage in CA, just antiquated ways of distributing it and knuckleheads in Sacramento who have no clue as to how to solve for it and instead pass window dressing legislation like this. Advertisement Advertisement. (Multichannel News)
California, Sacramento County to probe in-home care Nov 20, 2009
California teamed with Sacramento County officials Thursday to launch a first-in-the-state multi-agency task force to investigate fraud in In-Home Supportive Services ... Two state in-home care investigators have now been assigned full time to Sacramento County, which could get $1 ... com - Jan Scully, Sacramento County district attorney, announces a new joint task force on In-Home Supportive Services fraud. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Study supports 'walkable neighborhoods' Nov 20, 2009
Study: 'Walkable neighborhoods' could save state $31M - Sacramento Business Journal ... Sacramento Business Journal - by Staff writer ... The study, Windfall For All: How Connected, Convenient Neighborhoods Can Protect Our Climate And Safeguard California s Economy, found that people in Sacramento, the Bay Area, Los Angeles and San Diego who live near public transportation on average emit fewer carbon emissions and spend billions less on transportation compared to people who live in areas where... (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Cal Expo board elects Albiani chairman Nov 20, 2009
Sacramento Business Journal ... The Railyards in downtown Sacramento ... City Guide Spotlight - Sacramento. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Viewpoints: Smart meters light a path to efficiency Nov 20, 2009
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District recently received federal money to develop one of the most advanced electricity grids in the nation ... The utility expects to have its program up and running this fall and to have meters in every home and business in Sacramento and Placer counties by 2011 ... Dave Cox is a former member of the board of directors for the Sacramento Municipal Utilities District. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Ruling: Commission can cut Calif. officials' pay Nov 20, 2009
Ruling: Commission can cut Calif. officials' pay - California - Fresnobee. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Sales tax hike yields dividends: 5 new officers join Galt Police Nov 20, 2009
Several of the new officers were previously in that predicament, part of a mass layoff by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department, which included a Galt native who even got a life-saving award before he was laid off ... Chris Barney, 27, who graduated from a small private high school in Sacramento, then received a Bachelor's degree in government and political science from California State University, Sacramento ... He moved back to the Sacramento area and worked for three years as a... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Tokay coaches, players puzzled by playoff bracket Nov 20, 2009
By looking at records alone, Tokay has the same as Sacramento, which drew the No. 12 seed. Sacramento finished fourth in the Metro League which gave them a higher seed because Tokay finished fifth in the Tri-City Athletic League. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Lodi High School rally featured on 'Good Day Sacramento' Nov 20, 2009
Lodi High School rally featured on 'Good Day Sacramento ... Lodi High School rally featured on 'Good Day Sacramento ... Lodi's football game against Chavez was chosen as Good Day Sacramento's "Game of the Week.". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Pacers pose big challenge for Tokay trenchmen Nov 20, 2009
The unit, which includes Esteban Chavez, right, Justin Lewis, Aaron Hinkle, Matt Powaser, Jonathan Sam and William Gomez, will be tested when the Tigers take on Grant in a first-round playoff game on Friday in Sacramento ... Tokay's line will need that mentality when it enters the trenches against Grant in Friday night's Sac-Joaquin Section Division II first-round playoff game in Sacramento. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Galt Joint Union High School Distric hires new superintendent Nov 20, 2009
Prior, she was administrator of academic achievement at Sacramento City Unified School District, and has been both a high school and elementary school principal, according to her resume ... She lives in Sacramento. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
eBay's Meg Whitman: Time to 'Reboot' California Nov 20, 2009
Whitman also wants to push budget and decision-making authority away from Sacramento and down to individual schools. Accomplishing this, she says, will require taking a tougher line with the powerful California Teachers Association. (ABC News -- Business)
Calif. Requires TVs to Be More Energy-Efficient Nov 20, 2009
By SAMANTHA YOUNG Associated Press WriterSACRAMENTO, Calif ... Jay Aguas shops for a large, flat screen television at a Best Buy Store in Sacramento, Calif ... Jay Aguas shops for a large, flat screen television at a Best Buy Store in Sacramento, Calif. (ABC News -- Business)
Women still largely absent in California board rooms Nov 20, 2009
Sacramento Business Journal. Most Read Stories. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Addison Ave. credit union buys USE San Jose branch Nov 20, 2009
USE had four Northern California branches, including in Berkeley, Davis and Sacramento. San Jose was an isolated branch in their footprint, meaning they really didn t have a network around here, Porter said, adding that it was USE that approached Addison Avenue about acquiring the location. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
CEO picked for UCSD Medical Center Nov 20, 2009
In the immediate term, UCSD will have to deal with more cuts from the state as the governor and lawmakers in Sacramento grapple with the latest budget deficit. But any reductions will likely affect the medical school more because it has greater reliance on state funding. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Schwarzenegger after-school program ties up ... Nov 20, 2009
SACRAMENTO With California facing another mammoth budget deficit, the state's nonpartisan legislative analyst says voters should reconsider some of the billions of dollars tied up in ballot measures they have approved in recent years ... The Sacramento Democrat wrote the mental health program. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Gasol Scores 24 In Debut, Lakers Top Bulls 108-93 Nov 20, 2009
Before beating Sacramento on Tuesday, the Bulls were 9-56 since Michael Jordan's departure on the annual fall road trip made necessary by the circus occupying the United Center around Thanksgiving. Chicago still must stop in Denver, Portland, 00004000 Utah and Milwaukee before getting home in December. (CBS News)
