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What lessons should Sacramento heed from Stockton’s woes?

The news coming out of Stockton that local leaders are considering taking drastic steps to bring its fiscal house in order should offer a warning to the citizens of Sacramento. The capital city, like Stockton, is also projecting multi-million dollars … Continue reading

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Sacramento ranks in as the 15th Saddest City in the U.S.

Come on, Sactown. Pick yourself up and dust yourself off. Look in the mirror and be proud to like what’s looking back at you. There’s absolutely no reason for this to happen. Unless that is you’re sick and tired of … Continue reading

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Sacramento gets a “C” grade on luckiest city list

Take this one for what it is worth. According to a new list of the United States “Luckiest” cities, the people of Sacramento might want to think twice about dropping a large bet on the ponies or blowing a bunch … Continue reading

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Sacramento 2nd flirtiest city in America

If it’s on the internet, it must be real. A study released today by the social networking website “Tagged” neverheardofit says that Sacramento is the 2nd flirtiest city in the country. They measured how many “winks” their users racked up … Continue reading

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California posts economic gains while Sacramento fails to keep pace

On a whole, California is still slowing grasping its way out of the global economic downtown. On paper, property values are slightly up for the state, and sales tax revenues are also higher than they were during this time a … Continue reading

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Backyard chickens given the green light in Sacramento

Former L.A. Lakers Head Coach Phil Jackson once disparagingly described Sacramento as a “cow town.” Now that city leaders have unanimously passed a new ordinance, come November 1st you can start calling Sacramento a “chicken town” too. Under the new … Continue reading

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65,000 unauthorized immigrants in Sacramento County, new study finds

According to a new study released by the Public Policy Institute of California, Sacramento County has an estimated 65,000 unauthorized immigrants. That figure accounts for about 4.6% of the county’s entire population. California as a whole has a higher share … Continue reading

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DUI Checkpoints in North Sacramento, Folsom this weekend

If you’re planning on heading out this weekend for a drink, you’d be wise to plan accordingly. The Sacramento Police Department and the Folsom Police Department will both be conducting DUI checkpoints in their corresponding jurisdictions. The California Office of Traffic Safety … Continue reading

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What does a new federal memo mean for local pot shops?

A June 29th memo released by U.S. Deputy Attorney General James Cole could be the beginning of end for large scale marijuana operations in the Sacramento region, and beyond. After two years of lax enforcement of federal guidelines, this memo … Continue reading

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Brazen stabbing on Broadway and Alhambra leaves man in critical condition

An altercation between two men near a busy Sacramento intersection resulted in one person being taken to the hospital and onlookers stunned. Police say that at around 1:30 this afternoon a fight broke out between a group of men hanging around … Continue reading

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2 men burglarize several cars in airport economy lot

Just a week after noted comedian Larry Miller called Sacramento International the “Best Airport in the U.S.”, two men have been arrested after going on a car break-in spree in the economy parking lot. 35 year-old Mark Poe and 32 … Continue reading

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Drunk parents have 14 year-old son drive them to liquor store, roll into DUI checkpoint

The DUI checkpoint in South Sacramento on Saturday night only netted one DUI arrest, but the night was still worthy of remembering. Sacramento Police officers came across a car that was being driven by an unlicensed 14 year-old-boy. What makes … Continue reading

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Downtown Arena, Capitol Mall projects seek community input

Two major projects looking to change the face of Downtown Sacramento are seeking design input from the surrounding community and beyond.   One proposed design competition seeking international applicants is a revamp of the Capitol Mall corridor.  The wide, grassy thoroughfare between … Continue reading

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Sacramento Railyard Project still in the pipeline

Hey! Remember the Sacramento Railyards Project that was in the news a while back… like 3 or 4 years ago??? With talks of a new arena and all kinds of economic strife hitting Sacramento, it is no wonder that the Sacramento … Continue reading

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TIP: Don’t steal the pizza guy’s cell phone if you have an outstanding warrant

You would think that if you were on the run from the law you might want to keep a low profile.  For example, let’s say you get into a spat with the pizza guy over incorrect toppings on your pie. … Continue reading

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