Hotels, offices, lofts in Sacramento's core are staying on track. By Mary Lynne Vellinga - mlvellinga@sacbee.com Published 12:00 am PDT Friday, July 4, 2008 Story appeared in MAIN NEWS section, Page A1 Mark ...

The fourth annual community drive, which runs July 11 to 25, seeks to provide new backpacks and school supplies for Sacramento-area children who are homeless or live in poverty.

The 4th of July means parades, barbeques and fireworks - except this year, when it seems many people are getting by without that last one.