Sacramento News

Area governments study balance sheets

Sacramento Bee Newspaper - Wed Oct 15

The bad news: The city of Sacramento and its residents are facing several years of tough economic times, driven by falling property and sales tax revenue, plummeting house prices and increased unemployment.

Weighty ballot takes an extra stamp

Sacramento Bee Newspaper - Wed Oct 15

In Sacramento County, the price of suffrage is just a little more expensive because the ballot is more weighty.

West Sacramento food wholesaler succumbs to weak economy

Sacramento Bee Newspaper - Wed Oct 15

Now it's not just restaurants going out of business as the economy falters. A major Sacramento-area food wholesaler, which serves some of the biggest restaurant chains around, is parking its trucks for good.

Stolen Campaign Signs Irk Homeowners

The KCRA Channel - Mon Oct 13

Thieves are stealing campaign signs all over Sacramento County, angering many homeowners who say they have a right to display the signs on their own property.

Local Strike Teams Head To SoCal Fires

TheKCRAchannel.com - Mon Oct 13

Strike teams from Sacramento County are headed to the Freedom Park fire, which is burning in Ventura County, officials said Monday.

Man shot in Foothill Farms, drives himself to sheriff's substation

Sacramento Bee Newspaper - Mon Oct 13

A man was shot about 5:45 p.m. Monday outside the Circle K at Manzanita Avenue and Hilltop Drive in the Foothill Farms neighborhood but managed to drive himself to a nearby Sacramento County Sheriff's ...

County picks most expensive offer for drug-test contract

Sacramento Bee Newspaper - Mon Oct 13

With state and local governments struggling to balance their books, it might seem crazy for Sacramento County to choose the most expensive of four companies offering to handle an important drug-testing ...

Aghazarian uses his sons to make a point

Sacramento Bee Newspaper - Mon Oct 13

Assemblyman Greg Aghazarian, a Republican running against Democratic Assemblywoman Lois Wolk in the Senate's 5th District, has a new TV ad in which his three sons "play Legislature." Republican Assemblyman Greg ...

In hard times, counties look to put customers first

Sacramento Bee Newspaper - Mon Oct 13

Tough times and complaints from a struggling building industry have led local governments to rethink how they do business.

Treasure in the East Bay

Sacramento Bee Newspaper - Sun Oct 12

If you are looking for a low-key day trip to the Bay Area, one that boasts a buffet of low- and no-cost activities for adults and children alike, consider following the locals' lead and going to Tilden Park.