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Gavin Reveals His True Feelings About Sacramento

Aaron Sankin | Posted 05.29.2012

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It isn't exactly breaking news that California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom has been more than a little restless in his role as the Golden State's number...

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Off to the Outdoors: AMA Pro Motocross Starts Up at Hangtown

Bayo Olukotun | Posted 05.16.2012

The opening round of the 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Nationals, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is only a few days away near Sacramento, CA at Hangtown and with it comes a refreshed stable of riders.

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WATCH: Jerry Brown Reveals Grim $16 Billion Deficit

AP | JUDY LIN | Posted 05.14.2012

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California's budget deficit has swelled to a projected $16 billion – much larger than had been predicted just months ago &...

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Guards Brandishing Tasers Reportedly Evict Residents, Steal Naked Photos

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.03.2012

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Here's another reason not to leave naked pictures lying around. Private security guards toting tasers allegedly forced nine residents of a Sacrame...

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He Can Say He Was An Astronaut, Says Judge

AP | Posted 05.30.2012

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A congressional candidate in California's Central Valley can note on ballots that he used to be an astronaut. A Sacramento...

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One City May Ban Smoking In Private Homes

The Huffington Post | Harry Bradford | Posted 03.27.2012

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Some residents of one California town may soon be banned from smoking in their own homes. The City Council of Elk Grove, California is considering...

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Mental Health Services Act Needs to Focus on Mental Illness

DJ Jaffe | Posted 05.12.2012

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The chair of the California Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission wrote an op-ed criticizing people who criticize how Mental Health Services Act funds are spent. He claims the program is working well. But it's not.

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Any Given Child: A Progress Report

Michael Kaiser | Posted 05.12.2012

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One challenge that is universally experienced is the shrinking pool of public funding for arts education. No one who works in arts education can ignore this reality.

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Why We Marched in Sacramento

Chucho Mendoza | Posted 05.07.2012

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The headline in this week's news, "Harvard Now Cheaper Than Cal State," may have shocked many across the country. But for California's families and students, it reflects the reality of millions who have struggled for years with the rising cost of higher education.

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Students In California, New York Call For Millionaire's Tax

HuffingtonPost.com | Tyler Kingkade | Posted 03.05.2012

NEW YORK -- Thousands of students, union members and Occupy protesters are gathering Monday at the New York and California state capitols, calling for...

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Occupy Education Connects Dots From Wall Street To American Schools

Jane Perry | Posted 05.05.2012

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With state budget cuts to education, the money Peralta Community College has to pay to Morgan Stanley for a higher interest rate is money they have had to cut for classes, instructors, and support services for the disabled. OccupyEducation says a renegotiation would restore 360 classes.

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Love Triangle In Remote-Controlled Airplane Club Sparks Murder-Suicide: Cops

AP | By DON THOMPSON | Posted 02.23.2012

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Police say a man caught up in a love triangle shot himself to death after killing the treasurer of a remote-controlled airplane ...

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CORPORATE WELFARE, NBA-STYLE: In Sacramento, Hocking Parking Spaces to Finance Arena

HuffingtonPost.com | Ron Dicker | Posted 02.13.2012

The Sacramento Kings are getting lots of attention in California's capital, but it hasn't been for their play. As of this writing, the Kings sat in la...

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In One U.S. City, Budget Cuts Leave Homeless Without Bathrooms, Water Overnight

HuffingtonPost.com | Janell Ross | Posted 02.13.2012

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Faced with a $200 million deficit accumulated over the past five years, Sacramento, Calif., like many other struggling municipalities, is severely cut...

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Arrested for Not Having a Home Yet Wall Street Bankers Get Away With Taking Homes

Mark Horvath | Posted 03.11.2012

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Homeless Former Minister Shares Story Of Arrest In Tent City

Mark Horvath | Posted 02.28.2012

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It's really hard to explain the feeling of powerlessness I felt today. But I guarantee my feelings don't even compare to the feelings of desperation our friends had while police were evicting them from their tents today.

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Southwest Plane's Tires Blow At Sacramento Airport

AP | Associated Press | Posted 02.27.2012

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Southwest Airlines flight that suffered two blown tires at Sacramento International Airport has been towed from the run...

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Amusement Parks In Sacramento: A Huffington Post Travel Guide

The Huffington Post | Sandy Mitchell | Posted 12.07.2011

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Amusement parks in Sacramento range from small, family-friendly venues to large theme parks. And from their roller coasters to classic carousels, ther...

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A Huffington Post Travel Guide To Family Vacations In Sacramento

The Huffington Post | Sandy Mitchell | Posted 01.01.2012

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Family vacations in Sacramento can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters -- it all depends on pre-trip homework. To make planning easier, we'...

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Kevin Johnson: Read to Succeed

Tom Vander Ark | Posted 01.05.2012

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"All students should read at grade level by the end of third grade." It's a simple, important, and powerful message that is central to Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson's Stand Up campaign.

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Cop-Shooting Suspect Dies In Police Custody

AP | Posted 12.24.2011

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A suspect in a shooting that left a northern California officer critically wounded later died in the custody of Sacramento polic...

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PHOTOS: Sacramento Airport Debuts Billion-Dollar New Terminal

AP | DON THOMPSON | Posted 12.07.2011

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By DON THOMPSON, Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento International Airport is scheduled to open a $1 billion terminal Thursday, repl...

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The Kinde Durkee Scandal and Political Reform

Hoyt Hilsman | Posted 12.05.2011

Durkee may be the Bernie Madoff of California Democrats, having allegedly embezzled from hundreds of campaign accounts. While it might be tempting to view this as an isolated case, the problem cuts much deeper.

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California's High-Speed Rail Mistake

Joel Epstein | Posted 11.13.2011

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In an ideal world there would be enough money to build both the high-speed rail and all the regional mass transit California needs. But we don't live in that Emerald City.

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Governor Veto

David Boaz | Posted 11.08.2011

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During his two terms as governor of New Mexico, Gary Johnson got the nickname "Governor Veto" as he vetoed 750 bills sent to him by the legislature. Now California's Jerry Brown is bucking for that title.

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