Thursday, January 17, 2008

KVIE issues call for talented 3rd-graders

KVIE Channel 6 invites kindergartners through third-graders to its 14th Annual Reading Rainbow Young Writers & Illustrators Contest....(more)

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On One Tank

GETTING OUT...(more)

Man is fatally stabbed in Orangevale

A 47-year-old man found stabbed on a street corner Tuesday night later died, the fifth homicide victim in Sacramento County in less than a week, authorities said....(more)

Commentary: Shooting illustrates pros, cons of gun use

A recent fatal shooting in an El Dorado Hills neighborhood shines the spotlight on the issue of the armed citizen....(more)

Around the Region

Electronic recycle day...(more)

Public Safety Watch: Two men accused in attacks on elders

Two men were in jail Monday after separate incidents involving assaults on their parents or grandparents, police said....(more)

Blazing a fitness trail

A group of Sacramento-area firefighters is matching up against the best in the world in "Firefighter Combat Challenge" competitions that mimic some of the toughest physical tasks required during real structure fires....(more)

'Cruising' targeted

If Citrus Heights police get their way, trips to the park no longer will be X-rated....(more)

Police/Fire Log

The following reports were supplied by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department: ...(more)

Guest Commentary: Wash your hands to avoid colds and flu

If you are hoping to stay well and avoid colds and flu this winter, remember this:...(more)

Cash-strapped park district's land-sale proposal raises hackles

The Carmichael Recreation and Park District is planning for the future with virtually no money but does have more than 40 acres of undeveloped parkland, which leaves residents who have lived next to the open space for years nervous and suspicious....(more)

Bob Walter: Club seeks prizes for fundraiser

Good cause: Rotarians everywhere are noted for their good works and worthy projects, and the Rotary Club of Fair Oaks is up there with the best....(more)

People: Fair Oaks woman joins agricultural leadership class

Jeana Hultquist of Fair Oaks was recently selected to participate in the California Agricultural Leadership Program....(more)

Shipping Out

Navy Seaman Recruit Greg J. Gnos, son of Kimberly J. Money of Citrus Heights, recently completed basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill....(more)

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Tuesday, January 15, 2008

• Deputies probe shooting at Orangevale bar

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Thursday, January 10, 2008

• On One Tank: Costume party gala will open 'Alice' run

• Local residents complete training at CHP Academy

• Public Safety Watch: Driver, 70, held in hit-run DUI

• Bob Walter: Resolutions are meant to be broken

• White Rock Road work may be moved up

• Around the Region

• Police/Fire Log

• Counties deal with aftermath of storm

• Project raises concern

• Felony counts for Sixells rep

• Preserving memories

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Wednesday, January 9, 2008

• Top employee of Fair Oaks developer charged with forgery

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Thursday, January 3, 2008

• Bill Enfield: Raising a glass to the year's successes

• Around the Region

• Public Safety Watch: Scary ride ends in arrest

• On One Tank

• Blighted housing units to go

• Police/Fire Log

• Where the sidewalk ends are hazards

• Guest Commentary: Belly fat may pose single biggest cancer risk

• People

• Shipping Out

• Letters: Enforce sign regulations

• SPCA unveils habitat for cats

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Thursday, December 27, 2007

• Quality of life is new mayor's goal

• Where the sidewalks end – hazards

• Bob Walter: Magazine finds one who's great

• Around the Region

• Northeast county marks milestones

• Public Safety Watch: Cops on lookout for DUIs

• Home-based handyman battles city over sign

• On One Tank

• Guest Commentary: Tight-knit group of more than 500 gives newborns a heads-up on life

• Police/Fire Log

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Thursday, December 20, 2007

• Public Safety Watch: Dried-out trees need to go

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