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Fair Oaks Sacramento Flooded

2006-01-02T00:42:00.000-08:00

Sacramento Streets Flood Picture

American River High River Sacramento

2006-01-02T00:33:00.000-08:00

American River Watt Ave bridge high waters"picture of floods"

Council elects Soares as Elk Grove mayor

2005-12-18T02:48:00.000-08:00

Council elects Soares as Elk Grove mayor By Loretta Kalb -- Bee Staff Writer Published 4:53 pm PST Thursday, December 15, 2005 The Elk Grove City Council has unanimously elected Councilman Rick Soares as Elk Grove mayor for 2006. Wednesday night's selection returns Soares, a teacher in the Elk Grove Unified School District, to a post he held from July 2002 to June 2003. The position, now held

Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce November Events

2005-11-13T11:53:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce November EventsAfter Hours Biz MixerTuesday, November 15, 2005 • 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.Any Event Party Rentals/Catering9251 Elk Grove Blvd.Members and the public welcome! Mingle, network, win prizes,and learn about a great business member of the Elk GroveChamber of Commerce. Bring a door prize…a great wayto promote your business!Membership LuncheonFriday, November 18,

Keepin' It Cool

2005-11-06T02:03:00.000-08:00

Keepin' It Cool Originally uploaded by the Dragonweaver.Ready for the Showdown @ the Elk Grove Harvest Festival

Kristel Durand Elk Grove CA Photography

2005-10-02T10:59:00.000-07:00

Kristel Durand Elk Grove CA Children and Family PhotographyI believe a great portrait captures the essence of a person, or that of the relationship between the people being photographed. A portrait is much more than a reflection of physical features. It is a piece of art that will forever tell the story of that moment in time. With each portrait, I capture the beauty, uniqueness and the true

The battle over the Pledge continues

2005-09-25T04:48:00.000-07:00

The battle over the Pledge continuesA few hundred students at Elitha Donner Elementary School perform the Pledge of Allegiance.By Cameron Macdonald and Jessica SpringgayCitizen Staff Writers - Two days after a federal judge ruled that the Pledge of Allegiance and its two words, “under God” are unconstitutional to be recited in public schools, many campuses across the country celebrated the U.S.

Elk Grove Community Harvest Festival

2005-09-04T19:18:00.000-07:00

Crafters needed for festival Published 2:15 am PDT Sunday, September 4, 2005 Story appeared in Elk grove laguna section, Page N3 Elk Grove Community Harvest Festival organizers seek local crafters and artisans to sell their wares in Crafter's Alley on Oct. 1-2 in Elk Grove Regional Park, 9950 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove. Outdoor booth spaces are available for $120. Booths are uncovered and

Elk Grove - A brand new start - sacbee.com

2005-09-02T18:23:00.000-07:00

Elk Grove - A brand new start - sacbee.com: "A brand new start Four new schools open Monday in the Elk Grove Unified district Bee Regional Staff Published 2:15 am PDT Thursday, September 1, 2005 Story appeared in Elk grove laguna section, Page G1 Class bells weren't working yet at some schools. And parts of Pleasant Grove High School still resembled a construction zone. But those glitches didn't

Wireless Internet gets big boost

2005-08-30T21:50:00.000-07:00

Wireless Internet gets big boost Verizon joins Sprint in offering high-speed service cell networks. By Clint Swett -- Bee Staff WriterPublished 2:15 am PDT Monday, August 29, 2005Story appeared in Business section, Page D1 Get weekday updates of Sacramento Bee headlines and breaking news. Sign up here.Traditionally, those looking for a laptop wireless Internet connection generally were

Elk Grove - Elk Grove expands e-tran routes - sacbee.com

2005-08-28T21:22:00.000-07:00

Changes may aid families in wake of school bus cuts. By Elizabeth Hume -- Bee Staff Writer Published 2:15 am PDT Sunday, August 28, 2005 Story appeared in Elk grove laguna section, Page N1 Elk Grove students will find it easier to get to school Monday, following the city's launch of three new e-tran bus routes. The new routes come just in time for students on traditional schedules, who are

Elk Grove - Wine-tasting event to help seniors - sacbee.com

2005-08-26T19:19:00.000-07:00

Elk Grove - Wine-tasting event to help seniors - sacbee.com: "Wine-tasting event to help seniors Published 2:15 am PDT Thursday, August 25, 2005 Story appeared in Elk grove laguna section, Page H5 The Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op will host a wine-tasting event to benefit the Senior Center of Elk Grove from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 2 in the store's Community Learning Center at 8517 Bond Road in

Elk Grove High reunion class of 1985

2005-08-21T10:32:00.000-07:00

Elk Grove High reunion Published 2:15 am PDT Sunday, August 21, 2005Story appeared in Elk grove laguna section, Story appeared in Elk grove laguna section The Elk Grove High School class of 1985 has scheduled its 20-year reunion from 6 p.m. to midnight Sept. 10 at the Double Tree Hotel, 2001 Point West Way in Sacramento. For details, call (916) 689-0819 or see the Web site at

Elk Grove - Raising The Rock - sacbee.com

2005-08-07T20:16:00.000-07:00

Elk Grove - Raising The Rock - sacbee.com Raising The Rock With 25 years in the area, the church builds on a solid foundation in Elk Grove By Sandy Louey -- Bee Staff Writer Published 2:15 am PDT Sunday, August 7, 2005 Story appeared in Elk grove laguna section, Page N1 The enormous building along Bradshaw Road has been mistaken for a Home Depot by curious motorists. But it's not another

Homes For Sale Elk Grove Real Estate

2005-08-05T21:05:00.000-07:00

Homes For Sale Elk Grove Real Estate Elk Grove California Real Estate Find Elk Grove homes for sale, Elk Grove real estate agents, and Elk Grove home values. Get access to Elk Grove real estate listings, including the MLS, Elk Grove REALTORS, new homes and foreclosures. Our free real estate services feature all Elk Grove and California cities and suburbs.

Elk Grove - Hot Summer Nights returns - sacbee.com

2005-08-05T00:45:00.000-07:00

Elk Grove - Hot Summer Nights returns - sacbee.com: "Hot Summer Nights returns Published 2:15 am PDT Thursday, August 4, 2005 Story appeared in Elk grove laguna section, Page G2 The Hot Summer Nights concert series returns to the Laguna West Town Hall Amphitheater from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. The band Key Lime Pie will play classic rock and New Orleans funk at the free concert. For more

2005 Walk to Cure Diabetes

2005-07-29T10:47:00.000-07:00

2005 Walk to Cure DiabetesSunday, October 2, 2005Check-in Time: 8:00 a.m.Walk Start Time: 9:00 a.m.SacramentoStart/Finish: State Capitol West StepsWalk Length: 5KWalk will take place rain or shine.For more information contact:Northern California Inland Chapter916-920-0790northernca@jdrf.orgWebsite: http://www.jdrf.org/index.cfm?page_id=100599Larry Nelson,Regional Director of Harman Management,

Elk Grove Chamber luncheon Friday

2005-07-26T10:18:00.000-07:00

Chamber luncheon FridayBy Cindy StrellaPublished 2:15 am PDT Sunday, July 24, 2005The Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon for members at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Frasinetti's Winery & Restaurant, 7395 Frasinetti Road, Sacramento.The guest speaker will be Sean M. Snaith from the Business Forecasting Center, Eberhardt School of Business, University of the Pacific.The cost is $10 for

Press Release: Wild Women on Wine Fall Fandango

2005-07-24T16:15:00.000-07:00

Press Release: Wild Women on Wine Fall FandangoGet ready to tantalize your taste buds with fantastic wines and cheeses and then danceup a storm at the 4th Annual Wild Women on Wine Fall Fandango to be held at the Miners Foundry in Nevada City on Saturday, October 15th, 2005 from 6:30-10 p.m. Proceeds from the event will go to the Barbara Schmidt Millar Celebration of Life Triathlon, which raises

Elk Grove - Class of 1995 reunion - sacbee.com

2005-07-24T08:57:00.000-07:00

Elk Grove - Class of 1995 reunion - sacbee.com: Class of 1995 reunion By Cindy Strella Published 2:15 am PDT Sunday, July 24, 2005 The Elk Grove High School class of 1995 has scheduled its 10-year reunion Aug. 6 at the DoubleTree Hotel, 2001 Point West Way in Sacramento.For more information, or to purchase tickets, see the Web site at www.eghs1995.com or e-mail eghs1995@yahoo.com.

Elk Grove Fastest Growing Cities

2005-07-22T23:52:00.000-07:00

Fastest Growing CitiesThe U.S. Census Bureau reports that between July 1, 2003 and July 1, 2004, the fastest growing cities (above 100,000 population) in the country were:# Port St. Lucie, Florida# Elk Grove, California# North Las Vegas, Nevada# Gilbert, Arizona# Cape Coral, Florida# Moreno Valley, California# Chandler, Arizona# Miramar, Florida# Rancho Cucamonga, California# Roseville, California

Costumed dancers re-create the music of Vienna

2005-07-21T10:40:00.000-07:00

Waltzing into summer Costumed dancers re-create the music of Vienna with the annual Strauss Festival By Sandy Louey -- Bee Staff WriterPublished 2:15 am PDT Thursday, July 21, 2005 Finishing touches are being made to the costumes. Dancers are practicing their steps over and over. All in preparation for this year's Strauss Festival, which will take place July 28 to 31 at Elk

Elk Grove - Four-story hotel gets the go-ahead - sacbee.com

2005-07-10T17:30:00.000-07:00

Elk Grove - Four-story hotel gets the go-ahead - sacbee.com: Four-story hotel gets the go-ahead At 64 feet high, the Hilton Garden Inn will become the tallest building in Elk Grove. By Loretta Kalb -- Bee Staff Writer Published 2:15 am PDT Thursday, July 7, 2005 Builders got the green light Thursday night to move on plans for a $16 million, four-story Hilton Garden Inn in Elk Grove, a project

Elk Grove - Elk Grove marks 5 years as city - sacbee.com

2005-07-09T22:13:00.000-07:00

Elk Grove - Elk Grove marks 5 years as city - sacbee.com Elk Grove marks 5 years as city By Loretta Kalb -- Bee Staff Writer Published 2:15 am PDT Thursday, July 7, 2005 AKA, the Sacramento band, had a bad case. "Bad case of lovin' you, I gotta baaaad case of lo-ovin' you," came the refrain Friday night at the city of Elk Grove's four-hour birthday bash celebrating five years of cityhood. At

Elk Grove - Some businesses may get the boot in Old Town Elk Grove - sacbee.com

2005-07-06T03:21:00.000-07:00

Elk Grove - Some businesses may get the boot in Old Town Elk Grove - sacbee.com: Some businesses may get the boot in Old Town Elk Grove By Loretta Kalb -- Bee Staff Writer Published 2:15 am PDT Thursday, June 30, 2005 Nearly three years ago, Bobby and Amarjeet Anand poured their life savings into an auto service and repair station on Elk Grove Boulevard.The couple believed that if they worked

Fourth of July events

2005-07-03T03:50:00.000-07:00

Fourth of July events The following is a list of places holding public celebrations for the Fourth of July weekend, and what's going on there: FOLSOM Friday: Cattle drive on Sutter Street, followed by Steers and Stripes Block Party USA, 6 p.m. Barbecue dinner, 200 Wool St., $15 for adults. Children 12 and younger will be treated to a kid's meal. Saturday, Sunday, Monday: Folsom Pro Rodeo, Dan

Fourth of July events

2005-07-03T03:46:00.000-07:00

Elk Grove - Festival, fireworks set - sacbee.com

2005-07-02T15:38:00.000-07:00

Elk Grove - Festival, fireworks set - sacbee.com: Festival, fireworks set By Cindy Strella -- Bee Staff Writer Published 2:15 am PDT Sunday, June 12, 2005 The ninth annual Salute to the Red, White and Blue festival and fireworks will begin at 3 p.m. July 4 in Elk Grove Regional Park, 9950 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove.This community event, sponsored by the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce,

Elk Grove High Speed Internet TV Satellite Phone

2005-06-27T01:41:00.000-07:00

Elk Grove High Speed Internet TV Satellite Phone: Now You Can Get it All From FrontierLocal Phone*Long Distance* Calling Features* High-Speed Internet* Satellite TVWith reliable Frontier service, you can get:* Local phone service.* Frontier Freedom CallingSM Long Distance.300 or 600 minutes a month.* All your favorite calling features. From Voice Mail to Caller ID and more.* Frontier High-Speed

Parking lots provided in Old Town

2005-06-13T23:29:00.000-07:00

Parking lots provided in Old TownBy Cindy Strella -- Bee Staff WriterPublished 2:15 am PDT Sunday, June 12, 2005On-street parking will not be available in Old Town Elk Grove through Thanksgiving because of construction. Off-street parking lots are being provided.Although construction takes place from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., traffic controls remain in place during the day.For details, call (877) 577-

Elk Grove phone company adds satellite TV service - 2005-04-11

2005-05-07T00:09:00.000-07:00

Elk Grove phone company adds satellite TV service - 2005-04-11: "Elk Grove phone company adds satellite TV service Frontier, Elk Grove's phone company, will officially unveil its new service deal with satellite TV company DISH Network on Tuesday. For the past year, Frontier officials have said the company planned to provide TV programming along with its phone and high-speed Internet service, a

Elk Grove - Walk to benefit dog parks - sacbee.com

2005-05-03T23:46:00.000-07:00

Walk to benefit dog parks By Bee Regional Staff Published 2:15 am PDT Sunday, May 1, 2005 Elk Grove - Walk to benefit dog parks - sacbee.com: "The Elk Grove Community Services District will host the second WOOF Walk at 10 a.m. May 21 at the dog park in Elk Grove Regional Park, 9950 Elk Grove Florin Road. The day will begin with check-in at 9 a.m. and a warm-up at 9:45 a.m." The cost for the

Elk Grove - Festival of thrills - sacbee.com

2005-05-02T00:54:00.000-07:00

Elk Grove - Festival of thrills - sacbee.com Festival of thrills Western Festival features a parade honoring veterans Bee Regional staff Published 2:15 am PDT Thursday, April 28, 2005 Elk Grove will return to its Old West roots this weekend when the Western Festival comes to Elk Grove Regional Park, 9950 Elk Grove Florin Road. The festival, which started as a fundraiser for the Elk Grove Mothers

Elk Grove - District picks mega-school site - sacbee.com

2005-04-23T10:39:00.000-07:00

Elk Grove - District picks mega-school site - sacbee.com: "District picks mega-school site A two-school complex is planned for 120 acres at Florin and Vineyard roads. By Elizabeth Hume -- Bee Staff Writer Published 2:15 am PDT Thursday, April 21, 2005 With a new middle and high school ready to open and negotiations under way to purchase land for a similar campus, Elk Grove Unified trustees have

Elk Grove - Police traffic efforts pay off - sacbee.com

2005-03-31T08:45:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - Police traffic efforts pay off - sacbee.com: "The Elk Grove Police Department, strengthened by a boost in staffing, has beefed up enforcement of traffic violations during peak commute hours - a move officials say has led to a big reduction in vehicle collisions. Police Chief Bob Simmons, in a March 23 report to the City Council, said that more than twice as many citations were issued

Cities may sever ties to sheriff

2005-03-29T09:57:00.000-08:00

Cities may sever ties to sheriffTo the county's dismay, they study hiring their own police.By Dorothy Korber and Mary Lynne Vellinga -- Bee Staff WritersPublished 2:15 am PST Sunday, March 27, 2005Sacramento County's three young cities are studying whether they should stop using the Sheriff's Department for law enforcement and instead hire their own cops - a move causing consternation at the

Elk Grove - Leary silenced on police issue - sacbee.com

2005-03-29T09:40:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - Leary silenced on police issue - sacbee.com: "Elk Grove Councilman Michael Leary, targeted in a recent grand jury report for violating state conflict-of-interest laws, was stopped from talking about a police matter at Wednesday night's council meeting. The action, initiated by Mayor Dan Briggs, marked the first time that a colleague stepped in to block a possible conflict since the

Elk Grove - Diana Lambert: Mom who protests war also honors her hero soldier son - sacbee.com

2005-03-20T21:05:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - Diana Lambert: Mom who protests war also honors her hero soldier son - sacbee.com: "What's for dinner?: It wasn't long ago that diners in Elk Grove had few choices in the way of eateries. Now, it seems like every U.S. chain wants a seat at the Elk Grove table. The welcome mat is out for T.G.I. Friday's; Jack's Urban Eats, a hofbrau-style eatery; Dos Coyotes, urban Mexican food; Panera

Elk Grove - Diana Lambert: Mom who protests war also honors her hero soldier son - sacbee.com

2005-03-20T21:04:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - Diana Lambert: Mom who protests war also honors her hero soldier son - sacbee.com: "Diana Lambert: Mom who protests war also honors her hero soldier son By Diana Lambert -- Bee Columnist Published 2:15 am PST Sunday, March 20, 2005 Mom first: Nan Mahon is an unabashed peacenik. The tie-dyed Grandmother for Peace takes part in organized protests against the war in Iraq and proudly

Elk Grove - Elk Grove unveils draft ethics code for city officials - sacbee.com

2005-03-20T21:02:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - Elk Grove unveils draft ethics code for city officials - sacbee.com: "Elk Grove has released a draft code of ethics for public consideration, a move that helps the city comply with one recommendation in a recent Sacramento County grand jury conflict-of-interest report. The draft, formed with residents' input and posted on the city Web site last week, outlines how responsibility,

Elk Grove - Job for Elk Grove official - sacbee.com

2005-03-20T01:59:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - Job for Elk Grove official - sacbee.com: "Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has appointed Elk Grove City Councilwoman Sophia Scherman to the state Parks and Recreation Commission, the Governor's Office said Friday. Scherman, 66, a Republican, has been on the council since 2000 and has served as mayor. The position requires Senate confirmation."

Elk Grove - Rally protests conflicts of interest - sacbee.com

2005-03-05T17:48:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - Rally protests conflicts of interest - sacbee.com: "ELK GROVE - More than 20 Elk Grove residents gathered Friday night in front of City Hall to call for the resignation of several city officials in the wake of a Sacramento County grand jury finding of conflicts of interest. Joey Tomko and Lou Zimmerle, accompanied by other residents with placards, said the grand jury report was an

News - Elk Grove athlete collapses, dies in PE class - sacbee.com

2005-03-05T01:19:00.000-08:00

News - Elk Grove athlete collapses, dies in PE class - sacbee.com: "By Jocelyn Wiener -- Bee Staff Writer Published 9:08 pm PST Friday, March 4, 2005" No one can believe that Chris Marshall didn't get up. He was so determined, they say. He'd overcome so much. The 18-year-old captain of Elk Grove High School's varsity basketball team died Friday after collapsing in his physical education class

Elk Grove - Elk Grove buzzing over jury report - sacbee.com

2005-03-03T03:08:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - Elk Grove buzzing over jury report - sacbee.com: "An extraordinary grand jury report finding that two Elk Grove city leaders violated state conflict-of-interest laws sent ripples through the community on Tuesday, with some residents vowing to bring change. Pat Perez, a community leader who helped transform Elk Grove from a Sacramento County suburb into a city in July 2000, said he

Elk Grove - Park development fees spur fight - sacbee.com

2005-02-27T23:45:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - Park development fees spur fight - sacbee.com: "The city of Elk Grove proposes to raise park development fees in the East Franklin area - an increase higher than the one proposed by the Elk Grove Community Services District. But the action is unlikely to ease the increasingly hostile battle between the city and the community services district over the control of parks in the Laguna

Business - Two title insurers reach deal with state - sacbee.com

2005-02-24T22:52:00.000-08:00

Business - Two title insurers reach deal with state - sacbee.com: "Two title insurers reach deal with state The firms agree to halt payments that regulators view as kickbacks. By Andrew LePage -- Bee Staff Writer Published 2:15 am PST Thursday, February 24, 2005 Get weekday updates of Sacramento Bee headlines and breaking news. Sign up here. Two title insurance giants announced Wednesday they

Elk Grove - Growth puts Elk Grove in the black - sacbee.com

2005-02-23T22:15:00.000-08:00

The city's general fund is $2 million above budget for fiscal year. By Loretta Kalb -- Bee Staff Writer Published 2:15 am PST Sunday, February 20, 2005 Elk Grove - Growth puts Elk Grove in the black - sacbee.com: "Strong housing growth and consumer spending helped propel Elk Grove's general fund revenues $2 million above budget for the current fiscal year, city finance executives said last week

Elk Grove - City fumes over parks lawsuit - sacbee.com

2005-02-17T09:46:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - City fumes over parks lawsuit - sacbee.com: "Elk Grove City Manager John Danielson, bristling over a parks agency lawsuit seeking to block city creation of its own park system, called the suit 'unnecessary' Tuesday and said it will initially require the city to set aside $50,000 for the legal battle. 'For five years, they have been saying, 'Stay out of our business,' ' Danielson said

Autos - Average area gas price hits $1.95 - sacbee.com

2005-02-16T22:31:00.000-08:00

Autos - Average area gas price hits $1.95 - sacbee.com: "Gasoline prices have gone back up in California, after dropping for three straight months. Prices have risen 15 cents a gallon statewide since mid-January, AAA of Northern California said Tuesday, reaching a statewide average of $2.09 for a gallon of self-serve regular. Sacramentans are paying $1.95 a gallon, also up 15 cents in the past

Accidents common as SureWest wires Elk Grove Elk Grove Citizen

2005-02-12T00:59:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove Citizen Newspaper for Elk Grove, California with Elk Grove real estate, news, and entertainment Accidents common as SureWest wires Elk Grove Members of SureWest, Elk Grove Water Service discuss digital cable installation accidents By Cameron Macdonald Citizen Staff Writer - Around noon on Jan. 24, the Elk Grove Water Service (EGWS) received a call. A water main underneath Second

Elk Grove - Council rejects tsunami aid idea - sacbee.com

2005-02-11T23:53:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - Council rejects tsunami aid idea - sacbee.com: "Council rejects tsunami aid idea By Loretta Kalb -- Bee Staff Writer Published 2:15 am PST Thursday, February 10, 2005 How much in Elk Grove tax dollars should the City Council contribute to tsunami relief efforts? Council rejects tsunami aid idea By Loretta Kalb -- Bee Staff Writer Published 2:15 am PST Thursday, February 10, 2005

Elk Grove Red Robin burgers are here

2005-02-11T11:11:00.000-08:00

Red Robin burgers are herePhoto by Mary Lewis - Gerald Castanon, general manager of Red Robin Elk Grove, cuts the ribbon Jan. 31 to officially open the gourmet burger restaurant at 8245 Laguna Blvd. Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, directors and Red Robin staff joined in the festivities, including Chamber president Mike Wortell, standing between Castanon and the Red Robin. Telephone number is 683

Elk Grove - New e-tran chief vows efficiency - sacbee.com

2005-02-11T11:09:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - New e-tran chief vows efficiency - sacbee.com: "When Carlos Tobar was a child in San Francisco, he used public transit. In college, at Columbia University in New York City, he took the subway. 'I grew up riding the bus,' said the Lodi resident in an interview last Friday." One week ago today, the former Elk Grove resident became transit manager for the city's transit service, now

Elk Grove - Park split grows more acrimonious - sacbee.com

2005-02-07T11:04:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - Park split grows more acrimonious - sacbee.com: "The city pushes ahead with Laguna Ridge as a parallel recreation system. By Sandy Louey -- Bee Staff Writer Published 2:15 am PST Sunday, February 6, 2005 The battle between the Elk Grove Community Services District and the city of Elk Grove over control of parks in the Laguna Ridge area could end up in court. The city is pushing ahead

Elk Grove - Features galore in city plan for parks - sacbee.com

2005-02-07T11:02:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - Features galore in city plan for parks - sacbee.com: "Details come amid debate over services district's role. By Loretta Kalb -- Bee Staff Writer Published 2:15 am PST Sunday, February 6, 2005 Elk Grove's city-owned and operated parks will showcase theater, artwork and special events, a landscape architect told the City Council on Wed-nesday night during a preview of a proposed park

Elk Grove - Just 3 minutes, and that's it - sacbee.com

2005-02-07T10:58:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - Just 3 minutes, and that's it - sacbee.com: "The Elk Grove City Council enforces its three-minute speaker rule - even if the speaker is the new head of a 106-square-mile parks and fire agency that is at odds with the city. Donna Hansen, who this winter became general manager of the Elk Grove Community Services District, appeared before the council Wednesday night to urge the city to

News - 3-alarm blaze damages Cattle Palace - sacbee.com

2005-02-05T22:13:00.000-08:00

News - 3-alarm blaze damages Cattle Palace - sacbee.com: " x - close Recent Stories By Christina Jewett 3-alarm blaze damages Cattle Palace By Christina Jewett -- Bee Staff Writer Published 2:15 am PST Saturday, February 5, 2005 Get weekday updates of Sacramento Bee headlines and breaking news. Sign up here. ELK GROVE - The main barn at Cattle Palace Auction Inc. was damaged in a three-alarm

News - Teens held in Elk Grove graffiti spree - sacbee.com

2005-02-05T22:12:00.000-08:00

News - Teens held in Elk Grove graffiti spree - sacbee.com: "ELK GROVE - Three members of a 'tagging crew' were arrested this week in connection with spray painting graffiti and causing at least $2,500 in property damage within the city. The three, all age 17, were arrested on suspicion of vandalism and conspiracy, according to police reports. Police had stopped two of the boys at 11 p.m.

Elk Grove Blvd Elk Grove Business Directory Sacramento CA

2005-02-05T09:49:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove Blvd Elk Grove Business Directory Sacramento CA: "Elk Grove is a thriving new city just south of Sacramento, the capitol city of California. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has made several visits to our town and we anticipate tremendous growth as ELK GROVE BLVD expands and will soon become a centerpiece of Northern California. We welcome any businesses on EG BLVD to link to this site as

Elk Grove - Community Watch: Elk Grove Boulevard will get its turn lane - sacbee.com

2005-01-28T22:58:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - Community Watch: Elk Grove Boulevard will get its turn lane - sacbee.com: "Crossing Waterman Road at Elk Grove Boulevard can be treacherous for motorists. 'I've had people cut me off when I try to cross Waterman,' Don Brazil says. The Elk Grove resident says this happens when he is in the sole westbound lane and a car pulls up beside him. 'I think they're turning,' Brazil says.

Elk Grove - Complaint accuses Elk Grove school district of racial bias - sacbee.com

2005-01-28T19:55:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - Complaint accuses Elk Grove school district of racial bias - sacbee.com: "An African American administrative assistant in Elk Grove Unified School District has filed a class-action complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accusing the district of racial discrimination. Elease Walton, a district employee for 14 years, filed it last November and recently disclosed it

Nan Mahon has a new Blog

2005-01-26T13:59:00.000-08:00

http://nannosecond.blogspot.com/ a nannosecond in time by nan mahon welcome to my musings of accounts both personal and community in nature. Some are of yesterday and others more current. Enjoy these moments with me.

Elk Grove - Nan Mahon: Teacher wants to re-create past - sacbee.com

2005-01-16T09:16:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - Nan Mahon: Teacher wants to re-create past - sacbee.com: "By Nan Mahon -- Bee Columnist Published 2:15 am PST Sunday, January 16, 2005 The former Eugenia Puccinelli was 21 and just out of college when she accepted a teaching position in Galt. She traveled from her home in Los Angeles to the small town on the edge of Sacramento County in 1949, married Dave Olson and never looked back.

Elk Grove - Master of disguise - sacbee.com

2005-01-16T09:14:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - Master of disguise - sacbee.com: "A teacher at Roy Herburger Elementary finds it all adds up for his fourth-graders when he becomes Math Man, Zeus, Brownie the Cow and other characters By Jocelyn Wiener -- Bee Staff Writer Published 2:15 am PST Sunday, January 16, 2005 Imagine this: You are in a plain, old fourth-grade classroom at Roy Herburger Elementary School in Elk Grove. It's

Elk Grove - Revamp sought in Elk Grove elections - sacbee.com

2005-01-16T00:11:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - Revamp sought in Elk Grove elections - sacbee.com: "ELK GROVE - A group of residents, critical of Elk Grove elections, voiced interest in transforming the process at a city-sponsored workshop Tuesday and warned they could force change if the city doesn't act. Among the more than 30 people who attended the workshop, some wondered if the mayor should be elected directly, rather than

Elk Grove - Community Watch - sacbee.com

2005-01-16T00:10:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - Community Watch - sacbee.com: "Darcy Moehring avoids the intersection of Frye Creek Drive and Big Creek Way in Elk Grove. 'There's been a number of close calls,' Moehring says. 'I've been in a couple of them.' Because of the curve on Frye Creek Drive, Moehring says drivers have to pull out into the bike lane to get a good look before turning left from Big Creek Way. Cars speeding

heavy snowfall and a long weekend

2005-01-13T09:52:00.000-08:00

Frozen treatsA heavy snowfall and a long weekend have people heading for the hillsSacramento Bee StaffPublished 2:15 am PST Thursday, January 13, 2005Photo Caption: Proof you don't need a lift ticket to have fun in the snow: Tyler Bullock, 12, stays with his disc in Reno. - Sacramento Bee/Anne Chadwick Williamshttp://www.sacbee.com/content/travel/outdoors/story/12022405p-12892671c.htmlWe haven't

Lifestyle - Dunne on wine: Bargains take the sting out of wine prices - sacbee.com

2005-01-12T23:36:00.000-08:00

Lifestyle - Dunne on wine: Bargains take the sting out of wine prices - sacbee.com: "Everybody loves a buy, especially in January, in the aftermath of holiday shopping sprees. Those $40 chardonnays and $60 cabernet sauvignons are just going to have to wait until spring. In that vein, we pull the cork on a few especially good buys we've encountered lately:"

IE Bugs Now 'Extremely Critical' Don't Use Internet Explorer

2005-01-10T15:53:00.000-08:00

IE Bugs Now 'Extremely Critical' Jan. 10, 2005 EMAIL THIS ARTICLE Stop using Internet Explorer now!Download FireFox here as a secure free browser!http://www.spreadfirefox.com/?q=user/register&r=52689 An unpatched, months-old vulnerability in Microsoft's Internet Explorer is now even more dangerous, security firms warn.By Gregg KeizerTechWeb News An unpatched, months-old

String of storms gives parts of Sierra most snowfall in nearly 90 years

2005-01-09T22:20:00.000-08:00

By Martin Griffith -- Associated Press WriterLast Updated 5:59 pm PST Sunday, January 9, 2005AP State Wire News - String of storms gives parts of Sierra most snowfall in nearly 90 years - sacbee.com"RENO, Nev. - A moisture-laden winter storm piled snow deeper across the Sierra Nevada, stranding an Amtrak train, knocking out the Reno airport and shutting down major highways across the

Snow strands hundreds in Big Bear as storm pelts California

2005-01-09T01:17:00.000-08:00

AP State Wire News - Snow strands hundreds in Big Bear as storm pelts California - sacbee.com: "LOS ANGELES (AP) - About 180 people, including some who spent more than 12 hours stuck in deep snow in the San Bernardino Mountains, were rescued Saturday as the second of three storms pounded California that left riverbeds swollen and knocked out power to thousands of residents.Snow up to 4 feet deep

Baron Davis leads Hornets in 121-117 OT win over Kings

2005-01-08T23:38:00.000-08:00

Published 8:39 pm PST Saturday, January 8, 2005NEW ORLEANS - Baron Davis had his first triple-double in more than two seasons, helping the New Orleans Hornets end their 10-game losing streak with a 121-117 overtime victory over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.Davis scored 26 points, tied a career high with 17 assists and grabbed his 10th rebound late in overtime to ice the Hornets' third

Latest winter storm slams Sierra, douses valley

2005-01-08T01:06:00.000-08:00

News - Latest winter storm slams Sierra, douses valley - sacbee.com"[Updated: 5:40 p.m., Friday, January 7] The latest series of potent winter storms pelted California's lowlands with cold rain and heaped the mountains with several yards of new snow.Around Sacramento, gusty winds and driving rain Friday set the sodden stage for more of the same through Tuesday. The National Weather Service

Elk Grove CA Calender Post Your Events Here

2005-01-07T12:37:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove CA Calender Post Your Events Here Submit your events in every category Submit events in every category -- events, music, and onstage theater. Your submission will be sent to our online staff of the Elk Grove Newsletter. If approved, your event may appear online. Please go to http://groups-beta.google.com/group/elk-grove-newsletter Sign in and post your Events you must subscribe to

Elk Grove - Buses rollin' - sacbee.com

2005-01-06T03:40:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - Buses rollin' - sacbee.com: "New Elk Grove service gets off to a bumpy but promising start By Gabriel Baird -- Bee Staff Writer Published 2:15 am PST Thursday, January 6, 2005 Andrea Harris eased into a padded seat on one of Elk Grove's new buses. She relaxed against the high-backed seat and looked up at the TV monitor that was supposed to let her watch CNN on her commute. The new

Newdow enlists allies, renews fight over pledge

2005-01-06T03:37:00.000-08:00

After high court's rebuff, atheist is joined by 8 co-plaintiffs in lawsuit.By Claire Cooper -- Bee Legal Affairs WriterPublished 2:15 am PST Wednesday, January 5, 2005Michael Newdow, the Sacramento atheist who wants "under God" removed from the Pledge of Allegiance, relaunched his constitutional case Tuesday without the glitch that got it thrown out at the U.S. Supreme Court last year.The high

Elk Grove - Area residents looking ahead to life in 2005 - sacbee.com

2005-01-02T03:22:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - Area residents looking ahead to life in 2005 - sacbee.com: "Anew year brings renewed optimism. We asked area residents to talk about what they do and what's ahead in the coming 12 months. Here are their thoughts: Nearly 9,600 kids in the Elk Grove area played sports offered by the Elk Grove Youth Sports Association last year. With a budget of about $850,000, the association

Happy 2005 New Year Everybody!

2005-01-01T15:40:00.000-08:00

Happy 2005 New Year Everybody!Happy Blogging for the New Year!I am using a neww posting tool!

Annual Crab & Shrimp Feed JDRF Sponsored by Albertsons

2005-01-01T11:51:00.000-08:00

Annual Crab & Shrimp Feed JDRF Sponsored by Albertsons Date: Saturday, January 08, 2005 Start Time: 6:00:00 PM End Time: 11:30:00 PM Location: St. Ignatius Parish Hall 3225 Arden Way Sacramento Annual Crab & Shrimp Feed Saturday, January 8, 2005 For: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Sponsored by Albertsons For Credit Card ticket purchases – Contact JDRF office at 916-920-0790 Doors Open

Hannah Lei Shi

2004-12-30T18:50:00.000-08:00

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Elk Grove - Schools complex takes shape as educators prepare - sacbee.com

2004-12-30T15:34:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - Schools complex takes shape as educators prepare - sacbee.com: "Josef Tavora isn't rattled by the task before him. Twenty-five buildings are in various stages of completion at Katherine L. Albiani Middle School and Pleasant Grove High School. Some have been Sheetrocked and just need to be painted. Others have only their frames up. On pallets in the high school parking lot are 150

Elk Grove - Some things changed, others didn't - sacbee.com

2004-12-30T15:31:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - Some things changed, others didn't - sacbee.com: "For awhile, it looked like the Elk Grove City Council might sport a new look. Council members sparred with each other in public and criticized each other in private, and with three incumbents on the November ballot it seemed like a new name or two might make its way onto the official city stationery. But the election proved otherwise

AP State Wire News - Californians among those being sought through Web sites - sacbee.com

2004-12-29T17:09:00.000-08:00

AP State Wire News - Californians among those being sought through Web sites - sacbee.com: "Web sites and blogs have become the announcement boards and lost and founds for a disaster that has left many thousands of people unaccounted for, including 2,000 to 3,000 Americans and thousands more Europeans and other non-Asian visitors to the region. The International Red Cross started a Web site

Elk Grove Unified School District

2004-12-28T03:06:00.000-08:00

EGUSD - District - Information: "The Elk Grove Unified School District is the 8th largest school district in California and one of the fastest growing school districts in the nation. Located in southern Sacramento County, the district covers 320 square miles, which is one-third of the county. For the 2004-05 school year, the district will serve more than 58,000 students and expects to reach

Elk Grove High - Niley will play some baseball in Australia - sacbee.com

2004-12-28T03:04:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove High - Niley will play some baseball in Australia - sacbee.com: "Baseball season starts in the spring, but Elk Grove High School's Jamie Niley will take a few swings Down Under to close the year. The Thundering Herd junior will leave town Friday, headed to Australia to participate in the Goodwill Games in Perth, thanks to an invitation from USA Baseball."

Elk Grove - Sheldon crab feed set - sacbee.com

2004-12-28T03:02:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - Sheldon crab feed set - sacbee.com: "The Sheldon High School Football Boosters will host the sixth annual crab and shrimp feed at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at the SES Hall, 10427 E. Stockton Blvd. in Elk Grove. The event will feature a no-host bar, crab, shrimp, salad, pasta, bread and dessert. Tickets are $35 per person or $350 for a table for 10. Reservations can be made by calling Valerie

Real estate - Home prices full of hot air? - sacbee.com

2004-12-27T03:01:00.000-08:00

Real estate - Home prices full of hot air? - sacbee.com: "Amid a normally slower holiday season, capital region home sales continue to show surprising strength in all price ranges: * A 2,000-square-foot Carmichael home sold in three days with three offers above the $539,000 asking price."

Elk Grove - Taking it to the next level - sacbee.com

2004-12-27T01:32:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - Taking it to the next level - sacbee.com: "During her high school career, Jessica Wilson wouldn't hesitate taking the basketball to the hoop. When the former Laguna Creek star got the ball in the clear, she would jet downcourt, weave around defenders and finish a fast break with a layup or a nifty pass for an assist. Wilson still loves to drive coast to coast, although she finds it

Elk Grove - Things are looking up - sacbee.com

2004-12-27T01:08:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - Things are looking up - sacbee.com: "At daybreak, a crane operator at a Jackson Properties Inc. construction site near Elk Grove City Hall slowly hoisted the first 84,000-pound panel of a new concrete wall and maneuvered it into place. Only hours later last week, most of the 23 concrete panels had been erected at what is to become 8041 Laguna Palms Way, a 45,000-square-foot office

Elk Grove - Sheldon High students play Santa - sacbee.com

2004-12-27T01:07:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - Sheldon High students play Santa - sacbee.com: "Since returning to school after Thanksgiving, many Sheldon High School students have been visiting the principal's office - for a good cause. Last week, the office was knee-deep in Christmas cheer as students, teachers and clubs throughout the school pooled money to purchase Christmas gifts for the less fortunate. Piled up were stuffed

Elk Grove - Bridal showcase coming - sacbee.com

2004-12-27T01:06:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - Bridal showcase coming - sacbee.com: "The Elk Grove Community Services District will host the Elk Grove Bridal Showcase from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Barbara Morse Wackford Community and Aquatic Complex at 9014 Bruceville Road in Laguna. Photographers, salons, jewelers, caterers, florists, travel agencies, wedding planners and entertainers are among the businesses that will be

Elk Grove - Familiar charm draws locals - sacbee.com

2004-12-27T00:31:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - Familiar charm draws locals - sacbee.com: "The big-box stores and restaurants line Elk Grove's main boulevards, drawing holiday shoppers by the thousands. But a few miles to the east, an eclectic collection of historic-minded buildings on Elk Grove Boulevard is weathering a different sort of holiday." Here, along a stretch called Old Elk Grove, lies the soul of an old town, one that

Vince's Italian Restaurant

2004-12-26T00:17:00.000-08:00

A Picture Share! Originally uploaded by heringermr.Elk Grove CA on Elk Grove Florin RD.

Best Gadget Buys Digital Report Blog

2004-12-25T00:58:00.000-08:00

Best Gadget Buys Digital Report Blog

California - New year, new laws: Don't try to scoot by with no license - sacbee.com

2004-12-24T11:03:00.000-08:00

California - New year, new laws: Don't try to scoot by with no license - sacbee.com: "First in a series of reports on new state laws scheduled to take effect Jan. 1. Come New Year's Day, officers who pull over motorized-scooter riders might ask, 'Son, can I see your driver's license?' A new state law taking effect in the new year will require riders of motorized scooters - compact two-wheeled

Elk Grove - Photo: Blaze at Elk Grove home - sacbee.com

2004-12-22T21:41:00.000-08:00

Elk Grove - Photo: Blaze at Elk Grove home - sacbee.com: "Photo: Blaze at Elk Grove home"

Elk Grove Newsletter

2004-12-21T23:33:00.000-08:00

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News - Grocery talks go down to wire - sacbee.com

2004-12-20T07:23:00.000-08:00

News - Grocery talks go down to wire - sacbee.com: "Negotiators for Sacramento-area grocery workers and three supermarket chains struggled Sunday to beat a union-imposed midnight deadline for reaching a contract agreement. Joined by the Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, the two sides were trying to avoid the nation's first supermarket strike since the massive walkout that engulfed

Submit your events in every category

2004-12-20T03:32:00.000-08:00

Submit events in every category -- events, music, and onstage theater. Your submission will be sent to our online staff of the Elk Grove Newsletter. If approved, your event may appear online. Please go to http://groups-beta.google.com/group/elk-grove-newsletter Sign in and post your Events you must subscribe to this list to post events. Or email us e-mail us at info @ Robert Velarde .com (

Elk Grove - Q&A: Busy is a way of life for Scherman - sacbee.com

2004-12-19T14:30:00.001-08:00

Elk Grove - Q&A: Busy is a way of life for Scherman - sacbee.com: "Editor's note: This is the third in a series, to be published each Sunday through Jan. 2, of conversations with the five members of the Elk Grove City Council. Sophia Scherman seems to be everywhere - public functions, meetings of regional boards and neighborhood get-togethers. Unlike the other four members of the Elk Grove City