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07/03/2009 11:00 PM | Via: Sacramento Bee

Freedom, patriotism, tradition shine through tough times

Ronan McGhee, left, and Mike Buck hold up a pair of Old Glories before they are hoisted above 42nd Street in east Sacramento. Like some neighborhoods, theirs celebrates the Fourth of July with a parade, between J and M streets. Other neighborhoods will hold block... read the full story

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07/03/2009 11:00 PM | Via: Sacramento Bee

Furloughs expected at California State University system

The furlough has become an unfortunate reality for many Sacramento area residents. More than 200,000 state workers are now facing a third monthly furlough day. About 18,000 UC Davis employees will probably have to take furloughs starting in August. And now, leaders... read the full story

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07/03/2009 11:00 PM | Via: Sacramento Bee

Congressional candidate gets national attention

Iraq war veteran Anthony Woods, left, was ousted from the military for violating the "don't ask, don't tell" policy against homosexuality. WASHINGTON – Anthony Woods says he grew up without health insurance, struggled to get an education and fought in Iraq, a... read the full story

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07/03/2009 11:00 PM | Via: Sacramento Bee

Sacramento firefighters ratify deal, save jobs

Sacramento city firefighters approved a deal Friday to freeze their salaries for 30 months, ensuring none of their colleagues will be laid off for at least a year. If the agreement on salary concessions had been shot down, as many as 68 firefighters would have been... read the full story

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07/03/2009 11:00 PM | Via: Sacramento Bee

Free gas, grocery promotion spurs frustration

Consumers who purchased items at local Beck's Furniture outlets earlier this year with a promise of up to $500 in free groceries or gasoline may be out of luck or looking at further delays, because the Arizona marketing company overseeing the promotion has filed for... read the full story

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Read more related articles | Bbz Resource Management, Beck's Furniture, Better Business Bureau, Arizona, United States

07/03/2009 11:00 PM | Via: Sacramento Bee

Domestic violence can also include economic abuse

Over time, the abuse escalated to what she describes as a terrifying degree. But as it slowly began, said Marsha Guyton, her then-husband insisted that they open a joint checking account. "He said, 'We're married now, and I want us to feel that we're as one,' " said... read the full story

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07/03/2009 11:00 PM | Via: Sacramento Bee

Sacramento man arrested in 20-year-old homicide cold case

Sacramento police arrested a suspect Friday afternoon in connection with a 1989 North Sacramento homicide. DNA evidence linked Donald Carter, 56, to the 1989 killing of 80-year-old Sophia McAllister, police said. Carter is being held without bail in the Sacramento... read the full story

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07/03/2009 11:00 PM | Via: Sacramento Bee

Newly acquired Haynes sets tone in Capitals' win

BRYAN PATRICK bpatrick@sacbee.com Sacramentan Sam Warburg and partner CoCo Vandeweghe closed out the match with a mixed-doubles victory Friday night. Granted, Wimbledon women's doubles finalist Rennae Stubbs hasn't joined the Washington Kastles yet. But based on the... read the full story

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07/03/2009 11:00 PM | Via: Sacramento Bee

Bike wheels go 'round again in Davis for annual criterium

In February, Davis was a host city for the Amgen Tour of California. The nine-day race received widespread attention because of the presence of Lance Armstrong and three-time defending champion Levi Leipheimer. The event reinforced Davis' reputation as one of the... read the full story

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07/03/2009 10:09 PM | Via: Modesto Bee

Lawmakers anxious to move fast on delta project

FRESNO -- A bold experiment in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta could protect threatened fish and ease California's water crisis. But it faces steep challenges. read the full story

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07/03/2009 09:23 PM | Via: Sacramento Bee

Fire damages top floor of Sacramento multi-unit home

A two-alarm fire destroyed the top floor of a downtown Sacramento multi-unit home Friday evening. The fire left the neighborhood smoky, but no one was injured. The Sacramento Fire Department received the first call at 7:24 p.m. and 75 firefighters reported to the... read the full story

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07/03/2009 07:28 PM | Via: Fresno Bee

Sacramento firefighters agree to salary freeze

Sacramento firefighters have agreed to freeze their salaries for two and a half years, averting layoffs for at least a year. Read comments read the full story

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07/03/2009 03:34 PM | Via: Sacramento Bee

Sacramento firefighters agree to wage freeze

Sacramento City Firefighter Brandon Doughty talks in front of the Sacramento City Council on June 16 about the city budgets cuts. Sacramento city firefighters approved an agreement Friday to freeze their salaries for 30 months, ensuring none of them will be laid off... read the full story

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