Fall color in the rose garden

Friday, November 9th, 2018, 11:35am

Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Join Historic Rose Garden docent Judy Eitzen for "Fall Color in the Rose Garden." Enjoy late blooms, brilliant foliage and a variety of colorful rose hips (fruit) in our pioneer garden cemetery. You'll see, sniff, examine and learn about the wide variety of roses in our award-winning rose garden. The Sacramento Historic City Cemetery is a place where gardens grace graves, time stands still and history lives. Meet inside the front gate. Rain cancels.

The Sacramento Historic City Cemetery is located at 1000 Broadway, Sacramento. There is ample free street parking on surrounding streets, with limited parking within the cemetery. For more information about the cemetery, call 916-448-0811.

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Submitted by Sacramento Kings

Wednesday, November 7th, 2018, 3:53pm

Today, the Sacramento Kings unveiled their new Nike City Edition uniforms for the 2018-19 season... Read More

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Learning From gorillas to save killer whales

Submitted by UC Davis on Wednesday, November 7th, 3:45 pm

In 2018, the southern resident killer whale population in the Pacific Northwest’s Salish Sea was at its lowest ever. The world watched in September as an orca named Scarlet, or J50, wasted away and died, leaving just 74 of her kind left. Some wondered if this was “What extinction looks like.”

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AP projects Bera wins reelection bid to California's 7th District

Submitted by Elk Grove News.Net on Wednesday, November 7th, 3:32 pm

November 7, 2018 |
The Associated Press has projected Democratic Congressman Dr. Ami Bera has won a fourth term representing California's 7th District. Bera defeated Republican Andrew Grant.
For Bera, who has experienced three razor thin victories, this cycle it is the first time he was declared victory within hours, not day or weeks later. Bera previous defeated incumbent Dan Lungren in 2012, followed by former Congressman Doug Ose in 2014, and Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones in 2016.
Unlike his previous narrow victories, the National Republican Congression Committee did not invest heavily in the district choosing instead to dedicate resources to several seats they had hoped to preserve. In previous election cycles the battle for the district, that is confined to Sacrament County, had been among the most expensive congressional battles in the country. ... Read More

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Tuesday, November 6th, 2018, 10:00am

Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Sacramento was a busy place during World War II. From our military bases, busy manufacturing and agricultural industries, to scrap and blood drives, you couldn’t get away from the war effort – even in the internment camps. Meet the local men and women who served in World War II. Special guest: James Scott of the Sacramento Public Library, co-author of World War II: Sacramento.

The Sacramento Historic City Cemetery is located at 1000 Broadway, Sacramento. There is free parking on surrounding streets. Tours are free; however, donations are appreciated and benefit cemetery preservation. For more information, call 916-448-0811.

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Tuesday, November 6th, 2018, 9:52am

To say that the Kings season is up and running might be an understatement... Read More

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Democratic voters returning ballots in bigger numbers than Republicans in Elk Grove's midterm races

Submitted by Elk Grove News.Net on Tuesday, November 6th, 9:46 am

November 4, 2018 |
With two days until ballots must be submitted in Sacramento County, recent data shows that registered Democratic voters have returned more ballots than Republicans for the various Elk Grove races.
Statistics compiled by Political Data for the City of Elk Grove, show Democratic registration in the city is 43-percent versus 25-percent for Republicans and 32-percent for decline to state or another party. For this year's general election, there were 90,953 ballots distributed in Elk Grove.

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Savor the season with comfort foods

Submitted by Elk Grove News.Net on Monday, November 5th, 3:30 pm

November 1, 2018 |

(Family Features) Few things go together quite like the holidays and comforting seasonal recipes.
When time is short during the season’s hustle and bustle but you’re craving a savory meal, reach for an ingredient like READ German Potato Salad, which can be the shortcut you need to get Potato, Turkey and Veggie Casserole on the table quickly.
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Monday, November 5th, 2018, 3:29pm

Sactown is making noise... Read More

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Fishermen petition water board to control pesticide pollution on California's gorgeous Smith River

Submitted by Elk Grove News.Net on Monday, November 5th, 3:20 pm

By Dan Bacher | November 4, 2018 |
The Smith River, located in the redwood region of the far northwest corner of California near the Oregon border, is known as the state’s most pristine coastal river. The legendary river produces huge steelhead and king salmon for anglers fishing from shore and boats every year — and is home to the California state steelhead record of 27 pounds, 4 ounces, set back in 1976 by Robert Halley of Crescent City.
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