Nancy Sinatra Sr., first wife of Frank Sinatra, dies at 101

Submitted by AppealDemocrat on Tuesday, July 17th, 2:30 pm

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nancy Sinatra Sr., the childhood sweetheart of Frank Sinatra who became the first of his four wives and the mother of his three children, has died. She was 101... Read More

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Midtown Sacramento business owner convicted in strangulation death of partner

Submitted by Elk Grove News.Net on Monday, July 16th, 1:30 pm

July 13, 2018 |

In a jury trial that concluded yesterday, a Sacramento man was found guilty in the strangulation murder of a former business partner.
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Monday, July 16th, 2018, 1:14pm

Saucy & sensational…Sacratomato Week returns to Midtown’s Sutter District July 23-29

Get ready to savor the tomato when Midtown Sacramento’s Sutter District presents the fan-favorite Sacratomato Week July 23-29, 2018. To celebrate Sacramento’s signature commodity, the vibrant and engaging restaurants, bars and nightclubs located in Midtown’s Sutter District will offer tomato-themed menu options, drink specials and more. Restaurants, bars and nightclubs in the Sutter District include the following: Barwest, Biba, Blue Cue, Centro Cocina Mexicana, Harlow’s Restaurant & Nightclub, INK Eats & Drinks, Paragary’s, Midtown and Red Rabbit Kitchen & Bar.

Sacratomato Fun & Games!

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Bluegrass museum announces details of grand opening

Submitted by AppealDemocrat on Friday, July 13th, 5:09 pm

OWENSBORO, Ky. (AP) — The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum has announced details of its grand opening this fall... Read More

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Friday, July 13th, 2018, 2:22pm

Hot cars & hot topics…Auto Museum proudly presents an evening with Matt Farah on July 19

The California Automobile Museum is proud and excited to present An Evening with Matt Farah on Thursday, July 19, 2018 from 6 to 9 p.m. Matt Farah is a widely known and respected filmmaker, exotic car enthusiast, and host of The Smoking Tire, a hugely popular automotive video review website and YouTube channel. Museum guests will enjoy listening to Farah talk about a wide range of topics ranging from speeding cars to the grind of making it big as a YouTube personality.

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Friday, July 13th, 2018, 2:12pm

The Firehouse recognized by wine enthusiast as one of America’s 100 Best Wine Restaurants

Known for its commitment to quality and offering unparalleled dining experiences, The Firehouse is proud to announce, for the second consecutive year, it has been recognized by Wine Enthusiast magazine as one of America’s 100 Best Wine Restaurants in 2018. The Firehouse is the only Sacramento area restaurant included on this prestigious list and joins other world-famous fine dining establishments such as Supra in Washington D.C. and the Four Horsemen in New York.

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UC Davis offers admission to more California residents

Submitted by UC Davis on Wednesday, July 11th, 1:53 pm

The University of California, Davis, offered freshman and transfer admission for fall 2018 to a total of 41,946 applicants — including 475 more California residents than last year.

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Serial bank robber suspect apprehended by Roseville Police after robbery, vehicle pursuit

Submitted by Elk Grove News.Net on Wednesday, July 11th, 1:00 pm

July 10, 2018 |
An armed bank robbery suspect is in custody after he was apprehended by Roseville Police.
According to Roseville Police, a call was received at 9:47 a.m. today regarding an in-progress robbery at a local bank. The suspect reportedly was displaying a firearm and demanding cash from tellers.
After the tellers complied with the suspect's demands, he fled in a vehicle. Based on previous incidents, the suspect, who was described as a white male in his 50s, fled in a vehicle associated with other bank robberies.
Roseville Police Officers converged on the area and located the suspect's vehicle. Officers attempted to make a traffic stop on the sedan but the suspect fled from officers, but shortly after the suspect was involved in an accident ... Read More

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World's ugliest dog dies weeks after winning title

Submitted by AppealDemocrat on Wednesday, July 11th, 10:57 am

ANOKA, Minn. (AP) — A 9-year-old English bulldog has died just weeks after winning the 2018 World's Ugliest Dog contest... Read More

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Grasslands more reliable carbon sink than trees

Submitted by UC Davis on Tuesday, July 10th, 10:36 am

Forests have long served as a critical carbon sink, consuming about a quarter of the carbon dioxide pollution produced by humans worldwide. But decades of fire suppression, warming temperatures and drought have increased wildfire risks — turning California’s forests from carbon sinks to carbon sources.

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