Sacramento Bee


City Beat: Unions push back against Sacramento's charter commission
Labor unions - those influential groups that have powered many a City Council campaign - aren't thrilled with the council's decision Tuesday night to place a charter review commission on the November ballot.
Mayor Kevin Johnson, at his State of the City address last week, lost his latest push to place a strong-mayor proposal before city voters, despite late changes made to gain City Council support.
8 Feb 2012 at 12:09pm

Wine arsonist sentenced to 27 years by Sacramento federal judge
Mark C. Anderson burned up hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of fine wine and then burned his bridges with the Sacramento federal judge who would sentence him for arson and other crimes.
Mark C. Anderson, 63 A federal judge in Sacramento also ordered Mark Anderson to pay $70.3 million to customers who lost their premium collections in the October 2005 blaze.
8 Feb 2012 at 10:29am

Cop killer Marco Topete sentenced to death in Yolo
A Yolo County judge sent convicted cop killer Marco Antonio Topete to death row Tuesday, after rejecting a defense motion for a new trial and hearing how the murder of Deputy Jose Antonio Diaz traumatized relatives and a co-worker.
Marco Topete is led away by officers Tuesday after being sentenced to death for slaying a Yolo County sheriff's deputy in 2008.
Marco Topete sits Tuesday in court, where he was sentenced to death for killing a Yolo County sheriff's deputy in 2008.
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8 Feb 2012 at 8:44am

Waste Management holding job fair for its Gold River call center
Someone else's trash can become your cash if you attend Waste Management's upcoming job fair to fill customer service positions.
8 Feb 2012 at 10:46am

After fatal Highway 50 crash, relatives greive, try to regroup
Maggi Moreno lost two aunts and an uncle in an early Monday crash on Highway 50 caused by a wrong-way motorist suspected of drunken driving.
8 Feb 2012 at 11:22am

Sacto 911: Witnesses, broken-down car foil Sacramento burglary suspect
Sacramento police arrested a 17-year-old burglary suspect Tuesday after a pair of alert witnesses called in reports of suspicious behavior.
8 Feb 2012 at 9:55am

Auburn Symphony music director, conductor dies in car crash
Michael Goodwin, 65, longtime music director and conductor of the Auburn Symphony, died in a car accident Tuesday while on his way to rehearse with the orchestra.
Michael Goodwin
8 Feb 2012 at 1:25pm

Appetizers: Heavenly Dog shuts down Elk Grove location, opts to go mobile
Heavenly Dog launched its food truck in December, and debuted at the Sacto MoFo 3 food truck festival at Eighth and W streets. That's since been Heavenly Dog's only appearance on the local mobile food scene, but plans to be running full-time starting in early March.
8 Feb 2012 at 12:05pm

Strong mayor bid fails again; citizens review gets ballot nod
The Sacramento City Council prefers a 15-person commission to suggest overhauling the city constitution over anything Mayor Kevin Johnson has proposed.
Mayor Kevin Johnson gives his State of the City address at the Sacramento Convention on Monday, January 30, 2012.
7 Feb 2012 at 11:40pm

John McCain criticizes Thunder Valley's Sacramento attorney's contract
Sacramento attorney Howard Dickstein is catching heat from U.S. Sen. John McCain over the millions of dollars Dickstein has earned representing Thunder Valley Casino and the Indian tribe that owns it.
8 Feb 2012 at 12:00am

KCRA TV 3 News


Worker Shocked In Turbine Accident
Fire crews responded to an industrial accident Wednesday involving an offline wind turbine, firefighters in Solano County said.
8 Feb 2012 at 1:36pm

Top 100: NorCal's Cutest Kids
See some of the most adorable photos from NorCal's cutest kids!
8 Feb 2012 at 9:50am

Photos: Car Slams Into Carmichael Apartment
A car slammed into a Carmichael apartment building Wednesday morning. A witness said the driver told him the car was in the wrong gear when the Hyundai accelerated through a bedroom wall.
8 Feb 2012 at 11:27am

Bank Offers Help To Struggling Homeowners
Hundreds of homeowners paying thousands per month on mortgages -- much more costly than what their homes are now worth -- tried to get help from Wells Fargo Bank on Wednesday.
8 Feb 2012 at 1:45pm

Car Pursuit Ends In Search, Arrest
One man has been taken into custody after authorities made a stop of a stolen vehicle, the Sacramento Police Department said.
8 Feb 2012 at 1:47pm

More Photos Found In LA Teacher Abuse Case
Los Angeles County investigators say they have found an additional 200 photos allegedly taken by a former teacher accused of committing lewd acts on 23 children over a five-year period.
8 Feb 2012 at 12:52pm

Amgen Race Route Details Announced
The Amgen Tour of California route has been finalized for stage four of the race. The start line is in downtown Sonora and ends in downtown Clovis with many steep hills in between. Local organizers said Sonora was chosen in part because of the challenging course for cyclists.
8 Feb 2012 at 1:47pm

Sleepy Driver Lands In Ditch Off Highway 70
A driver traveling north on Highway 70 told California Highway Patrol officers he felt extremely tired before he lost control of his Ford Explorer.
8 Feb 2012 at 10:14am

California Mine Dispute Recalls Wild Past
California's Gold Rush was more than a century-and-a-half ago, but its Wild West spirit lives on in a dispute between government agencies and a landowner in the Sierra Nevada foothills that some officials describe as one of the most egregious cases of illegal mining they have ever encountered.
8 Feb 2012 at 8:32am

Jury Acquits Man Who Paid Teens To Spit In Face
A Southern California jury has acquitted a man charged with misdemeanors for paying high school students to spit in his face while yelling profanities for his sexual gratification.
8 Feb 2012 at 11:38am

KXTV Channel 10 News


Major pileup cleared on Hwy 37 near Vallejo
VALLEJO - Traffic on Highway 37 was brought to a stop Wednesday morning when as many as 30 cars were involved in a massive pileup between Vallejo and Novato.
8 Feb 2012 at 8:12am

Man arrested on suspicion of robbing Roseville bank
ROSEVILLE - A 20-year-old man was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of robbing the Wells Fargo Bank at 8850 Sierra College Blvd. the same day, according to Roseville Police.
8 Feb 2012 at 5:35am

Placerville gold mine dispute revives spirit of past
PLACERVILLE - The Wild West spirit of California's Gold Rush is living on in a dispute between government agencies and a Sierra Nevada landowner.
8 Feb 2012 at 12:54am

PHOTOS: Highway 37 Pileup
VALLEJO, CA - Photos of Wednesday morning's major pileup on Highway 37 between Vallejo and Novato.
8 Feb 2012 at 6:59am

Grant helps Sacramento YMCA fight childhood obesity
SACRAMENTO - The Sacramento YMCA is using grant money from United Healthcare to fight childhood obesity.
8 Feb 2012 at 2:57am

Stockton youth boxer ranked best in country

STOCKTON - A middle school student from Stockton is currently the number one ranked boxer for his age in the country.


8 Feb 2012 at 5:27am

Sacramento city council votes down 'Strong Mayor Plan'
SACRAMENTO - The Sacramento City Council voted not to place Mayor Kevin Johnson's "Strong Mayor Plan" on the November ballot.
7 Feb 2012 at 4:43pm

Article: Spanking kids could lead to later problems
An article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal says spanking your children could lead to problems later in their lives.
8 Feb 2012 at 7:41am

South Sacramento family searches for at-risk teen
SACRAMENTO COUNTY - A south Sacramento family needs help finding their 13-year-old daughter who was last seen Sunday evening.
7 Feb 2012 at 7:18pm

Native Syrians monitor violence from Sacramento
SACRAMENTO - When Merna Nassif visited Syria two years ago, Homs was a happy place to live, but now her hometown is marred by violence.
7 Feb 2012 at 2:54pm

Mt Shasta News


Calendar of Events and weekly events, updated Feb. 8
8 Feb 2012 at 11:11am

Crib set - Feburary 8, 2012
8 Feb 2012 at 11:04am

MSHS gathering 'Pennies for Patients'

During the month of February, Mount Shasta High School will be participating in the Pennines for Patients campaign to help those suffering from childhood leukemia and lymphoma.


8 Feb 2012 at 10:43am

Review: Message of COS play 'Straight Camp' was acceptance

With little fanfare and word of mouth advertising, the College of the Siskiyous Musical Comedy Club’s original production of “Straight Camp” sold out its four-night run two weeks ago to audiences that laughed out loud and long at the show’s clever and outrageous humor in the COS Black Box Theater in Weed.


8 Feb 2012 at 10:34am

Asphalt plant proposed in Edgewood, citizens concerned

A group of concerned citizens is worried about the negative effects a proposed asphalt plant in Edgewood may cause, while the owner said he will work with the community to ensure everyone is happy.


8 Feb 2012 at 10:23am

SB 81 may restore transportation funds to school districts

There is no such thing as a free school bus ride in California. An Assembly vote Thursday restored funds to school transportation budgets, but cut the amount of money the state pays per school district for educational services, say local school administrators.


8 Feb 2012 at 10:19am

Stories about Mt. Shasta?s mysteries sought for book

A Mount Shasta man is gathering accounts of UFO and yeti sightings for a book he’s writing about the mysteries of Mt. Shasta.


8 Feb 2012 at 10:16am

Enriching lives: The Book Buddy program

Friends of the Library members Debbie Desrochers and Kim Solga, the creators of south county libraries’ Book Buddy program, hope to make the written word forever available to everyone.


8 Feb 2012 at 10:04am

Red Bluff Daily News


Richard Mazzucchi - Positive Point: Maligning, mischaracterizing and misle...
In contrast to the opinion of my conservative colleague who writes on this page I always endeavor to share objective facts and offer opinions to help readers come to their own decisions regarding appropriate public policy.
6 Feb 2012 at 11:00pm

Tehama County Sheriff's Dept: Arrests made in vehicle theft
Two arrests were made Friday in the 23200 block of Westover Road, including one connected with a stolen 1997 Ford Expedition.
6 Feb 2012 at 11:00pm

Chase ends in flames in Tehama County
A two-county chase of a black Monte Carlo ended with the vehicle breaking down and bursting into flames about 3:50 p.
6 Feb 2012 at 11:00pm

Red Bluff/Tehama County Police and Fire reports: 02/07/12
The following information is compiled from Red Bluff Police Department, Tehama County Sheriff's Department, Corning Police Department and California Highway Patrol.
6 Feb 2012 at 11:00pm

Dr. Joe Harrop: What's new?
Most of us grew up thinking there were very few other planets in our galaxy, and perhaps in the universe.
3 Feb 2012 at 11:00pm

Man sentenced to death in NorCal deputy shooting
WOODLAND, Calif.—A Northern California judge has sentenced a man to death in the ambush killing of a sheriff's deputy.
7 Feb 2012 at 11:00pm

Don Polson - The way I see it: The sad state of CA viewed from ski lift
An interesting conversation on a ski lift chair brought reflection on the financial woes of tax-andspend California, and the misconceptions some folks have about taxes.
6 Feb 2012 at 11:00pm

Red Bluff goes pink
No knock on green and gold, but more and more those at Red Bluff Union High School think pink.
6 Feb 2012 at 11:00pm

Man stabbed in gang fight on the Antelope Blvd. bridge
At least six men were involved in a gang-related fight Monday evening on the Antelope Boulevard bridge in which a 32-year-old man was stabbed in the arm.
7 Feb 2012 at 11:00pm

Veterans First Fly Fishing at Eagle Canyon Trophy Trout Lakes
Fly fishing is what some wounded California veterans call therapy.
5 Feb 2012 at 11:00pm

Chico Enterprise Record


Death Notices for Feb. 8
ANELLO — Consuella Anello, 89, of Chico, died Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Chico. Arrangements are under direction of Brusie Funeral Home, 342-5642.
8 Feb 2012 at 1:41am

Teen car control clinic focuses on driver safety
WILLOWS — Thunderhill Raceway will be hosting a Teen Car Control Clinic at 8 a.m. Feb. 20, giving students hands-on experience behind the wheel of their own cars to make them safer drivers.
8 Feb 2012 at 1:41am

Tri-County Sams cancel weekend camping trip
CORNING — A camping trip planned Friday through Sunday at Heritage RV Park by the Tri-County Sams chapter of the Good Sam Club, has been canceled.
8 Feb 2012 at 1:41am

Volunteers will weed, plant, water park plants
CHICO — February volunteer work dates have been scheduled for Bidwell Park. Volunteers are asked to wear sturdy shoes and bring drinking water.
8 Feb 2012 at 1:41am

Man still unconscious after crash Monday
OROVILLE — Monday evening a 60-year-old Colorado man was flown to Enloe Medical Center in Chico with major head injuries and multiple fractures after his motorcycle went down in Kelly Ridge, according to the California Highway Patrol.
8 Feb 2012 at 1:41am

Cyclist killed on Hwy. 70 still unnamed
YANKEE HILL — The identity of a 22-year-old man struck and killed while riding a bicycle on Highway 70 Monday night remained under wraps Tuesday, as authorities sought to locate relatives.
8 Feb 2012 at 1:41am

Woman says husband may have traded meds for pot
WILLOWS — A man was arrested Monday night after his wife called police to report he may have traded his prescription medications for marijuana.
8 Feb 2012 at 1:41am

Chico CHP to offer free class for beginning teenage drivers
CHICO — Beginning teenage drivers may attend a free class being offered by the California Highway Patrol 6-8 p.
8 Feb 2012 at 1:41am

Paul Zingg: Chico State to emphasize service
CHICO — Declaring public service to be "in our DNA" at Chico State University, campus President Paul Zingg said Tuesday that service will be given special emphasis this year.
8 Feb 2012 at 1:41am

Prosecution rests case in trial involving 2010 standoff
OROVILLE — The defense will begin to make its case when the trial of a Bangor man charged following a 2010 standoff resumes Friday in Butte County Superior Court.
8 Feb 2012 at 1:41am

Redding.com


Raising Shasta Dam would force some businesses to move
Raising Shasta Dam would force some businesses to move
8 Feb 2012 at 12:00am

UPDATED: Redding moves forward on eminent domain for sewer easement for subdi...
UPDATED: Redding moves forward on eminent domain for sewer easement for subdivision
7 Feb 2012 at 11:48pm

Tehama drug agents find methamphetamine during traffic stop; two arrested
Tehama drug agents find methamphetamine during traffic stop; two arrested
8 Feb 2012 at 12:23pm

Police: Man arrested after rape-in-progress call
Police: Man arrested after rape-in-progress call
8 Feb 2012 at 11:34am

UPDATE: Man found behind Dollar Tree not dead
UPDATE: Man found behind Dollar Tree not dead
8 Feb 2012 at 9:31am

UPDATED: Wreck on Highway 273 in south Redding
UPDATED: Wreck on Highway 273 in south Redding
8 Feb 2012 at 8:29am

Red Bluff police: Unknown man approached high school girl, asked for sex
Red Bluff police: Unknown man approached high school girl, asked for sex
8 Feb 2012 at 6:23am

Redding weather: Sunny again today; chance of rain Sunday
Redding weather: Sunny again today; chance of rain Sunday
8 Feb 2012 at 6:06am

Redding OKs new contract with public-access TV operator; open meetings, finan...
Redding OKs new contract with public-access TV operator; open meetings, financial reports required
8 Feb 2012 at 12:01am

Paving firm Tullis to get $57K in credits to bring jobs to Redding
Paving firm Tullis to get $57K in credits to bring jobs to Redding
8 Feb 2012 at 12:01am

Siskiyou Daily News


Gold stolen from county courthouse

YREKA – Officials are scrambling for leads in the case of the Siskiyou County Courthouse burglary Wednesday during which thieves raided the glass case that contained an estimated $3 million in gold.


2 Feb 2012 at 10:00am

WOMAN?STABBED

YREKA – Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) officials are searching for a suspect who allegedly kidnapped his wife at knifepoint from the Yreka Motel Tuesday evening, drove her toward Hawkinsville, and stabbed her.


2 Feb 2012 at 10:06am

WEB UPDATE: Siskiyou Sled Dog Races postponed

While the top of Mt. Shasta is spectacularly blanketed in white, the trails below 6,000 feet on the north side of Mt. Shasta turned to mud by Jan. 25.


30 Jan 2012 at 4:18pm

Event helps John Amaral family

John Amaral, age 48 – husband and father – was diagnosed with a rare, terminal cancer termed “Unknown Primary Cancer.”


8 Feb 2012 at 8:54am

Violence threatened at Scott Valley Groundwater Committee meeting

Committee alternate resigns over outburst


8 Feb 2012 at 8:51am

Value of stolen gold estimated at $619,515

Gold was insured, county treasurer says


8 Feb 2012 at 8:44am

Data shows snowpack at 37 percent of normal

According to a recent press release from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), the Feb. 1 statewide snow surveys “confirmed that water content in California’s mountain snowpack is far below normal for this time of year.”


8 Feb 2012 at 8:42am

Today in the news: California same-sex marriage ban ruled illegal

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.


7 Feb 2012 at 5:00pm

WEB UPDATE: Hearing for I-5 gunman postponed

Albert Anthony Smith – the Medford, Ore. man who allegedly led officials on a high-speed chase on Interstate 5 on Oct. 27 that ended in a shootout – was scheduled to appear in the Shasta County Superior Court Tuesday for his preliminary hearing.


7 Feb 2012 at 12:38pm

JUMP program inspires Montague Elementary School students

During a time when vocational training programs are dwindling from school curricula across the nation, Montague Elementary School (MES) is on the cutting edge by launching a program that exposes its seventh and eighth grade students to the many health care career opportunities that are available to them.


7 Feb 2012 at 9:12am


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