February 9, 2010 is Homeschool Day at Crocker Art Museum, 216 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.  These special days are designed for small homeschool groups and individual families.  They feature a trail of docent spotlight talks throughout the Museum, a hands-on art workshop and a post-visit art education activity to do at home.

Pre-registration is required. To register, call (916) 808-1182 or email education@crockerartmuseum.org.

Tickets are free to youth groups in Sacramento County, $2 per student outside Sacramento County, required chaperones are free (1:5 chaperone to students), $4 per additional chaperone.

2010 Ford Escape Hybrid

Power: 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder, 177 combined horsepower

Mileage estimate: 31-34 mpg                                  

Price: $32,260

Standard features include: integrated blind-spot mirrors; antilock brakes; stability control; auto-dimming rearview mirror; a power driver seat; dual-zone automatic climate control; four-speaker CD stereo with an auxiliary audio jack and satellite radio, Sync system (includes iPod interface and Bluetooth); leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls

By Jeffrey Weidel

In the business of manufacturing cars for over a century, Ford Motor Company built part of its longstanding reputation on its rugged trucks, developing the F-series long ago and making a bundle of money from its sales. Continue Reading »

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The 2010 Sacramento Jewish Film Festival is February 6th (Saturday evening) and February 7th (Sunday Afternoon) at the Historic Crest Theater Crest Theatre, 1013 K Street, Sacramento, CA.  Free validated parking at 10th & L and also a light rail stop.  For ticket info click on this link to Sacramento Jewish Film Festival.  Phone 916-442-5189. Continue Reading »

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I just read a statistic that said out of every five people that watch the Super Bowl only three of them are football fans.  So what are those other two people doing at the Super Bowl Party?  They came for the food of course.  And if the truth were actually known all five of them probably expect to consume their fair share of goodies.  About 7.5 million parties are held on Super Bowl Sunday with 43.9 million party attendees. Continue Reading »

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Saturday, February 13, 2010, from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM the Whole Foods Market in Roseville is having a chocolate festival.

Chocolates from around the world, gift ideas, Zumba Dancing demonstrations and instruction, henna tattoos and what festival would be complete without a Chocolate Fountain with fresh berries for your dipping pleasure!  Check it out!  Might be a good place to find something sweet for your sweetie for Valentine’s Day.

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The Sacramento Bicycle Advocates (SABA) reported this month that the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey found that Sacramento now has more bike commuters than any other California city, and is 4th nationally behind Portland, Minneapolis and Seattle.  With 2.72% of Sacramento’s commuter trips now by bike, the rate has doubled from just 10 years ago. Continue Reading »

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Saturday, February 6, 2010, is the 12th Annual Sacramento Museum Day presented by the Sacramento Association of Museums (SAM). Twenty-six participating museums will be open free of charge from 10:00AM to 4:00PM. Continue Reading »

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2010 Range Rover Supercharged

Power: 5.0-liter, supercharged V8, 501 horsepower

Mileage estimate: 12-18 mpg                                  

Price: $94,275

Standard features include: 19-inch wheels; adjustable air suspension; front and rear parking sensors; rearview camera; sunroof; tri-zone automatic climate control; leather upholstery; wood interior trim; heated front and rear seats; heated steering wheel; surround-sound audio system with 14 speakers, satellite radio, a glovebox-mounted six-CD changer, auxiliary audio jack, USB port and a separate iPod connection; electronically locking rear differential; high-performance Brembo brakes; automatic high beams; blind spot warning; traction control, stability control (with rollover control); hill descent control

By Jeffrey Weidel

Although not a big fan of heading into unchartered territory for an off-road excursion, I do have a great affinity for driving a vehicle that provides wonderful piece of mind in mountainous regions that are white with snow. Continue Reading »

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Hey Look, It’s a Surveillance Camera, I’m Going to be on TV

The Sacramento Police Department is releasing surveillance photos of two armed robbers.  Both suspects looked directly at the surveillance camera during the robbery which captured clear images of their faces.  Detectives hope someone will recognize them and come forward with the information needed to identify them.

On Saturday, January 23, 2009, at 3:37 p.m., two suspects entered a video game store located in the 3600 block of Northgate Boulevard.  They approached an employee and demanded money at gunpoint.  The employee complied.  Both suspect fled after obtaining cash.  The suspects were seen fleeing in a four-door, beige, 1990’s Buick. Continue Reading »

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The new Animal Care Facility, opened in October 2009, has just received a GOLD LEED certification from the US Green Building Council.  The LEED program - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, certifies the level of green elements in a building’s design, including a minimum impact on the environment in construction and energy savings in design.  This designation highlights County commitment to “green building” construction. Continue Reading »