Jan 31 2010
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 »
Jan 29 2010
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 »
Jan 28 2010
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 »
Jan 27 2010
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 »
Jan 27 2010
Still trying to keep that New Year’s resolution to lose weight? Just click on this link for a coupon for free salad from Raley’s.
Jan 26 2010
Hard to believe it has been a year since Barack Obama was elected President of the U. S. of America. Tomorrow evening, President Obama will stand before a joint session of Congress and deliver his first State of the Union address outlining where he thinks we are and where we’re going as a Nation. In preparation for this annual address, he asked his Cabinet to take a moment to prepare a similar report for the American people. Continue Reading »
Jan 26 2010
According to 2007 figures California has some of the most overcrowded prisons in the United States, with an estimated 170,000 inmates housed in facilities designed for 100,000 people. Continue Reading »
Jan 25 2010
Bubble Wrap was invented 50 years ago and the last Monday in January is the day we celebrate the birth of “Bubble Wrap”. If you need any bubble wrap supplies you can go to fast-pack.com for everything bubble wrap including a roll of purple bubble wrap and today you can get free shipping.
Maybe you don’t need any bubble wrap supplies, but if what you need is to unleash your bubble wrap stress and just pop a few bubbles click on this link to the bubble wrap game.
Jan 22 2010
The Sacramento Electronica Musical Festival is January 28 - January 30, 2010, at 8:00PM at the TownHouse Lounge, 1517 21st Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. (21 & over) Tickets are $5 for a one pass or $10 for a three day pass.
There will be three days of multi-genre electronic music featuring artists that have been recognized locally, nationally and internationally. A festival created around the love of a city and a passion for music. Continue Reading »
Jan 22 2010
2010 Kia Forte SX
Power: 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder, 174 horsepower
Mileage estimate: 23-31 mpg
Price: $18,195
Standard features include: antilock disc brakes, brake assist; stability control; six-way-adjustable driver seat; tilt steering; Bluetooth connectivity and a six-speaker CD/MP3 audio system with USB, auxiliary audio jacks; center console; sport-tuned suspension; foglights, leather-wrapped steering wheel
By Jeffrey Weidel
Does it say anything about Kia that its latest success story resulted from the creative thinking of a former Audi designer? The message comes in loud and clear: Kia is for real, luring talent away from the heralded German manufacturer. Continue Reading »
