An elderly Sacramento couple moved into their home remodeled by volunteers nearly a year and a half after police arrested the unlicensed contractor who allegedly left the house in shambles and emptied the couple's bank account.

The State Compensation Insurance Fund, the workers' compensation insurer, is shopping for 600 new hybrid vehicles for its automobile fleet -- an expense that could top $14 million.
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In the Sacramento region, "cash for clunkers" translated into "trade that old domestic car for a foreign brand."
The Grinch who stole the holiday season last year is still lurking around the cash register this season. The difference: This time retailers are wide awake and waiting for him.
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As the undeclared Democratic front-runner in the governor's race, Jerry Brown keeps a low profile and stays mum on divisive issues, saying he'll talk more if and when he actually runs.
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BROWNSVILLE – Little-known Honcut Creek is the one place imperiled California salmon might be able to make a comeback.

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Mike Singletary says his team's No. 1 formula is this: "We go out and we hit people in the mouth." OK, so how come his 49ers continue to be a punching bag to start games?

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Gearing up for this week's Run to Feed the Hungry? Share photos of you and your friends in our runners' photo gallery.

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What would be your argument for changing Sacramento's form of city government? Join the discussion in this week's Conversation forum.

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A last-minute touchdown pass and a forced fumble on the ensuing kickoff set up the field goal that gave the Raiders a 20-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. See it in photos.

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With swine flu spreading, federal health and transportation chiefs issued an unusual joint message last week to holiday travelers: If you're sick, don't travel. If you cough, cover your mouth. And wash your hands. A lot.

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Given the state of the economy, needs are great this holiday season. Local charities and organizations are gearing up and need your help. Connect here.

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