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It's home, sweet home again for elderly couple

By Chelsea Phua - Published: 12:00 am

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.

State Fund shops for 600 new cars

By Andrew McIntosh - Published: 12:00 am

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.

Mixed results for 'Clunkers' in capital area

By Phillip Reese and Mark Glover - Published: 12:00 am

In the Sacramento region, "cash for clunkers" translated into "trade that old domestic car for a foreign brand."

See every local Cash for Clunkers exchange

Super bargains? Unlikely this year

By M.S. Enkoji - Updated: 6:30 am

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.

Jerry Brown's stances define issues, make waves

By Jack Chang - Updated: 6:22 am

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.

Bid to rejuvenate salmon will protect trees near streams

By Matt Weiser - Updated: 6:23 am

BROWNSVILLE – Little-known Honcut Creek is the one place imperiled California salmon might be able to make a comeback.

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Inside the Bee

MATTHEW BARROWS

Coaches dropped ball with a bad game plan

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?

RUNNING

Share your running and training photos

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

THE CONVERSATION

Test of strength

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

photo gallery

Raiders rally to beat Bengals

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.

BACK-SEAT DRIVER

Germs not on holiday guest list

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.

Are you traveling this holiday season?

HELPING OTHERS

Preparing for the holiday season

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.