Our Towns

Placer probe prompts review of court CEO salaries across California

By Robert Lewis - Updated: Thursday, July 2 2009 - 4:01 pm

Questions about executive pay in Placer Superior Court have prompted the state Judicial Council to look into salaries and benefits of court administrators throughout California.

Police Activities League to open network computer lab - 10:32pm
City, private firms agree to fund fireworks show, parade - 10:31pm

Sacramento News

American River Parkway blaze extinguished

By Chelsea Phua - Published: 9:22 pm

Dozens of Sacramento firefighters fought a small but stubborn wild land fire along the American River Parkway north of the river Saturday evening, fire officials said.

Vandals throw fireworks into school; cause minor damage - 6:35pm
One Sac PD command shows variety in arrests - 4:21pm
Johnson is convinced Sacramento is ready for a strong mayor - 10:24pm

Folsom-El Dorado News

For seniors, a Wii may be a win-win: Fun and brain-nourishing

By Nicholas Diakopoulos - Published: Thursday, July 2 2009 - 12:00 am

A dozen or so older adults at the Folsom Senior Center erupt in cheers and clapping as Elsie Offner, a 91-year-old resident of Folsom, bowls a strike.