Books and Media

Between the Lines: Authors on the Move coming March 3

By Allen Pierleoni - Updated: Sunday, February 12 2012 - 12:53 pm

You've read their books, now plan to hobnob with 42 California writers of note at Sacramento's premier literary event.

Bookmarks: Author appearances, book sales and more

Bookmarks: Author appearances, book sales and more

Updated: Sunday, February 12 2012 - 12:53 pm

Author appearances and book events in the Sacramento region.

Sacramento Business Journal names Terry Hillman as publisher

By Darrell Smith - Updated: Sunday, February 12 2012 - 1:30 pm

The Sacramento Business Journal has tapped Terry Hillman, advertising director of the Kansas City Business Journal, as its new publisher.

Bilingual Vida en el Valle newspaper wins 2 President's Awards

By Carlos Alcalá - Published: Sunday, February 12 2012 - 1:32 pm

Vida en el Valle, the bilingual weekly newspaper published in the Central Valley, was the winner of two President's Awards in the annual competition for community newspapers in the McClatchy chain.

Sacramento's RCCTV wants to serve more religions, gain broadcasters

By Jennifer Garza - Updated: Tuesday, February 7 2012 - 8:01 am

For $80, local faith groups can broadcast their message on TV for half an hour. Many Christian groups do. Now, because of the troubled economy, station officials are scrambling to fill air time and are reaching out to other religions.

News and trends in religion

Young Library: 'The Fault in Our Stars' soars and warms - Feb 7
A lot to read for Black History Month - Feb 9
Author appearances for the week of Feb. 5 - Feb 5
Between the Lines: Jack Parker's hooked on travel - Jan 29
Bookmarks: Appearances, sales, seminars, meetings - Jan 29

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Things to do blog

Music

Students' music education broadened by Blues in the Schools

Paris Clayton and his fellow musicians usually perform to packed auditoriums when they bring the "Blues in the Schools" program to local schools.

Technology

Here's your chance to get rid of e-waste

Area residents looking to get rid of old computers, televisions and other electronic gear can drop them off for free at an e-waste drive Saturday in Sacramento.

Video games

An age-appropriate guide to the year's notable video titles

Many of this holiday season's new video games are great for younger players, but some aren't – and not all youngsters put only age-appropriate fare on their holiday wish lists.

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