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CSUS guitar professor Richard Savino up for a Grammy

By Edward Ortiz - Published: 12:00 am

On most days, Richard Savino toils on the Sacramento State campus, his accomplishments unknown to many around him.

Dr. Mom: Time for shots? These tips will help children face the needle

By Dr. Melissa Arca - Updated: 9:36 am

Tension and anxiety begin to mount when it comes time for your child's regularly scheduled vaccinations, particularly for preschool-age children who associate wellness visits with the pain of shots.

Teen Talk: Boyfriend fears that his 'flirty' girlfriend encourages other guys

By Kelly Richardson - Updated: 9:42 am

Kelly Richardson, a Folsom therapist, works with adolescents. E-mail her your questions.

Young Library: 'The Fault in Our Stars' soars and warms

By Judy Green - Updated: 9:42 am

Author John Green takes the improbable subject of teenagers coping with cancer and molds it into a surprisingly funny, brilliant novel that leaves readers in tears. It's perfect in every way.

Carolyn Hax: He's piqued that people assume he makes less than his doctor wife

By Carolyn Hax - Updated: 9:41 am

Carolyn Hax answers your relationship questions. E-mail her at tellme@washpost.com.

Expediting services can cut through red tape for passports, visas

By Sam McManis - Updated: Sunday, February 5 2012 - 2:20 pm

They would depart for China in two days. That had been the plan, anyway. The Collivers, Paul and Sharen, were all packed and prepped, eager for an adventure far removed from their lives as almond farmers south of Fresno.

Discoveries: Cyclists spin their wheels to raise money for velodrome

By Sam McManis - Published: Sunday, February 5 2012 - 12:00 am

Scores of hard-bodied types adorned either in clingy Lycra or bike-messenger-casual came to Hot Italian, the sopraffino Italian bistro in midtown Sacramento, not to consume calories but to burn them.

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Home and Garden

Sacramento gardeners study new USDA climate map

Sacramento gardeners have long suspected what the USDA recently confirmed: More plants can survive our winters.

Health and Fitness

A good list for hospital shoppers – 405 chances

"What do you think is the best hospital for ordinary abdominal surgery?" asked a woman who needed to have her gallbladder removed.

Outbound

Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area offers don't-miss bird viewing

Only a quick 10-mile drive from Sacramento is one of the region's best spots for viewing birds and other wildlife, the Vic Fazio Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area. It offers something most preserves can't: the ability to drive the preserve.

Food and Wine

Ex-employee sues 33rd Street Bistro over whistle-blower claims

A former bartender at 33rd Street Bistro in Sacramento has filed a lawsuit against the local company operating it and one of its co-owners, claiming she was fired for pointing out unlawful health hazards.

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Sac Moms Club & Family

Teen Talk: Boyfriend fears that his 'flirty' girlfriend encourages other guys

Kelly Richardson, a Folsom therapist, works with adolescents. E-mail her your questions.

Books and Media

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

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.