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Manzarek, founding member of The Doors, dies at 74

By CHRIS TALBOTT and HILLEL ITALIE - Updated: 7:30 am

Ray Manzarek, a founding member of the 1960s rock group The Doors whose versatile and often haunting keyboards complemented Jim Morrison's gloomy baritone and helped set the mood for some of rock's most enduring songs, has died. He was 74.

Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist for The Doors, dies

'Arrested Development' finds new life, fans on Netflix

By Carla Meyer - Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 - 8:20 am

On Saturday night, Sacramento fashion consultant Kari Shipman will dress up to celebrate a TV sitcom that she never saw when it was broadcast, but has become so important to her that it informs her friendships.

Pizza, short ribs at Redd Wood in Yountville

By Allen Pierleoni - Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 - 8:28 am

Whether you're visiting the Castello di Amorosa winery in Calistoga, or any of the other 350 brick-and-mortar wineries and 200 tasting rooms in the Napa Valley, lunch is always a good idea.

Between the Lines: Book titles in honor of the military

By Allen Pierleoni - Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 - 8:01 am

The Sacramento region is well-populated with retired and active military personnel, who happen to be well-read fans of military-centric literature and fiction.

'Star Trek' franchise gets new villain and boldly goes forward

By Ann Hornaday - Updated: Saturday, May 18 2013 - 12:18 am

The nervy reboot of the "Star Trek" franchise by action impresario J.J. Abrams can be summed up, quite simply, as a triumph of casting.

Documentary explores story of 1994 Yuba City mosque arson

By Edward Ortiz - Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 - 10:26 am

In the 26-minute documentary "An American Mosque," filmmaker David Washburn examines the effects of the 1994 torching of a mosque on the Yuba City Muslim community at the time and and since.

Dining review: Roseville's La Huaca shows off Peruvian cuisine

By Blair Anthony Robertson - Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 - 11:33 am

There's a good chance you've never tried Peruvian food or even heard much about it.

10 things to know about Juanes, due soon in Sacramento

By Chris Macias - Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 - 10:11 am

In the world of Latin pop, he's known for sold-out shows, million-selling albums and the single name of Juanes.

Patriotic themes in Sacramento, Folsom concerts

By Edward Ortiz - Published: Friday, May 17 2013 - 12:00 am

On or near national holidays such as Memorial Day, Veterans Day and Armed Forces Day, orchestras and choral groups program concerts to include decidedly patriotic music to honor sacrifices made by veterans and current military personnel.

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Pizza, short ribs at Redd Wood in Yountville

Whether you're visiting the Castello di Amorosa winery in Calistoga, or any of the other 350 brick-and-mortar wineries and 200 tasting rooms in the Napa Valley, lunch is always a good idea.

Restaurant Reviews