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Hundreds gather for Memorial Day service in Fair Oaks

By Cathie Anderson - Updated: Tuesday, May 28 2013 - 9:02 am

Hundreds of area residents gathered Monday at Mount Vernon Memorial Park in Fair Oaks to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

Memorial Day events, closings

Updated: Monday, May 27 2013 - 8:14 am

The Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall is open through 8 p.m. today at Mount Vernon Memorial Park and Mortuary, 8201 Greenback Lane.

Korea was America's 'forgotten war' -- but not to those who served

By Anita Creamer - Updated: Wednesday, May 29 2013 - 9:02 am

Plankton sparked a phosphorescent galaxy as he dipped his paddle in the water of the Yellow Sea on the night he landed at Kunsan, South Korea, with his U.S. Army Special Forces unit. On the beach, bullets kicked up the sand in front of him, a barrage of North Korean automatic gunfire.

Bring the blanket and picnic basket: Outdoor summer theater beckons

By Marcus Crowder - Updated: Wednesday, May 29 2013 - 9:04 am

Summer brings a more relaxed vibe to the theater experience by taking it outdoors. Most theater companies and venues listed below encourage patrons to arrive early, and to bring food and refreshments. And remember to pack a few layers of clothing because whether you're seeing Shakespeare up in Ashland, Ore., Lake Tahoe or even in Land Park, shows can cool off when the sun goes down.

Escape to a cool musical performance or festival

By Chris Macias - Updated: Wednesday, May 29 2013 - 9:02 am

Summer's sneaking up on us, so let's grab a map and plot courses to some choice concerts. While Sacramento will see its share of live music over the next few months, outdoor concert festivals and other gigs are a great excuse to sneak out of town.

With planning, Tahoe makes a kid-friendly destination

By Keilah Woodard - Published: Monday, May 27 2013 - 12:00 am

Keilah Woodard is a local mother of three who has a passion for tracking down inexpensive and fun local adventures with her kids. You can find her reviews of the best places to go on her website, www.sacramentosidetracks.com.

Adventures along the way

By Sam McManis - Updated: Wednesday, June 5 2013 - 1:43 pm

Summer is synonymous with road trips, and we in the greater Sacramento area are conveniently located to reach the mountains or the sea for a glorious long weekend in just a few hours.