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Digital warriors mobilize for 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2'

By Anita Creamer and Darrell Smith - Published: 12:00 am

Around the nation on Veterans Day, millions gathered to wage simulated war, not in honor of America's veterans but in celebration of a slick, record-breaking video game release.

Sacramento-area churches alter rituals to reduce H1N1 risk

By Jennifer Garza - Published: 12:00 am

As concerns about the H1N1 virus mount, the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sacramento this week directed priests to alter traditional worship rituals to help prevent the spread of swine flu.

The Public Eye: License plate thefts are on the rise in Sacramento

By Phillip Reese - Published: 12:00 am

Sacramento thieves are swiping more license plates and putting them on stolen cars, city police figures show.

Bee investigative reports

Roseville man's last gifts stun, gratify Placer County charities

By Ed Fletcher - Published: 12:00 am

Virgil Harrigan died without children, but not without a legacy.

United California Bank seizure after bailout poses questions

By Andrew McIntosh - Updated: 12:03 am

A California bank that received $298.7 million in federal bank bailout money last year has been seized and closed by state regulators, leaving U.S. taxpayers with a significant loss – the bailout program's first – and raising questions about why the lender received government help at all.

Long hours in Capitol can mean lousy lawmaking, critics say

By Steve Wiegand - Published: 12:00 am

Early – very early – one morning last week, state Sen. Gloria Negrete McLeod wandered to the back of the ornate Senate chambers and expressed a feeling shared by many of the other people in the room.

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Kings give us something to talk about

The Bee's Sam Amick, who covers the Kings, will be on hand at 11 a.m. to talk about the team's season so far. Ask questions and send your own comments.

Outbound

The last good run

Unlike other king salmon, the late-fall strain is abundant and soon will be open for anglers who can lure them.

Fishing line: Tips for the week

Bob Shallit

One down and 20 to go

Folsom film producer Torrey Loomis is turning his quest for a business loan into a very public test of local bank lending practices.

DAYTRIP

Hike the Sutter Buttes

The Middle Mountain Interpretive Program organizes numerous spring and fall hikes through the volcanic terrain.

See our map for more day trip ideas

Preps

Grant says end zone is no-fly zone

Grant High School has long been a football power with a championship pedigree unrivaled in the region. But the Pacers have never had a defense like this.

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