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Voters' rejection of Wildhorse Ranch means Davis won't grow anytime soon

By Hudson Sangree - Published: 12:00 am

This week's defeat by Davis voters of a solar-powered development means the city probably won't grow beyond its current borders so long as residents have the final word, developers and former mayors said in the election's aftermath.

2 pit bulls 'on a rampage' shot by deputies in Sacramento County

By Chelsea Phua - Published: 12:00 am

Two dogs that authorities said "went on a rampage" Friday near an elementary school in a Sacramento County neighborhood were shot and killed by sheriff's deputies.

Woman struck, killed on Capital City Freeway

By Darrell Smith - Updated: 12:03 pm

A 36-year-old woman was struck and killed on the Capital City Freeway today as she tried to retrieve boxes that had spilled from her car, the California Highway Patrol reported.

Guide dog puppy missing near Lodi

By Darrell Smith - Published: 3:11 pm

"Gannon" is missing and the Guide Dogs for the Blind are seeking the public's help to locate him.

Fall is in the air: Cooler temperatures forecast

By Cathy Locke - Published: 10:26 am

Sacramento-area residents can expect mild fall weather today and cooler temperatures tonight.

No perfect eatery yet for tiny Sacramento midtown space

A Bay Area burger joint. Denver's Bubba Chino's Mexican food chain. Rocklin's Icing on the Cupcake.

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Roseville

Roseville council will dismiss city manager

Roseville leaders have decided to dismiss longtime City Manager W. Craig Robinson, ending a nearly monthlong standoff while they tried to reduce his severance package.

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Public Eye

U.S. stimulus money goes toward jobs in UC system

The University of California system has been awarded $717.5 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds - the fourth-largest amount in the state.

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Back-Seat Driver

What's with $380 seat belt fines?

Welcome back to "Hey, Wait, Is That Legal?" your on-the-spot, road-rules guide.

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Home Front

Fiorina keynote speech could include surprise

Carly Fiorina's keynote address next Thursday at the annual Sacramento Regional Housing Forecast is giving a whole new groove to an affair where homebuilders mope about how awful things are.

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Access Sacramento

See community media blog and news about programming from local cable-access provider.

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