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Johnson is convinced Sacramento is ready for a strong mayor

Sacramento's celebrity mayor Kevin Johnson

By Ryan Lillis - Published: 12:00 am

As far as Kevin Johnson is concerned, this town already wants him to be a strong mayor.

Freedom, patriotism, tradition shine through tough times

Published: 12:00 am

The very essence of our independence is our right to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday in a way all our own.

Photos: How local residents will observe the holiday

Liberian refugees mix farming, music for rich life in Capay Valley

By Hudson Sangree - Published: 12:00 am

On summer evenings in the Capay Valley, the sound of West African drumming and chanting rolls across the fields and orchards, as children dance beneath a towering oak.

Video Report

Sacramento firefighters ratify deal, save jobs

By Ryan Lillis - Published: 12:00 am

Sacramento city firefighters approved a deal Friday to freeze their salaries for 30 months, ensuring none of their colleagues will be laid off for at least a year.

Domestic violence can also include economic abuse

By Anita Creamer - Published: 12:00 am

Over time, the abuse escalated to what she describes as a terrifying degree. But as it slowly began, said Marsha Guyton, her then-husband insisted that they open a joint checking account.

Sacto 9-1-1 blog

Communities

Roseville

Placer probe prompts review of court CEO salaries across California

Questions about executive pay in Placer Superior Court have prompted the state Judicial Council to look into salaries and benefits of court administrators throughout California.

Local Media

Public Eye

The Public Eye: Unanswered questions abound in Cal Expo deal

At Cal Expo, they talk about "transparency."

• More Public Eye columns
• Bee Investigations Center

Back-Seat Driver

Back-seat Driver: CHP gets tougher on cell phone violators

This week is the one-year anniversary of the state's famous ban on hand-held cell phone use while driving.

• More columns
• Back-Seat Driver Q&A

Home Front

Home Front: Here's how you can rescue pets left by others

Last Friday's Home Front item about Sacramento Realtor Donald Stitt finding so many abandoned pets these days in repossessed homes drew a barrage of reader criticism for not explaining what people should do when they find animals left behind.