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Save the Date: Common Table, July 11th - Sacramento Magazine

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Interested in learning about local urban gardening and food programs? Slow Food Sacramento is hosting a wonderful event on Saturday July 11th called “Common Table.” The all-day event, which includes tours, workshops and movies, will run from 8:30am to …

Written on June 17, 2009 | Posted in Gardening | No comment

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Governor's budget ax poised over children's health care programs - Sacramento Bee

Sacramento Bee
By Kevin Yamamura In a much different environment two years ago, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger kicked off his second term by pledging to reshape health care in California.
San Jose Mercury News
Auburn Journal
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Written on May 28, 2009 | Posted in National News | No comment

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California state worker layoffs would hurt Sacramento - The Sacramento Bee’s Capital Alert

The Sacramento Bee’s Capital Alert, CA
The budget cuts come as the housing market is showing signs of life. Median sale prices rose $500 in Sacramento in March. But layoffs, plus a feared fresh wave of foreclosures, could arrest the recovery. "Nobody thinks we're out of this (slump) yet," …
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Written on May 15, 2009 | Posted in Housing | No comment

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Settlement Clears Way for Aid to Sacramento - New York Times

New York Times
By JESSE McKINLEY SAN FRANCISCO - Mayor Kevin Johnson of Sacramento, and a nonprofit group he founded, have agreed to repay nearly $425000 in federal money to lift a suspension that threatened to jeopardize millions of dollars in stimulus money due to …
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Sacramento Bee
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Written on April 10, 2009 | Posted in National News | No comment

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Sacramento lands $4.7M in US energy efficiency funding - Bizjournals.com

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The city of Sacramento will receive $4.7 million in energy efficiency funding from the US Department of Energy, Mayor Kevin Johnson said Thursday.
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Tampa Tribune
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Written on March 26, 2009 | Posted in National News | No comment

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Sacramento mayor could thwart city stimulus funds - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News
AP SACRAMENTO, Calif.—A legal expert says Sacramento likely can't get millions of dollars in federal stimulus money because its mayor is barred from receiving federal funds.
Sacramento Bee
Reuters
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Written on March 21, 2009 | Posted in National News | No comment

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Seeds: 'Sky's the Limit,' a rooftop patio garden, wins five awards - Sacramento Bee

Sacramento Bee, USA
This can't be the swan song for the renowned San Francisco Flower and Garden Show. Such showmanship demands many encores. Amid an uncertain future for their favorite show, swarms of flower lovers gathered at the San Mateo Events Center this week to …

Written on March 21, 2009 | Posted in Gardening | No comment

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'Tent City' for Sacramento homeless coming down - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News, USA
"We all take care of each other," said Michelle Holbrook, 34, who arrived with her dog, Angel, about a month ago after losing her job caring for an elderly man. "I've become the camp mother — I do most of the cooking and make hot water for coffee. …