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Review shows mixed forecast for local economy

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The economic forecast for the Sacramento region is better than that of 2009 but it is still precarious, and job losses are expected to continue at least through most of 2010 according to the Sacramento Business Review. The dean says Sacramento has... 

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Lance Armstrong's History Features

Greek Orthodox Church has long history in the capital city

Greek Orthodox Church has long history in the capital city

By LANCE ARMSTRONG

The Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation has a rich history in the capital city, including nearly... 

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Cal Expo has long, rich history in Arden area

Cal Expo has long, rich history in Arden area

By LANCE ARMSTRONG

With the January 14 news that the National Basketball Association and the owners of the Sacramento Kings... 

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Locals reminisce about south area’s famous Zombie Hut restaurant

Locals reminisce about south area’s famous Zombie Hut restaurant

By LANCE ARMSTRONG

Sacramento has been home to a wide variety of restaurants throughout the years and among the most unique... 

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Bocce Ball: An East Portal Park tradition

Bocce Ball: An East Portal Park tradition

By LANCE ARMSTRONG

Among the premier historic landmarks of the East Sacramento area is East Portal Park and just about anyone... 

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Jesuit High School: A Sacramento tradition since 1963

Jesuit High School: A Sacramento tradition since 1963

By LANCE ARMSTRONG

For nearly a half-century, Jesuit High School has been building a strong tradition that began very modestly... 

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Former students reminisce about McClatchy High’s first principal

Former students reminisce about McClatchy High’s first principal

By LANCE ARMSTRONG

For most students who attended C.K. McClatchy High School during the years 1937 to 1962, the name Sam... 

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Local Elks Lodge No. 6 has extensive history in Sacramento

Local Elks Lodge No. 6 has extensive history in Sacramento

By LANCE ARMSTRONG

Anthony M. Muljat, treasurer of Sacramento Elks Lodge No. 6, has the longest tenure of any Sacramento... 

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City officials push for more green waste containers in Pocket

By CELIA GREEN

They came with both barrels blazing: A city councilmember, a former mayor, and a... 

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BDCP drops Pocket area locations

By Robbie Waters' Office

Editor’s Note: In the Jan. 21 edition of The Pocket News, we published a special... 

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Inauguration of JFK High performing arts center

By LANCE ARMSTRONG

There is much excitement in the air at John F. Kennedy High School these days, as... 

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Election to fill board of education vacancy

Staff Report

At its Jan.19 meeting, the Sacramento County Board of Education approved Board Resolution... 

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Supervisor urges residents to report storm damage

Special to valcomnews.com

Winter weather storms can cause challenges for motorists so Supervisor Susan Peters... 

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Taylor’s Market raises $6,000 for Haitian relief efforts

Staff Report

In an effort to raise funds to assist those affected by the recent earthquake in... 

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‘Hatching’ a county-wide plan for urban chicken raising

By BENN HODAPP

With all the squawking about urban chicken ownership and whether it should be allowed,... 

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School of Engineering and Sciences holds grand opening

Staff Report

After years of construction and development, the School of Engineering and Sciences,... 

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Rio Americano musicians selected in national competition

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“Spaghett!” a jazz combo comprised of Rio Americano High School students Zachary... 

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McClatchy High student wins fifth annual ‘Poetry Out Loud’ event

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Talented and energetic students from 17 local high schools took center-stage January... 

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Special community action: ‘Stand up to Falls’

By ART GERMAN

A citywide campaign to keep local residents, especially seniors, safely on their... 

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Giant anteater confirmed pregnant

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The Sacramento Zoo confirms pregnancy of its female Giant anteater, Amber.  The... 

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