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Friday, September 5, 2008

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  • Golden Gabe
    When the USA men’s volleyball team won gold in Beijing, it was a dream come true for Carmichael’s Gabe Gardner. The two-time Olympian visited KXJZ, proudly displaying his medal. That's something he says he had stopped doing for a while.
    Thursday, September 4, 2008
  • California's Drought Prompts Creation of Water Bank
    There’s no relief in sight for California’s drought conditions. Thursday state water officials announced they’re preparing for that by creating a water bank for local water agencies.
    Thursday, September 4, 2008
  • Nursing Homes, Hospitals Hurting in Absence of State Budget
    Nursing homes and other health care facilities that accept low-income patients haven't been paid by the state since late July. That’s because California can’t cut them checks in the absence of a budget.
    Thursday, September 4, 2008
  • New School Scores Mixed
    Some Sacramento schools met state and federal achievement standards in the past year…while others didn’t. That’s according to new figures from the state Department of Education.
    Thursday, September 4, 2008
  • Residents Wary Of "McKinley Village" Project
    Some East Sacramento residents are worried that a plan by developer Phil Angelides to build a new housing development will spoil their quality of life.
    Friday, September 5, 2008
  • Business Journal: Mini Jet Builder Wins Contract
    A Sacramento defense manufacturer that makes miniature jets for target practice has landed a multimillion-dollar deal with the U.S. Navy.
    Friday, September 5, 2008
  • Commentary: Late Legislature Blows Ballot Deadlines
    The state budget isn’t the only thing that’s late this year. Commentator Ginger Rutland complains that California lawmakers have waited so long to pass measures for the November ballot, they’ve created a costly mess for elections officials.
    Friday, September 5, 2008
  • Investigation of Johnson's St. HOPE Moves to Justice Dept.
    The campaign of Sacramento mayoral candidate Kevin Johnson says a federal investigation of Johnson’s non-profit has been referred to the Justice Department.
    Friday, September 5, 2008