The wage will increase to $15 an hour by 2017.
The purse containing lots of cash fell off a vehicle during a family's move from Napa To Sacramento.
Before your kids see the movie about Steve Jobs, don't you want them to have read the book?
Slipknot opens their very first massive haunted house event in the Sacramento area. Attractions now open throughout October.
Invisalign works well for straightening most cases of overbite, underbite, crossbite and bad spacing, but some other issues it cannot treat.
Economists noted that most areas of the state have recovered the jobs that were lost during the recession, leading to a demand for workers.
The NCAA was sued by a group former student athletes for profiting on their images and likeness on video games and broadcast rights.
Pacific Staffing Discovers Hiring Trend Spike in Sacramento Regional Jobs Market
Patch has a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are darling.
Kids are showing signs of stress, physical health problems, a lack of balance and even alienation from society.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration declared an emergency regarding the unusual numbers of seals washing ashore.
Your guide to movies with a theatrical release on Oct. 2, 2015
Anti-vaxxers submit petition signatures to State; claim it's not about vaccinations but "fundamental freedom" to make informed choices.
This is the first time Africanized honeybees have been found in the Bay Area. Scientists believe there are other populations nearby.
The 2015 list has just been released. Silicon Valley Tech Titans populate the top, but other industries created super wealth.
Don’t fall for either of these.
The marine biologist who spotted the leatherback said there are only an estimated 150 left in the Bay Area, and their numbers are declining.
McDonald's, Starbucks and other stores are offering free coffee and discounts to celebrate #NationalCoffeeDay.
The company says it will use the savings to lower prices and enhance technology in existing stores.
A researcher from NASA’s Ames Research Center in Mountain View said, “This discovery may mean more potentially habitable locations on Mars."
Pew Study: Immigrants and their children are likely to make up 88 percent of the country’s population growth over the next 50 years.
OJ’s acquitted, James Dean Dies, Google enters the world, A’s Dominate, and Spanish Explorers ‘discover’ San Diego.
Matt Damon portrays an astronaut stranded alone on Mars. Does "The Martian" deserve an Oscar Best Picture nomination?
The Secretary of State approved a signature gathering process for a measure that would tax homes worth more than $3 million.
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The largest study of its kind, a new study on campus rape underscores the challenges facing American Universities.
The 'blood moon' is rather amazing.
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Disneyland will celebrate the new Star Wars film, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” beginning in November.
The union claimed over the last 10 years more than half of all CSU faculty has been hired into temporary positions with lower pay.
Games, prizes, face painting, pumpkin carving, and more free fun for the whole family Saturday, October 24
Public meeting October 19 to prepare next stages for Utility Exploration Center
Join us Saturday, October 10 to learn water-wise gardening
Great introduction to composting on Saturday, October 10
Join us Thursday, October 8 for this free program for children 5 and under
Researcher finds that school meals can contain unsafe levels of a toxic chemical, putting low-income students particularly at risk.
Our travel expert explains why it's a good idea to protect your investment.
Sacramento's 24th Annual Fall HIREvent is Tuesday, October 6
And calculate for yourself using a handy tool.