Sacramento News latest RSS headlines - Sacramento Sun.comProvides the latest RSS feeds for Sacramento News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home pageSome city leaders in Sacramento County question need for anti-gang tax hike- July 3, 2008 Some city leaders in Sacramento County are questioning the need for a sales tax hike to fight gangs that was proposed by Sacramento County Supervisor Roger Dickinson in May.The proposed tax "asks our ...http://story.sacramentosun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d10bacfff3f93dae/id/15939212/ Are air masks the solution against smoke Not always- July 3, 2008 Not all masks are created equal. One that&039;s rated N95 blocks 95 percent of particulate matter, good for use against smoke. But masks without ratings are useless at filtering tiny smoke particulates, e...http://story.sacramentosun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d10bacfff3f93dae/id/15939213/ Butte County fire crews also battle fatigue- July 3, 2008 No time to dwell on fatigue, no use keeping track of time when hours blur into days and days blur into weeks. No use yearning for sleep."When we&039;re working hard, it doesn&039;t really hit you. We&039;ll work ...http://story.sacramentosun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d10bacfff3f93dae/id/15939214/ District wants water use cut by up to 10%- July 3, 2008 More than a quarter-million residents in Granite Bay and northeastern Sacramento County have been asked to cut their water use between 5 percent and 10 percent.For efficient water use, San Juan Water ...http://story.sacramentosun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d10bacfff3f93dae/id/15939216/ Hunt is on for mussel invaders- July 3, 2008 "We have 13 inspectors out at various launches inspecting and doing risk assessments," Nicole Cartwright of the Tahoe Resource Conservation District said last week. She is part of the Lake Tahoe Aquat...http://story.sacramentosun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d10bacfff3f93dae/id/15939218/ Higher parking fees, fines begin- July 3, 2008 Fines for parking citations increased by $5. New fines include: meter expired &150; $30; no parking at certain hours &150; $40; parking in alley &150; $40; parking on sidewalk &150; $40; passenger...http://story.sacramentosun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d10bacfff3f93dae/id/15939232/ Placer wins housing grant- July 3, 2008 KINGS BEACH &150; The state Department of Housing and Community Development has awarded a $3.3 million housing grant to Placer County.The money, from Proposition 1C funds for infrastructure improveme...http://story.sacramentosun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d10bacfff3f93dae/id/15939228/ CHP urges caution for holiday travelers- July 3, 2008 SACRAMENTO &150; Area residents planning to be on the highways over the Fourth of July weekend are asked by the California Highway Patrol to avoid alcohol, observe speed limits and wear seat belts.CH...http://story.sacramentosun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d10bacfff3f93dae/id/15939227/ Suspect charged in 8 bank heists- July 3, 2008 SACRAMENTO &150; A Sacramento man suspected of being the "straw hat bandit" has been charged in seven bank robberies in Sacramento County and one in San Joaquin County, federal authorities said.Micha...http://story.sacramentosun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d10bacfff3f93dae/id/15939226/ 13-month term in identity theft- July 3, 2008 SACRAMENTO &150; A capital city man was sentenced to 13 months in federal prison for his role in an identity theft and bank fraud scheme.Brandon Keith Hardin, 33, conspired with others to commit bank...http://story.sacramentosun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d10bacfff3f93dae/id/15939225/ |