Draft national academic standards

National standards for English language arts and literacy and science, and math have been drafted and posted online for your feedback. Adoption of the "common core" is expected in May.

Forty-eight states, including California, have indicated they plan to adopt the standards.

English language arts and literacy and science standards

Mathematics standards

Consignment sale opens in Sacramento

A consignment sale opens in Sacramento this weekend. It will take place at the Sacramento Convention Center from Thursday to Saturday.

Fish oil lawsuit filed

Roseville "Hot Husband" makes cut in national contest

A 52-year-old general contractor and Roseville dad has found himself as a finalist in a national "Hot Husbands" competition.

E-85 ethanol for only 85 cents

On Wednesday, Feb. 24, lucky drivers will be able to fill up their tanks with E-85 ethanol for only 85 cents.  Check the full list of the stations offering the promotion. 

List of FlexFuel vehicle types

See a full list of Flexfuel vehicle types at this Web site.

Sacramento Beer Week Underway

Sacramento, CA -- Sacramento's first annual beer week kicks off February 22nd. Click here for a link to all the events.

Capital City Black Expo 2010

Sacramento Convention Center - Tapping Our Green Power

Rules of the Roundabout

Who has the right of way? Where should you yield? When should drivers speed up and slow down? DMV answers your questions.

Local mogul experts to Olympics

Two local friends are on their way to cover the Olympic Games for Samsung Mobile.

Helping kids - One blanket at a time

Gramma's Hugs International - Shirley King of Elk Grove is a veteran at making blankets for underprivileged kids around the world. Her latest mission will help the children affected by the earthquake in Haiti.

Sacramento Museum Day

The 12th Annual Sacramento Museum Day features free admission to 26 museums Sat., Feb. 6.

California High Speed Rail Authority

California High Speed Rail Authority's website offers details, videos, and information on the plan to bring a bullet train to California.

Prescription cost help

Check the Partnership for Prescription Assistance Web site to learn more about how some can qualify for free prescription medications.

Village Harvest

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Job Fair

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo is looking to fill nearly 1,000 seasonal jobs. Fill out an online application, then attend the job fair Saturday at the University of Phoenix, 5253 Business Center Dr., Ste. B, in Fairfield from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Save money with online coupons

You'll find money-saving coupons on our sister Web site, Moms Like Me, and there's no subscription fee.

100 Monkeys Music Website

Click Here for 100 Monkeys Music Website

Free New Year's Resolution Generator

Need help with choosing a New Year's Resolution? Let this generator help you!

"I Am Happy" Project

The "I Am Happy" Project is a movement to spread good vibes and positivity.