Wednesday May 22 | SFGate
Driver killed on I-580 in freak accident
A man driving on Interstate 580 near Livermore was killed Wednesday when a metal pipe crashed through his windshield and hit him in the jaw, the California Highway Patrol said.
More Big-Box Stores Could Soon Be Popping Up In Sacramento
The large grocery box stores may be making a comeback in Sacramento as changing an old rule may entice these chains to build in the capital city once again.
Children connecting with the 'leader in me'
Yesterday North County Elementary in Antelope, and last Wed. Twin Oaks Elementary in Rocklin, celebrated "Leadership Day" with an open house.
Two top officials step in for San Juan superintendent
The San Juan Unified School District has tapped two top officials to run the district starting today while Superintendent Glynn Thompson is on paid leave pending an investigation of employee complaints.
String of 'door-kick' burglaries reported in Rocklin, so. Placer Co.
In Rocklin, there have been two such break-ins and two attempts. Three of the four were along the Sierra College Boulevard corridor and one in the Clover Valley Road/Rawhide Road area.
Call Kurtis Investigates: Medical Board Could Be Stripped Of Investigative Power
Citing years of slow investigations of dangerous doctors, Sen. Curren Price wants the Medical Board of California stripped of its investigative authority, he told CBS13.
State Senate OKs ski safety legislation
Lawmakers passed SB564 on a 24-8 partisan vote. The bill by Democratic Sen. Bill Monning of Carmel is a follow-up to a previous ski safety measure.
Rocklin office building housing Stantech changes hands
A flex office building in Rocklin is under new ownership. The building at 3875 Atherton Road sold for $3.5 million.
Feed My Starving Children Aims for 500,000 Meals
Through a gift of only 22 cents, Sacramento area residents can fund a nutritious meal for a starving child-and pack that meal with their own two hands.
Counter Culture: Fine breakfast fare at Venita Rhea's in Rocklin
So when they find restaurants that deliver both those things, they stay loyal. Generally, it's not unusual to see many of the same faces morning after morning at neighborhood breakfast places, more so than at lunch and dinner spots.
California crawfish bill moves forward
A bill that would allow for the commercial crawfish harvest on the California side of Lake Tahoe took a step forward this week.
Rocklin's Sleep Train opens second 'Got Sleep?' store in Washington
Rocklin-based Sleep Train Mattress Centers has opened a second "Got Sleep?" mall-based, retail concept store in Vancouver, Wash.
Alternative Energy Project Galls City
Sonoma County generally looks favorably upon alternative energy. But a plan to build a 22-acre solar farm just outside Petaluma has drawn concern from the city, which says the project will ruin the scenic gateway into town and spoil the area's natural beauty.
William Jessup's May 18th Commencement Largest Yet
ROCKLIN, Calif., - William Jessup University, the first WASC accredited private, four-year residential Christian Liberal Arts University in the greater Sacramento region will celebrate its annual Commencement on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to noon at Adventure Christian Church in Roseville.
Matt Redding Memorial Golf Tournament set for June 17
The eighth annual Matt Redding Memorial Golf Tournament will take place Monday, June 17 at Whitney Oaks Golf Club in Rocklin.
Sacto 911: Rocklin man arrested on suspicion of carjacking his own car at gunpoint
A man allegedly drew a gun on a towing yard employee to get his car out of storage and then went to a Roseville bar where he was arrested.
Mother's Day Choral Concert in Rocklin
Rocklin- The Sierra College Music Department is proud to present a Mother's Day Choral Concert on Sunday, May 12th at 3:00pm in Dietrich Theatre on the Sierra College Rocklin Campus.
Fassler Picks Up CCAA Pitcher of the Week Award
UC San Diego junior right-hander Blake Fassler was announced Monday as the Rawlings/California Collegiate Athletic Association Pitcher of the Week for the week of Apr.
As California Marks Anniversary of Parks Scandal, New Examples of Improper State Spending Emerge
April marks one year since the public was first made aware of the improper vacation buybacks for staff at the Department of Parks and Recreation.
South Placer Rotary hosts Brewfest in Rocklin on June 8th
On June 8, 2013 the South Placer Rotary Club will hold its 5th annual Brewfest, an entertaining event where attendees get to taste craft beers made by 25 area breweries.