Will new arena produce jobs?

The Sacramento First Task Force is bringing the arena debate to North Sac.

The task force will hold a hearing focused on the facility's impact on jobs and economic development. The hearing will address whether a facility will create immediate jobs, generate immediate economic stimulus, and foster long-term economic growth for the city.

The meeting takes place tomorrow afternoon from 1:30-3:00pm at the Carpenters Local 46 on Pell Drive.

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H1N1 Clinic at Grant Union High School West

An H1N1 Clinic will be held at Grant Union High School West (the "Grant West" gym south of the main campus) this Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 from 3pm - 7pm.

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Two teens attempt to rescue man from house fire

A man in his late 80s died in a house fire on the 4000 block of Marysville Boulevard on Sunday afternoon. Two teenagers, a 14-year-old and a 16-year-old, said they saw smoke and tried to get to the man inside, but were inundated with smoke and unable to reach him.

These two teens should be commended for their brave and inspired actions. 

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Plenty of places to ring in the new year

There are plenty of places to ring in 2010. Here's a list of some venues hosting New Year's Eve festivities:

• New Year's Eve Sky Spectacular in Old Sacramento
  
• New Year's Eve at the Supper Club
• Stoney Inn's Rockin New Year's Eve
• New Year's Eve Party at the Hilton Arden West (RSVP*)
• New Year's Jammin' Eve at the Radisson (RSVP*)
• New Year's Eve at The Bolt (Gay Bar)
• New Year's Eve: The Largest Party of 2010 (RSVP*)

Check out Regional Transit's Online Trip Planner for routes to and from each event.

*Check with venue.

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JibJab Reviews 2009

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Don't mess with Lamont Rogers

Three robbers tried to hold up a mini-mart in Del Paso Heights last night, but were stopped by a police officer hailed by a passerby. The suspects scattered: two made it out, and the third was stuck at the back door.

Enter Lamont Rogers.

Rogers grabbed the aluminum bat he keeps for protection and started beating the suspect to "subdue him". Rogers said he couldn't recollect how many times he hit the suspect, who asked Rogers why he was beating him (it has nothing to do with holding him up, does it?).

The suspect was taken to the hospital as a result of his injuries (brain damage?), while the other two are still at large.

Turns out Rogers is the same clerk who took down Richard Guy Hamilton when he allegedly tried to rob the store by lighting another clerk on fire in November.

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H1N1 Clinic at Robertson Center

An H1N1 clinic will be held tomorrow morning from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Robertson Community Center.

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Merry Christmas

Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas.

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