Celebrity athletes are just like you and I. Well, maybe not just like you and I, but similar. They are like richer, better-dressed, more-fit versions of us (Or, in Scot Pollard's case, just richer). The similarities were on display at the second annual Athletes vs. Cancer golf tournament at the Woodcreek Golf Club, hosted by Matt Barnes on Saturday. Barnes founded the AVC to honor his mother, who passed away from cancer in 2007. Their mission is to "support research, create awareness, provide screening opportunities and deliver support to cancer patients." The tournament featured many athletes with local ties, among them former Kings Chris Webber, Scot Pollard, Bobby Jackson, Doug Chri

The Sacramento Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Freedoms 23-19 in overtime Sunday night, keeping their hopes of earning a coveted playoff spot alive. Tennis legend Billie Jean King was also on hand to help celebrate the Cap's 25th Anniversary.  The Capitals have won six King Trophies, more than any other team, and are looking to add another WTT Championship in 2010. For more information and tickets please visit:  Sacramento Capitals Match Results: Men's Doubles: Mark Knowles\Dusan Vemic (Capitals) def. Prakash Amritraj\Ramon Delgado (Freedoms) 5-3 Women's Doubles: Vania King\Riza Zalameda (Capitals) def. Noppawan Lertcheewakarn\Courtney Nagle (Freedoms) 5-3 Men's Singles: Ramon Del

 If you live anywhere near the Roseville area then you know that not only this town, but this entire region shuts down around 7 o'clock. For year's your evening "hang out" choices consisted of A) Denny's, B) Mel's, C) the random bar or D) your own living room. Residents of this area seem to be forever relegated to driving all the way Downtown Sac for some type of nightlife that isn't the above mentioned choices. That is, until now. Recently, a ragtag group of people under the leadership of Hector Marquez (A local filmmaker native to Roseville) have decided to start screening classic films in Roseville's iconic Tower Theater (not to be confused with Downtown Sacramento's Tower Theater). Th

Former Sacramento City Manager Ray Kerridge will earn $237,300 as city manager of Roseville. He also will earn $21,357 in deferred compensation. His contract was approved by the Roseville City Council at a May 19 meeting. “He brings with him a lot of experience that we all feel the city of Roseville can utilize as we go into our future,” Roseville Mayor Gina Garbolino said. Kerridge, who earned $215,000 as Sacramento’s city manager, will start work in Roseville on June 17. The city will save $65,000 with Kerridge’s contract in comparison to that of former City Manager Craig Robinson, Garbolino said. Kerridge said in an interview earlier this month that he was recruited for the Rosevil

The Journeys Backyard BBQ Tour rolled into Roseville Saturday to amaze hundreds of action sports fans for its only California stop during the 2010 tour.   Fans from all over Northern California flooded the south parking lot of the Galleria Mall in Roseville for the opportunity to watch their favorite extreme sports athletes. The event brought Sacramento a rare opportunity to watch stars participate in freestyle motocross, skateboarding and BMX demos on a 60,000-square-foot playground of ramps.   The event featured stars Rob Dyrdek, Danny Way, Dave Mirra and riders from the Metal Mulisha freestyle motocross team.   While the athletes were not putting on a show, live bands entertained

SACRAMENTO – More than 10,000 members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and their friends will descend on parks throughout the Sacramento region Saturday, May 8, to perform necessary work from clean-up and general maintenance to painting, planting trees and even construction jobs. Under the banner of Mormon Helping Hands, an international program of the Church that has provided manpower in distressed communities and organized relief efforts after natural disasters, the volunteers have chosen parks in their own communities to perform work in state, regional and city parks that have been hit hard by the recent downturn in the economy. The Sacramento effort is part of a stat

When Shane Grammer's old church acquaintance Clayton Butler asked him to paint a mural in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, he didn't think twice. Grammer, a 38-year-old artist currently residing in Roseville, completed similar murals in Peru, Mexico and Brazil, sometimes teaming with urban kids on the pieces. "I'm ecstatic; I love that," Grammer said. "I've offered stuff like that before, and people are just busy or don't do it. So when I'm asked to do it, I'm like, 'Yeah, I'm there tomorrow. Where do I sign up?' " On April 12, he will be leading a team of six to Cambodia to help Agape International Missions, where Butler works, to help end child sexual slavery and help restore hope to its victims.

Kevin Surace, Inc. Magazine’s 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year and CEO of Serious Materials, has been selected to give the keynote address at the Roseville Chamber of Commerce’s annual business event, Roseville 2010. A noted speaker and writer on climate change and the built environment, Surace’s innovative and dynamic management style has help to turn around more than one crippled company. He will share his vision on what it takes to build a great company at Roseville 2010, Thursday, May 13 at Hewlett-Packard in Roseville. The event, which will run from 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., will also feature a Regional CEO Panel, breakout sessions, a bus tour of South Placer County’s key developments, th

Do you have a beautiful water-efficient garden? If so, the City of Sacramento, the Regional Water Authority (RWA) and its partner agencies are looking for you! The Regional Water Authority (RWA), City of Sacramento Department of Utilities and other local water providers invite Sacramento-area residents to show off their “Blue Thumb” by staring in its new television and radio advertising campaign promoting water efficiency. “We’ve all heard of ‘Green Thumb,’ which is often used to describe someone who has a natural skill for gardening,” said RWA Water Efficiency Program Manager Linda Higgins. “Our campaign will showcase people who have a ‘Blue Thumb’—a talent for creating a beautiful wat

A group of Roseville filmmakers have made their dreams reality with an inspiring full-length film. No Parking is a beautiful story written by Seth Shore made into a full-length film directed by Hector Marquez. It premiered with great local acclaim that hopes to propel it to further success as a project that is much larger than the movie alone. Much like the movie’s tagline, “the ride is the destination”, the film is only the beginning of the overall drive for No Parking. Grief coerces Paul and Ray to embark on a high school dream they never entertained with action. An 11 day road trip in a ’73 Volkswagen Bus is impetus for revelation into the human heart at its rawest point; when ‘the da

The Blue Star Mothers of America know how hard it is to send their children off to war. They send the comforts of home care packages to the service men and women. I visited the Roseville Veterans Hall where volunteers put together 700 care packages. Check out their story on video. Order of appearance: Pam Woodward - Co-founder SGT Michael Scofield - US ARMY   video by: Chris Morrow Follow Chris on Twitter: www.twitter.com/morrowchris

Most of us will never have to face the pain, confusion, and uncertainty that the parents of critically injured children face each day. On June 17th, a 2 year old Roseville girl was crossing the street in her grandfather's arms. Just when they were about to reach the other side, a car struck the grandfather. The little girl was thrown in the air, and landed several feet away on her head. Her grandfather suffered several broken ribs, a broken pelvis, and gashed his head from falling into the windshield. Luckily, a soldier and his friend were walking by, and together they were able to resuscitate the little girl and keep her grandfather stable until help arrived. The 2 year old girl is still

There is a Car Wash for the Woodcreek High School Marching Band and Color Guard! (In Roseville) Price: Donation (Normally $5-$10) But it is up to you! Location: Raley's Parking lot (Woodcreek Oaks BLVD and Pleasant Grove BLVD) NO CAR WASH WEEKEND OF 4TH OF JULY Day/Time: Every Saturday from 10:30a-2:00p Date: June 13, 2009 - August 7, 2009 ALL PROCEEDS: Go towards the Woodcreek High School Marching Band and Guard!

Early Tuesday evening, Roseville fire department was called the apartments on Woodcreek Oaks Blvd., south of Junction Blvd., in Roseville for a fire. When fire crews arrived, high flames and smoke were coming from backside of one of the back buildings in the complex. Several apartment units in the building were involved by the time the fire was brought under control. This was a four alarm fire which even brought units from Placerville Fire Department. While it was initially believed that this was a barbeque fire that ignited the patio, the actual cause of the blaze is under investigation and fire investigators were searching the area for a youth to question. There were no injuries, howe

Rosville firefighters had a difficult time gaining access to a brush fire burning upslope toward homes. At approximately 6:45 p.m., a fire call was dispatched for a brush fire at the rear of 6921 Roseville Rd. When fire crews arrived at that address, smoke was billowing in the air behind the commercial structure, however, fire crews quickly found that the fire was inaccessible from that side. They had to work their way around to find the fire access road that runs along the railroad tracks. With the fire burning upslope and a possible limited water supply, the incident commander called for an additional type 3 grass fire engine to protect the homes above the fire. Several acres burned a

The Sacramento office market experienced a year-over-year decline of up to 13 percent for key submarkets as landlords began lowering prices and offering incentives in order to attract tenants. In addition with businesses downsizing or closing offices altogether, more space has come on the market which has helped to drive down prices even further. The following section shows the year-over-year declines for the average price of space in key Sacramento submarkets. (The price range factors in specific location and class of space) : Downtown - 2009 rates are 8 to 11 percent lower El Dorado Hills - 2009 rates are 7 to 11 percent lower Elk Grove - 2009 rates are 8 to 11 percent lower Highway

Date: January 22, 2009, Thursday. I am still on vacation, after my trip to Aruba and Venezuela. I am taking a vacation from the vacation, getting rested up, I have until the end of this week and then I go back to work on Monday. When I am at home for my vacation, I love sleeping in. But, today is an exception, I am up early and its 9:30am and I am here sitting at a Starbucks waiting for my client TJ. TJ lives in a new home in West Roseville and her home is haunted. I am preparing the interview process and will be asking TJ a series of questions. TJ has just walked in. With soft brown eyes, she gently extends her hand to shake my hand. TJ has an interesting story to relate to me. She tells