Oracle comment-44044 2011-01-20T20:15:06Z 2011-01-20T20:15:06Z Hell, the entire railyard area is toxic. There's no way the developer is going to remove ALL the toxic soil and you believe they'll leave plenty for future generations! This whole development is as insane as building new homes in the flood plain called Natomas. I remember when they finally bulldozed the Mandella Community Garden downtown and found organo-heads had been growing veggies in poisoned soil all these years! If you want to live or work within the Toxic Zone you do so at your own risk. And leave the freakin' Heritage oak trees alone! Oracle 2011-01-20T20:15:06Z Oracle comment-43583 2011-01-13T15:58:33Z 2011-01-13T15:58:33Z Actually, it's 47 percent of earners who don't pay a cent of Federal income tax. These parasites, however, always seem to get a $1,000 to $3,000 refund courtesy of child credits and other "deductions" the government grants them. EVERYBODY needs to pay taxes - even a little - to make it work. By the way, Hatch violated the terms of his release and yesterday a U.S. District judge said he very well may send him back to jail. Oracle 2011-01-13T15:58:33Z Oracle comment-43496 2011-01-12T17:14:10Z 2011-01-12T17:14:10Z A name better suited to how the Kings are performing this season: Power Dump Pavilion. Oracle 2011-01-12T17:14:10Z Oracle comment-43207 2011-01-06T16:57:44Z 2011-01-06T16:57:44Z Sounds like Land Park "progressive" yuppie scum is upset about homeless types in their neighborhood turning in paper and plastic to be recycled. Oh, pleeeze. Only Curtis Park has worse yuppie scum. These are the same people who volunteer at Loaves & Fishes but don't want the unwashed near their homes and religious centers. They bring NIMBY status to new lows with each passing day. Oracle 2011-01-06T16:57:44Z Oracle comment-43146 2011-01-05T16:14:53Z 2011-01-05T16:14:53Z Jerry made his point at this media dog-and-pony show - California will be shopping at Wal-mart instead of Macy's. He'll avoid the common folk because of time restraints and because the peasants soon will be at his chambers with pitchforks and torches. This is no time for back-slapping and shaking hands. California is on the brink of destruction and many will soon be feeling the pain. This silly, little story was actually very entertaining and a respite from the usual Capitol-crowd reports that put us to sleep. Oracle 2011-01-05T16:14:53Z Oracle comment-42835 2010-12-29T15:45:02Z 2010-12-29T15:45:02Z I applaud the mayor's Greenwise push but the true celebrities of this initiative are the regular folks who will make it work. Greenwise is a no-brainer with many of us already conducting the day-to-day business of growing our own food, recycling, water conservation, using sustainable building materials and energy conservation. But let's face it, green technology isn't going to make a dent in our local economy and joblessness for a very, very long time. Oracle 2010-12-29T15:45:02Z Oracle comment-42204 2010-12-13T18:40:00Z 2010-12-13T18:40:00Z Mr. Gideons says the general opera audience is age 65 and older? That doesn't bode well for opera. I know of only one couple younger than 65 who attend opera. Ballet, local theater and symphony are in the same sinking ship. Even Broadway plays are closing at an alarming rate. You have to wonder if the old school performing arts are even capable of surviving in the Facebook/iPad/videogame digital world of today. Oracle 2010-12-13T18:40:00Z Oracle comment-41551 2010-12-02T16:56:50Z 2010-12-02T16:56:50Z My heart goes out to this little dog and the wonderful person who has made this sacrifice. I've donated, too and urge others to show compassion. Giving is even better than sex! Oracle 2010-12-02T16:56:50Z Oracle comment-41085 2010-11-22T16:33:21Z 2010-11-22T16:33:21Z Only 700 people in a venue that seats 3,850? And symphonies/performing arts wonder why they're going bankrupt? Oracle 2010-11-22T16:33:21Z Oracle comment-41041 2010-11-20T18:31:55Z 2010-11-20T18:31:55Z I wasn't thinking air quality when I read the headline, I was thinking trash and filth downtown. Oops. Oracle 2010-11-20T18:31:55Z Oracle comment-40923 2010-11-18T15:37:13Z 2010-11-18T15:37:13Z Let the pain begin for all of us. California has bungled its budget beyond belief. Check out this morning's Wall Street Journal page one story on how California is getting clobbered trying to sell bonds to stay afloat. Yet, we keep re-electing the same buffoons. Bend over, grab ankles and keep screaming to the swat master: "Yes, sir! I'll have another!" Oracle 2010-11-18T15:37:13Z Oracle comment-40922 2010-11-18T15:30:23Z 2010-11-18T15:30:23Z The rest of the story: Steinberg & Co. are trying to push more "fiscal responsibility" onto city and county government budgets. State is desperate to cut costs and local government will be paying more for fewer services. Residents will be doing the suffering. It won't be pretty. Oracle 2010-11-18T15:30:23Z Oracle comment-40686 2010-11-15T16:31:09Z 2010-11-15T16:31:09Z Years of tasting, drinking and collecting wine brings me to this point: Most of this studied BS is just that. Leave the "wine judging" to the pros and just enjoy whatever wine tickles your palate. Don't analyze it to death, don't study its "nuances," don't drone on about "essences." Just follow the one line that stood out in this story: "Everyone is different and all that matters is what tastes good to me." Why complicate a beautiful thing with "classes" and pretentious bull crap? Oracle 2010-11-15T16:31:09Z Oracle comment-40418 2010-11-12T01:47:04Z 2010-11-12T01:47:04Z Best of luck. Our city needs an entertainment complex/arena. Let's get on with the construction! Oracle 2010-11-12T01:47:04Z Oracle comment-40408 2010-11-11T16:54:02Z 2010-11-11T16:54:02Z While all these extra shakedown fees and assessments are ludicrous, I still have no sympathy for Becky. $500 would be a more suitable fine. Start being responsible and stop placing lives in danger. Oracle 2010-11-11T16:54:02Z Oracle comment-39936 2010-11-02T17:22:15Z 2010-11-02T17:22:15Z I'm still not clear on which candidates Mayor Johnson is supporting. Anybody know? The balance of power on the council is in play. Oracle 2010-11-02T17:22:15Z Oracle comment-39817 2010-11-01T14:36:54Z 2010-11-01T14:36:54Z Unions are out for one thing - salary and benefits for their members. Always keep that in mind when voting. Oracle 2010-11-01T14:36:54Z Oracle comment-39792 2010-10-31T15:43:55Z 2010-10-31T15:43:55Z Very nice! Great asset here for those who haven't voted. More of us now vote early and by mail. I voted nearly two weeks ago. Oracle 2010-10-31T15:43:55Z Oracle comment-39539 2010-10-26T14:31:12Z 2010-10-26T14:31:12Z You may want to hold off on buying your own home until Obama's boys and girls decide on whether or not to end mortgage interest as a deduction on Federal income tax. Right now they are considering cutting that one and the child credit deductions in order to increase taxes and reduce the deficit. The alternatives to saving the country from bankrupcty are to cut Social Security and Medicare and those two are virtually untouchable - politically. Oracle 2010-10-26T14:31:12Z Oracle comment-39538 2010-10-26T14:25:41Z 2010-10-26T14:25:41Z This is the way it should be - reduced tax dollars and increased community support for the homeless. Neighbors can now complain to the churches rather than the mayor's office and county supervisors. Let's just hope the churches don't become habitual enablers and that they educate and insist the homeless become productive members of society. Oracle 2010-10-26T14:25:41Z Oracle comment-39495 2010-10-25T13:59:51Z 2010-10-25T13:59:51Z The area desperately needs a new entertainment arena complex and, hopefully, in the old railyards. Coupled with planned residential and commercial and linked to the riverfront, that area would be the Crown Jewels of the six-county area. Open the new arena with a big-name act like the Foo Fighters! Oracle 2010-10-25T13:59:51Z Oracle comment-39440 2010-10-24T03:00:54Z 2010-10-24T03:00:54Z I thought Mr. Barton's story was well done. Yes, there is a "cultural flavor" between urbanites and suburanites and it's deep. Polar opposites. Roseville "gets all the improvements" because many more rich people live in Placer County and the tax base doesn't have to support a lot of social programs, drive-by shootings and urban renewal. Mr. Barton's story cries out for more in depth looks at the way people view each other's lifestyles - urban and suburban. It's a hot topic of discussion on the online forums on a regular basis and is often discussed by people face-to-face. Oracle 2010-10-24T03:00:54Z Oracle comment-38641 2010-10-11T15:02:08Z 2010-10-11T15:02:08Z Return to the classics? You mean return to same-old, same-old plays we're tired of attending. How about some fresh, new plays we haven't seen 10 times? I won't be spending any of my money on these relics. Oracle 2010-10-11T15:02:08Z Oracle comment-38545 2010-10-08T14:55:29Z 2010-10-08T14:55:29Z Teacher's unions deserve the blame - not all but much. Only the best, skilled teachers should be teaching our children but unions protect the incompetent. Talk to any good teacher and they'll lament working with complete fools. Teacher's union must police their ranks or face extinction. Oracle 2010-10-08T14:55:29Z Oracle comment-38263 2010-10-02T16:50:57Z 2010-10-02T16:50:57Z Sounds like a lot of fun! Oracle 2010-10-02T16:50:57Z Oracle comment-37991 2010-09-29T02:27:25Z 2010-09-29T02:27:25Z Agree. I too am so tired of skin-color laments and "we are victims" mentality. If you aren't qualified, you shouldn't have the job - especially public safety jobs like police and fire. Keep quotas and race out of job qualification. Oracle 2010-09-29T02:27:25Z Oracle comment-37741 2010-09-24T00:05:22Z 2010-09-24T00:05:22Z That IS good news. Pham always provides great eats! But I'm wondering where are all the young, talented chef-owners in the Pham-mold? There must be up and comers in the Sacramento food scene besides Pham, Corti, Paragary and Biba? Oracle 2010-09-24T00:05:22Z Oracle comment-37740 2010-09-23T23:59:28Z 2010-09-23T23:59:28Z How can you not know your auto insurance was cancelled? There must have been a few tell-tale signs - like three or four moving violations, a few crashes that were your fault or non-payment of premiums. And the insurance companies do contact you when they pull the pin. Oracle 2010-09-23T23:59:28Z Oracle comment-37665 2010-09-22T14:21:33Z 2010-09-22T14:21:33Z Change the hours of Second Saturday to noon-6 p.m. and you'll have fewer major crimes associated with the event. Gangsters don't even crawl out of bed before 5 p.m. Who said it had to be scheduled at night when every low life is on the prowl for victims? New hours would change the dynamics from drunken brawl to family-friendly and refocus on the arts theme, rather than the "monthly kegger." The bar and restaurant owners may not like the earlier hours, but it would be much more wholesome for everybody involved. Oracle 2010-09-22T14:21:33Z Oracle comment-37515 2010-09-20T14:23:03Z 2010-09-20T14:23:03Z Yet another Thunder Valley ploy to keep the Asian community happy and gambling its hard-earned money away. One of my "three wishes" would be that sleazy, money-grabbing Indian casinos ceased to exist. Oracle 2010-09-20T14:23:03Z Oracle comment-37209 2010-09-16T18:35:49Z 2010-09-16T18:35:49Z There are still people throwing away money in restaurants? Oracle 2010-09-16T18:35:49Z Oracle comment-36893 2010-09-14T03:01:18Z 2010-09-14T03:01:18Z Great editorial. Well done and on the money. Oracle 2010-09-14T03:01:18Z Oracle comment-36517 2010-09-10T17:35:50Z 2010-09-10T17:35:50Z And old Rick will be retiring in the near future and his retirement income will be around $200,000 a year. Check that out for us, will ya? Oracle 2010-09-10T17:35:50Z Oracle comment-35920 2010-08-31T16:36:17Z 2010-08-31T16:36:17Z This union earned itself a lot of bad publicity in the process. Time to get with the times or fade away. Oracle 2010-08-31T16:36:17Z Oracle comment-35791 2010-08-28T02:33:36Z 2010-08-28T02:33:36Z The guy you want to learn sportswriting from is SacBee's Matt Barrows. Nobody comes close to Barrows in breaking 49ers stories online. He beats everybody, including the Bay area hacks and many of his stories go national. Besides being a top pro and hard working, Barrows' asset is knowing how to be a reporter - and a damn good one. He obviously works sources and gets emails at 3 am from some Bay area bar. I marvel at how good this guy is and how lucky SacBee is to have a beat reporter who can't be beat! Oracle 2010-08-28T02:33:36Z Oracle comment-35699 2010-08-26T18:35:26Z 2010-08-26T18:35:26Z I love football but refuse to support any team owned by Nancy Pelosi's multi-millionaire husband. Rich Democrats are even worse than rich Republicans. Oracle 2010-08-26T18:35:26Z Oracle comment-35570 2010-08-25T02:25:59Z 2010-08-25T02:25:59Z If you live next to an empty house, be afraid, be very afraid. Oracle 2010-08-25T02:25:59Z Oracle comment-35569 2010-08-25T02:22:15Z 2010-08-25T02:22:15Z Nice work on this story. Shows a bulldog-determination that many journalists lack. They'd rather wait around for the phone to ring or a press release via e-mail. One signage thing that has always bothered me is the faded, ripped bar band posters stapled like wallpaper on posts around the city. It looks ghetto-awful. Why don't the poster folks come back and remove their six-month old annoucements? And is it even legal to deface public property with these relics? Don't people use Tweets and Facebook to get the word out? Oracle 2010-08-25T02:22:15Z Oracle comment-35426 2010-08-23T18:08:12Z 2010-08-23T18:08:12Z Good interview. You didn't kiss ass too much, which is what fans tend to do. I wouldn't want to eat at his house because of the calf's liver dish! Leave the freakin' little calfs alone! And while I really liked "The Wire," it was not the greatest show ever. That would be "Dexter," followed by "The Sopranos." Oracle 2010-08-23T18:08:12Z Oracle comment-35137 2010-08-19T16:38:41Z 2010-08-19T16:38:41Z I like the produce bins outside - looks like something out of Mayberry. Where's Aunt Bea and Opie? Oracle 2010-08-19T16:38:41Z Oracle comment-35135 2010-08-19T16:36:15Z 2010-08-19T16:36:15Z A press release is the only way Matsui gets positive press. What a joke. Oracle 2010-08-19T16:36:15Z Oracle comment-35134 2010-08-19T16:34:07Z 2010-08-19T16:34:07Z If they intended to be arrested, make sure they also pay the fines. This botched protest smells strongly of a desperate SEIU. Oracle 2010-08-19T16:34:07Z Oracle comment-34863 2010-08-14T23:58:35Z 2010-08-14T23:58:35Z One benefit of an afternoon is that it would allow older people to attend. I known of one elderly couple who want to attend council meetings but they won't go downtown after dark. And, not everybody works 8-5 these days. Many restaurant and lounge workers, musicians, police, firemen, nurses, etc. work swing and night shifts. The world has changed and maybe it's time we allowed all those other people a chance to chime in. Oracle 2010-08-14T23:58:35Z Oracle comment-34523 2010-08-09T14:36:20Z 2010-08-09T14:36:20Z The festival seemed relatively small probably because it was scheduled the same day as Harvest Day in Fair Oaks. Harvest Day always draws thousands of people. I like the concept of Tomatofest but they do need to check the calendar next year. Oracle 2010-08-09T14:36:20Z Oracle comment-34373 2010-08-05T20:53:43Z 2010-08-05T20:53:43Z Bill, your figures are so flawed I hesitate to even respond. But here are a few key corrections: California had a record 17.3 million eligible voters in 2008. You have to be 18 to vote in California, so not every single resident can vote. The 2008 voter turnout in California was huge - nearly 80 percent cast ballots because of Prop. 8 and a pretty big presidential election concerning Mr. Obama. Of those who voted for Obama, 30 percent voted "Yes" on Prop 8. Prop 8 passed during a massive voter turnout election and despite what pollsters had predicted. The only thing I agree with in your post is that we do need to re-evaluate our initiative process. Oracle 2010-08-05T20:53:43Z Oracle comment-34364 2010-08-05T19:36:06Z 2010-08-05T19:36:06Z What you say Mark is how it should be, but it's not that simple. It "worked" as you say because you feel the judgement was based on Constitutional merits that suit your opinion on the subject. Judge Walker is a well-known gay man, which shouts judicial activism (Reagan appointee or not). How would you feel if a red-neck, Bible-toting Christian Federal judge had ruled the other way? I somehow don't feel you'd embrace that obvious conflict of interest and potentially-biased ruling. Activism and the appearance of activism should have no place in legal rulings - Federal and otherwise. And, our initiatives need to be scrutinized for legal muster a whole lot better. Oracle 2010-08-05T19:36:06Z Oracle comment-34360 2010-08-05T18:54:26Z 2010-08-05T18:54:26Z How sad. Andy sounded like a wonderful person. Oracle 2010-08-05T18:54:26Z Oracle comment-34359 2010-08-05T18:51:24Z 2010-08-05T18:51:24Z Good story, very well balanced. This latest judicial ruling on our initiative process begs the bigger story - why bother to vote on controversial issues when the court very likely will strike down the majority vote? Gay marriage has yet to pass a vote of the people in any state, being defeated 30 or so times. it's only legal in a handful of states where activist judges have deemed it so. In fact., Prop 8 was predicted to fail right before election day and its passage surprised and shocked people. We really need to re-evaluate our initiative process AND court rulings by activist judges - both conservative and liberal judges. Oracle 2010-08-05T18:51:24Z Oracle comment-34158 2010-08-03T20:11:08Z 2010-08-03T20:11:08Z The ridiculous City Council boycott of Arizona was ill-advised and highly unpopular with voters. It did waste a lot of valuable time and put a target on Rob Fong and his political career, IMHO. That said, Arizona hotel occupancy and revenue actually have increased since these inane boycotts, some major cities like Phoenix in the double-digits! All idiots like Fong and Mayor Johnson did was make people angry enough to travel to Arizona and spend money! Oracle 2010-08-03T20:11:08Z Oracle comment-33601 2010-07-27T14:29:46Z 2010-07-27T14:29:46Z Why would anybody go to the State Fair four times? I haven't been there in at least four years and I don't intend ever going again. It's boring, overpriced and full of creepy people. Oracle 2010-07-27T14:29:46Z Oracle comment-33600 2010-07-27T14:15:11Z 2010-07-27T14:15:11Z Oh, and SacPress may want to Google the rest of city staff for any outstanding warrants and such... Oracle 2010-07-27T14:15:11Z Oracle comment-33599 2010-07-27T14:13:07Z 2010-07-27T14:13:07Z Now, that's kicking some serious ass. Impressive. As a new-age editor I'm assuming you, at the very least, bought Kathleen coffee and a muffin this morning, right? Oracle 2010-07-27T14:13:07Z Oracle comment-33521 2010-07-25T22:04:13Z 2010-07-25T22:04:13Z Wasn't it Local 39 that literally ate its young when it refused to concessions with the city after firefighters and cops "took a bullet" for the budget? These unions are so inept and uncaring, they'd rather see members lose their jobs than give back a bit during hard times. It's difficult to have any sympathy for these unions. Oracle 2010-07-25T22:04:13Z Oracle comment-33232 2010-07-21T15:56:35Z 2010-07-21T15:56:35Z I guess if you look at the membership rolls (does the Tea Party actually have members?) of all these groups, La Raza, Tea Party and NAACP, you'd find mostly the color of skin they represent. That would seem racially-based, wouldn't it? Members of all these organizations have been called "racist" over the years, but that doesn't make the entire group a racist organization. So, yes, it would appear all of these organizations are racially- based but not necessarily racist organizations. Oracle 2010-07-21T15:56:35Z Oracle comment-33191 2010-07-20T19:03:59Z 2010-07-20T19:03:59Z I don't see much difference between the Tea Party, NAACP and La Raza. If you go to any of their gatherings I'll bet you'll see a big majority of the color of skin they represent. While the Tea Party doesn't specificly represent an ethnic group like the NAACP and La Raza, they seem to have absorbed Caucasians as a base. That's probably because many whites have felt they aren't being represented politically and were without an identifiable advocacy group. And, like the NAACP and La Raza, the Tea Party will continue to be criticized - rightly so and not. Oracle 2010-07-20T19:03:59Z Oracle comment-32581 2010-07-10T16:37:09Z 2010-07-10T16:37:09Z It's not a "Kings arena", it's an arena for all entertainment, including big-name concerts, SuperCross, Truck Pulls, rodeos, major trade shows, NCAA basketball, perhaps professional hockey and numerous other events. Yes, the Kings will have the majority of dates but this arena will be a blessing to downtown and residents who want first tier entertainment and the revenue generated from these big events. Oracle 2010-07-10T16:37:09Z Oracle comment-32580 2010-07-10T16:31:41Z 2010-07-10T16:31:41Z I've worked with Max in the past and he's a great asset for the city. Good move and congrats to Max! Oracle 2010-07-10T16:31:41Z Oracle comment-32302 2010-07-07T16:49:49Z 2010-07-07T16:49:49Z Sounds like a positive step forward to help people. Volunteerism is a must with declining revenue and tight budgets. I was a bit surprised the person selected is a balding white guy! It would seem the perfect position for a Latino, African-American or Asian. Oracle 2010-07-07T16:49:49Z Oracle comment-32301 2010-07-07T16:41:16Z 2010-07-07T16:41:16Z Well done story. It's the same small group of older people who go to Music Circus year after year. And they're a fickle crowd. They complain when the tiresome "favorites" aren't on the schedule and they complain when the schedule is nothing but the tiresome same-old-same musicals. Props to Music Circus for bringing The Marvelous Wonderettes to town and offering something for younger people. If the genre is to survive outside of New York, it needs to appeal to our youth. Oracle 2010-07-07T16:41:16Z Oracle comment-32138 2010-07-04T16:08:13Z 2010-07-04T16:08:13Z I've often wondered how media can say "Midtown" and expect the greater Sacramento area to know what or where they're talking about. Unless you live or work downtown, you probably don't have a clue. Midtown is not the center of the universe, yet those who live there feel otherwise! Oracle 2010-07-04T16:08:13Z Oracle comment-31830 2010-06-30T00:42:36Z 2010-06-30T00:42:36Z KJ must have some damn good photos of council members in compromising positions! Either that or he's having Braziel plant crack on Cohn, Fong and Hammond and then working out a "deal." How else could the good mayor turn the tables? SacPress should check on how much seats will be going for on July 13. Should be one hell of a show! Oracle 2010-06-30T00:42:36Z Oracle comment-31638 2010-06-27T20:57:47Z 2010-06-27T20:57:47Z Bought my tickets. Sweeeet!!! Oracle 2010-06-27T20:57:47Z Oracle comment-31637 2010-06-27T20:56:35Z 2010-06-27T20:56:35Z I don't have the time or inclination to read 100-plus comments. Could somebody compile a Top 10 for me? (insert winking smilie).... Oracle 2010-06-27T20:56:35Z Oracle comment-31476 2010-06-25T20:17:56Z 2010-06-25T20:17:56Z The NPR demo: Average age is old. The biggest demo group of listeners is age 45-64 and average age of listener is 50. Two-thirds have a 4-year degree and 86 percent are white!!!! 31 percent identify themselves as jazz listeners, 48 percent of female NPR listeners like classical music. Nobody asked them about indie rock. Median household income is $86,000, compared to the national average of $55,000. Most are male (54 percent to 46 percent) and 66 percent are married. In other words, NPR listeners are an older, well-educated, well-paid group of white Americans. Oracle 2010-06-25T20:17:56Z Oracle comment-31475 2010-06-25T20:04:56Z 2010-06-25T20:04:56Z People still listen to music radio? No way! Oracle 2010-06-25T20:04:56Z Oracle comment-31473 2010-06-25T19:35:52Z 2010-06-25T19:35:52Z That's exactly what happened Mr. Knapp. Those who don't believe it should go down to city hall and the union halls and poke around a little. They might be surprised what they uncover! Oracle 2010-06-25T19:35:52Z Oracle comment-31461 2010-06-25T18:06:45Z 2010-06-25T18:06:45Z I've had similar thoughts. LOL! Oracle 2010-06-25T18:06:45Z Oracle comment-31460 2010-06-25T18:04:35Z 2010-06-25T18:04:35Z I thought the editorial was very interesting and well written, but I also thought it missed the meat and potatoes of this misfire - the unions & council members Vs. KJ & business/developers. The unions showed they can pressure the council to get their way. No way the unions, other than the police and fire unions, want a strong mayor. KJ backs public safety but the rest of the unions would have been vulnerable under strong mayor. Oracle 2010-06-25T18:04:35Z Oracle comment-31438 2010-06-25T15:47:17Z 2010-06-25T15:47:17Z Plain and simple, KJ was ambushed by the unions and their minions - the city council. The old guard didn't want to give up absolute control and the unions were happy to shove them to "no" votes. It's really that simple. Oracle 2010-06-25T15:47:17Z Oracle comment-31436 2010-06-25T15:42:14Z 2010-06-25T15:42:14Z A dark day for District 9. Dickinson was a disaster on the board of sups and I can't believe he was able to convince a majority of voters. Can we have another recount? Oracle 2010-06-25T15:42:14Z Oracle comment-31256 2010-06-24T20:27:17Z 2010-06-24T20:27:17Z Knapp is right about the Dems not wanting a strong mayor. The Dems are trying to protect their favorite special interest - the unions. Dems and unions have bonded into what will be a suicide pact once the treasury is bare. This whole strong mayor thing is nothing more than unions and Dems trying to one-up the mayor and the business community. Eventually, the unions will lose this one unless they resort to printing money and getting away with it! Oracle 2010-06-24T20:27:17Z Oracle comment-31250 2010-06-24T20:00:20Z 2010-06-24T20:00:20Z O'Brien's comment about getting the "sensibilities of Sacramento" into a story on Carmel doesn't make any money sense. Why not take the cheaper, generic story written by "Joe Anybody From Anywhere" and then have one of his editors create a informational box that pertains to Sacramento posted with the story? Guess he doesn't need to budget. His idea of an iPhone app for Sac Mag is great. In general, none of these experts seems to have a clue how to make any real money digitally/online. The quest continues.... Oracle 2010-06-24T20:00:20Z Oracle comment-30629 2010-06-17T21:57:25Z 2010-06-17T21:57:25Z bbbbmer: Actually I'm one of those Democrats who doesn't really like tea but does have a streak of common sense and fair play. I'm guessing there are numerous Dems out there who don't think like you. Oracle 2010-06-17T21:57:25Z Oracle comment-30600 2010-06-17T16:33:35Z 2010-06-17T16:33:35Z Filling council chambers with pro-illegals, anti-Arizona people was choreographed by special interests from day one. It in no way was an indicator of how the overwhelming majority of voters feel about this issue. It was like one of those SEIU pro-illegal demonstrations where they collect and bus people in to look "united" for the media and the dumbasses who buy into this common strategy. Oracle 2010-06-17T16:33:35Z Oracle comment-30599 2010-06-17T16:23:31Z 2010-06-17T16:23:31Z Over on SacBee yesterday several posters were accusing bbbbmer of hacking the site with pro-Fong propaganda and most-recommended comment voting fraud! Very entertaining and lively forum over there! Personally, I'm with JimmyWee when it comes to bbbbmer. Oracle 2010-06-17T16:23:31Z Oracle comment-30347 2010-06-15T16:41:23Z 2010-06-15T16:41:23Z You're absolutely right about SMUD's rates. Mark, your story is spot on. Pols talk good games (Obama going to kick some ass, ha!), but they seldom follow through with common sense solutions. All that hot air they spread around might be put to good use on the energy front! Oracle 2010-06-15T16:41:23Z Oracle comment-30041 2010-06-11T16:18:02Z 2010-06-11T16:18:02Z The "arts" have no business getting any city or county dollars. Private donors can give all they want to help arts organizations and that's how it should be in today's tough fiscal times. I don't think you'll see much voter support for spending budget on the "arts," although downtown/Midtown Saccies are more prone to buying into giving tax dollars to art projects/artists. And before the usual suspects begin calling me a "knuckle-dragging Neanderthal", let me remind you that recent scientific findings have linked ALL of us to Neanderthals! Oracle 2010-06-11T16:18:02Z Oracle comment-29902 2010-06-10T16:25:05Z 2010-06-10T16:25:05Z Braziel basically held up the city for his 8 percent raise - and won. How dumb are Sac pols? He'll retire in 18 months or less with a pension that pays him around $200,000 a year (90 percent of his salary). A complete scam to raise his salary and retirement benefit. Priceless. Oracle 2010-06-10T16:25:05Z Oracle comment-29901 2010-06-10T16:21:18Z 2010-06-10T16:21:18Z Agree with you about Hammond. It's pretty easy to understand how city government got so screwed up when you look at the council members! Oracle 2010-06-10T16:21:18Z Oracle comment-29900 2010-06-10T16:18:59Z 2010-06-10T16:18:59Z Dickinson campaigned as an Obama "progressive," which hasn't seemed to help him much in a very liberal district. Hopefully, McCarty pulls it out. Dickinson is beyond incompetent and his body of work as a supervisor was laughable. Oracle 2010-06-10T16:18:59Z Oracle comment-29757 2010-06-09T14:55:23Z 2010-06-09T14:55:23Z Thanks for the coverage Mr. Barton! And thanks Jim for the late-night update. Oracle 2010-06-09T14:55:23Z Oracle comment-29509 2010-06-08T01:43:13Z 2010-06-08T01:43:13Z This is one hell of a good story. Great work! Oracle 2010-06-08T01:43:13Z Oracle comment-29342 2010-06-06T17:36:30Z 2010-06-06T17:36:30Z To SacPress: Don't let the Bee buy your site! And don't get too cozy with them. The charm and appeal of these modern news platforms is their stark departure from traditional news sites. Once they partner with the old guard or bend to the old school power and money, the charm vanishes and so will the audience. Oracle 2010-06-06T17:36:30Z Oracle comment-29341 2010-06-06T17:31:03Z 2010-06-06T17:31:03Z JoeSac, you're wounded and off base. The discussion was rather lively! But the only thing I found mildly offensive about this encyclopedic comment thread was some of bbbbmer's name-calling antics. He/she does go beyond the bounds of decency on a regular basis. But again, he/she is also quite entertaining at times! A regular bbbbmer beat-down by the site moderators probably is needed. Otherwise, where else are you going to get entertainment like this on the Web? Oracle 2010-06-06T17:31:03Z Oracle comment-29175 2010-06-05T15:17:50Z 2010-06-05T15:17:50Z Welcome to The Bigs, Sac Press. If you're going to post opinion, expect it to be used in a variety of ethical and unethical situations. It's like those phony film teases where the studio plucks the only three words from a review that may indicate the film is worth seeing and features them in advertising. This bossmayor posse is apparently a pack of desperate kooks with no ethics. Oracle 2010-06-05T15:17:50Z Oracle comment-28847 2010-06-02T20:12:19Z 2010-06-02T20:12:19Z Your point is well taken. Nobody read the health care reform bill either and it passed. More than 60 percent of Americans are now regretting that mistake. Oracle 2010-06-02T20:12:19Z Oracle comment-28842 2010-06-02T18:57:53Z 2010-06-02T18:57:53Z Strong mayor is going to pass. There's too much power and money behind it. And it makes sense to most voters, IMHO. It's past time for Sacramento to move into the modern age of government where progress can be made and the city can finally move forward from the Fargo debacle. I always see the same four people criticizing the mayor on this site, but out there in Voter Land, we like the strong mayor proposal and are willing to give it the benefit of the doubt. Oracle 2010-06-02T18:57:53Z Oracle comment-28745 2010-06-01T19:01:18Z 2010-06-01T19:01:18Z Way too many old folks disses, but the writer finished strong. Sounded like a great time at the old ballpark. Oracle 2010-06-01T19:01:18Z Oracle comment-28627 2010-05-30T20:19:47Z 2010-05-30T20:19:47Z Different constitutional scholars see the law differently. Bottom line is that an overwhelming majority (and growing) of citizens support the Arizona law. Every poll shows 61-71 percent in favor. A SacBee poll earlier this week showed 94 percent are against a Sacramento City Council boycott and another poll on KCRA's web site had 89 percent in favor of Arizona! Politicians can't and won't overlook public support and it will take years for court challenges to clear. Any "immigration reform" by the Obama administration will place severe restrictions on immigration and much more secure borders. It's a party-killer for the Democrats and they know it. Oracle 2010-05-30T20:19:47Z Oracle comment-28072 2010-05-26T01:21:31Z 2010-05-26T01:21:31Z The mayor needs to STFU on Arizona's law. It's none of his business and has nothing to do with Sacramento. He'll lose more votes than he'll gain on this one. Oracle 2010-05-26T01:21:31Z Oracle comment-28071 2010-05-26T01:18:54Z 2010-05-26T01:18:54Z Illegal immigration is, well, illegal! The people are finally fed up with polticially correct, ACLU-insanity on this violation of law. The ACLU is about as respected as ACORN and SEIU. Our city council will accomplish absolutely nothing from this embarrassment. Obama sent 1,200 troops to the border today. That literally shouts there is a big problem. Look for more troops and increased border security in the coming days. Also look for 60-70 percent of voters approving of these much needed moves. Oracle 2010-05-26T01:18:54Z Oracle comment-27617 2010-05-21T19:59:06Z 2010-05-21T19:59:06Z I was quoting Jim Knapp on the "egg-sucking liberals" phrase. Sarcasm and humor just isn't appreciated around here. Sigh. Oracle 2010-05-21T19:59:06Z Oracle comment-27611 2010-05-21T18:59:57Z 2010-05-21T18:59:57Z Congratulations to all you "egg-sucking liberals." Any newbie media outfit that can actually thrive in this crap economy deserves a standing ovation. Maybe Sac Press should schedule seminars to instruct our other failing media companies on how to do it in a changing world. Again, best of luck in your expanded environs and future endeavors. Oracle 2010-05-21T18:59:57Z Oracle comment-27337 2010-05-19T19:47:24Z 2010-05-19T19:47:24Z I was surprised 1,000 people showed up to the lottery street party! That's impressive. I heard most of them stuck around after the selections to eat and party. That's good for the local economy. The Kings are a valuable asset to the city whether you enjoy sports or not. And they're a wonderful diversion from the constant ills of our country. Oracle 2010-05-19T19:47:24Z Oracle comment-27170 2010-05-17T17:28:58Z 2010-05-17T17:28:58Z Can't believe I'm actually agreeing with bbbbmer! Mark S. Allen never met a movie he didn't love. The Emmys have now proven they are worthless. GoodDay is pile of steaming fecal matter. The collective IQ of America drops every time this crap airs. Oracle 2010-05-17T17:28:58Z Oracle comment-26473 2010-05-07T19:22:59Z 2010-05-07T19:22:59Z If it's Capital Public Radio it means more DNC-inspired propaganda. It's to the left of HuffPo, MSNBC and what's left of Newsweek. Oracle 2010-05-07T19:22:59Z Oracle comment-26230 2010-05-04T19:07:54Z 2010-05-04T19:07:54Z Patrick J. makes a good point about shopping only at "certified" farmers markets. But "certified" only means the county Agricultural Commissioner has allowed these growers permission to sell direct from farm to market. It doesn't mean the produce is organic. Some growers use the "organic" or "100 percent organic" signs at market. Apples, because of coddling moth damage, are the most pesticide ridden of the fruits. Look for blemishes and worm holes (which means the worm as vacated the premises!) for true organically-grown apples. Bon appetit! Oracle 2010-05-04T19:07:54Z Oracle comment-26220 2010-05-04T18:06:29Z 2010-05-04T18:06:29Z Good story, but people should realize that things like apples (in your photos), bananas, pineapples, tomatoes, etc. that are sold this early at Farmer's markets are out of season or impossible to grow as a food crop around here. Vendors buy these fuits and veggies from points unknown and chemicals used unknown. Just because it's sold at a Farmer's Market doesn't make it pesticide free or mean it's grown locally! Pineapples? Give me a break! Oracle 2010-05-04T18:06:29Z Oracle comment-26219 2010-05-04T18:02:25Z 2010-05-04T18:02:25Z Bravo! Good citizens doing a good thing for their community. Made my day. Oracle 2010-05-04T18:02:25Z Oracle comment-25934 2010-04-30T01:48:30Z 2010-04-30T01:48:30Z Sacramento needs some feel-good, success stories and this is one. Tyreke the Freak! Can't wait for next season! Oracle 2010-04-30T01:48:30Z