Casey Kirk comment-63541 2012-02-09T22:13:57Z 2012-02-09T22:13:57Z Beautiful! Really gets me in the Valentine's Day mood! Casey Kirk 2012-02-09T22:13:57Z Casey Kirk comment-63294 2012-02-05T01:41:34Z 2012-02-05T01:41:34Z Thanks for continuing to update us Heather! I think it's great you have been following this after your initial posting and hope you will continue to do so. We have received several emails commending The Sacramento Press for breaking this story. However, we'd like to clarify that the author of this story is one of our many talented community contributors who voluntarily posted this article as an entry to our journalism contest last month. That being said, we are lucky she chose to use our platform to bring awareness to this situation! At 7,000 views right now, you are doing a great job of spreading the word about this article. Thanks again for posting, Heather! Casey Kirk 2012-02-05T01:41:34Z Casey Kirk comment-63093 2012-02-02T00:33:04Z 2012-02-02T00:33:04Z Hooray! Thanks for the update. We updated the headline! Casey Kirk 2012-02-02T00:33:04Z Casey Kirk comment-63075 2012-02-01T19:26:25Z 2012-02-01T19:26:25Z We have made a correction to your article. We encourage all contributors to use our free copy editing by sending a draft to journalism@sacramentopress.com. Email support@sacramentopress.com if you have any questions about this process. Thanks for posting! Casey Kirk 2012-02-01T19:26:25Z Casey Kirk comment-63023 2012-02-01T06:40:10Z 2012-02-01T06:40:10Z An audio clip will be embedded soon. Sorry for the delay, Lisa! Casey Kirk 2012-02-01T06:40:10Z Casey Kirk comment-62620 2012-01-23T19:45:49Z 2012-01-23T19:45:49Z Thanks for your feedback, kateo. The comment you are referring to has been removed. We encourage constructive criticism but don't allow personal attacks or offensive language. Casey Kirk 2012-01-23T19:45:49Z Casey Kirk comment-62574 2012-01-21T00:42:53Z 2012-01-21T00:42:53Z I, for one, LOVE Bisla's. I have always had a great time there and it always feels as if you're hanging out with a huge group of friends even if you came with a small group. Casey Kirk 2012-01-21T00:42:53Z Casey Kirk comment-62566 2012-01-20T22:42:29Z 2012-01-20T22:42:29Z Hi Kalin, We have made an edit to the article and apologize for the error. Thanks for bringing it to our attention! Casey Kirk 2012-01-20T22:42:29Z Casey Kirk comment-62311 2012-01-16T22:44:15Z 2012-01-16T22:44:15Z I thought the same thing. I had no idea you could just one day decide "Hey! We should be a wine region!" That being said, I love wine and welcome new wineries with open arms! Casey Kirk 2012-01-16T22:44:15Z Casey Kirk comment-62307 2012-01-16T19:37:51Z 2012-01-16T19:37:51Z The captions are fixed, Barry. Casey Kirk 2012-01-16T19:37:51Z Casey Kirk comment-62306 2012-01-16T19:33:43Z 2012-01-16T19:33:43Z But your site aggregates content, right? Fox typically doesn't so it was surprising to see. Casey Kirk 2012-01-16T19:33:43Z Casey Kirk comment-62277 2012-01-16T02:44:42Z 2012-01-16T02:44:42Z Nice catch, Isaac. Reporting on a reporter's reporting...interesting concept. Casey Kirk 2012-01-16T02:44:42Z Casey Kirk comment-62192 2012-01-13T00:58:30Z 2012-01-13T00:58:30Z You really don't, thsas? I'm not but I was just thinking about how I know a ton of lucky people who do have the day off! Casey Kirk 2012-01-13T00:58:30Z Casey Kirk comment-62187 2012-01-12T19:31:08Z 2012-01-12T19:31:08Z Let me start by saying I think it's great that the River Cats are even offering jobs when a lot of places are cutting them. Kudos to them! But you're so right about the $8.00 an hour, PrincessFifiTrixibelle. I think employers should realize that if they spend a little bit more on employee salaries and wages, they won't be constantly spending time and money on hiring new ones. Minimum wage and low-paying jobs are usually temporary until employees an find a better-paying job. Because employees are working with the mentality that the gig is temporary and not their career, they (usually) don't take ownership of their work because they aren't invested in it. Additionally, financial issues have a huge impact on the overall happiness and stress levels of employees. While they might not bring these issues into the workplace directly, inevitably hardships will take a toll on the employee's mental state and work performance in the long run. It's tough because many employers have an attitude that employees should be grateful to even have a job in this economy and that they shouldn't complain over being paid close to nothing. Let's just be honest though....you can't survive on $8.00 an hour. It's 2012! It's almost impossible to survive on even double that! Usually a person will spend half their wages just getting to work every day (gas, car maintenance, food). Even if the average person doesn't have credit card payments rent, utilities, cell phone bills, car insurance, groceries and unexpected but unavoidable payments like medical bills or car maintenance fees are enough to leave anyone with even a decent salary scraping. It's just a really sad time. I won't consider the economy on an uprise until the number of people I know who AREN'T struggling financially outweigh the number of people who ARE. For now, that is nowhere in sight. Casey Kirk 2012-01-12T19:31:08Z Casey Kirk comment-62145 2012-01-11T19:33:09Z 2012-01-11T19:33:09Z Thanks for posting this, Amabelle! I just passed here on my way to work and was Googling just a few minutes before you posted this to find out what happened (to no avail). You are on it! Casey Kirk 2012-01-11T19:33:09Z Casey Kirk comment-62144 2012-01-11T19:28:05Z 2012-01-11T19:28:05Z My heart is officially melted. Just love that they need to be adopted together. Casey Kirk 2012-01-11T19:28:05Z Casey Kirk comment-62032 2012-01-10T01:22:49Z 2012-01-10T01:22:49Z More articles like this, please! Love it. Casey Kirk 2012-01-10T01:22:49Z Casey Kirk comment-62030 2012-01-09T23:30:42Z 2012-01-09T23:30:42Z Nice catch, Amabelle! This would make me really uneasy. That bridge does NOT look sturdy! Casey Kirk 2012-01-09T23:30:42Z Casey Kirk comment-62029 2012-01-09T23:24:48Z 2012-01-09T23:24:48Z Love seeing those dogs getting some much-deserved TLC from the kids and officers! The bond between the dog and its officer is really special. Casey Kirk 2012-01-09T23:24:48Z Casey Kirk comment-62028 2012-01-09T23:19:48Z 2012-01-09T23:19:48Z My parents' house is right down the street and my mom and I took a couple of holiday walks here. The view almost looks more breathtaking in your photos than in person! Casey Kirk 2012-01-09T23:19:48Z Casey Kirk comment-62023 2012-01-09T21:00:41Z 2012-01-09T21:00:41Z Ed, perhaps you should have written the bit about the fabulous Kati Garner instead of me. Quirky, fun and not being a tender-foot only begins to scratch the surface of that lovely lady! We are so lucky to work with ALL of you! It's the reason we come to work! Casey Kirk 2012-01-09T21:00:41Z Casey Kirk comment-61723 2011-12-28T19:36:04Z 2011-12-28T19:36:04Z Hi PrincessFifiTrixibelle, While definitely harsh, we certainly welcome your feedback and opinion. I wanted to remind you that The Sacramento Press has a mix of articles by professional journalists and close to 2,000 citizen journalists, including Mr. Baadqir. We welcome all contributions by our community contributors as long as they meet our guidelines. Casey Kirk 2011-12-28T19:36:04Z Casey Kirk comment-61636 2011-12-23T21:03:42Z 2011-12-23T21:03:42Z These are beautiful! Great way to kick off my holiday weekend. Casey Kirk 2011-12-23T21:03:42Z Casey Kirk comment-61625 2011-12-23T01:09:49Z 2011-12-23T01:09:49Z Please remember that we encourage a constructive dialogue and we ask that all contributors refrain from personally attacking one another or getting off topic. Here is our Rules of Conduct if anyone would like to review: http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/190/Rules_of_Conduct Casey Kirk 2011-12-23T01:09:49Z Casey Kirk comment-61552 2011-12-21T19:44:47Z 2011-12-21T19:44:47Z A correction has been made! Casey Kirk 2011-12-21T19:44:47Z Casey Kirk comment-61551 2011-12-21T18:56:48Z 2011-12-21T18:56:48Z This is a really thorough roundup! Nice job! Casey Kirk 2011-12-21T18:56:48Z Casey Kirk comment-61533 2011-12-21T00:17:47Z 2011-12-21T00:17:47Z I've been feeling really cynical upon hearing about theft from toy drive donation boxes, car break-ins at the Galleria and so on...especially during a time we should all be giving. Thank you for restoring my faith in mankind, at least temporarily! This photo essay gave me chills (the good kind). No child should have to spend the holidays in the hospital but it warms my heart to know they had a few minutes of happiness! Casey Kirk 2011-12-21T00:17:47Z Casey Kirk comment-61532 2011-12-21T00:13:17Z 2011-12-21T00:13:17Z We made a correction. Thanks! Casey Kirk 2011-12-21T00:13:17Z Casey Kirk comment-61462 2011-12-17T21:00:42Z 2011-12-17T21:00:42Z Hi Dennis, As I mentioned several times in the comments and at the top of the article, we are not affiliated with this article or the organizations mentioned in it. Please reach out to the organization for more information. Casey Kirk 2011-12-17T21:00:42Z Casey Kirk comment-61341 2011-12-14T20:06:18Z 2011-12-14T20:06:18Z We thought we fixed that but thank you so much for pointing that out! Casey Kirk 2011-12-14T20:06:18Z Casey Kirk comment-61297 2011-12-13T22:36:20Z 2011-12-13T22:36:20Z Thank you, Reggie. We've issued a correction and apologize for the error. Casey Kirk 2011-12-13T22:36:20Z Casey Kirk comment-61236 2011-12-11T22:01:42Z 2011-12-11T22:01:42Z Thank you, Susie. We have issued a correction accordingly and apologize for the error. Casey Kirk 2011-12-11T22:01:42Z Casey Kirk comment-61222 2011-12-10T21:59:19Z 2011-12-10T21:59:19Z I said it before and I'll say it again....that is great! The story, not the situation! I did a little bit of digital digging and found this shoddy version of a date-rating site. http://www.theratemydate.com/worst.php I'm sure yours will be much better! Perhaps we can have an entire section on Sac Press devoted to rating local dates. Sacramento is small enough that I'm sure there will be multiple stories for each entry submitted....it will be a twisted, yet very useful, resource for bachelor and bachelorettes! Casey Kirk 2011-12-10T21:59:19Z Casey Kirk comment-61160 2011-12-09T20:59:15Z 2011-12-09T20:59:15Z This is such a cool concept! So, are all videos user-submitted or do they also find videos and upload them to their site after receiving permission? Casey Kirk 2011-12-09T20:59:15Z Casey Kirk comment-61158 2011-12-09T20:46:54Z 2011-12-09T20:46:54Z The next trend is theft of fire sprinkler systems http://www.sacfire.org/indexSub.cfm?page=1003&prid=1072&fromHome=1 This is a sad, sad and desperate world we live in lately. Casey Kirk 2011-12-09T20:46:54Z Casey Kirk comment-61115 2011-12-08T20:44:22Z 2011-12-08T20:44:22Z Thanks for keeping an eye out, Mari. We've issued a correction! Casey Kirk 2011-12-08T20:44:22Z Casey Kirk comment-61054 2011-12-07T23:54:59Z 2011-12-07T23:54:59Z I submitted my application and am eagerly awaiting their decision! Casey Kirk 2011-12-07T23:54:59Z Casey Kirk comment-61031 2011-12-07T18:43:10Z 2011-12-07T18:43:10Z Thank you for writing this, Anna. As a Sac State graduate with a degree in journalism, I somewhat feel and definitely understand your pain. I graduated in December 2008 when things started to get really bad. I was working full time and balancing a full school load and it was hard enough then to find available classes. If I had to complete another semester or two I don't think I would have been able to find the classes I needed to fit my schedule and definitely would not have been able to afford it. Luckily my parents were able to pay for my education, but they told me I would have been on my own if I needed to complete another year. Casey Kirk 2011-12-07T18:43:10Z Casey Kirk comment-61030 2011-12-07T18:39:31Z 2011-12-07T18:39:31Z Have you taken "Women in Media" cogmeyer? Casey Kirk 2011-12-07T18:39:31Z Casey Kirk comment-60985 2011-12-07T01:12:14Z 2011-12-07T01:12:14Z If you visit Sac State's website, they likely have contact information for the Student Fashion Association there. That should be a good starting point! Casey Kirk 2011-12-07T01:12:14Z Casey Kirk comment-60889 2011-12-05T19:34:38Z 2011-12-05T19:34:38Z Fixed. Thanks for letting us know, Kati. Casey Kirk 2011-12-05T19:34:38Z Casey Kirk comment-60803 2011-12-02T01:05:59Z 2011-12-02T01:05:59Z Wow...just wow, Rik! Casey Kirk 2011-12-02T01:05:59Z Casey Kirk comment-60698 2011-11-28T22:04:06Z 2011-11-28T22:04:06Z It was quite a struggle to get out of bed so early (5:30 a.m.) on that cold, rainy morning. However, despite sitting down for Thanksgiving lunch with soaked shoes and socks, I would happily do it again. Seeing that many people come out in horrible weather to support the cause put great feeling in my heart the entire holiday weekend! Casey Kirk 2011-11-28T22:04:06Z Casey Kirk comment-60697 2011-11-28T22:01:08Z 2011-11-28T22:01:08Z and when all else fails...just throw a lot of wine into the mix! Casey Kirk 2011-11-28T22:01:08Z Casey Kirk comment-60694 2011-11-28T17:21:19Z 2011-11-28T17:21:19Z Politics aside, this is a GREAT Christmas present! Especially to all of the employees working for the NBA. Casey Kirk 2011-11-28T17:21:19Z Casey Kirk comment-60592 2011-11-23T22:30:20Z 2011-11-23T22:30:20Z I am definitely thankful for the variety of restaurants we have in Sacramento, but I would never place Elephant Bar or Cheesecake Factory in that category. Those can be found anywhere! Casey Kirk 2011-11-23T22:30:20Z Casey Kirk comment-60539 2011-11-22T21:08:49Z 2011-11-22T21:08:49Z Hi everyone, The article mentions a directory of resources at this website: http://onefatherslove.com/default.aspx. The Sacramento Press is not affiliated with the author of this story or any of the organizations mentioned in the article. Casey Kirk 2011-11-22T21:08:49Z Casey Kirk comment-60381 2011-11-18T23:29:32Z 2011-11-18T23:29:32Z THIS is what the holiday season should be all about. I wish you another successful drive this year! Casey Kirk 2011-11-18T23:29:32Z Casey Kirk comment-60328 2011-11-17T18:28:32Z 2011-11-17T18:28:32Z The error was fixed, thanks. If you catch any errors in the future, you should enter them in our contest: http://sacramentopress.com/headline/59932/To_Catch_an_Error_contest_starts_Monday Casey Kirk 2011-11-17T18:28:32Z Casey Kirk comment-60199 2011-11-15T20:10:04Z 2011-11-15T20:10:04Z What an inspiring story! Imagine that, changing your life with just diet and exercise. It seems like such a simple concept yet so many people battle with this and are looking for an easy way to lose weight. Thanks so much for sharing your mom's story. Casey Kirk 2011-11-15T20:10:04Z Casey Kirk comment-60124 2011-11-14T22:55:51Z 2011-11-14T22:55:51Z The purpose of this article and the email campaign that went out this morning was to notify everyone (contributors, readers, etc.) of the contest and how it works. If anyone is unclear, please email support@sacramentopress.com or leave a comment here. The first sentence of this article explains the purpose: "We are excited to announce "To Catch an Error," a monthly contest that we hope will improve the quality of content on our site." We are not out to make anyone look bad, which is why errors are submitted via email. Hopefully our contributors will agree that error-free articles are a good thing! Casey Kirk 2011-11-14T22:55:51Z Casey Kirk comment-60110 2011-11-14T21:10:58Z 2011-11-14T21:10:58Z For the month of November we are trying this contest out as a test run. Please note that beginning next month, we will be revising the rules and only accept errors for articles posted during that month. Casey Kirk 2011-11-14T21:10:58Z Casey Kirk comment-60105 2011-11-14T20:10:13Z 2011-11-14T20:10:13Z Now it makes sense why you suggested holding our "meeting" at Temple! Great piece, per usual. Now I have a desire to go there and write myself! Casey Kirk 2011-11-14T20:10:13Z Casey Kirk comment-59964 2011-11-11T01:21:57Z 2011-11-11T01:21:57Z From a press release just issued from Sac PD: "The Sacramento Police Department has re-classified 17-year-old missing person Sergio Jimenez, as a runaway. On Wednesday, November 2, family members reported Jimenez missing. He was last seen at school in the 3700 block of Del Paso Road. Since that time, hundreds of volunteers and community members, along with multiple officers and detectives from the Sacramento Police Department have searched the area where he was last seen. On Wednesday, November 9, Sergio was seen at Walmart, in Yuba City, by a family member. That family member had a brief conversation with Sergio regarding why he was in Yuba City. Sergio advised he was visiting and walked away. Due to being in a powered wheelchair, the family member was not able to follow Sergio. Sergio’s aunt was immediately notified and called police. Officers retrieved the video footage from Walmart and brought it back for review. Sergio’s aunt was shown the footage and positively identified her nephew. Officers and Detectives saturated the Yuba City area, specifically the shopping center where Jimenez was last seen. Numerous employees from local business were shown Sergio’s picture. Multiple people recognized him and advised that he has been seen in and out of their stores for the past several days. At this time Sergio is considered a runaway. He is believed to be in good health and there is no evidence of duress. We are working in partnership with the Yuba City Police Department who will continue to search the area for Jimenez in hopes of contacting him. The Sacramento Police Department would like to thank everyone who dedicated their time and effort into this investigation." Casey Kirk 2011-11-11T01:21:57Z Casey Kirk comment-59950 2011-11-10T21:46:38Z 2011-11-10T21:46:38Z I certainly do remember that and am still in disbelief at the number of placards issued. I think that there should definitely be an issuance fee. Like you said, we need to find some sort of solution because it's not fair to those who legitimately need the placards! Casey Kirk 2011-11-10T21:46:38Z Casey Kirk comment-59943 2011-11-10T19:00:08Z 2011-11-10T19:00:08Z I think that if the DMV did a better job of verifying doctor's signatures on the forms, this wouldn't be such a problem. Casey Kirk 2011-11-10T19:00:08Z Casey Kirk comment-59910 2011-11-10T05:33:54Z 2011-11-10T05:33:54Z Thanks, MikeM. We've fixed the error and appreciate you bringing it to our attention! Casey Kirk 2011-11-10T05:33:54Z Casey Kirk comment-59891 2011-11-09T20:01:50Z 2011-11-09T20:01:50Z Thanks Ron! "I just pay the right amount to begin with." What a concept, huh? I must admit, I have been known to "chance" it if I can't find a couple quarters and don't have time to get change from a nearby business. That explains my parking tickets and I have no one to blame but myself. Casey Kirk 2011-11-09T20:01:50Z Casey Kirk comment-59890 2011-11-09T19:59:46Z 2011-11-09T19:59:46Z While Hatch told me that he typically waits a couple minutes after a meter expires, that doesn't mean all officers do. In fact, my own parking tickets prove that they don't. I'm sure there are definitely some bad apples in the bunch, just like with any profession. But you're right, generally the issues that we all blame officers for are issues we should be taking up with the higher ups. Casey Kirk 2011-11-09T19:59:46Z Casey Kirk comment-59881 2011-11-09T04:13:03Z 2011-11-09T04:13:03Z Something I left out of the article for editing purposes but found interesting is that state and city employees frequently abuse their residential permits. This a violation called "using permit for commuter purposes" and doing this four times in three months will result in a hefty citation. Officers closely track these shenanigans, using a "Permit Misuse Card" that records permit and plate information. Thanks to Officer Hatch for letting me tag along! Casey Kirk 2011-11-09T04:13:03Z Casey Kirk comment-59791 2011-11-07T01:47:38Z 2011-11-07T01:47:38Z You made me look at the building very differently.. I've never seen the station as beautiful but job well done in changing my mind! Casey Kirk 2011-11-07T01:47:38Z Casey Kirk comment-59789 2011-11-07T00:15:10Z 2011-11-07T00:15:10Z Please refrain from personally attacking each other. We certainly encourage constructive debate but don't allow personal attacks and don't feel this adds value to the conversation. For anyone interested, here are our Rules of Conduct (a section of our Terms of Use) which outlines this policy: http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/190/Rules_of_Conduct Casey Kirk 2011-11-07T00:15:10Z Casey Kirk comment-59722 2011-11-05T00:27:59Z 2011-11-05T00:27:59Z Thank you, bdbrown1, we've fixed and apologize for the error. Casey Kirk 2011-11-05T00:27:59Z Casey Kirk comment-59702 2011-11-04T19:17:31Z 2011-11-04T19:17:31Z Thanks, Charlie2. We've updated the article and appreciate you keeping an eye out! Casey Kirk 2011-11-04T19:17:31Z Casey Kirk comment-59603 2011-11-03T17:46:52Z 2011-11-03T17:46:52Z Link is fixed, Elisabeth. Casey Kirk 2011-11-03T17:46:52Z Casey Kirk comment-59527 2011-11-02T22:28:27Z 2011-11-02T22:28:27Z Thanks for your feedback, Mark. We have three flags for users: duplicate article, spam, and offensive. In addition, we will pull libelous articles or articles that do not meet any of our other guidelines outlined in our Terms of Use. This article does not violate any of these guidelines and we do not pull content because other users don't enjoy reading it. We are an open platform and any contributor can post as long as his/her story meet those guidelines. If contributors are posting content that is of poor quality, we will encourage him/her to work with our copy editors and will make suggestions on how to improve their work. However, we can't force contributors to take our suggestions unless they are in violation of our TOU. I hope you won't let articles by one or two writers get in the way of the many great articles on our site! Casey Kirk 2011-11-02T22:28:27Z Casey Kirk comment-59526 2011-11-02T22:05:12Z 2011-11-02T22:05:12Z Hi Sarah The article mentions a directory of resources at this website: http://onefatherslove.com/default.aspx. The Sacramento Press is not affiliated with the author of this story or any of these organizations he talks about in his articles. I would encourage you to visit the website above. Casey Kirk 2011-11-02T22:05:12Z Casey Kirk comment-59418 2011-11-01T18:32:38Z 2011-11-01T18:32:38Z I've updated all three articles to include links to and from the different parts. Casey Kirk 2011-11-01T18:32:38Z Casey Kirk comment-59381 2011-11-01T07:18:14Z 2011-11-01T07:18:14Z Wow, this was a very powerful read Rhonda. Thanks, as always, for sharing your experience with us! Casey Kirk 2011-11-01T07:18:14Z Casey Kirk comment-59333 2011-10-31T20:21:46Z 2011-10-31T20:21:46Z I personally love the smell of fires burning, in fireplaces or out in a controlled burn. It actually shocks me how much this bothers people. Casey Kirk 2011-10-31T20:21:46Z Casey Kirk comment-59332 2011-10-31T19:27:47Z 2011-10-31T19:27:47Z Wow, that top photo is beautiful! Casey Kirk 2011-10-31T19:27:47Z Casey Kirk comment-59240 2011-10-27T20:10:00Z 2011-10-27T20:10:00Z No need to apologize, jljenna. We've corrected the errors and really appreciate you pointing them out to us! Casey Kirk 2011-10-27T20:10:00Z Casey Kirk comment-59168 2011-10-25T21:28:32Z 2011-10-25T21:28:32Z There is just something about the way these little guys look that scares me. Very interesting information though! Casey Kirk 2011-10-25T21:28:32Z Casey Kirk comment-59108 2011-10-24T22:15:58Z 2011-10-24T22:15:58Z Thanks for pointing those out, Josh. We do our best to encourage copy editing for all stories but don't require it. Thankfully we have users like you to help keep an eye out. Casey Kirk 2011-10-24T22:15:58Z Casey Kirk comment-59103 2011-10-24T18:40:52Z 2011-10-24T18:40:52Z I like that idea, Shalini. What a concept! In my opinion, having almost any business is better than an empty space. Even if I don't choose to frequent it myself, I'm still rooting for new businesses to succeed! Casey Kirk 2011-10-24T18:40:52Z Casey Kirk comment-59101 2011-10-24T18:37:32Z 2011-10-24T18:37:32Z Thanks for reminding us but can you elaborate on what you mean by that? Are you implying that we're trying to be like San Francisco? Casey Kirk 2011-10-24T18:37:32Z Casey Kirk comment-59077 2011-10-24T17:44:39Z 2011-10-24T17:44:39Z Alexandria, is there a suggestion you have for the article or were you referring to the spammy comment that was removed? The comment promoting the haunted was removed because it violated our terms of use. Casey Kirk 2011-10-24T17:44:39Z Casey Kirk comment-59017 2011-10-22T19:32:44Z 2011-10-22T19:32:44Z Here is the unofficial definition of "bro bar" http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=bro%20bars&defid=3608845 Silly (and untrue) stereotypes aside, I am really excited for this place to open! With the Wong and de Vere team behind it, it's sure to be successful. Casey Kirk 2011-10-22T19:32:44Z Casey Kirk comment-58989 2011-10-21T18:33:39Z 2011-10-21T18:33:39Z Not covering annual exams? I'm not sure how much an annual exam would cost out of pocket but when it comes down to "Should I spend a couple of hundred dollars on my annual exam or purchase groceries to feed my children and pay my utilities?" I'm willing to bet most will push off that appointment a couple of months...then a couple more months, and before you know it they have missed their annual exam. God forbid a woman has a serious but silent health condition, such as the early stages of cervical cancer, a year is a long time for it to develop. The same for other diseases. Like you said, treatment costs much more than preventative care. It's mind-boggling. Thanks for the great read, as always! Casey Kirk 2011-10-21T18:33:39Z Casey Kirk comment-58935 2011-10-20T16:44:50Z 2011-10-20T16:44:50Z I can't wait to see these little guys in person! Otters are my favorite. Casey Kirk 2011-10-20T16:44:50Z Casey Kirk comment-58888 2011-10-19T18:56:08Z 2011-10-19T18:56:08Z Another haunted house left off the list is the fourth annual haunted house, benefiting Serna Village (http://www.cottagehousing.org/serna-village/). Serna Village houses 243 children and their families who are in transition from the streets and this is their biggest fundraiser of the year. The hours are Oct. 27th, 4-10 p.m. and Oct. 28th, 29th & 30th from 4 until 11 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $3.00 for children 12 and under. There will be a full concession stand, face painting and more. Address is 5836 Dudley Blvd. McClellan, 95652 Casey Kirk 2011-10-19T18:56:08Z Casey Kirk comment-58682 2011-10-14T21:23:10Z 2011-10-14T21:23:10Z Did you have a bad experience with SAAC, questions? Casey Kirk 2011-10-14T21:23:10Z Casey Kirk comment-58673 2011-10-14T18:24:19Z 2011-10-14T18:24:19Z Mark Out of curiosity, what does the color of someone's hair have anything to do with what they should be concerned about? Also, what does Wall Street have anything to do with being concerned about your safety on campus? Students aren't supposed to be worried about burning buildings on their campus because Wall Street protests are taking place? Please enlighten me. Casey Kirk 2011-10-14T18:24:19Z Casey Kirk comment-58587 2011-10-13T18:47:20Z 2011-10-13T18:47:20Z Love the timeline! I think everyone is a little fuzzy on the way this issue has progressed so it's nice to see it outlined chronologically. I agree with Joanne's statement about the bad apples. I think that there is definitely a legitimate need for medicinal marijuana and am still unsure where I stand on the issue of complete legalization but, while I'm not going to judge, I also have many friends and acquaintances who fit this description. I have seen many people essentially Google an ailment, stroll into a dispensary, and come out within the hour, arms overflowing with a ridiculous amount of "medicine." All you need is to memorize a laundry list of symptoms and find a "doctor" (also bad apple) who is looking to make a quick buck. Anxiety, anorexia, glaucoma, back pain, insomnia, STRESS so on and so on, where does it stop really? It's almost comical how easy it is to obtain a card and I'm just sick of a lot of these dispensaries claiming that they are concerned about the wellness of their patients when more than half of their customers are just experiencing symptoms that the entire world experiences on a daily basis Before anyone attacks my comment, note that I am NOT saying dispensaries shouldn't be open. I have seen first-hand how medicinal marijuana can be used effectively and improve the quality of someone's life....more than someone, a lot of people. This whole issue just really fascinates me and I have a feeling it will continue for years to come, back and forth. Casey Kirk 2011-10-13T18:47:20Z Casey Kirk comment-58563 2011-10-13T02:04:21Z 2011-10-13T02:04:21Z Thanks for posting this, Kim! I came straight home from work today so I could watch this (I know i should get Tivo). I'm only 5 minutes in and I am enthralled. Casey Kirk 2011-10-13T02:04:21Z Casey Kirk comment-58529 2011-10-12T20:46:32Z 2011-10-12T20:46:32Z Thanks for doing such a thorough job of following this issue, Ed! It's been very interesting to read your updates. Casey Kirk 2011-10-12T20:46:32Z Casey Kirk comment-58416 2011-10-10T21:10:35Z 2011-10-10T21:10:35Z Thanks for sharing your take on the evening! That was very generous of Mrs. Raley-Teel. Casey Kirk 2011-10-10T21:10:35Z Casey Kirk comment-58411 2011-10-10T17:28:52Z 2011-10-10T17:28:52Z Hi mar, You will need to visit the SHRA website for more information. I will send your information to the author of this article but please remember The Sacramento Press is not affiliated with SHRA. See author Angela Jones' comment above. Casey Kirk 2011-10-10T17:28:52Z Casey Kirk comment-58410 2011-10-10T17:26:33Z 2011-10-10T17:26:33Z Hi Judy It's hard to tell why users rate an article with a thumbs up or thumbs down. It could be because someone didn't like the business you wrote about or even someone who can't stand Halloween. If you have any feedback or questions about our features, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at support@sacramentopress.com. Thanks for posting! Casey Kirk 2011-10-10T17:26:33Z Casey Kirk comment-58350 2011-10-07T20:57:35Z 2011-10-07T20:57:35Z Well said, Savanti. Your comment brings to mind one of my favorite show, "Undercover Boss." Have you ever seen it? CEOs of major corporations such as 7-11, Roto Rooter, White Castle, etc. pose as a new employee in training while cameras film them. By the end of a couple weeks, the CEO often can't believe how much they don't know about their employees and difficult it is to do the jobs that they are paying their employees minimum wage to perform. Every episode I have seen shows the CEO dumbfounded and shocked over the financial struggles their employees encounter on a daily basis because they are so out of touch with what it means to be the working poor. What they should really do is make those CEOs live on their employees' wages...that I would like to see! Being an American is definitely not what it used to be. I'm not quite sure what the "American dream" means anymore...it's all pretty depressing if you ask me! Casey Kirk 2011-10-07T20:57:35Z Casey Kirk comment-58226 2011-10-05T18:38:00Z 2011-10-05T18:38:00Z This weekend I was driving through the El Camino area I was shocked at how many "massage" parlors there were. I half-jokingly turned it into a game similar to "slug bug" and hit my boyfriend every time I saw one. Needless to say, we both took a beating at the end of our 15 minute commute. I think you can definitely tell the quality of a neighborhood by the number of check-cashing, payday loan and "cash for gold" storefronts. I think I should add "massage" parlors that advertise with neon signs to that list. Glad something is being done! Casey Kirk 2011-10-05T18:38:00Z Casey Kirk comment-58189 2011-10-05T00:33:56Z 2011-10-05T00:33:56Z I can't wait for this concert! Isn't Journey the headliner though? The Sleeptrain website is selling tickets to "Journey with special guests Foreigner and Night Ranger." I love Foreigner and all but was slightly confused that this article make it seems like it is Foreigner's tour and casually mentions Journey in one line at the very end. I could be wrong but am truly curious... Casey Kirk 2011-10-05T00:33:56Z Casey Kirk comment-58188 2011-10-05T00:27:26Z 2011-10-05T00:27:26Z I agree, WeAreLoved, that making it FREE is great! There are many weekends where I want to go to a local event but then do a quick calculation of the costs associated (admission, parking, food, beverages, shopping purchases) and change my mind. Like everyone else, I am on an extremely tight budget and I think Sacramento could benefit from more free and low-cost family-friendly events. Casey Kirk 2011-10-05T00:27:26Z Casey Kirk comment-58158 2011-10-04T22:23:11Z 2011-10-04T22:23:11Z I don't know about Sac Press taking the place of a relationship but we will CERTAINLY support budding writers! Glad you both feel the love! Casey Kirk 2011-10-04T22:23:11Z Casey Kirk comment-58140 2011-10-03T18:24:12Z 2011-10-03T18:24:12Z Hi Joseph, This article is about the contest we held earlier this year. If we hold the contest again this year, we will announce it by email and in an article on the site. Keep an eye out! Also, I'm not sure if you saw my comment on your other article but please email me at support@sacramentopress.com if you have see this! I have been attempting to get a hold of you but think we have old contact information on file for you. Thanks for your interest in the contest! Casey Kirk 2011-10-03T18:24:12Z Casey Kirk comment-58127 2011-10-02T20:35:30Z 2011-10-02T20:35:30Z Thanks for everyone's feedback. We do offer copy editing to all contributors but do not require it. Joseph, we have been trying to reach you by phone and email. If you see this, please give us a call at 916-596-1963 or email support@sacramentopress.com. Thanks for your recent contributions and we hope to hear from you soon! Casey Kirk 2011-10-02T20:35:30Z Casey Kirk comment-58028 2011-09-28T22:22:58Z 2011-09-28T22:22:58Z That is great news, Julianne! The headline is updated. Now let's find homes for the rest of them! Casey Kirk 2011-09-28T22:22:58Z Casey Kirk comment-57855 2011-09-26T18:37:02Z 2011-09-26T18:37:02Z JimMichael Thanks for your feedback! Yes, as Ed pointed out, we do have a disclosure field that all writers are encouraged to fill in on the Writer's Dashboard. We do not have an "Opinion" section but contributors often write op-ed pieces and are given the option of including this in their headline (which they also write) or tagging their article accordingly. If you ever have any concerns about a specific article, please don't hesitate to email us at support@sacramentopress.com. Casey Kirk 2011-09-26T18:37:02Z Casey Kirk comment-57805 2011-09-24T06:51:52Z 2011-09-24T06:51:52Z I am VERY disappointed I had to miss this show. Thunder Valley has really impressed me with their concert series this year and I can't wait to see what's in store for next summer! Casey Kirk 2011-09-24T06:51:52Z Casey Kirk comment-57718 2011-09-23T16:51:20Z 2011-09-23T16:51:20Z Thanks Margaret! We need to get you to contribute first :) We will be in touch via email! Casey Kirk 2011-09-23T16:51:20Z