Not really a big fan of football (what’s a touchdown?), it may seem odd to some that I was so excited to find out a famous football hero was coming to town. Most of us have seen the awe-inspiring movie, “Rudy,” about a small fry guy who wants to play ball for Notre Dame. Because of the young man’s dogged determination, drive and passion, he does end up realizing his dream and playing football for the “Fighting Irish.” Ever since that movie, in my mind, Rudy Ruettiger has been my personal icon for perseverance. Needless to say, when I found out the “real” Rudy would be coming to town for a speaking engagement, I knew I had to interview him. Rudy agreed to be a guest on my radio show, “Sa

With Halloween almost behind us, now is the time to head up to the Hill. Apple Hill, that is. Sure, the Sacramento crowds are at an all-time high when families head up Highway 50 to pick out the best pumpkin, and as a result, parking is a challenge, lines are long and traffic is thick. While November still brings good crowds (let’s not forget pumpkin pie), the air and the apples are crisper and the parking not as tricky as it is right before Halloween-time. Cinnamon tends to scent the air among many of the stops, making you crave the yummy baked goods that are at virtually every stop. There is every kind of apple one might imagine, and plenty of other things to eat and drink. Having fo

Having lived in Sacramento for nearly 40 years, it’s not like I’ve never read about or seen news coverage on crimes in our town. However, it seems that recent years are introducing a new level of crime that arises from rage. The recent Sac State slaying, where Scott Hawkins was allegedly beaten to death (possibly with a baseball bat) by his own roommate, Quran Jones, speaks volumes. The boys shared a dorm room, went to college and seemed to get along fine. The victim, Hawkins, is reported to have been slightly autistic. The other roommates said that they were completely shocked by the ordeal. In a photograph, the alleged killer, Jones, looks like a clean-cut, serious student. What caused

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