Latest Press Release on Sacramento

Red Hawk Casino Unveils New Poker Room
SACRAMENTO, CA -- 11/02/09 -- Red Hawk Casino is pleased to announce the addition of a six-table, sixty-seat poker room that will open on Friday, November 20. The non-smoking poker room is located behind the Stage Bar on the casino's main floor. ..

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DFI TECH Debuts the New M100: A 1U Rack Mountable Media Engine to Power Digital Signage
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - DFI TECH, a leading embedded computing systems provider and integrator, an

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Nonpartisan California Forward Action Fund Reform Initiatives Built on Lessons Learned from Other States
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The California Forward Action Fund has submitted a pair of nonpartisan initiatives built for California based on best practices used by other states and successful business to balance budgets, produce better results for citizens and taxpayers and reduce waste:

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Proposed Ballot Measure Filed to Protect California State Parks & Conserve Wildlife
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- An exploratory committee comprised of parks supporters today filed a proposed statewide ballot measure, called the "California State Parks and Wildlife Conservation Trust Fund Act of 2010," which would create a stable, reliable an...

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ACWA Applauds Passage of Historic Water Package
SACRAMENTO, CA -- 11/04/09 -- Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Executive Director Timothy Quinn issued the following statement today regarding passage of historic water legislation. "The Legislature has enacted the most his..

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Sacramento Rap Artist Bueno Joins SMC Recordings
SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- 11/03/09 -- SMC Recordings announced today it officially teamed up with Noyz Music Group. The first release from this new collaboration is Sacramento rapper Bueno's album, "Can't Knock the Hustle," debuting December 15.

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GridPoint to Provide Software Solutions for SMUD’s Smart Grid Solar Project
ARLINGTON, Va. - GridPoint, Inc., an established leader in smart grid software, announced today that it will provide storage management, renewable integration, and home energy management solutions for Sacramento Municipal Utility District’s (SMUD) smart grid solar project, the recipien

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The Center for Digital Government and Digital Communities Magazine Name Top Digital Cities in America
SACRAMENTO, CA -- 11/03/09 -- e.Republic's Center for Digital Government and Digital Communities magazine have named the most advanced digital cities in America. The cities were chosen from the results of the ninth annual Digital Cities Survey, whi..

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"Tap Water: Drink of Choice" Topic of New PBS Segment
SACRAMENTO, CA -- 11/02/09 -- The incredibly high quality of California's drinking water is the focus of the latest segment of the "California's Water" series for public television, produced by Huell Howser and underwritten by members of the Associ..

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Crowns for Kids(TM) Program Benefits Children Statewide
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Star Refining London and the California Dental Association Foundation have joined forces to launch a scrap crown recycling program that provides dental services to children in need throughout communities in California through the Crowns for Kid...

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The PeopleFinders Network Recognized as One of the Fastest Growing Companies in North America
SACRAMENTO, CA -- 11/03/09 -- The PeopleFinders Network, the premier provider of online people search services, today announced it was ranked on the Technology Fast 500™. The Technology Fast 500™ is Deloitte LLP's list of the fastest grow..

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New York State Auto Insurance Rates Decline 20.3 Percent in 2009
SACRAMENTO, CA -- 11/03/09 -- The median six-month auto insurance rate in the state of New York has decreased more than 20 percent since the beginning of 2009 to reach $970.25, according to InsuranceRates.com™. Other New York median ..

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President Obama Signs Unemployment Insurance Extension Act; Contains Important New Tax Benefits; Enrolled Agents Recommend End-of-Year Tax Planning
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As part of the government's efforts to encourage people to spend money to help revive the economy, the House voted 403-12 Thursday to expand a popular tax credit for homebuyers. The bill, which also extends unemployment benefits and ...

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California to Stop Mailing Tax Booklets to Nonresidents
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) today announced that it will no longer mail the 540NR California Nonresident or Part-Year Resident income tax booklet to taxpayers. FTB is discontinuing this service due to the decreased use of this booklet, and

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SMUD Approves Renewable Energy Contract with Buena Vista Biomass Power
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) has approved a 20-year contract with Buena Vista Biomass Power LLC, a renewable energy woody biomass power plant majority-owned by Minneapolis-based renewable energy company, Otoka Energy. The renewable energy project loca

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Consumer Electronics Industry to Brief Media on New Alternatives to CEC TV Regulation Proposal
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® announced today an interactive webinar to be held Monday, November 9 to brief media and answer questions regarding the latest data on the California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) proposed television regulatio

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Revionics Relocates HQ To Accommodate Growth
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Revionics Inc, a leading provider of fully integrated life-cycle price optimization software for retailers, today announced the relocation and expansion of their corporate headquarters to an 111,000 square foot, Class A building in Roseville, California. The move is sche

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Sacramento International Airport Launches OAG Aviation Route Mapper Tool
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Sacramento International Airport (SMF) has revamped its Web site to be more consumer-friendly with the launch of OAG's (www.oagaviation.com) Route Mapper tool on

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The National Latina Business Women's Association Gather in Force and Unity to Help Shape the Future for Latina Business Owners
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Marking its sixth anniversary as one of the leading organizations for Latina business owners, the National Latina Business Women Association (NLBWA) will host their national conference on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at the Sheraton Grand...

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California American Water Celebrates 'No Drugs Down the Drain' Week in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- California American Water has designated the week of November 9, 2009 as "No Drugs Down the Drain" week for its Sacramento service area as part of a national campaign sponsored by public and private agencies alike toward the c...

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EDF Praises California Legislature's Passage of Historic Water Legislation
Group calls legislative package 'breakthrough' victory for ecosystem protection SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) praised the California Legislature for passing historic water legislation in both the Senate an...

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Teachers from Alternate Route Programs Ranked Highly By Principals
Principals report that teachers from alternative certification programs are as good or better than other beginning teachers SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Over 90 percent of school principals across California ranked teachers from alternative certif...

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California Group Gains State Approval for Ballot Initiative That Supports "Traditional Marriage" by Outlawing Divorce
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - John Marcotte, a married father of two who voted against last year’s Prop 8, might seem an unusual proponent for a bill designed to further “protect traditional marriage” until he explains how he plans to do it: by outlawing divorce in the state of Cali

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Great-Grandmother's New World Comes to Earth with New Book by Paris Tompkins
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The first all-black children's book with an accompanying rag doll were the subject of an emotional celebration for author and designer, Paris E. Tompkins. After more than 18 years of failed contracts, and many starts and stops, the 66-year old Tompkins is finally bringin

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High-Speed Train Board Approves Cooperative Agreement With Southern California Cities
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The California High-Speed Rail Authority

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