Sacramento, California News

3 More Human West Nile Virus Cases Confirmed
Two Placer County residents have tested positive for West Nile virus.
KCRA.com  –  Sep 4, 2008 6:40 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?

Order To Fix Pit Bulls Challenged
Manteca's new law requiring owners to spay or neuter pit bulls does not comply with state law, a group says.
KCRA.com  –  Sep 4, 2008 6:40 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?

Sketch Released In Modesto Tow Truck Murder Case
The Modesto Police department has released a sketch in the death of a tow truck driver who was killed last year while trying to stop a thief from stealing his truck.
CBS13.com  –  Sep 4, 2008 6:30 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?

Boater Rescues Woman Who Fell Into Harbor
Authorities said a boater rescued a Carpinteria woman who fell into the water at the Santa Barbara Harbor.
KCRA.com  –  Sep 4, 2008 6:30 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?

Blogs: Palin Scores a Hit
Sarah Palin charmed and reassured delegates with her acceptance speech for the Republican vice presidential nomination Wednesday night, according to news10.net bloggers.
News10.net  –  Sep 4, 2008 6:17 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?

Extreme Measures Discussed To Fix Stockton Budget
Stockton officials are considering voluntary employee buyouts and mandatory furloughs to cope with the city's growing deficit.
CBS13.com  –  Sep 4, 2008 6:10 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?

Another McClatchy paper offers buyouts to 320 workers, entire newsroom
The McClatchy Co. daily newspaper in Raleigh, N.C., The News & Observer, is offering voluntary buyouts to 320 employees, including every member of the news staff, in the daily newspaper’s latest effort at cost-cutting. (MNI)
Sacramento Business Journal  –  Sep 4, 2008 6:08 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?

CHP Officers Work Longer Days, 3-Day Weeks
Some California Highway Patrol officers and sergeants have started working longer days and shorter weeks in an effort to cut down on overtime.
KCRA.com  –  Sep 4, 2008 6:03 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?

College Students Cope With Overcrowding
American River College says a record 38,000 students have enrolled. They're finding it tough to get in crowded classes and get textbooks.
News10.net  –  Sep 4, 2008 5:43 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?

Standing Up to Cancer
A Grass Valley mother is speaking out for the first time about her son's tragic death to encourage others to donate to cancer research.
News10.net  –  Sep 4, 2008 5:20 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?