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Child prostitutes on Craigslist
Children are selling themselves as prostitutes, some as young as 11.
"I wanted to feel loved. ... I wanted to feel important," said the teen, who wanted to be identified only as Monique.
"You could put stuff in your ad like 'wet and wild,' 'fun and sassy,' things like that to catch their attention, to make them want you," she said.
"It would be a bigger problem if we removed that category and had those ads spread throughout the site," said Jim Buckmaster, chief executive officer of Craigslist.
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Toddler survives 6 days alone with dead mom
36-year-old Lisa Gonzales apparently died of natural causes according to the officials that found her. An autopsy is scheduled to determine her exact cause of death. Tragically Ms. Gonzalez was home with her 2-year-old at the time of her untimely demise. A representative of CPS became suspicious after knocking on the door of the Sacramento home and getting no answer but hearing the crying child inside. 36-year-old Lisa Gonzales apparently died of natural causes according to the officials that found her. An autopsy is scheduled to det... more
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Pledge to vote for High Speed Rail in California!
Vote YES on the California High Speed Rail Bond Measure in the November general election!
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300 dead cats in man's freezer
A Sacramento man was arrested Saturday after authorities found more than 300 cats and kittens stacked inside freezers in the man's home.
Officers were called out to the house on the 7400 block of 19th St. around 8:30 a.m. Saturday after a call to 911 was disconnected, according to Sacramento Police Sgt. Jim Hose.
Hose said Michael Parnell, 46, initially refused to allow officers inside his home. Fearing for the safety of Parnell's 81-year-old mother inside, officers entered to discover a horrible stench, a large number of live cats and unsafe conditions in the house.
Upon further investigation, Hose said officers found three large freezers filled with hundreds of dead cats and kittens. Investigators were working to determine why the man was saving the carcasses and if there was any cruelty involved.
Parnell, who also goes by the name of Michael Vondueren, was arrested and booked into the Sacramento County Jail on a felony charge of possessing an assault weapon as well as a misdemeanor count of obstructing an officer.
If investigators determine Parnell was involved in the deaths of the cats he could face additional criminal charges, Hose said.
Sacramento Adult Protective Services officials were also called out to the scene. It's unclear where the elderly woman was taken, but the house was sealed shut by order of a city building inspector.
"Every so often, if they wouldn't clean or something, there was a smell, an odor that just reeks on the street," neighbor Marquita Trotter said. "I was afraid to have a party here and have family come over."
Sacramento City Animal Care Services senior officer Pete Alarcon said about 20 live cats were taken from the home by animal control personnel. The surviving animals were being examined by a veterinarian.
"It's unusual that such a big number of animals be kept in the one residence," Alarcon said.
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City gets $200,000 grant to put solar panels on buildings
The City of Trees could have a new moniker: the city of green rooftops.
Sacramento has received a $200,000 grant from the Department of Energy to put photovoltaic panels on some city buildings, and eventually pave the way for more panels atop businesses and homes.
Similar grants went to 11 other cities.
Sacramento is "taking the lead" by installing more highly visible solar roofs on municipally owned buildings, he said.
The city's plan is to have 5 megawatts' worth of solar panels on city buildings within two years The City of Trees could have a new moniker: the city of green rooftops. ... more -
California HOT SPOT for Human Trafficking
There are an estimated 15,000 to 18,000 people nationwide considered to be indentured servants to their human trafficking masters, according to the study.
"Approximately 80 percent of the victims of human trafficking are women and girls," said San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris. "And about 50 percent of the victims are minors."
But, the business of human traffickers is very profitable. There are an estimated 15,000 to 18,000 people nationwide considered to be indentured servants to their human trafficking masters, acc... more -
Sacramento City Guide
A guide to Sacramento... Not much more to say.
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Sacramento FF official site: March 30th
The Sacramento Film Festival (SFF) and Current TV are creating a partnership to promote local film making unlike any ever seen locally.
SFF will be creating and implementing a call for content for short format documentaries (10 min. or less) on any topic including: Bio, Humanities, Politics or other. This call for content will be managed & implemented by the Sacramento Film Festival, and Current TV shall have exclusive "First Look". Deadline for submission Feb. 20th.
The 10 final curated documentaries shall be uploaded to Current.com on the skinned topic page for Sacramento Film Festival and will be considered for acquisition for the network.
The top 5 curated documentary filmmakers will have one-to-one, half-hour in-person meetings with Current TV Creative Executives at the Sacramento Film Festival.
The Sacramento Film Festival (SFF) and Current TV are creating a partnership to promote local film making unlike any ever seen locally... more -
NorCal Films meet & greet- February 1st, Sacramento CA.
The Sacramento Film Festival (SFF) and Current TV are creating a partnership to promote local film making unlike any ever seen.
SFF will be creating and implementing a call for content for short format documentaries (10 min. or less) on any topic including: Bio, Humanities, Politics or other. This call for content will be managed & implemented by the Sacramento Film Festival, and Current TV shall have exclusive "First Look" @ the finalists.
Deadline for submission Feb. 20th.
Come meet Saskia @ The Studio Center,
February 1st at 6:30pm
The Studio Center
915 Fee Drive Sacramento Ca 95815
$5 or free to Norcal members
RSVP: admin@sacramentofilmfestival.com The Sacramento Film Festival (SFF) and Current TV are creating a partnership to promote local film making unlike any ever seen. ... more -
40 DAYS FOR LIFE-SACRAMENTO
A short video about the 40 DAYS FOR LIFE vigil in Sacramento, CA.
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The Skate Trip: Sacramento
The Skate Trip hits Granite Skatepark in Sacramento, California.
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Walking dreams
this is a quick look at one of the west coast finest artist, representing sacramento ca peep the skills
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Police pull over good drivers...
and give them a $5 Starbucks card!
Now when you see those flashing lights, it might be a good thing (only if you live in this Sacramento suburb though.) and give them a $5 Starbucks card! ... more -
Dancing in a World of Deaf Minds
A look into Sacramento Hardcore. This video portrays the specific story of of a hardcore dancer and gives insight into the hardcore culture in Sacramento, California. The views expressed in this video should not be used to create stereotypes or be used to pass judgments upon others who may fall into a certain generalized category based on the music they listen to or the fashion style they wear. The music in the background is by Catherine. A look into Sacramento Hardcore. This video portrays the specific story of of a hardcore dancer and gives insight into the hardcore cu... more
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Dancing in a World of Deaf Minds
A look into Sacramento Hardcore. This video portrays the specific story of of a hardcore dancer and gives insight into the hardcore culture in Sacramento, California. The views expressed in this video should not be used to create stereotypes or be used to pass judgements upon others who may fall into a certain generalized category based on the music they listen to or the fashion style they wear. The music in the background is by Catherine. A look into Sacramento Hardcore. This video portrays the specific story of of a hardcore dancer and gives insight into the hardcore cu... more
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Staph-tastic!
On Monday, a Natomas Middle School Student tested positive for a super staph-infection that is drug-resistant. A cleaning crew disinfected the school and district buses, not once, but twice, before the students returned on Tuesday.
Staph infections have recently occurred in many schools accross the U.S., and are often associated with locker rooms as a breeding ground for the pesky bacterium.
...which leads me to the same thought I had in 7th grade: P.E. locker rooms are smelly, awkward, traumatizing and deadly.
On Monday, a Natomas Middle School Student tested positive for a super staph-infection that is drug-resistant. A cleaning crew disinf... more -
Rotting, Toxic Warships Prompts Federal Suit
Suisun Bay's distinct scent may be more than just a "delta breeze." On Monday afternoon, environmental groups filed a suit against the Federal Government for not removing cargo and warships from the bay. Over 70 ships are believed to have leaked copper, lead, zinc, mercury, and asbestos into a body of water that is home to over 40 different kinds of species, some endangered. The clean-up costs are estimated at $80 to $100 million.
If you've ever been to or driven through this area, then you're well aware of the smell and ghostly industrial scenery. Generating jobs for the local economy, finding a dry home for the forgotten ships, taking the nasty out of the water, saving a few delicious salmon from increased mercury levels, and potentially ridding that area of that gag-inducing stank; does anyone see anything wrong with cleaning this up or have I over-dosed on the crazy? Suisun Bay's distinct scent may be more than just a "delta breeze." On Monday afternoon, environmental groups filed a suit against th... more -
I'm sorry, Ms. Jackson
While promoting "Why Did I Get Married," Tyler Perry and Janet Jackson appeared on the show "Good Day Sacramento," via satellite. In an ultra classy move, reporter Mark S. Allen began to ask Jackson about the Superbowl, in reference of course to the nipple-slip, "wardrobe malfunction," seen around the world. While Allen persisted, Perry attempted to shift the subject of conversation back to the promotion of the film. "Good Day Sacramento," is a show on a CBS station, and CBS was fined $550,000 by the FCC for the 2004 Superbowl incident. But clearly, CBS holds no grudges. While promoting "Why Did I Get Married," Tyler Perry and Janet Jackson appeared on the show "Good Day Sacramento," via satellite. In... more
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Jessica's Law: Unconstitutional?
Jessica's Law, approved in November 2006, prohibits sex-offenders from living within 2,000 ft. of schools, paks, or anywhere children gather. Does this law protect children, or does it further punish offenders who have already served time? The Supreme Court has until Oct.31st to decide whether or not this law is constitutional. Jessica's Law, approved in November 2006, prohibits sex-offenders from living within 2,000 ft. of schools, paks, or anywhere children ... more
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Reducing Crime, One Fugue at a Time
The City Attorney's office of Sacramento is forcing the owners of "Prit Market and Liquor" to install better lighting, as well as speakers that would play classical music during business hours. By doing this, they hope to repel illegal activity in that area, which has been called a magnet for crime. The City Attorney's office of Sacramento is forcing the owners of "Prit Market and Liquor" to install better lighting, as well as spea... more
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