New applications for unemployment insurance rose last week to their highest level in almost six months, the latest evidence that some employers are still cutting their staffs. In this July 8, 2010 photo, shipping containers are off-loaded at the Port of Miami in Miami. The U.S.
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Boreal open for skiiing this weekend
Want to escape the valley heat? Boreal Mountain Resort will offer a Northern California rarity: Snow skiing in July.
U.S. loses to Ghana, eliminated from World Cup
United States’ players Steve Cherundolo, left, Jay DeMerit, center, and Jonathan Bornstein right, react after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Ghana at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on Saturday, June 26, 2010. The United States lost 1-2
10 climbers rescued from Mount Shasta over weekend
Rescuers brought 10 climbers to safety from Mount Shasta over the weekend in separate incidents, and at least two of those who were rescued remained hospitalized Tuesday. The climbers are recovering from injuries that include fractured ribs and a collapsed lung, said Eric White, a climbing ranger for Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Colorado accepts invitation to join Pac-10
The college sports landscape began a much-anticipated shift Thursday with the University of Colorado accepting an invitation to join the Pac-10. The Buffaloes might not be the only team bolting from the Big 12. Nebraska could become part of the Big 10 as soon as Friday, and speculation is heavy that Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State may also jump to the Pac-10 to possibly form a 16-team super conference.
Mountain Lions introduce Culpepper, unveil new logo
Mountain Lions logo Dennis Green on Wednesday pulled double duty. The coach/general manager of the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League tugged on the black cover to unveil the team’s flashy logo, and then a moment later in the Hilton Hotel, he introduced to the media an old friend in Daunte Culpepper.
21Q blog: Tryouts set Saturday for Mountain Lions’ dance team
So, you think you can dance? The Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League will hold preliminary auditions for their dance team at 12:30 p.m
21Q blog: Live Nation waives service fees in June
Throughout June, Live Nation will waive service fees on tickets to shows at Sleep Train Amphitheatre in Wheatland, Sleep Train Pavilion in Concord and Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View. So if you want to see John Mayer at Sleep Train Amphitheatre (Aug. 21) or the revived Lilith Fair at Shoreline (July 5), buy tickets by June 30
Sacramento temps back to normal, mercury could hit 88 today
It’s time for Sacramento area residents to grab their sunscreen and hats. Warmer temperatures are on tap this week, starting in the 80s and rising to 90 and above around June 6 and beyond, the National Weather Service reported today.
Two high mountain roads open to traffic
Snow and debris are gone from State Route 4 over Ebbetts Pass and Route 108 over Sonora Pass, the California Department of Transportation announced.
