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Lawyer rebuts doubts about runaway Prius driver

The mystery surrounding a Toyota Prius whose driver reported a stuck accelerator deepened Sunday as the motorist’s attorney dismissed a congressional memo that questions his client’s version of events.

Police plan DUI sweeps on St. Patrick’s Day

OWEN BREWER Bee file, 2001 Surgeons perform a cataract operation as part of the Mission Cataract USA program. Kaiser Permanente’s Point West Medical Offices will have free exams on April 17 this year for people with no insurance. They won’t be wearing green, but Sacramento Police Department officers will conduct DUI operations on St

Town Hall Meeting Focuses on Underage Drinking

Local Youth Will Lead Community Conversation High school members of the Friday Night Live Program in Sacramento County are conducting a community gathering to increase awareness of underage drinking, identify how underage drinking impacts the community, and brainstorm possible solutions.

DUI warnings issued to Capay Valley revelers

Police, sheriff’s deputies and California Highway Patrol officers will be patrolling Sunday during the Capay Valley Almond Festival to cut down on drunk driving. The festival takes place in the towns of Esparto, Capay, Brooks, Guinda and Rumsey. Included in the festival is entertainment, crafts and refreshments such as tri-tip sandwiches, beer and wine at the Esparto fire station

Sac PD, DUI force target St. Patrick’s Day

They won’t be wearing green, but Sacramento Police Department officers will conduct DUI operations this weekend and on St. Patrick’s Day. The Police Department will join with a special DUI task force for operations on the holiday

Sac PD, DUI force targets St. Patrick’s Day

They won’t be wearing green, but Sacramento Police Department officers will conduct DUI operations this weekend and on St. Patrick’s Day. The Police Department will join with a special DUI task force for operations on the holiday.

Runaway Prius driver: Brakes were ‘almost burned’

Before he called 911, James Sikes says he reached down with his hand to loosen the “stuck” accelerator on his 2008 Toyota Prius, his other hand on the steering wheel.

Drivers complain that Toyota’s fixes didn’t work

At least 15 Toyota drivers have complained to U.S. safety officials that their cars sped up by themselves even after being fixed under recalls for sticky gas pedals or floor mat problems, according to an Associated Press analysis

Woods says he is ‘deeply sorry,’ unsure of return to golf

Tiger Woods practices golf outside his home Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, in Windermere, Fla. Woods plans to make a statement late Friday morning in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla

DUI & Driver’s License Checkpoint

The Rancho Cordova Police Department will be holding a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, February 19, 2010, in the City of Rancho Cordova.