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West Sacramento, CA (MPG) - The Sacramento River Cats are Page 3 in the midst of filling between 150-200 seasonal positions for the upcoming 2014 baseball sea- Resolution son at Raley Field. The club - which is entering Revolution its 15th season in Sacramento - is hiring clean team members, emergency medical technicians, ushers, Kids Corner representa- tives, Merlino’s Freeze workers, and several other seasonal posi- tions. In addition to the seasonal positions, the River Cats are also looking to fill full-time positions in several departments includ- ing ticket sales and corporate partnerships. For complete information on chaptered bills enacted in 2013, please refer to the Legislative Counsel website at www.LegInfo.ca.gov. The first River Cats home Sacramento, CA (MPG) - With effect September 16, 2014. 26,000 pounds or less to hold a penalties reported to the DMV are game of the season is set for Page 5 2014 just around the corner, the Clean Air Vehicle Decals / commercial Class C license. paid by the transferee. Friday, April 11, at 7:05 p.m. at California Department of Motor “HOV Stickers.” AB 266 (Yee) DMV Vehicle Registration Teen Drivers. SB 194 Raley Field when the Salt Lake Vehicles (DMV) is reminding and SB 286 (Blumefield), together Pilot Program. SB 806 (Hueso) (Galgiani) will prohibit a per- Bees - Triple-A affiliate of the Lemere Completes motorists of some of the new laws extend sunset dates for low emis- authorizes DMV to establish a son who is under 18 years of age Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim that will become effective in the sion, zero emission vehicles to pilot program to evaluate the use from using an electronic wireless - come to town. Basic Training At new year. The following laws go operate in high occupancy vehi- of alternatives to stickers, tabs, communications device to write, Those interested in applying into effect on January 1, 2014, cle lanes (HOV) without meeting license plates, and registration send, or read a text-based com- are asked to visit rivercats.com West Point unless otherwise noted. occupancy requirements to cards, subject to certain require- munication while driving, even for more information. H Bicycles: Passing Distance. AB January 1, 2019. ments. It will also enable the if it is equipped with a hands-free 1371 (Bradford), known as the Commercial Driver’s License. DMV to experiment with elec- device. Three Feet for Safety Act, will AB 1047 (Linder) will allow the tronic license plates, as well Veterans License Plates. require a motor vehicle driver DMV to conduct the commer- as facilitate DMV’s ability to AB 244 (Bonilla) Requires the passing a bicycle that is proceed- cial drive test for the holder of an explore cost-effective alterna- California Department of Veterans Flu is on ing in the same direction to pass out-of-state commercial learner’s tives to California’s traditional Affairs (CalVet) to sponsor a vet- with no less than 3 feet between permit. The department would elec- metal license plate, plastic-coated erans’ special interest license plate any part of the vehicle and any tronically transfer the information registration stickers, and paper and requires the DMV to issue the the Rise part of the bicycle or driver. to the motor vehicle department registration cards. veterans’ plate if CalVet meets the Sacramento, CA (MPG) - When three feet is not possible, in the applicant’s state of resi- Registration and Vehicle current statutory requirements. Following the normal seasonal the motor vehicle must slow to a dence. AB 1047 also modifies the Transfers Between Family This law creates, in addi- pattern, influenza activity is on reasonable and prudent speed and license class definitions to require Members. AB 443 (Lowenthal) tion to the current Honoring the rise in California and nation- Page 3 only pass when no danger is pres- a driver operating a bus weighing prohibits the transfer of owner- Veterans design of the Veteran’s wide. Many California counties, ent to the bicyclist. Failing to do more than 26,000 pounds to hold ship of a vehicle to a relative or Organization Plate, a new pro- and other states, are reporting so can incur a fine, regardless of a a commercial Class B license and a revocable living trust until all gram to reissue the Veteran design patients who are critically ill collision or not. This law will take a driver operating a bus weighing parking or toll-violation fines and Continued on Page 3 with influenza, including healthy young adults. The H1N1 strain appears to be the predominant strain circulat- ing so far in California and in the Hiring Pace and Economic Expectations Rising rest of the United States this flu Pacific Staffing Special Report season. The H1N1 virus, which emerged during the 2009 pan- Sacramento Region, CA (MPG) - Three quar- demic, causes more illness in ters of Sacramento’s top employers are children and young adults, com- optimistic about the economy in the New pared to older adults. It causes Year and those expectations will keep them severe illness in all age groups, busy hiring through Quarter 1. When asked including those younger than 65 directly seventy-six percent (76%) of human years of age. This year’s influ- resource contacts were optimistic about enza vaccine protects against the economic growth and job markets in the strains circulating in the state, Sacramento region for 2014. including H1N1. Polled directly by telephone, that optimism “It is not too late to get the is reflected in hiring activity as sixty percent flu vaccine,” urged Dr. Ron (60%) of top companies say they are plan- Chapman, director of the ning to hire in January, February and March. California Department of Public This is a slightly more rapid pace of hiring Health (CDPH) and state health than last year’s first quarter when fifty-seven officer. “A yearly flu vaccine is percent (57%) were hiring with thirty-six the most important step in pre- percent (36%) motivated to hire for growth, venting influenza. It’s important or workforce expansion in 2013. to remember that unlike other Quarter 1 of 2014 finds forty-two percent first three months of 2009 sent the mar- positive about Q1 2014, thirteen percent vaccine preventable diseases, (42%) hiring for growth, with thirty-eight ket crashing with hiring freezes, workforce (13%) remain pessimistic the economy it is necessary to get a flu shot percent (38%) hiring for attrition, or replace- reductions, furloughs and shortened work- would improve in the New Year. Two compa- every year.” ments among existing workers in the first weeks, massive layoffs and companies going nies are expecting to reduce their workforce The vaccine is available three months. out of business as the national recession hit numbers due to seasonal change in the first now. Once vaccinated, it takes These are significant improvements in the area. That’s history as seventy-four per- three months of the year. approximately two weeks before the market from regional employment and cent (74%) of those surveyed also say they As the economy improves employers you are fully protected against economic conditions just four years ago. expect their companies to grow in 2014. the flu. An influenza vaccine is As Pacific Staffing discovered then, the While the majority of HR contacts were Continued on Page 10 Continued on Page 2 www.RanchoCordovaIndependent.com Page 2 The Independent January 10, 2014 “Sacramento Museum Day” Returns SCOE Operation Recognition SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Imagine. via public transportation. Event and helps to make Sacramento Explore. Discover. To the delight coordinators suggest that guests Museum Day possible each year.” Seeks Eligible Veterans of the greater Sacramento area plan to visit no more than two or While admission is free at 28 community, thirty local muse- three different museums on this of the participating museums ums will offer free or half-priced day in order to allow adequate during Sacramento Museum to Receive High School Diplomas admission from 10 a.m. to 5 time to enjoy the experience and Day, admission to two desti- p.m. on Saturday, February 1, to travel between individual sites. nations located in residential Sacramento Region, CA (MPG) - been awarded posthumously. • Applicant or recipient is a 2014, during the 16th Annual In addition to offering free or areas are half-priced as fol- The Sacramento County Office Residents of Sacramento Sacramento County resident; Sacramento Museum Day! Two reduced cost admission, some of lows: Sacramento Zoo is $5.75 of Education (SCOE) is again County are encouraged to • Veterans—show proof of museums have recently joined the destinations are offering spe- for adults, $3.75 for children awarding high school diplo- request diplomas on behalf of Honorable Discharge from U.S. the association and commu- cial activities during Sacramento ages 2-11 and free for chil- mas to qualifying U.S. Veterans themselves or qualifying family military service occurring dur- nity-wide event, including the Museum Day. For instance, the dren under two; Fairytale Town and Japanese American citizens members, including persons who ing WW II, the Korean War or California Statewide Museum Aerospace Museum will offer is $2.50 per person and free for through its popular “Operation are now deceased. April 30, 2014 the Vietnam War Collections Center and the an “open cockpit” day where children ages one and under. Recognition” program. is the deadline to submit applica- • Japanese American citizens — Center For Sacramento History. most aircraft will be open for Due to the popularity of The Operation Recognition tions. The Sacramento County show proof of internment in a During the highly anticipated viewing (weather permitting), a Sacramento Museum Day, some program was adopted in October Board of Education is sched- WW II relocation camp; and event, 28 of the 30 museums will children’s art contest and on-site locations must limit the number 2001 by the Sacramento County uled to hold its next Operation • Veterans and Japanese offer free admission whereas exhibitors such as the Tuskegee of admissions for safety reasons. Board of Education to honor the Recognition diploma ceremony American citizens — give name two destinations located in resi- Airmen. And, some of today’s The event is scheduled from 10 contributions and sacrifices of onTuesday, May 20, 2014. of high school applicant was dential areas — the Sacramento big monster tractors will hit the a.m. to 5 p.m. but note the last individuals who missed com- Operation Recognition appli- attending at time of induc- Zoo and Fairytale Town — will road to make a special trip to be guests will be admitted at 4 pleting high school to serve in cations are available online at tion into military service or offer half-priced admission on display at the Heidrick Ag p.m. More detailed information the U.S. military (specifically www.scoe.net/or or by mail internment. to offset parking control and History Center in Woodland. about participating museums, World War II or the Korean War) from: Operation Recognition, An application may be sub- security costs. Coordinated by “We are very excited to con- addresses, limitations, suggested or relocated to a World War II P.O. Box 269003, Sacramento, mitted by a family member of a the Sacramento Association tinue this popular annual tradition parking and public transit options internment camp for Japanese CA 95826-9003. To request that qualifying individual, living or of Museums (SAM) and the and we are proud to welcome is available at www.sacmuse- American citizens. In 2005, an application be mailed, phone deceased. Persons who meet the Sacramento Convention & two new museums to the event ums.org (click on “Events”), the County Board of Education (916) 228-2416. Applications qualifications, but earned a GED, Visitors Bureau, this hugely pop- this year,” said Sacramento or by calling the Sacramento expanded the program to include are also available from the also are eligible. Diploma recip- ular event is proudly presented Association of Museums Chair Convention & Visitors veterans of the Vietnam War. Sacramento County Veterans ients and/or survivors should be by Chipotle Mexican Grill. Kristina Swanson. “With each Bureau at (916) 808-7777. The Sacramento County Board Service Office, located in mid- current or former Sacramento Sacramento Museum Day, a passing year, more and more Sacramento Museum Day of Education has provided diplo- town Sacramento at 2007-19th County residents. Those living popular Sacramento cultural tra- community members are intro- 2014 is proudly supported by mas to 171 veterans and Japanese Street. There is no charge to par- outside Sacramento County may dition, is designed to encourage duced to the amazing array of active and engaged community American citizens through ticipate in the program. be referred to their local county all members of the community arts, culture and museum offer- partners. In addition to the title Operation Recognition since Qualifications for an Operation office of education. H to experience the Capital City’s ings available in the Sacramento sponsor Chipotle Mexican Grill, 2001. Eight of the diplomas have Recognition diploma include: incredible wealth of art, history, region. And, we are especially other sponsors include KSEG science and wildlife ­— at little pleased that Chipotle Mexican 96.9 FM, Outword Magazine and or no cost. Many of the museums Grill has continued as a title STAR 106.5 FM. are within walking distance of sponsor. The support of generous Source: T-Rock Communications each other and easily accessible corporate sponsors is invaluable AmericAn river Fc New Law “Zaps” Tax Evasion Free clinics Sacramento, CA (MPG) - New of the BOE, Franchise Tax and use tax exemption for man- laws that take effect Jan. 1, Board (FTB), Employment ufacturing and research and 2014 give the California State Development Department development equipment from For plAyers Board of Equalization (BOE) (EDD), and the Department of July 1, 2014 – July, 1 2022. new resources to fight the under- Justice (DOJ). The bill authorizes Manufacturers, researchers and Ages ground economy and protect the team and other agencies to developers of biotechnology, 6-10 taxpayers. exchange information and inves- engineering, and life science BOE-sponsored Assembly tigate underground operations. will receive a 4.1875% sales and Bill 781 makes it a crime to buy, The BOE also sponsored use tax exemption for qualifying All skill levels are welcome sell, install, or use “zappers.” Senate Bill 442 which helps pro- purchases. This technology is used to hide tect taxpayers’ rights by assuring Assembly Bill 551 allows cit- or remove sales transactions and taxpayers are notified timely of ies and counties to create Urban Jan 11, 18, 25 & 26 evade paying tax. 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January 10, 2014 The Independent Page 3 Nine-Year-Old Entrepreneur Nicolas Come Presented Special Award Among 2013’s “Forty Under 40 to Watch” Lemere Completes Basic By Drisha Leggitt Training At West Point Sacramento, CA (MPG) - Nine-year-old WEST POINT, N.Y. - Cadet Cori Entrepreneur Nicolas Come, founder of the Kathryn Lemere, daughter of “Nicolas’ Garden” Mobile Application and digital Mr. and Mrs. Roger Lemere platform, was presented with a special, “Honorary of Mather, Calif., completed Winner,” Accolade at Sacramento’s recent, 2013 Cadet Basic Training at the U.S. “Forty Under 40” Awards. Presented by in indepen- Military Academy. dent group of judges and the Sacramento Business Lemere entered West Point on Journal, Nicolas was (by far) the youngest winner July 1 and has successfully com- of the coveted, “Forty Under 40,” Honor – a full 21 pleted six of CBT. CBT is one years younger than the next youngest honoree! of the most challenging events Nicolas is quite proud of the “Forty Under 40 a cadet will encounter over the Award,” and his recent recognition as the “Student course of their four years at the Entrepreneur of the Year,” by North State Innovate. academy. However, he is not resting on his laurels; he con- The initial military training tinues to build and promote his “Nicolas’ Garden” program provides cadets with company, to inspire all children to make health- basic skills to instill discipline, ier choices. Having already launched the “Nicolas’ pride, cohesion, confidence Garden” Mobile App (http://nicolasgarden. and a high sense of duty to pre- com/pages/app), and digital platform, (www. pare them for entry into the NicolasGarden.com), Nicolas also recently launched Corps of Cadets. Areas of sum- a YouTube, healthy kids news program known as, mer instruction included first aid, mountaineering, hand gre- “NG.TV”, which he updates every two weeks. the world be healthier. And I want to thank every- nades, rifle marksmanship and Nicolas hopes to release the next version of his one who downloaded my App, followed me on nuclear, biological, and chemi- Mobile App, launch a television show, and design Facebook or Twitter, or supported ‘Nicolas’ Garden’ cal training. his first, “Healthy Kids” Mobile App game in 2014. in other ways. It’s great we are all working together Lemere began classes Aug. 19. “I’m very proud of receiving the, ‘Forty Under to inspire children to be healthy!” The West Point curriculum offers 40,’ Award,” states Nicolas. “I know everyone nomi- For further information and to see photos of 37 majors balancing physical nated for this honor has done amazing things for our Nicolas receiving the “Forty Under 40 Award,” sciences and engineering with community, and I feel really lucky to be included please check: www.NicolasGarden.com. H humanities and social sciences with them. I hope I can continue to help kids around the U.S. Army. Duty, Honor, Country and pre- leading to a Bachelor of Science The mission of the U.S. pared for a career of professional degree. Military Academy is to educate, excellence and service to the Lemere graduated from train, and inspire the Corps of nation as an officer in the United Rosemont High School. She Singles Winter Wonderland Dance Cadets so that each graduate is States Army. H plans to graduate from West a commissioned leader of char- Point in 2017 and be commis- acter committed to the values of Saturday, January 18 at Liberty Towers sioned as a second lieutenant in Sacramento Region, CA dances. Dress is nicer casual. are 40 and up. CSN dances draw (MPG) - Christian Singles The ticket price of $15 presale singles from the Sacramento, the Network, northern California’s or $20 at the door includes hors foothills, and beyond to Reno largest and oldest Christian sin- d’oeuvres and desserts, non- and the Bay Area. New Year New Laws gles group, will host a Winter alcohol beverages and the dance To receive more information is legally present in the Unites offers an array of services to cus- Wonderland Dance for Single Continued from Page 1 lesson. Volunteers attend free. about activities, or directions States —by drafting new regula- tomers 24 hours a day, 7 days a adults Saturday, January 18 at that was issued prior to January Dance tickets are available on call the 530-878-8606. or the tions and preparing field offices to week through its Website includ- Liberty Towers Church, 5132 1, 2010. These plates are avail- line at www.christiansinglesnet. dance 24 hour event line at 916- process new applications. The new ing online advance appointments Elkhorn Blvd., Sacramento. able to all vehicle owners. The com, Singles at Destiny Church 658-0606.The website, www. law becomes operative by January for written and drive tests; vehi- Dance teacher Richard Department of Veterans Affairs in Rocklin, and by mail to CSN, christiansinglesnet.com, includes 1, 2015. The applicant will be cle registration and driver license Kowaleski teaches the Night must secure 7,500 pre-paid appli- P.O. Box 909, Meadow Vista, directions to the dance as well required to meet all other driver renewals, selection of personalized Club 2 Step at 7 PM. DJ John cations in order for the department CA 95722. as information about upcoming license qualifications. license plates, changes of address Maricich plays all types of dance to implement this plate program. The group has sponsored event. Two special events take For complete information on and payment of fees via secure debit music 8-11:30 PM. All ages are Additionally, the Department retreats, cruises, seminars, place in February - a Valentines chaptered bills enacted in 2013, transactions. Customers can also welcome. of Motor Vehicles will begin the concerts, weekly dinners and dance February 8 at the same please refer to the Legislative effect transactions by calling DMV Doors open at 6:45 PM. For process of implementing AB 60 monthly dances the past 21 years location, and a Valentine’s din- Counsel website at www.LegInfo. customer service at (800) 777– more information call 530-878- (Alejo)—the new law requiring Membership is not necessary to ner with dance Sunday, February ca.gov. 0133. DMV is a department under 8606 A mix of rock and roll, DMV to issue a driver license to attend, although members get a 16, at the Old Spaghetti Factory Doing business with the DMV the California State Transportation ballroom, Latin, country and H an applicant who is unable to sub- $5 discount at the door. All ages in Roseville. has never been easier. The DMV Agency (CalSTA). H Christian music is played at all are welcome, though most people mit satisfactory proof that he/she Make Northstar Rancho Cordova your choice for your new senior living lifestyle! Retiring City Manager EVERYBODY LOVES Ted Gaebler Was Honored NEW experience the best of new!

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Granite countertops, hardwood Rancho Cordova, CA (MPG) - Retiring City Manager Ted Gaebler was honored for a cabinets, and so much more decade of service to the City of Rancho Cordova at Monday’s City Council Meeting. welcomes those who choose to make their home at Northstar The Rancho Cordova City Council (pictured here with Gaebler) and twenty-one elected Rancho Cordova independent, officials and organizations recognized Gaebler for his legacy and over 50 years of assisted living, and memory care. changing governments. Gaebler first gained national and international notoriety as the co-author of the book “Reinventing Government,” which became an international best seller about transforming governments from outdated, bureaucratic organizations to OPENING flexible, customer-focused organizations. He was hired to be the first City Manager of JANUARY Rancho Cordova in 2003. 2014 Call for your • One- and two-bedroom apartments Best of all, personalized supportive • Five floor plans care that promotes health and wellness is available if needed: personal • Services to simplify life invitation to our • Housekeeping • Medication management • Meals, including gluten-free, vegetarian • Assistance with dressing, grooming, Grand Opening! and other special diets bathing, etc. • Scheduled complimentary transportation • State-of-the-art emergency call system • A wide variety of planned activities • Staff in attendance 24 hours every day (916) 717-2423 • Old-fashioned customer service and courtesy • Highly experienced staff

www.NorthstarRanchoCordova.com RCFE License EQUAL HOUSING Pending OPPORTUNITY 2341 Vehicle Drive (near Highway 50 at Sunrise Blvd.) Page 4 The Independent January 10, 2014 A New year for Congress? the approval ratings of our “hired not. Resolution Revolution public servants”. The people who depend on Or something like that. And I’m were more “clutterful” than Following are poll results as unemployment while looking for just not doing it anymore. ever, and the bathroom cabinets of December 31, 2013. The jobs had their assistance cut and Economist/YouGov: Approve even disabled Veterans had their I started a one-woman became even more discolored 7% , Disapprove 77%. FOX pay cut by Congress. So many Resolution Revolution more than from smeared lipstick and blush News: Approve 16%, Disapprove Veterans are truly desperate after a decade ago. residue. Volunteering? I didn’t 79%. ABC News/Wash Post: coming back to their country. At It used to be that, starting do much. And, of course, the Approve 14%, Disapprove 83%. least the soldiers who come back around December 27, I’d vow to marathon was never run, and my Associated Press/GFK: Approve today don’t get the same treat- myself and anyone within ear- thighs were not one whit smaller 13% , Disapprove 86%. CBS ment their fathers received when shot that I’d no longer contribute in circumference. By Bob McGarvey News/NYTimes: Approve 10% they came home from Vietnam. to the fast-moving, ever-chang- So you see, I grew tired of , Disapprove 83%. Gallup; It would be nice to begin the ing, exhilarating rumor mill that unfulfilled promises to myself. A new year for Congress Approve 12%, Disapprove 85%. year of 2014 if members of seems to run on high gear when I deemed myself an epic fail- would mean they would actu- Reason-Rupe/PSRAI : Approve Congress would only spend six amongst friends; that I’d floss ure. And that is why I started the ally work for the pay and benefits 20%, Disapprove 74%. months running their campaign they receive and would think first every single night – even those Resolution Revolution. Whatever the pollsters are for re-election. That would mean about what is best for the peo- trying to prove with the “All that they would spend one and hard-to-reach back teeth; that But back to those REFRESH ple of this country . . . not what I’d keep clean and organized all and RESET buttons… Congressional Job Approval one half years doing the jobs we is best for them or their political Polling Data”, the end result ends hired them to do. By Gold River Resident drawers and cabinets, especially There is a wonderful “new future. Last year, the House only in my bathroom; that I’d volun- car smell” to every January. It’s up being very disheartening. As Mark Twain said, “The govern- Jodie Barringer Myers worked 135 days and passed 65 far as I know, the polls don’t ask ment is merely a servant -- merely teer my time at least weekly at a great time to trade in the woe- bills. That is a record but not a the question, “What about YOUR a temporary servant; it cannot The holidays of 2013 are Bayside Church or St. John’s ful, ugly and unsavory parts of record anyone should be proud Senator or YOUR Congressman be its prerogative to determine so…last year. I, like you, hit Shelter or the Crocker. Oh, and the previous year for a shiny new of. or Congresswoman?” These polls what is right and what is wrong the PAUSE button during of course I’d lose two inches off replacement, and to look forward Perhaps it is too soon to be revealed that the “best” Congress and decide who is a patriot and Thanksgiving and Christmas. of each thigh and run a marathon to all the doors, rife with poten- talking about the November 2014 could get was get a 20% approval who isn’t. Its function is to obey I reflected and relaxed and by year’s end. tial and possibility, that will election, but there are so many rating and their “worst” approval orders, not originate them.” H enjoyed the family fun and hol- open. Makes me wish there were people who are unhappy with rating was 7%. I wonder if the what Congress is NOT doing in iday hoopla. (Cue the shattered glass.) an OPEN button. same elected officials will be From Vice Mayor Bob As a new year dawns, it is By March of each year, my So here’s to you, and to the Washington D.C. that I thought given the same jobs again this it would be interesting to look at McGarvey, God bless, and see now time to hit REFRESH and dental hygienist would repri- brand new baby that is 2014, and coming November? Let us hope you next time. RESET. But I’ll take a pass on mand me for my lackadaisical to all of us becoming the bet- the most recent polls which show that RESOLUTION thing. flossing skills. (“Oh, ya gotta ter, new and improved model of Look up “resolve” or “reso- be sure and get way back in our former selves…and to con- lution” in your Webster’s. It’s a there, Jodie.”) And speaking of fidently knocking, peeking in, hoity-toity, weighty word that mouths, by April I would realize tiptoeing, walking or barging All You Can Eat through those doors. H means I hereby declare and that I opened mine way too often promise to the world, and myself, when discussing who-did-what- Jodie Barringer Myers writes with firmness of mind and pur- to-whom-where-and-when, thus a blog, cottagecheeseandcrepep- pose, that I will attain each and being a major contributor to the aper.com, and can be reached at [email protected]. Crab Feed every goal upon which I set forth. rumor mill. By June my drawers Flu is on the Rise Continued from Page 1 health habits. If you become ill, You can also protect your

you should take actions to stop health by eating a nutritious diet especially important for preg- the spread of germs, including: and getting enough sleep. If you st nant women and other people at think you have influenza, contact February 1st higher risk for severe influenza. • Stay home when you are sick February 1 your physician. “It’s impossible to predict the • Cover your coughs and Visit a flu vaccine location 5 PM - No Host Bar • 6 PM - Dinner severity of a flu season, but the sneezes near you to get immunized. best way to prevent spread of the Pre-Pay5 PM by– No Dec. Host 31st -Bar $40.00 Some local health departments flu is to get vaccinated,” said Dr. • Wash your hands with soap/ may also offer free or low-cost Chapman. water After Dec. 31st - $43.00 immunizations. H In addition to getting vacci- • Avoid touching your eyes, nose 6 PM - Dinner nated, it’s crucial to practice good and mouth Open to the Publicst Pre-PayVFW byCenter Dec. Township 31 Post - $ 615840.00 8990 Kruitof Way, Fairst Oaks, CA 95628 A STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR 11O YEARS After Dec.Phone 916-966-166331 - $43.00 Open to the Public

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LJ’s Towing Publish: December 18, 25, 2013, January 1, 8, 2014 WHEREAS, Shatrisse Long and Levonzell IT IS ORDERED that all persons interested in 2525 Connie Drive AMCONC 140102 01-08-14 Taylor have filed a petition with this court for a the above entitled matter appear before this court Sacramento, CA 95815 LEGAL ADS FOR decree changing the name of Dezmond Jerome at 9 a.m. on February 4, 2014, in Department 54, (916) 489-8600 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Niheem Long to Desmond Niheem Levonzell Taylor. located at 800 Ninth Street, Third Floor, Sacramento, Publish: January 8 and 10, 2014 #FBNF2013-08984. Scott Harrison Williams, 10823 IT IS ORDERED that all persons interested in CA 95814, and show cause, if any, why the petition Berwick Way, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 is the above entitled matter appear before this court for Change of Name should not be granted. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE doing business under the Fictitious Business Name at 9 a.m. on January 23, 2014, in Department 54, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of “Calstar Property Maintenance” at 10823 Berwick located at 800 Ninth Street, Third Floor, Sacramento, this Order to Show Cause be published in the Vehicle Identification No: Way, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Filed with the CA 95814, and show cause, if any, why the petition Carmichael Times, a newspaper of general SACRAMENTO Clerk of Sacramento County on November 14, 2013. 3FAHPOHA3CR439831 for Change of Name should not be granted. circulation, printed in Sacramento County, Year: 2012, Model: Fusion, Make: Ford Publish: December 18, 25, 2013, January 1, 8, 2014 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of California, once a week for four consecutive weeks Sale Date: 1/16/2014 at 9:00 a.m. CALSTAR 140102 01-08-14 this Order to Show Cause be published in the prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Carmichael Times, a newspaper of general LJ’s Towing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Dated: December 11, 2013 circulation, printed in Sacramento County, 809 Reading Street #FBNF2013-09673. Robert R. Stellfox, 8696 Raymond M. Cadei California, once a week for four consecutive weeks Folsom, CA 95630 Redlands Way, Sacramento, CA 95828 is doing Judge of the Superior Court prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Publish: January 8, 15, 22, 29, 2014 (916) 489-8600 COUNTY? business under the Fictitious Business Name Dated: November 27, 2013 “Performance Cycle” at 4635 Auburn Blvd., MUHAMMAD 140105 01-29-14 Raymond M. Cadei Publish: January 8 and 10, 2014 Sacramento, CA 95841. Filed with the Clerk Judge of the Superior Court SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA of Sacramento County on December 13, 2013. 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CHANGE OF NAME Publish: January 8, 15, 22, 29, 2014 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA #34-2013-00155263 COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO 483-2299 WILDTYNG 140102 01-08-14 WHEREAS, David Joseph Howard has filed a ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE petition with this court for a decree changing the GOT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT CHANGE OF NAME #FBNF2013-08728. Woodfield Investments, name of David Joseph Howard to Grey L. Farran. #34-2013-00154782 IT IS ORDERED that all persons interested in LLC, 2900 Sienna Ln., Sacramento, CA 95862 WHEREAS, Muhammad Abdullah has filed All Legal Ads is doing business under the Fictitious Business the above entitled matter appear before this court LOCAL NEWS? a petition with this court for a decree changing Name “Woodfield Patio Homes” at 2900 Sienna at 9 a.m. on February 13, 2014, in Department 54, the name of Muhammad Abdullah to Blake Clark. located at 800 Ninth Street, Third Floor, Sacramento, Ln., Sacramento, CA 95862,. Filed with the Clerk IT IS ORDERED that all persons interested in Published in the of Sacramento County on November 4, 2013. CA 95814, and show cause, if any, why the petition Call 773-1111 the above entitled matter appear before this court for Change of Name should not be granted. Publish: December 25, 2013, January 1, 8, 15, 2014 at 9 a.m. on February 4, 2014, in Department 54, WOODFIELD 140103 01-15-14 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of located at 800 Ninth Street, Third Floor, Sacramento, this Order to Show Cause be published in the Carmichael Times FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT CA 95814, and show cause, if any, why the petition Carmichael Times, a newspaper of general #FBNF2013-09013. 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Joseph Baba, 1522 Response the above entitled matter appear before this court CA 95814, and show cause, if any, why the petition Rd., No. 313, Sacramento, CA 958715 is doing at 9 a.m. on February 13, 2014, in Department 54, for Change of Name should not be granted. business under the Fictitious Business Name located at 800 Ninth Street, Third Floor, Sacramento, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of “Ashur Motors” at 2516 Albatross Way, No. A, CA 95814, and show cause, if any, why the petition this Order to Show Cause be published in the Sacramento, CA 95815. Filed with the Clerk for Change of Name should not be granted. Carmichael Times, a newspaper of general of Sacramento County on December 16, 2013. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of circulation, printed in Sacramento County, Publish: December 25, 2013, January 1, 8, 15, 2014 this Order to Show Cause be published in the California, once a week for four consecutive weeks ASHUR 140103 01-15-14 Carmichael Times, a newspaper of general prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. circulation, printed in Sacramento County, Dated: December 18, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT California, once a week for four consecutive weeks #FBNF2013-09784. Smcco, Inc., 5828 Robertson David I. Brown prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Judge of the Superior Court Ave., Carmichael, CA 95608 is doing business under Dated: December 18, 2013 the Fictitious Business Name “Campbell Window and Publish: January 8, 15, 22, 29, 2014 Raymond M. Cadei OSBORNE 140105 01-29-14 Door” and Campbell Construction at 5828 Robertson Judge of the Superior Court Ave., Carmichael, CA 95608. 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City of Rancho Cordova Notice of Public Hearing1 column City of Rancho Cordova Planning Director PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Public Hearing NOTICE is hereby given that on Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at 5:30 p.m., or as REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR STORM DRAIN MAINTE- soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the City Council of the City of Rancho NOTICE is hereby given that on Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at 2:00 p.m., or as NANCE SERVICES Cordova will hold a Public Hearing at the Rancho Cordova City Hall, located at soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the Planning Director of the City of 2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, to consider the following: Rancho Cordova will hold a Public Hearing at the Rancho Cordova City Hall, in the Community Board Room located at 2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, Sealed proposals will be received at City Hall, City of Rancho Cor- DOLLAR AND THRIFTY - PROJECT NO. DD8397 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND to consider the following: dova, 2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670, up PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY: to the hour of 4:00 P.M. on February 11, 2014. Proposals will not SPORTSMAN’S WAREHOUSE FACADE - PROJECT NO. DD8429 - MINOR DESIGN REVIEW: REQUEST: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from the be publicly opened. City of Rancho Cordova in order to move forward with the Department of Alcoholic OWNER/APPLICANT: Conrad Rivergate, LLC HD Consulting Beverage Control (ABC) for a Type 20 license for the off-sale of beer and wine at The work to be performed under this contract consists of regular 10669 Coloma Road. The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is also requir- Mr. Ryan Adair Mr. Greg Hatfield 1300 National Drive, Suite 100 1179 Grand River Drive and emergency maintenance of the City of Rancho Cordova’s ing the applicant to obtain a letter of Public Convenience and Necessity (PCN) from Sacramento, CA 95834 Sacramento, CA 95831 the City of Rancho Cordova before they will issue a license at this location. storm drain system, including pipes, inlets, manholes, culverts, REQUEST: The applicant is requesting Minor Design Review approval for approxi- creeks, and ditches, and other tasks as specified in the RFP. OWNER/APPLICANT: mately 180 feet of partial façade renovations for the previously occupied Kmart store. Ki Jin Song The façade improvement would reface the old store front with faux columns and 4061 E Castro Valley Boulevard, Suite 195 projections to enhance the new store front. The new design would extend architectur- A mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held at the Rancho Castro Valley, CA 94552 al parapet details above the existing roof line to provide a new entry marquee. This Cordova City Hall, 1st Floor, Community Board Room, at 2:00 P.M. LOCATION/APN: 10669 Coloma Road; APN: 056-0222-021-0000 project would be the first phase of several renovations to improve the whole Ri- on Friday, January 24th, 2014. Following the pre-proposal meet- ZONING: Village Center Mixed Use (VCMU) vergate Center. ENVIRONMENTAL: Class 1 exemption per section 15301 (exiting facilities) of the LOCATION/APN: 2344 Sunrise Boulevard, Suite 1; APN: 058-0261-027-0000 ing, all questions must be submitted via email to Britton Snipes California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) ZONING: Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) ([email protected]) before 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday, PROJECT PLANNER: Matthew Diaz, Associate Planner ENVIRONMENTAL: Categorically Exempt under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) January 28, 2014. Responses to all questions will be released by

of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. the City on Thursday, January 30, 2014. The City of Rancho Cordova encourages interested parties to attend public meet- PROJECT PLANNER: William Campbell, Principal Planner ings and comment on the issues being discussed. If you wish to provide testimony and are unable to attend the meeting, written comments that are delivered to the Questions regarding this matter should be directed to the City of Rancho Cor- Copies of the Contract Documents, including the Request for Pro- City Clerk’s office prior to the time of the hearing will be made a part of the public dova Planning Department at (916) 851-8750. posal forms, are available at the below address. An electronic ver- record. sion of the RFP may be obtained by emailing Dana Grossi at ______Questions regarding this matter should be directed to the City of Rancho [email protected], or by visiting the City’s website: Cordova Planning Department at (916) 851-8750. NOTICE REGARDING CHALLENGES TO DECISIONS www.cityofranchocordova.org. ______Pursuant to all applicable laws and regulations, including without limitation, California

NOTICE REGARDING CHALLENGES TO DECISIONS Government Code Section 65009 and/or California Public Resources Code Section 21177, if you wish to challenge in court any of the above decisions (regarding plan- City of Rancho Cordova Pursuant to all applicable laws and regulations, including without limitation, Califor- Public Works Department nia Government Code Section 65009 and/or California Public Resources Code ning, zoning and/or environmental decisions), you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this notice/ Section 21177, if you wish to challenge in court any of the above decisions 2729 Prospect Park Drive agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the city at, or prior to, this public Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 (regarding planning, zoning and/or environmental decisions), you may be limited to hearing. raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) de- scribed in this notice/agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the city at, or ADA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT Printed in the Grapevine Independent on January 10, 2014. prior to, this public hearing. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance ADA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT to participate in this meeting, please contact Kelly Kennedy, Planning Department In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assis- Secretary at (916) 851-8759. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable tance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Department at the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. NOTICE OF NOTICE OF (916) 851-8720. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to PROPOSED ORDINANCE PROPOSED ORDINANCE Printed in the Grapevine Independent on January 10, 2014 make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. The following is a summary of an The following is a summary of an Printed in the Grapevine Independent on January 10, 2014 ordinance proposed for adoption by the ordinance proposed for adoption by the City Council of the City of Rancho City Council of the City of Rancho Cordova at its meeting of December 16, Cordova at its meeting of December 16, 2013. 2013. Classified ORDINANCE NO. 44-2013 ORDINANCE NO. 43-2013 Slim Randles’ HOME COUNTRY Advertising AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO Sell Your Stuff! CORDOVA AMENDING THE FOLSOM CORDOVA AMENDING CHAPTERS Pretty As A Pocket BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN AND THE 1.01, 6.60, 6.90, 6.120, 8.04, 9.80, and Reach 1000’s ZONING FOR AREAS WITHIN THE 16.18 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE Full Of Baby Mouses FOLSOM BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN REGARDING CODE ENFORCEMENT AREA AND AMENDING THE CITY’S AUTHORITY AND INCREASING FINES more. He was wearing a long- But there he was. Steve of Readers ZONING CODE MAP FOR CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS OF THE sleeved shirt, but not a jacket, reached forward to pat Jimmy MUNICIPAL CODE Every Week! The full text of the proposed ordinance is AS ALLOWED UNDER STATE LAW and it wasn’t cold. No snow on on the neck and he realized he available in the City Clerk’s office, 2729 the ground. But there was snow didn’t have the pains in his back Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, The full text of the proposed ordinance is last night. This was strange, so or shoulders any more, either. CA 95670. available in the City Clerk’s office, 2729 he reached up to scratch his chin Well, he reined Jimmy to a Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, Printed in the Grapevine Independent on CA 95670. and think about it. It was a skin- stop and looked around. They December 20, 2013. scratcher, no doubt about it. But were going up the mountain, Printed in the Grapevine Independent on that just made things more mys- but it wasn’t the same mountain 773-1111 December 20, 2013. terious because Steve didn’t with the cabin. It was the moun- touch his gray beard when he tain behind the home place back Day started slowly, after Steve scratched. He had mysteriously in Montana. and Snort were already through become clean shaven. And the light came up grad- Grapevine Independent two big pastures and into the And something was different ually, and Steve sat and smiled birth of the hills. Sure was pretty, about Snort. Any cowboy can tell and didn’t know what was hap- too, he noticed. Kinda pink and his own horse in the pitch dark, pening, and didn’t care. This Community Calendar made everything glow. just by the way he feels when he might be … “Pretty as a pocketful of baby walks or trots. And this wasn’t No. Of course not. On-going meetings; in Rancho Cordova unless otherwise noted. mouses,” he thought, smiling. Snort. He reined the horse into Then he woke up, groaned, The strangeness didn’t take place the early morning light to look and pulled on his boots. Time Codependents Anonymous and relaxed way with Info: Brown bag lunch, Time: Tuesdays, 7:30-9 pm library staff, community. bridge party. Free. until they’d started up the moun- at his head. Why … it’s Jimmy! for breakfast. But somehow he Place: Sunriver Church tain toward Steve’s cabin … the BRECA Meeting Fork Tail Devils But that can’t be. Jimmy was his had to smile, too. You know, 11223 Trinity River Dr. Time: 4th Tuesdays, 6:30-8 pm Date: 2nd Thursdays one with the turret overlooking horse in the early days of roping that wasn’t a bad deal. Not a bad www.sunriverchurch.com the world. in rodeos. He’d buried Jimmy deal at all. H Place: Rancho Cordova Library Place: Rancho Cordova IHOP 9845 Folsom Blvd. 2216 Sunrise Blvd. He noticed it wasn’t winter any forty years ago. Western Swing Society Contact: 361-8087 Contact: 488-2645 Time: 1st Sundays, 1-5:30 pm www.breca.us Info: Lockheed Lightning P-38 Place: Machinists Hall enthusiasts, pilots, mechanics 2749 Citrus Rd. Powertalk International no-host brunch. www.westernsswingsociety.org Jonathan Raymond Receives City Monthly Meeting Info: Live music, dancing. Time: 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm Women’s Golf Club of Food & beverages available for Place: Arden-Dimick Library Cordova purchase. Members $4, Non- 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento Date: Wednesdays Proclamationfor SCUSD Leadership members $7. Contact: 361-1745 Place: Cordova Golf Course Info: Coaching, effective 9425 Jackson Rd., Sacramento Rancho Cordova City Military Retiree/Spouse speaking, listening, leadership Contact: 363-0363 Meeting Council Member skills. Beginners are welcome. Info: All players welcome. Time: 2nd Tuesdays, 10:30 am D o n a l d Te r r y Place: N. Highlands Park & Rec Writing Workshop Cordova Couples Golf Club (right) presents a Office Time: 3rd Thursdays, 6-7:30 pm Date: Alternate Sunday 6040 Watt Ave., N. Highlands proclamation to Place: 9845 Folsom Blvd. mornings Contact: 561-7476 Contact: 264-2920 Place: Cordova Golf Course outgoing Sacramento Info: Meets monthly. www.saclibrary.org 9425 Jackson Rd., Sacramento City Unified School Adult writing & poetry Contact: 682-2285 Rancho Cordova District (SCUSD) workshops (writing for various All players welcome. Historical Society types of genres and more). Call for more information. S u p e r i n t e n d e n t Time: 4th Thursdays, 5 pm Place: Rancho Cordova City Hall Jonathan Raymond. AA Newcomers Coffee, Tea and 2729 Prospect Park Dr. Under Raymond’s Time: Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm Conversation for Seniors www.ranchocordovahistory.com Place: Sunriver Church Date: First Saturdays, 10-11 am leadership, SCUSD Info: Meets in the American 11223 Trinity River Dr. Place: Rancho Cordova Library River Room launched several key www.sunriverchurch.com 9845 Folsom Blvd. Contact: 264-2920 initiatives that have Spellbinders Reading with the Dogs Info: For those 55+. Free. Share increased graduation Toastmasters Time: 1st Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm thoughts, memories: let the Time: 2nd & 4th Mondays, 6:30 r a t e s , l o w e r e d Place: Rancho Cordova Library conversation flow! to 8 pm 9845 Folsom Blvd. Light refreshments served. drop-out rates and Place: China Buffet Contact: 264-2920 First Saturday each month. 5623 Sunrise, Citrus Heights improved the quality www.saclibrary.org Contact: 631-1703 of low-performing Info: Read to a canine pal, Soroptimist International Info: Hone communication boost reading skills. Free. of Rancho Cordova schools. Terry is a skills. Beginners welcome. Time: 2nd Monday each month, former member of Cordova Senior Citizens 6-7 pm Spanish Language the SCUSD Board of Social Club Place: Cattleman’s Restaurant Conversation Circle Time: 1st and 3rd Mondays, 12409 Folsom Blvd. Education. Time: 4th Saturdays, 3-4:30 pm 11 am Contact: siranchocordova@ Place: Rancho Cordova Library Place: Cordova Community soroptimist.net 9845 Folsom Blvd. Center Info: Organization serving Contact: 264-2920 2197 Chase Dr. needs of women & girls in our www.saclibrary.org Contact: 638-8065 for bridge or community and around Info: Practice Spanish in a fun 858-1660 for membership the world. Page 10 The Independent January 10, 2014 CORDOVACORDOVA HIGHHIGH SCHOOLSCHOOL SPORTSSPORTS Lancer Hoops Prepare League Play Around The for CAL Battle Corner For Lady Lancers By Mike Bush the Lancers led only 20-18 after the first quarter, By Mike Bush Cordova led 17-12 at halftime before it lost its but hit all offensive cylinders with their fast-paced lead in the third quarter. Defensive breakdowns RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - Four games that offense, scoring 31 points for a 51-29 RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - In three of its in the third quarter led to Ponderosa pulling down included three in its own tournament, the Cordova lead at halftime. last six non-league games, the Cordova High 12 rebounds to take its lead before the Lancers’ High School boys basketball team have its goal set Four players scored in dou- School girls basketball team pulled out wins. rallied. but one game at a time. ble figures for Cordova; Before Christmas, the Lady Lancers beat Midori Mekata was the leading scorer for the “Our goal is to win the (Capital Athletic League) Brewer had 17, Coles 16, Alex Ponderosa, 39-38. Lancers with 11 points. Clark finished with six championship,” Cordova head coach Fletcher Yakimchuk 14 and Hendrix 12. After win- points. Leila Cooper and Erica Wilson scored five Johnson said. Roberson had eight points. ning one game points each. Jones had three, Kayla Hontz two and Playing on the road on Jan. 3, Cordova ran past Earlier this week, Cordova at the Lady Ware one. Edison by an 86-58 score in a non-league game at (8-4) continued its non- Bulldog Winter the Vikings’ gym in Stockton. league schedule with games Classic Tournament Capital Christian 58, Cordova 18 against Davis and Del in Folsom toward the In the first game of the Lady Bulldog Classic Christian Brothers 85, Campo. Tonight – Friday end of December, Cordova Tournament at Folsom High School on Dec. 26, Cordova 72 – Cordova will play at (4-11) started 2014 with the host Cougars jumped out to an 18-6 lead in the Playing for third place in its Cordova Christmas Laguna Creek of Elk an easy 59-16 win over first quarter en route to the win. Classic on Dec. 28, after the Falcons scored more Grove. On Tuesday, Golden Sierra, also in a than 20 points in the first three quarters of the Jan. 14, Cordova non-league game. Cordova 45, Galt 15 game, the Lancers scored 36 points in the fourth will play at Grant The Lady Lancers kept the Warriors winless in quarter. But that wasn’t enough for Cordova. to close out Lancers’ win over the second game of the tournament in the consola- Three Cordova players scored in double figures; its pre-season Bruins tion bracket on Dec. 27. Jordan Roberson scored 22 points, Lamar Brewer schedule. In Cordova’s game at 16 and Nathaniel Hendrix 11. C.J. Coles had five Johnson is Ponderosa in Shingle Springs Rio Americano 40, Cordova 35 points. confident that with six seniors in on Dec. 20, Lancer guard Nikki Playing for the consolation title of the tourney on Brewer, Coles, Bolden, Yakimchuk, Jones intercepted an inbound pass Dec. 28, and a preview of Capital Athletic League Encina 92, Cordova 91 DeMario Newman and Hendrix, plus a mix at midcourt, then hit a short jumper squads, Cordova jumped out to a 15-8 lead in the Advancing to one of the winner bracket games of juniors and two underclassmen who play to give Cordova a 38-37 lead with 51 first quarter. But Rio held Cordova to four points in on Dec. 27, the two teams battled through the travel ball during the off-season, the Lancers will seconds left in the game. the second quarter to take a 22-19 halftime lead. fourth quarter in this exciting nail-biter. battle for a CAL title. Lancer guard Brianna Clark secured the Three Lancers scored in double figures; Roberson “We should be the favorites to win league since win with a baseline jumper with 32 seconds left in Cordova 59, Golden Sierra 16 scored 22 points, Coles 19 and JaQuan Lewis 13. we have the most returning and starters and seniors the game. Prior to Jones’ go-ahead shot, Clark hit In a non-league game in Garden Valley on Jan. Hendrix and Marquis Bolden scored nine points who have played significant minutes,” Johnson a 3-pointer. 3, the Lancers held the host Grizzlies to single each, and Brewer had eight. Lewis canned four, said. “We’re hoping that experience and our com- “We just had to put our shooters in at the same digit scoring in each quarter. Cordova led 28-11 at 3-pointers. mitment to basketball year-round will carry us to time,” Cordova head coach Raymond Bradley halftime. the Capital Athletic League championship and fur- said. Earlier this week, Cordova continued its non- Cordova 92, Rosemont 46 ther into the playoffs.” H Cordova was behind 25-19 entering the final league schedule with a game at Foothill of In the first game of the tournament on Dec. 26, quarter, as it was held to two points in the third Sacramento. quarter before its come-from-behind rally. On Tuesday, Cordova will close out its non- The Lancers had 42 rebounds in the game, and league schedule with contest at Elk Grove High the Bruins had 34. Cordova forward Monique School. Then the Lancers will begin CAL action at Newton grabbed 11 rebounds and Andalena Ware Mira Loma on Wednesday, Jan. 15. "Christmas in Cordova" Helps Rancho had 10, including six in the first quarter. Tip-off for both games are scheduled for 7 p.m. H “Monique was all over the glass,” said Bradley Cordova Families Celebrate Christmas of Newton. NOW YOU CAN SAVE AN ADDITIONAL $5 PER MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS! With Entertainment and above.

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Saturday, Jan. 4 Saturday, Jan. 11 Indianapolis 45 Kansas City 44 1. Seahawks (13-3) Optimistic Percy Harvin (hip) will play against Saints. New Orleans at Seattle 4:35 p.m. New Orleans 26 Philadelphia 24 Indianapolis at New England 8:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5 2. Broncos (13-3) Peyton Manning hoping magical season continues. Sunday, Jan. 11 San Diego 27 Cincinnati 10 3. Patriots (12-4) Rob Gronkowski to undergo knee surgery Thursday. San Francisco at Carolina 1:05 p.m. San Francisco 23 Green Bay 20 4. Panthers (12-4) Steve Smith (knee) expects to play against 49ers. San Diego at Denver 4:40 p.m. 5. 49ers (13-4) Michael Crabtree best “catcher,” says Jim Harbaugh. Stat Leaders 6. Colts (12-5) Sign ex-Pat Deion Branch prior to New England trip. 7. Saints (12-5) Shayne Graham hits FG as time expires in Philly. PASSING YDS TD-INT 8. Chargers (10-7) Phil Mickelson celebrates win with Dean Spanos. Andrew Luck, IND 443 4-3 9. Chiefs (11-6) Second team in playoff history to blow 28-point lead. SAINTS (12-5) AT SEAHAWKS (13-3) Alex Smith, KC 378 4-0 10. Eagles (10-7) DeSean Jackson says he is “deserving” of pay raise. The last time Seattle hosted New Orleans in a Andy Dalton, CIN 334 1-2 11. Packers (8-8-1) Aaron Rodgers bested by Colin Kaepernick… again. playoff game, Marshawn Lynch set the tone Drew Brees, NO 250 1-2 12. Bengals (11-6) Have not earned playoff victory since Jan. 6, 1991. with a now-iconic run that epitomized his nick- Colin Kaepernick, SF 227 1-1 13. Cardinals (10-6) Bruce Arians wins over Phoenix faithful in first year. name, “Beast Mode.” Lynch broke eight tackles Nick Foles, PHI 195 2-0 14. Bears (8-8) Jay Cutler signs contract, $54 million guaranteed. over the course of 67 yards on his way to the Aaron Rodgers, GB 177 1-0 15. Cowboys (8-8) Jerry Jones supports idea of expanded playoffs. end zone during a 41–36 Seahawks victory Philip Rivers, SD 128 1-0 16. Ravens (8-8) Jacoby Jones set to mock Mike Tomlin in TV ad. over the Saints. The run — known as the “Beast Quake” due to the amount of noise and RUSHING YDS TD 17. Jets (8-8) Antonio Cromartie says he wants to “retire a Jet.” 18. Dolphins (8-8) Fire OC Mike Sherman, Ryan Tannehill’s A&M coach. reverberations caused by the “12th Man” fans Colin Kaepernick, SF 98 0 at CenturyLink Field — registered 90 seconds Mark Ingram, NO 97 1 19. Steelers (8-8) Fire O-line coach Jack Bicknell Jr. after one year. 20. Rams (7-9) “Closing the gap” in NFC West, says Jeff Fisher. of seismic activity and set the tone for the next Eddie Lacy, GB 81 0 several years of football in Seattle. The 2010 LeSean McCoy, PHI 77 1 21. Giants (7-9) Happy Birthday! Eli Manning turns 33 years old. 22. Titans (7-9) Fire Mike Munchak, who refused to fire assistants. season marked the first for both Lynch and Ronnie Brown, SD 77 1 coach Pete Carroll, a duo that — along with Knile Davis, KC 67 1 23. Lions (7-9) Tony Dungy thinks “best job out there” is Detroit. 24. Bills (6-10) Kiko Alonso among favorites for Defensive ROY. quarterback Russell Wilson, cornerback Richard Frank Gore, SF 66 1 Sherman and several other notable Hawks — 25. Vikings (5-10-1) Set to interview OCs Jay Gruden, Ken Whisenhunt. Alex Smith, KC 57 0 has changed the culture in the Pacific North- 26. Buccaneers (4-12) Hire Lovie Smith as 10th coach in franchise history. RECEIVING YDS TD west. Fans love Lynch so much, they’re rallying 27. Falcons (4-12) Arthur Blank wants to draft “tough” player at No. 6. T.Y. Hilton, IND 224 2 to raise $50,000 to pay for the fine he was 28. Raiders (4-12) Dennis Allen, ownership debate assistant coaches. Dwayne Bowe, KC 150 1 levied for not speaking to the media in 2013. 29. Browns (4-12) Claim no interest in Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops. Marvin Jones, CIN 130 0 Lynch will likely let his play do the talking 30. Jaguars (4-12) Jedd Fisch says Blaine Gabbert career not over yet. Michael Crabtree, SF 125 0 against New Orleans, a team that also lost in 31. Redskins (3-13) Casting wide net in extensive head coaching search. Donnie Avery, KC 79 1 Seattle 34–7 in Week 13 this year. That game 32. Texans (2-14) Hire Bill O’Brien as fourth coach in franchise history. Giovani Bernard, CIN 73 0 Philip Rivers Athlon Sports immediately followed the Seahawks’ bye week. Riley Cooper, PHI 68 1 So does this week’s matchup. Jordy Nelson, GB 62 1 COLTS (12-5) AT PATRIOTS (12-4) Tom Brady’s playoff resume is immaculate. Five Super Bowl appearances, three Super Bowl rings, a 17–7 postseason record and T.Y. HILTON, WR, COLTS Andrew Luck earned the first playoff win of his 11–3 mark at New England. Brady’s three Wild, Wild Card home playoff losses came against eventual career, thanks in large part to his go-to wide- out and 2012 draft classmate. Hilton ran wild, Amazing statistics from Super Bowl champion Baltimore (28–13) last with 13 catches for 224 yards (17.2 ypc) and season, against the division-rival Jets (28–21) two TDs — including a 64-yard score — dur- Wild Card Weekend following the 2010 season and to Baltimore after the 2009 campaign. In those three de- ing an improbable 45–44 win over the Chiefs. feats, Brady has combined to throw five TDs Trailing 38–10 in the third quarter, Luck and By BRADEN GALL and six INTs. Upon further review, however, Hilton led the Colts to the second-largest Athlon Sports Editor Brady has been beatable since that first play- come-from-behind victory in playoff history, off loss in Foxborough, with a 3–4 playoff trailing only the Buffalo Bills’ 32-point come- The most intriguing, important, record since losing his air of invincibility at back against the Houston Oilers in a 41–38 Robert Kraft’s house. Sure, Brady’s 17 playoff overtime thriller in January 1993. historic and bizarre stats from the NFL’s Wild Card Weekend: wins are the most all time. But 14 of those COLIN KAEPERNICK, QB, 49ERS came before he suffered a season-ending knee Not quite déjà vu all over again, but not bad. 28 injury in the 2008 opener. Further proof of Tom Kaepernick improved his career record against Terrific’s mortality comes with the news that the Packers to 3–0 following a 23–20 victory at Second-largest playoff come- he is carrying around a “little bit” of a cold this Lambeau Field. The dual-threat signal-caller back in NFL history week. “But I’ll live,” he says. On the other side, completed 16-of-30 passes for 227 yards, one The four-touchdown comeback Andrew Luck carries a 1–1 postseason record. scoring strike and one pick, while scrambling was the second largest in NFL his- But his one win was one for the ages, as the seven times for 98 yards (14.0 ypc). In three tory, trailing only the Bills’ miracu- second-year stud led the Colts from a 28-point games against Green Bay, Kaepernick has now lous and infamous comeback against deficit to beat the Chiefs and earn the right to combined to pass for 902 yards, six TDs and Houston. Buffalo overcame a 32- play Brady’s Patriots. two INTs, while rushing for 301 yards and two point deficit in the 1992 Wild Card trips to the end zone. Playing in temperatures that felt like minus-10, Kaepernick stayed game against the Oilers to win in 49ERS (13-4) AT PANTHERS (12-4) warm by torching the Pack through the air and overtime. Colin Kaepernick vs. Cam Newton. These two on the ground. video game quarterbacks weigh in at 6'5", 11 245 and 6'4", 230, respectively. The duo com- Andrew Luck’s fourth-quarter bined to pass for 6,576 yards, 45 TDs and 21 INTs. They combined to scramble for 1,109 or overtime game-winning drives yards and 10 TDs. CK and Cam are changing since 2012 the way the game is being played. When they Sunday marked Luck’s 11th get together the scoreboard will explode or at comeback win since he was selected Athlon Sports least catch fire from all the stats and points No. 1 in the 2012 NFL Draft. Tony Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck had an historic afternoon, with a 28-point and long bombs and breakaway speed. Wait? Romo and Russell Wilson are tied come-from-behind win — his 11th career fourth-quarter or overtime comeback win. They already played this year? And it was a for second behind Luck with nine 10–9 defensive struggle in which neither fourth-quarter or overtime game- 1 –10 Kaepernick nor Newton found the end zone. winning drives since the start of the Saints’ all-time road playoff wins Wind chill temperature at kick- Kaepernick threw for a season-low 91 yards ’12 season. Joe Flacco and Matt Entering Wild Card weekend, off in Lambeau Field with one INT and 16 rush yards in the Week 10 defeat. Newton didn’t do much better, Ryan each have eight such drives. New Orleans had never won a road The coldest game in NFL history playoff game in nearly 50 years of was the “Ice Bowl” in 1967 between passing for 169 yards with one INT and 15 rush yards in victory. The hero that day was NFL football. The Saints had lost all Green Bay and Dallas at minus-13 8 kicker Graham Gano, who hit a 53-yard FG NFL-record consecutive playoff five previous road postseason games degrees at kickoff with minus-48 with 10:05 remaining to give the Cats a lead losses for Kansas City before topping the Eagles 26–24 in wind chill. The “Freezer Bowl” was they would not relinquish. For the record, Nin- The Chiefs were leading 31–10 at Philadelphia. the second-coldest in NFL history ers kicker Phil Dawson also hit a 53-yarder halftime and pushed their lead to when the Bengals beat the Chargers that day. So expect long field goals when San Saints quarterback DREW BREES seemingly 38–10 early in the third quarter. An- 12.1 in minus-9 temperatures in the face Fran hits Charlotte this week. has it all — a $100 million contract, Super drew Luck and the Colts then Colin Kaepernick’s career play- of an absurd minus-59 wind chill. Bowl ring (and MVP award), multiple national CHARGERS (10-7) AT BRONCOS (13-3) endorsement deals and a beautiful family outscored Kansas City 35–6 over the off yards per carry vs. Green Bay An AFC West division showdown pits the Bolts (judging from his Tide commercials). But Brees final 27 minutes of play to win Colin Kaepernick is 3–0 against 14–0 against the Broncos. The two rivals split the is just like everyone else when it comes to 45–44 in Lucas Oil Stadium. The the Packers in his short career, in- Chargers’ record when Philip season series, with each team winning on the playing in Seattle. In Week 13, Brees threw for loss for the Chiefs was an NFL- cluding two playoff wins in each of Rivers attempts 21 or fewer passes road. Denver won 28–20 at San Diego in Week a season-low 147 yards and one TD in a 34–7 record eighth consecutive playoff the last two seasons. His ability to The Chargers ran the ball 40 times 10, with Peyton Manning passing for 330 yards, loss, which was New Orleans’ worst defeat of defeat dating back to a 1993 win make things happen with his legs has for 196 yards to beat the Bengals. four scores and zero INTs. The Chargers pulled the season. Brees will need to step up his game over Houston in the AFC Divisional been the death of the Green Bay de- Rivers completed 12-of-16 passes in off a 27–20 upset at Mile High in Week 15, the in front of the “12th Man” this weekend. Round. The Lions have the second- fense in each of the two playoff the game for 128 yards in the win. In second of four-straight wins to close the season longest losing streak with seven games. Kaepernick has rushed 23 128 regular-season and eight career and vault San Diego into the playoffs. Last sea- losses in a row, while Cleveland, times for 279 yards and two touch- playoff starts, Rivers has thrown son, the Broncos swept the Bolts, winning Dallas, Minnesota, Seattle and the downs at an astonishing 12.1-yard fewer than 16 passes three times and 35–24 at San Diego in Week 6 and 30–23 at home in Week 11. For those living under a rock New York Giants each have had a clip in two playoff wins over the 21 or fewer just 14 times in a start, or far, far away from the Rockies, Manning has six-game playoff losing streak. Packers. including two playoff victories. posted the greatest statistical season in NFL history en route to what will likely be his fifth MVP award — passing for a record 5,477 yards, a record 55 TDs and 10 INTs for a 115.1 passer rating. Although not quite Manning- Mitchell Rob Nathan Steven Mark esque, Philip Rivers has been throwing light- Athlon Board of Experts Light Doster Rush Lassan Ross Consensus ning bolts during San Diego’s current five-game This Week’s Games & Experts’ Records 167-92-1 171-88-1 172-87-1 169-90-1 164-95-1 169-90-1 winning streak. The polarizing passer has com- Saints at Seahawks (Sat.) Seahawks by 5 Seahawks by 10 Seahawks by 6 Seahawks by 6 Seahawks by 10 Seahawks by 7 pleted an efficient 68.3 percent of his passes Colts at Patriots (Sat.) Patriots by 1 Patriots by 9 Patriots by 3 Patriots by 9 Patriots by 6 Patriots by 6 for 973 yards, 10 TDs and two INTs in wins over 49ers at Panthers Panthers by 3 49ers by 2 49ers by 3 49ers by 3 49ers by 3 49ers by 2 the Giants, Broncos, Raiders, Chiefs and Ben- gals. Plus, he’s been screaming a lot. Chargers at Broncos Broncos by 1 Broncos by 7 Chargers by 1 Broncos by 10 Broncos by 7 Broncos by 5

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