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Weidel on Wheels. Author Jeffrey Weidel is an award-winning writer from the Sacramento region who has reviewed automobiles for more than two decades. Check out his latest ride!

Fiat 500 Convertible is Cute and Fun

This is a cute foreign car that gets even cuter in convertible mode. Truth be told, the new Fiat 500 may be billed as...

2013 Ford Explorer a much more refined large SUV

It shouldn't take any driver familiar with the history of the Ford Explorer to discern that this sport utility vehicle no longer feels like...

Scion deviates from original game plan with FR-S sports car

Back in 2002 when the game plan was unveiled, Toyota launched its Scion brand to hopefully capture a younger, hipper segment of car buyers. While...

Lexus LX570 remains an enviable large, luxury SUV

There are plenty of large sport utility vehicles on the road, so obviously some people still have a need for these rather large behemoths....

Ford has high hopes American market will embrace the Fiesta

Although this subcompact car has enjoyed great success overseas, the question lingers for the braintrust at Ford: Why wasn't the Ford Fiesta being sold...

Scion iQ: Tiny “smart” car with big upsides

The Toyota folks built the new 2012 Scion iQ for a younger generation of car buyers who are primarily single with a modest lifestyle, live in an urban area, and are seeking a relatively affordable car ($15,265) that gets good gas mileage (36-37 mph).

2013 Lexus GS 450 Hybrid: Good gas mileage, great performance

This is a hybrid with enviable performance capabilities. If one didn't notice the fascinating gauge that demonstrates how the vehicle is operating between its...

Kia Sorento an enviable midsize SUV

A year ago the Kia Sorento redesign transformed this midsize sport utility vehicle from a truck-based model to a car-like body. The result: The...

Infiniti QX56 offers superior power and performance

A new bed purchased for my college-aged daughter quickly became a dilemma. It was too large for our midsize sport utility vehicle to transport...

Dramatic Improvements for 2012 Ford Focus

Pardon the pun, but this vehicle category hasn't been much of a "focus" for Ford in its long history of producing automobiles. Heavy-duty trucks,...

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Sacramento Naturopathic Medical Center emphasizes the use of prevention and natural...

Sacramento Naturopathic Medical Centerย is a professional primary care natural medicine committed to helping all people reach their full potential โ€“ mind, body and spirit.

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Mahany Park in Roseville, meeting the needs of an active community

Roseville, Calif.- Mahany Park in Roseville is more than a park, much more. Located in west Roseville on the corner of Pleasant Grove Blvd. and Woodcreek Oaks Blvd., it is an active community hub 365 days per year.