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Time Running Out on Short Sale Tax Break

There are four months remaining before the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 expires.    There are members in Congress who are pushing to...

Gorrell Changed Deaf Sports

If you're a deaf athlete, odds are you've heard of 68-year-old, sports pioneer Howard Gorrell of Delaware. He grew up completely deaf from birth...

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).

Home prices are up

California home prices were close to a 4-year high in July and the pace of sales continues to grow. The median home price in July...

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...

Bishop’s Rapid Decline Baffled Doctors

The sea change in Bradley Bishop happened almost overnight. "In February 2005, (Bradley) became suddenly ill, was diagnosed with encephalitis, and he was in...

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...

Sacramento: Inventory Down Prices Up

Buyer demand in the Sacramento real estate market is increasing while inventory of homes for sale is declining.  You don't need to be an...

National Guard Training Mission Went Awry

On the evening of November 23, 1999, Sgt. William Sturges of Ronkonkoma, New York, was in an airplane on a training mission for 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...

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Making a Splash in Roseville at Steve Wallen Swim School

Roseville, Calif. - Steve Wallen Swim School in Roseville teaches swim lessons and water safety for infants, kids, and adults of all skill levels.

Welcome to the Brighter Side

Placer County ranked #2 in California for highest percentage of registered...

Roseville, Calif. - There are many factors that determine those tangible and intangible things that make for best places to live lists. Be it geography, weather, education, or other amenities on your checklist, those marketing and PR compilations citing "best places"