The Tuesday, October 10 episode of Frontline on PBS (you know, public television?) will be The Enemy Within, an examination of the US response to the possiblity of terrorists within our borders.
This episode will focus on the case of Muslims living in Lodi and their possible connection to Al Qaida.
The Enemy Within airs at 10pm on KVIE 6.
UPDATE: If you missed it, you can see the whole thing online here.
Well today brings two big stories, one sad and one incredibly good. First the sad, it’s now official: Tower Records is gone. Like, for real. Liquidation sales start today. First Sacred Heart, then Tower, and since these things happen in threes, expect an announcement soon after November 7 about another Sacramento institution packing house…
The good news today is that the DEA has busted Daryl and Solomon Summerfield (hmm Solomon, eh? so these stories really are related…weird) a father and son drug outfit that was moving large amounts of cocaine around. If you just read this story in the Bee, one bit they left out, and that Ron Jones reports on CBS13, is that this operation was the coke supply for Oak Park. One thing Ron Jones doesn’t report is who “Scott McGregor” is, the person quoted in the article several times. I have a hunch that he might be talking about McGregor Scott, the US Attorney in Sacramento. What is that dude doing reversing his names like that! Making Ron Jones’ job harder is what. Anyway here’s to brighter days ahead for Oak Park…
CoolDMZ’s, too. Sacred Heart, the venerable East Sacramento institution, will be re-built across 39th Street, thanks to a deal with Mercy.
The President’s stay in our area was a short one. It was probably a good thing, because it seems he wore out his welcome before he even got here:
Howard Kinsey, 41, faces one count of threatening to take the life of and inflict bodily harm on the President of the United States under the indictment returned by a federal grand jury, U.S. Attorney McGregor Scott said…
Meanwhile, an Elk Grove engineer charged with sending threatening letters containing a powdery substance to a country club where President Bush appeared this week was scheduled to appear in court Thursday.
Michael Lee Braun, 51, faces two charges of sending threats through the mail.
Boys, how about next time you just don’t re-elect the guy?
It seems that our chronic local problem is spreading:
A teen was arrested Wednesday after leading officers on a chase in a stolen car and crashing the vehicle into the garage of a Manteca home, Manteca Police officials said…
Wilson led police on a short chase through residential neighborhoods at speeds over 80 miles an hour before losing control and crashing into the garage of a home near Mission Ridge and Swan drives. Wilson was able to climb out of the overturned car and scramble into the house before he was arrested by officers in the backyard, Osborn said.
Poor Manteca. You don’t know what you’re getting yourself into.
I’m sure we’re all safer for the Sheriff’s having busted the South Seas Massage and Tanning Parlor in north Sacramento which was operating as a whorehouse. But the KCRA report does bring up some questions.
A decoy went into the business carrying cash and wearing a wire. Authorities said 15 minutes later, the decoy was offered sex for money. …
Well that’s how you’d do it, isn’t it. Cut and dry, get in, get your collar, get out. There’s more.
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As many of you know, The President of the United States of America just passed through town. If you didn’t know, and you blinked, you didn’t miss anything.
However, you have to give it to Dubya. He’s coming to a state where he has a 66% disapproval rating, and where the Republican Governor won’t even see him (in fact, Arnold took off to LA while Bush was here). But, George’s fellow GOPs here in NorCal needed his help. Here is a quick synopsis of Bush’s activities while he was around:
Breaking news. CBS13.com is reporting that California’s roads are bad:
A new report by a group called the Road Improvement Project found that the state has some of the worst major roads and highways.
It ranked the ten US urban areas with the greatest share of substandard roads, based on how bad drivers are shaken around in their cars. Five of them are in California…
Guess who rounded out the California’s Bumpy 5 and made top bottom seven on the list?
And Sacramento scored seventh worse. Fifty percent of its roads don’t meet the group’s standards.
At least now you can justify that Hummer.
I keep finding myself heading back to this story news10.net reported on last week. Some folks are burying small statues of Saint Joseph in their yards to help sell their homes. It appears that when times get tough and bubbles begin to burst, turning to religion and prayer is just the ticket. It’s just that this ticket has a specially reduced price tag of only $5.95.
From totallycatholic.com (no, I’m not joking):
Don’t be fooled by secular companies selling these! They promote this practice as superstition and ‘good luck’. We developed this St. Joseph House selling kit years ago and have sold thousands to devout Roman Catholics who understand the devotion related to this pious practice…Some secular companies are selling similar kits for $14.00 or more — we have kept our price low through the years to make it affordable for all!
Watch out, those secular companies are out to get you! Because, you know, having a business that is not overtly or specifically religious just screams of capitalism and exploitation. Oh, by the way, tc.com’s tiny bible keychains are on sale for $3.95 (you’ll need a magnifying glass to read it!).
Here’s a good reason to visit Old Sac this weekend:
A visitor from the bay has decided the River City is a tasty place to visit. A sea lion has taken up residence on a Sacramento dock.
The sea lion arrived Wednesday night, deciding this spot on a dock under the Tower Bridge was his.
No word on whether this lion of the sea was the same hungover one that tried to visit Arden Mall last year.  In any case, come on by this weekend. Have a few beers, buy some antiques, eat some candy, and say hello to Mr. Sea Lion.Â
You’ll be glad you did.
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