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- 2013.05.22: Murals popping up in downtown Sacramento
- 2013.05.22: Seven new Kings owners, former players Webber, Richmond to attend rally
- 2013.05.20: Ranadive to attend Kings fan rally; event moved to Thursday
- 2013.05.15: Kings to stay in Sacramento
- 2013.05.08: Sacramento moves forward with tighter gun store regulations
- 2013.05.07: Solar panel farm planned for Sutter's Landing Park in midtown
- 2013.05.07: Mayor to Seattle's Hansen: 'Take the high road' and back off
- 2013.04.30: Live chat replay: Next steps in Sacramento's fight to keep NBA Kings
- 2013.04.29: Sacramento budget: more cops, but only with pension help
- 2013.04.29: Chat live: NBA Kings waiting game: Seattle vs Sacramento
- 2013.04.24: New Kings arena drawings released
- 2013.04.23: Update: Councilman Schenirer now a mayor pro tem
- 2013.04.05: Watchdogs criticize 'Public Sector Suite' in Kings arena plan
- 2013.04.04: Mayor Johnson, Sen. Steinberg arrive home after Kings pitch
- 2013.04.02: Sacramento delegation to rally in NYC before pitch is made for Kings
- 2013.03.22: Conceptual drawings of new Kings arena released by city
- 2013.03.22: Sacramento arena talks continue, but no deal yet
- 2013.03.21: City Manager still confident arena financing plan will come together
- 2013.03.21: Third big investor emerges in bid for Sacramento Kings
- 2013.03.20: City still in arena talks, expects deal to be released Thursday
- 2013.03.20: Fundraising drive sending nearly 500 kids, volunteers to Kings game
- 2013.03.18: Carmichael Dave launches US tour to keep Kings in Sacramento
- 2013.03.15: Sacramento plans three public forums to discuss arena plan
- 2013.03.14: California Family Fitness to open K Street gym this summer
- 2013.03.12: Police officers, firefighters, pools funded by new Sacramento tax revenue
- 2013.03.12: Sacramento city manager: Talks on arena financing plan going well
- 2013.03.11: Seattle takes page from Sacramento playbook on PR campaign for Kings
- 2013.03.11: City seeks feedback from public on Downtown Plaza arena plan
- 2013.03.11: Former Sacramento Monarchs to attend Thursday event promoting pro hoops in city
- 2013.03.07: Former Sacramento King Richmond greets fans as campaign to keep team rolls on
- 2013.03.05: Sacramento city manager wants council vote on arena deal March 26
- 2013.03.05: Could longer speaker times help end the craziness at council meetings?
- 2013.03.01: City Hall wants feedback on McKinley Park playground designs
- 2013.02.28: Mayor Kevin Johnson announces Kings bid in State of the City
- 2013.02.26: Sacramento council approves arena financing negotiations
- 2013.02.26: Sacramento Councilman Fong explains no vote on arena
- 2013.02.25: Council will be asked to spend $150,000 toward arena effort
- 2013.02.25: Sacramento councilman wants to combat bike thefts
- 2013.02.22: Forbes: Sacramento not so miserable anymore
- 2013.02.19: Sacramento City Council's symbolic 7-2 vote supports Kings, arena quest
- 2013.02.19: Sacramento council committee to debate plastic bag ban today
- 2013.02.15: Murals to add artistic touch to K Street as area awaits development
- 2013.02.14: NBA's Stern: Expansion unlikely, 'idea of leaving Sacramento is not a good one'
- 2013.02.13: Sacramento sets aside money to replant 'Victory Trees'
- 2013.02.13: Deputy Chief Sam Somers chosen to lead Sacramento Police Department
- 2013.02.12: Mayor Johnson says he's 'very close' to unveiling plan to keep Kings
- 2013.02.08: Fan groups seek to sell out Saturday's Kings game
- 2013.02.05: Kings investors still not revealed, but mayor remains confident
- 2013.02.01: A new view of Sacramento - from outer space
- 2013.01.31: City Hall analyzing potential arena at Downtown Plaza
- 2013.01.28: Fitness magnate Mastrov meets with local Kings investors
- 2013.01.23: Mayor doesn't reveal 'whale,' but says talks with potential Kings ownership group moving quickly
- 2013.01.22: Billionaire Burkle, fitness tycoon Mastrov discussing Kings purchase
- 2013.01.22: List: Investors to give $1 million each to buy Sacramento Kings
- 2013.01.22: Mayor assembles 19 local business leaders in pitch to buy the Kings
- 2013.01.22: Mayor to reveal local faces of proposed Kings ownership team
- 2013.01.17: NBA Commissioner Stern: Still no Seattle-Kings deal
- 2013.01.16: New lawsuit seeks to block Seattle arena plan
- 2013.01.15: Mayor Johnson aims to make counter offer for Kings directly to NBA
- 2013.01.13: Fan efforts organizing in attempt to keep Sacramento Kings here
- 2013.01.08: Boy raises money to buy ambulance for Sacramento sister city in Israel
- 2013.01.07: NBA star LeBron James to attend St. HOPE fundraiser Friday
- 2012.12.31: Sacramento council to appoint vice mayor on Thursday
- 2012.12.31: Confusion over the sales tax rate in the city of Sacramento
- 2012.12.31: Kings drama, credit card scandal dominated Sacramento City Hall in 2012
- 2012.12.11: New Sacramento City Council takes office tonight
- 2012.12.07: Oak Park farmer's market in line for more upgrades
- 2012.12.05: Confused about city recycling changes? Help is on the way
- 2012.12.04: Sacramento expected to make big changes to recycling, green waste collection
- 2012.12.03: California watchdog agency fines Mayor Kevin Johnson $37,500
- 2012.12.03: Sacramento lands minor league soccer franchise
- 2012.11.30: Warren, Hansen declared winners in Sacramento council races
- 2012.11.28: Mayor Johnson names new chief of staff
- 2012.11.27: Warren appears headed for victory over Kerth in Sacramento council race
- 2012.11.21: Handful of votes still separate candidates in Sacramento council races
- 2012.11.20: Winter housing program for homeless gets financial boost
- 2012.11.19: Two weeks later, two City Council races remain too tight to call
- 2012.11.15: Poker room given permission to move to Woodlake hotel
- 2012.11.15: Hansen expands lead over Yee in Sacramento council race
- 2012.11.14: Sacramento denied bid for NCAA basketball tournament games
- 2012.11.13: Sacramento City Council races still too tight to declare winners
- 2012.11.13: If Obama calls, Mayor Johnson says he won't leave Sacramento
- 2012.11.13: Literacy program launched by Mayor Johnson recognized
- 2012.11.12: Cost to rebuild McKinley Park playground after arson: $690,000
- 2012.11.09: Sacramento council, claw races remain too close to call
- 2012.11.09: With updates coming, many close calls in Sacramento elections
- 2012.11.07: Sacramento sales tax approval likely means beefed up public safety
- 2012.11.07: Razor thin margins continue in Sacramento council races
- 2012.11.06: Sacramento sales tax measure passes, charter panel fails
- 2012.11.06: Sacramento sales tax measure leading, charter panel losing
- 2012.11.05: Mayor Johnson hosting election night party at new K Street bar
- 2012.11.02: Vote - and then get a flu shot - in Sacramento on Tuesday
- 2012.11.01: Sacramento council campaign getting tense in final days
- 2012.10.31: Sacramento touted as America's 'Farm-to-Fork Capital'
- 2012.10.26: Former council candidate launches questionable website
- 2012.10.25: Mayor Johnson: Vote no on charter panel, but here are my picks if it passes
- 2012.10.24: Sacramento City Hall continues to scale back credit card use
- 2012.10.23: Sacramento's backyard chicken ordinance turns a year old
- 2012.10.19: Credit card use for Sacramento City Council revealed
- 2012.10.18: City credit card scandal expands to second former Mayor Johnson aide
- 2012.10.17: New Sacramento city attorney named
- 2012.10.17: Two big forums on Sacramento politics scheduled for tonight
- 2012.10.16: Mayor Johnson to campaign for Obama in North Carolina
- 2012.10.16: Councilman Schenirer: City's business climate must improve
- 2012.10.11: Sacramento City Hall starts 'whistleblower' hotline
- 2012.10.11: Mayor's gang task force meets to discuss prevention efforts
- 2012.10.09: Mayor Johnson, Berkeley chef Waters start 'edible schoolyard'
- 2012.10.04: Mayor Johnson tweets photos of himself getting out of shower, sleeping
- 2012.10.03: City Year mentoring program launches in Sacramento schools
- 2012.10.02: Council to form committee to oversee sales tax increase
- 2012.09.27: Sacramento Council approves use of K Street building for gym
- 2012.09.26: Clean-up finally begins at site of planned midtown park
- 2012.09.24: City rejects plan to revive New Year's ball drop on K Street
- 2012.09.21: California Family Fitness plans move to K Street
- 2012.09.18: Mayors urge investment in transit, infrastructure to aid recovery
- 2012.09.17: Homeless groups to host City Council candidate forum
- 2012.09.14: Sacramento taxpayer group opposes Sacramento tax hike plan
- 2012.09.14: Sacramento sports panel hasn't repaid city loan, audit finds
- 2012.09.13: Homeless group to unveil cabin model - across from City Hall
- 2012.09.12: Mayor Johnson, Ed Secretary Duncan meet in Sacramento
- 2012.09.11: Occupy, ACLU protest law restricting City Hall demonstrations
- 2012.09.11: Housing, retail project gets underway in Oak Park
- 2012.09.10: Harvego family donates $25,000 to McKinley playground effort
- 2012.09.10: Controversial law targeting City Hall protests goes to Council
- 2012.09.07: Sacramento Kings rank near bottom of ESPN's franchise list
- 2012.09.05: Hey Mayor Johnson, where you been lately?
- 2012.09.04: Sacramento city credit cards: 48,000 purchases, $9.6 million
- 2012.09.04: Mayoral staffer in credit card scandal received $4,700 payout
- 2012.08.29: Mayor Johnson to address college Dems at DNC convention
- 2012.08.28: Virginia Beach arena plan short on details, doesn't mention Kings
- 2012.08.28: Virginia Beach officials hearing arena plan details
- 2012.08.27: Assessing Virginia Beach as a suitor of the Sacramento Kings
- 2012.08.17: What does the future hold for Sacramento's Downtown Plaza?
- 2012.08.17: Group files lawsuit over Sacramento sales tax measure
- 2012.08.17: Ceremony planned for iconic tree being taken down in midtown
- 2012.08.14: Sacramento council approves sister cityhood with Ashkelon, Israel
- 2012.08.14: Huge crowd on hand as Sacramento council debates sister city
- 2012.08.14: Sacramento sister city controversy draws attention from Capitol
- 2012.08.13: Mayor Johnson might sue City Clerk over ballot argument flap
- 2012.08.13: Interest groups pay ballot fees for city charter panel candidates
- 2012.08.10: Former Sacramento mayor Fargo among 56 candidates for charter panel
- 2012.08.09: Mayor Johnson fails to write argument against tax measure
- 2012.08.08: Sacramento City Council expected to audit its credit card use
- 2012.08.07: Landmark midtown Sacramento tree to be removed
- 2012.08.07: Former Sacramento mayor Fargo interested in city charter panel
- 2012.08.03: City withholding credit card records sought in wake of scandal
- 2012.08.03: Sacramento charter panel attracting dozens of candidates
- 2012.08.02: Mayor Johnson spent big in re-election, despite mocking opponents
- 2012.08.01: Mayor Johnson asks to pen opposing argument against tax hike
- 2012.08.01: Anti-arena campaign bankrolled by retirees, Sandy Sheedy
- 2012.07.31: Mayor Johnson's campaign fires back at Democratic Party
- 2012.07.31: Talking credit card scandal, politics and taxes on Insight
- 2012.07.30: Seattle's NBA arena deal hits a snag
- 2012.07.30: Local Dems want probe of Mayor Johnson - also a Democrat
- 2012.07.25: Ex-aide to Mayor Kevin Johnson under criminal investigation
- 2012.07.25: Sacramento councilman: Audit credit card use soon in wake of scandal
- 2012.07.24: Sacramento council formally places sales tax hike on ballot
- 2012.07.24: Sacramento officials begin to react to credit card scandal
- 2012.07.20: Food truck vendors, restaurateurs make good progress in talks
- 2012.07.17: Pension talks resume between Sacramento cops, city officials
- 2012.07.03: Mayor Johnson: Arena 'Plan B' won't work, focus will broaden
- 2012.06.29: Sacramento firefighter union ratifies labor deal, saving 44 jobs
- 2012.06.29: Sixteen Sacramento cops lose their jobs today, no deal in sight
- 2012.06.25: Big box shows up on K Street, mystery ensues
- 2012.06.25: Sacramento City Council adding to packed November ballot
- 2012.06.21: Sacramento police union walks away from negotiations; layoffs imminent
- 2012.06.19: Sacramento council likely to ask voters to create charter commission
- 2012.06.15: First light rail train rolls into station north of downtown Sacramento
- 2012.06.14: Sacramento radio host Carmichael Dave launches comeback
- 2012.06.13: Sacramento City Council takes a bite out of Mayor Johnson's powers
- 2012.06.13: NBA Commissioner Stern: Kings not moving - for now
- 2012.06.12: Tentative deal with Sacramento firefighters would save 44 jobs
- 2012.06.12: Some on Sacramento council want to strip mayor of power to appoint office manager
- 2012.06.12: Sacramento council to debate public safety layoffs; mayor urging pension reform
- 2012.06.12: Evangelist Luis Palau pokes fun at Mayor Johnson - and gets away with it
- 2012.06.11: Sacramento union representing managers, support staff agrees to pension and health care concessions
- 2012.06.08: Sacramento council steps up talk on pensions, tax measure
- 2012.06.07: Shake-up at Mayor Johnson's office: Top two aides leaving
- 2012.06.07: Sacramento council's debate over tax hike continues tonight
- 2012.06.05: Pannell declares victory in tense south Sacramento council race
- 2012.06.05: Update: Land Park, downtown council race still very tight
- 2012.06.05: Mayor Johnson declares victory in mayor's race
- 2012.06.05: Kerth, Warren emerge in North Sacramento council race
- 2012.06.05: Land Park, downtown council race appears headed for run-off
- 2012.06.05: McCarty has large lead in Sacramento council race
- 2012.06.05: Pannell has comfortable lead in south Sacramento race
- 2012.06.05: Mayor Johnson watching Sacramento council races closely
- 2012.06.05: Sacramento city politics gaining more attention, cash
- 2012.06.01: Campaign to force public vote on Sacramento arena is dead
- 2012.05.31: Sacramento's Democratic old guard continues split with Mayor Johnson
- 2012.05.25: Business group issues misleading campaign ad against Pannell
- 2012.05.25: Mayor continues massive fundraising effort in Sacramento
- 2012.05.25: Neighborhoods stepping in to save Sacramento pools that grocery store effort could not
- 2012.05.24: Is Mayor Johnson dismissing competition or taking them seriously? Yes
- 2012.05.23: Sacramento city attorney post again creating rift at City Hall
- 2012.05.22: Former Mayor Fargo endorses Rewers in campaign against Johnson
- 2012.05.22: Sacramento council considers tax hike; mayor opposes idea
- 2012.05.21: Mayor Johnson plans L.A. fundraiser with AEG chief, Villaraigosa
- 2012.05.17: Business groups continue support of Newton, Williams in Sacramento council races
- 2012.05.16: Would Sacramento approve tax hike for cops, parks, firefighters?
- 2012.05.16: Candidate wants to end policy allowing mayor, council members free parking in Sacramento
- 2012.05.15: War of words continues between union chief, Sacramento council candidate
- 2012.05.15: Sacramento City Council budget hearing draws dozens of firefighters
- 2012.05.15: Group born out of Sacramento redistricting debate enters political fray
- 2012.05.11: Bounty hunter Padilla says 'Speed Freak Killer' Shermantine supports his mayoral run
- 2012.05.11: Union boss bets candidate $1,000 he can't win Sacramento council race
- 2012.05.11: Restaurateurs endorse Newton in Sacramento council race
- 2012.05.10: Sacramento could owe you cash
- 2012.05.02: Mayor Johnson taking sides in Sacramento council races
- 2012.05.01: Mayor urges Sacramento public safety unions to agree to pension changes
- 2012.05.01: With 'Plan B' still in play, mayor acknowledges city won't have arena done by 2015
- 2012.05.01: First phase of facelift for downtown Sacramento's Chavez Plaza completed
- 2012.04.26: More than 100 public safety workers laid off in Sacramento budget plan
- 2012.04.25: Padilla convinced he'll win Sacramento mayor's race, but will have a job for Johnson
- 2012.04.25: Influential Sacramento firefighter union makes endorsements
- 2012.04.24: Mayor and Maloofs still talking, but time running out on reviving Sacramento arena deal
- 2012.04.23: Former Sacramento councilman files PRA with Anaheim seeking Kings-related communications
- 2012.04.20: Councilman McCarty can't guarantee he'll serve full term if re-elected
- 2012.04.20: Sacramento council campaign gets big cash infusion from business interest group
- 2012.04.19: NBA great Robertson to get key to the city in Sacramento
- 2012.04.19: Councilwoman Pannell says she will serve one more term if re-elected
- 2012.04.19: NBA's Stern: 'Cooling off period' might be best in Sacramento arena effort
- 2012.04.19: Councilman: Even with arena deal gone, Sacramento should still explore squeezing more out of downtown parking
- 2012.04.19: Update: Sacramento mayoral candidates' forum held tonight
- 2012.04.18: Two Sacramento council members delay funds for after-school reading programs
- 2012.04.17: Sacramento city manager: Vital arena-related work will go on
- 2012.04.17: Mayor: Sacramento should continue arena effort even without Kings
- 2012.04.16: Live chat: What's the future for Sacramento arena?
- 2012.04.13: Live chat replay: Today's arena developments in NY
- 2012.04.12: In letter to Maloofs, mayor says Sacramento will not renegotiate arena deal
- 2012.04.12: City: Maloofs' records request created perception they want arena to fail
- 2012.04.12: Maloofs respond to criticism of Sacramento business leaders
- 2012.04.11: Big volunteer effort planned Saturday at south Sacramento park
- 2012.04.10: Hours remaining in campaign to save Sacramento pools
- 2012.04.10: Bounty hunter, mayoral hopeful Padilla: arena deal bad for Sacramento
- 2012.04.09: Update: Fundraising drive for Sacramento pools approaches goal
- 2012.04.06: Public workshop scheduled for Sacramento arena project
- 2012.04.05: Records request another sign of strained Kings/city relationship
- 2012.04.04: NBA's Stern 'more hopeful than ... confident' in Sacramento arena talks
- 2012.04.04: Sacramento City Attorney Teichert resigns
- 2012.04.04: Amid tough times, two Sacramento parks get a boost
- 2012.04.03: With feud simmering, Sacramento council vote on arena begins
- 2012.04.03: Steinberg: Maloofs looking for 'every reason not to proceed' on arena
- 2012.04.03: With council vote looming, Mayor Johnson lashes out at the Maloofs
- 2012.04.02: No I-5 deck, but Sacramento still wants better downtown-river connections
- 2012.03.22: Special interests divided in Sacramento City Council campaign
- 2012.03.20: Sacramento's 'The Claw' on life support, other changes on tap for waste collection
- 2012.03.20: AEG president: Sacramento 'is a good bet' on arena deal
- 2012.03.19: VIDEO: Big changes are afoot for The Claw in Sacramento
- 2012.03.16: Another packed field for Sacramento City Hall races
- 2012.03.15: Speaker Boehner tours Natomas levees
- 2012.03.14: Copper wire thefts leaving Sacramento streets in darkness for months
- 2012.03.13: Tree removal at Sutter's Landing to cost city more than $200,000
- 2012.03.09: Fundraising drive for Sacramento pools has a long way to go
- 2012.03.08: Update: Sheedy not running for Sacramento mayor
- 2012.03.08: Is Councilwoman Sheedy running for Sacramento mayor?
- 2012.03.07: Live chat: Sacramento's path to a new arena
- 2012.03.07: Sacramento Kings announce season ticket plans for next year
- 2012.03.06: Mayor: Sacramento 'on the verge of doing something very special' with arena vote
- 2012.03.01: Arena term sheet unveiled
- 2012.03.01: Maloof says some negotiating left to do on Sacramento arena
- 2012.02.29: Sacramento will contribute $255 million to new arena
- 2012.02.27: Live chat: A new arena for Sacramento Kings
- 2012.02.27: Sacramento arena talks enter third day
- 2012.02.26: Sacramento arena update: Maloofs say they want to stay
- 2012.02.25: 'Constructive' Sacramento arena talks wrap up for today
- 2012.02.25: Source: Maloof contribution focus of Sacramento arena talks
- 2012.02.24: Gaines, Steinberg: Sacramento has done its part, NBA must step up on arena
- 2012.02.24: Mayor, city officials on their way to Orlando for arena talks
- 2012.02.16: Seattle mayor releases arena proposal, says pathway exists to get NBA team
- 2012.02.15: Bounty hunter Padilla to challenge Sacramento Mayor Johnson
- 2012.02.15: Chat live with Ryan Lillis: Sacramento's arena prospects
- 2012.02.14: Chat live: Sacramento City Council takes up arena issue
- 2012.02.14: Sacbee hosts live chat tonight on Sacramento arena plans
- 2012.02.14: Serna ends rumors, says he won't run for Sacramento mayor
- 2012.02.14: Sacramento arena vote expected to pass easily tonight
- 2012.02.14: Gay rights advocates step up pressure on Mayor Johnson
- 2012.02.13: Sacramento officials hope to present arena finance plan Feb. 28
- 2012.02.10: Whistleblower hotline recommended for Sacramento City Hall
- 2012.02.10: Could Mayor Johnson face a challenger in re-election bid?
- 2012.02.09: Maloofs upbeat about team, but won't talk arena until plan develops
- 2012.02.09: City staff narrows field of qualified firms interested in leasing Sacramento parking
- 2012.02.09: Anaheim begins upgrade to arena, still interested in Kings
- 2012.02.08: Unions push back against Sacramento's charter commission
- 2012.02.07: Mayor Johnson: Charter commission idea 'needs to be dumped'
- 2012.02.07: Sacramento arena talks expected to heat up
- 2012.02.07: Following Prop. 8 ruling, Mayor Johnson will consider pledge to promote marriage equality
- 2012.02.07: Group sues for emails related to Sacramento redistricting
- 2012.02.06: Sacramento council to weigh June ballot vote on arena Tuesday
- 2012.02.06: Seattle's interest in Kings not impacting Sacramento's arena work - so far
- 2012.02.03: Sacramento's Little Saigon celebrates with a parade Saturday
- 2012.02.03: City utilities commission OKs water and sewer rate hikes
- 2012.02.03: Companies interested in Sacramento parking assets named
- 2012.02.02: Water and sewer rate hikes to be debated at City Hall tonight
- 2012.02.01: Measure to outlaw labor agreements on projects fails to qualify for ballot
- 2012.02.01: Update with video: Man throws wallet at Mayor Johnson
- 2012.02.01: Sacramento City Hall candidates raised $1 million in 2011
- 2012.02.01: Man throws wallet at Mayor Johnson during council meeting
- 2012.01.31: Mayor's fundraiser likely to challenge McCarty for Council
- 2012.01.31: Poll shows less than half support re-electing Mayor Johnson
- 2012.01.31: League of Women Voters supports November vote on strong mayor proposal
- 2012.01.30: Mayor's State of the City focuses on arena, education, green jobs
- 2012.01.30: City of Sacramento website still down after weekend hacking
- 2012.01.27: City Beat poll: Does the Kings' record impact the arena?
- 2012.01.27: City cops like arena - and the idea of handling game security
- 2012.01.25: City's take-home vehicles scrutinized
- 2012.01.25: Utility rate hikes discussed in Sacramento to fund upgrades
- 2012.01.24: Sheedy to delay debate on Kings arena funding ballot measure
- 2012.01.24: Mayor benefits, labor loses as City Council undergoes changes
- 2012.01.24: Downtown's Cesar Chavez Plaza to get a makeover
- 2012.01.23: Sheedy will not seek re-election for Sacramento City Council
- 2012.01.19: Sacramento City Council to consider arena ballot measure
- 2012.01.18: Water scofflaws abound in Sacramento's Elmhurst area
- 2012.01.17: East Sacramento neighbors save Clunie Center
- 2012.01.17: S.F. Giants owner to Sacramento: Arena worth the fight
- 2012.01.17: Steinberg endorses Johnson's 'strong mayor' plan
- 2012.01.13: City Beat poll update: Record response to Kings arena poll
- 2012.01.13: Campaign: Mayor Johnson raised $546,775 in 2011
- 2012.01.12: Work begins on housing and retail project on 16th Street
- 2012.01.12: City Beat poll: What to do with downtown parking assets
- 2012.01.11: City manager: Half of Sacramento's deficit could be wiped out by pension reform
- 2012.01.10: Mayor: Delay in arena parking bid sent wrong message to NBA
- 2012.01.09: Former mayors Isenberg, Yee support Johnson's latest charter proposal
- 2012.01.06: Ashby named new Sacramento vice mayor
- 2012.01.04: Sacramento hosts polar bear plunge to raise money for swimming pools
- 2012.01.03: Schanz joins packed field in downtown/Land Park council race
- 2011.12.30: With redevelopment money gone, effect on K Street mixed
- 2011.12.29: Sacramento pastors are a new special interest in local politics
- 2011.12.28: Poll shows support of Mayor Johnson's latest charter proposal
- 2011.12.27: Mayor Johnson sees boost in arena effort as Kings play - and win
- 2011.12.21: Mayor's supporters propose city governance changes
- 2011.12.20: Mayor, community groups announce new gang prevention plan
- 2011.12.16: Developer Warren to announce Sacramento Council campaign
- 2011.12.15: Mayor Johnson proposes 'strong mayor,' other charter changes for June ballot
- 2011.12.14: Some Sacramento council members seeking regional dollars for arena project
- 2011.12.13: Sacramento council on verge of approving key arena vote
- 2011.12.12: Audit: Sacramento's take-home vehicles costing thousands
- 2011.12.08: Powerhouse Science Center receives $1.5 million from Aerojet
- 2011.12.07: Sacramento rock legend Tesla to get key to the city
- 2011.12.06: Top Sacramento managers to contribute to pensions
- 2011.12.01: Sactown Magazine celebrates five years with special cover, song
- 2011.11.28: What Mayor Johnson's 'strong mayor' proposal looks like
- 2011.11.25: City's garbage deal up for approval on Tuesday. Does it stink?
- 2011.11.23: Mayor Johnson nominated for basketball Hall of Fame
- 2011.11.22: Firefighters, builders support Johnson - but some Dems don't
- 2011.11.21: Sacramento arena namesake Power Balance files for bankruptcy
- 2011.11.17: Sacramento looks to Kansas City for lessons on arena deal
- 2011.11.17: Former Kansas City mayor in Sacramento to talk about arena
- 2011.11.16: Riding redistricting success, LGBT club endorses Hansen in Sacramento City Council race
- 2011.11.16: City attorney dismissing charges against 31 Occupy Sac protesters
- 2011.11.15: Homeless advocates say funding short on shelter program
- 2011.11.15: Mayor: NBA lockout doesn't hurt public support for arena
- 2011.11.12: Mayor in Ferrari leads parade as cars return to K Street
- 2011.11.11: Joe Yee running to return to Sacramento City Council
- 2011.11.10: Poll targets Sheedy, shows 35 percent support her re-election
- 2011.11.08: Mayor Johnson returns from London, attends City Council meeting
- 2011.11.08: Occupy Sacramento will expand to lawns of City Hall
- 2011.11.07: Mayor Johnson in London for tourism event, may miss another City Council meeting
- 2011.11.04: Kerth to formally announce Sacramento City Council run tonight
- 2011.11.04: Rumor of grave unfounded, midtown development continues
- 2011.11.03: McCarty raises money to open George Sim Community Center on Friday nights
- 2011.11.02: FPPC won't investigate Sheedy for Kings arena poll
- 2011.11.02: Plan to use parking revenue for Sacramento arena to be discussed
- 2011.11.01: Mayor Johnson to miss another City Council meeting tonight
- 2011.11.01: FPPC complaint filed over Sheedy's arena poll - or was it?
- 2011.11.01: Fight continues over Sheedy's Kings arena poll
- 2011.10.31: Detroit mayor, former NBA star Bing campaigns for Johnson
- 2011.10.19: Share your memories of cars on Sacramento's K Street
- 2011.10.18: Occupy Sacramento and City Hall at odds as protesters stay put
- 2011.10.17: Unions seek to OK political appointments to influential boards
- 2011.10.13: First candidate emerges to replace Fong on Sacramento council
- 2011.10.12: Why Occupy Sacramento may not get to stay in park overnight
- 2011.10.11: Sacramento police officers to be hired back after council votes to accept grant
- 2011.10.11: Occupy Sacramento to target City Council; Mayor indicates arrests of protestors will continue
- 2011.10.10: Rob Kerth removed as head of Midtown Business Association
- 2011.10.07: Candidates entering the mix for Sacramento City Council
- 2011.10.05: Sacramento city manager: use federal $$ to rehire cops now
- 2011.10.04: Sacramento officials, NBA, arena developers to meet in Dallas
- 2011.10.04: Space and science center moves forward in Sacramento
- 2011.09.30: Sactown Magazine's exclusive photos of the mayor's wedding
- 2011.09.29: Mayor Johnson: Don't delay hiring cops funded by federal grant
- 2011.09.28: Federal grants will fund 50 cops in Sacramento
- 2011.09.27: Pivotal Sacramento arena vote before City Council tonight
- 2011.09.27: Sacramento utilities department seeks public input
- 2011.09.27: Firefighters union gives big to Mayor Johnson campaign
- 2011.09.23: Crime in Sacramento continues to drop, despite budget cuts
- 2011.09.21: Proposal to put poker room at former Hard Rock Cafe killed
- 2011.09.21: Mayor Johnson attends United Nations event
- 2011.09.14: It's official: Mayor Johnson running for a second term
- 2011.09.14: Councilwoman Pannell apologizes again for expletive
- 2011.09.13: Mayor: 'Sacramento is a baseball town,' could support A's
- 2011.09.13: Mayor Johnson expected to launch re-election bid Wednesday
- 2011.09.12: Woman: Pannell's apology for expletive doesn't go far enough
- 2011.09.07: Obama campaign aide to run against Councilwoman Sheedy
- 2011.09.06: Mayor Johnson, Michelle Rhee get married
- 2011.09.02: Protesters march in Oak Park as redistricting saga continues
- 2011.09.01: Mayor Johnson 'strongly thinking about' re-election bid
- 2011.08.31: City firefighters, council reach agreement on pensions
- 2011.08.30: Sacramento on the verge of allowing backyard chickens
- 2011.08.29: Pair of top City Hall officials quit
- 2011.08.23: Tense redistricting debate returns to City Hall tonight
- 2011.08.19: Backyard chicken ordinance returning to City Hall
- 2011.08.17: Olive branch offered in heated Sacramento redistricting debate
- 2011.08.17: Redistricting debate attracts heated protests to City Hall
- 2011.08.17: Sacramento arena funding plan to be released Sept. 8
- 2011.08.16: The Battle of Med Center: Brawl over tiny enclave continues
- 2011.08.16: Mayor: Progress made on finding housing for homeless
- 2011.08.11: Momentum building behind new science center on river
- 2011.08.10: Sacramento City Council approves contract for city manager
- 2011.08.09: Design experts: Sacramento arena, transit hub can co-exist
- 2011.08.08: Sacramento city manager pay increasing sharply
- 2011.08.02: Mayor: City should have independent redistricting panel
- 2011.08.02: As city manager search ends, salary arrangement still unknown
- 2011.08.01: Midtown Sacramento lot overgrown - what gives?
- 2011.07.28: Should City Hall follow state's lead on redistricting?
- 2011.07.26: City Hall aims to improve business climate in Sacramento
- 2011.07.14: Sacramento arena task force starts its regional sales job
- 2011.07.13: Sacramento arena task force taking its show to the 'burbs
- 2011.07.12: Greyhound set to move from downtown, open new station
- 2011.07.11: What should be done with Sacramento's Downtown Plaza?
- 2011.07.11: City Hall's highest-ranking managers won't unionize
- 2011.07.07: Arena task force seeks volunteers, will launch design contest
- 2011.07.05: Police union members to weigh in on pension changes
- 2011.07.01: Public safety unions criticize mayor, want closer look at budget
- 2011.06.30: Here We Scuffle: The story behind the arena task force's name
- 2011.06.28: Mayor Johnson: City cops must discuss pension reform
- 2011.06.21: Massive K Street project expected to take big step tonight
- 2011.06.21: Mayor Johnson, other mayors talk job growth with Obama
- 2011.06.20: Police union open to pension changes - just not now
- 2011.06.15: Could a 'sin tax' be the answer to Sacramento's arena puzzle?
- 2011.06.14: Potential Kings buyer on arena task force; Maloofs not worried
- 2011.06.13: Members of mayor's regional arena commission named
- 2011.06.13: Full roster of mayor's regional arena commission released
- 2011.06.07: Mayor Johnson: Cop jobs should be saved, but no plan in place
- 2011.06.06: City Hall sends out layoff notices, key budget hearing on tap
- 2011.06.02: What should City Hall's priority be?
- 2011.05.27: Will Sacramento embrace an urban arena?
- 2011.05.26: Sacramento's arena plan reviewed by City Council, public
- 2011.05.25: Sacramento council members give up 'slush fund' money
- 2011.05.23: Protect Sacramento campaign opposes police, fire cuts
- 2011.05.19: New building industry PAC will take aim at Sacramento City Hall
- 2011.05.18: Advocates worry police cuts would damage downtown progress
- 2011.05.17: Sacramento Police Chief outlines drastic cuts to City Council if budget cuts become reality
- 2011.05.17: Mayor, two councilmembers absent as city debates police cuts
- 2011.05.06: Political consultant Townsend surveys mayor's popularity
- 2011.05.05: Maloof: Kings will spend to improve team, keep key players
- 2011.05.05: More than 20 city garbage truck drivers out sick, delays reported
- 2011.05.05: Gavin Maloof, Mayor Johnson to meet Kings sponsors at Sheraton
- 2011.05.04: Webber will play a role in Sacramento's arena fight
- 2011.04.29: Few details emerge on Sacramento's arena plans
- 2011.04.28: Sacramento City Hall to cut 80 cops, make other harsh cuts
- 2011.04.27: With Kings' fate still unclear, NBA turns its attention to Anaheim
- 2011.04.25: Sacramento corporations to make deposits on pledges to Kings
- 2011.04.21: Landmarks, firms color Sacramento purple today
- 2011.04.20: Johnson, region's leaders confer on keeping the Kings
- 2011.04.20: Kings fans urged to wear purple Thursday with NBA in town
- 2011.04.19: Regional leaders to meet on effort to keep Kings in Sacramento
- 2011.04.18: NBA will be in Sacramento Thursday to explore Kings' fate
- 2011.04.18: With Clay Bennett in charge, are Kings fans doomed?
- 2011.04.14: Mayor Johnson doesn't think the NBA is done with Sacramento
- 2011.04.13: Sacramento businesses try to show corporate support for NBA
- 2011.04.12: Massive solar panel field opened in south Sacramento
- 2011.04.12: Mayor and arena expert will tout Sacramento to NBA
- 2011.04.11: Does the new Second Saturday work?
- 2011.04.08: Beware The Claw: Readers defend their beloved steel friend
- 2011.04.07: Sacramento names Bill Edgar interim city manager
- 2011.04.07: City letter demands more specifics on Kings loan
- 2011.04.07: Is Phil Jackson becoming a hero to Sacramento Kings fans?
- 2011.04.07: Ruling: City Hall, attorney must pay 'strong mayor' legal fees
- 2011.04.06: Sacramento wants cops, firefighters to contribute to their pensions
- 2011.04.06: Anaheim mayor: Sacramento campaign to keep Kings is futile
- 2011.04.05: Mayor isn't worried about city's loan to Kings
- 2011.04.05: Former city official in permit scandal fined by FPPC
- 2011.04.01: Campaign seeks to delay Anaheim bonds that would lure Kings
- 2011.03.31: Mayor to plead Sacramento's case to NBA owners next month
- 2011.03.31: Pledges still rolling in for Kings' fans fundraising effort
- 2011.03.30: City asks Kings for written promise that they'll repay loan
- 2011.03.30: Despite Kings news, Sacramento's arena efforts push forward
- 2011.03.29: Sacramento City Council repeals 'crash tax'
- 2011.03.29: Sacramento attorney says Anaheim bonds for arena are illegal
- 2011.03.29: Mayor OK with Kings move to Anaheim if they pay off loan
- 2011.03.29: Steinberg's considering bill to protect Sacramento if Kings move
- 2011.03.28: Mayor KJ and Rhee: lovey-dovey emails and dates with his mom
- 2011.03.25: Sacramento Interim City Manager Gus Vina resigns
- 2011.03.22: Are Kings fans coming to terms with team's possible departure?
- 2011.03.22: Anaheim officials silent on paying for Honda Center upgrades
- 2011.03.22: How you can help keep your neighborhood park clean
- 2011.03.21: Sacramento PR exec: Boycott April 1 Kings game
- 2011.03.21: Sacramento's 'crash tax' still alive - for now
- 2011.03.17: For redistricting advice, City Council turns to friendly faces
- 2011.03.15: Mayor sends Sacramento City Limits sign to Afghanistan
- 2011.03.15: Sacramento's sister city in Japan 'safe' after quake, tsunami
- 2011.03.15: If Kings leave, can Charlotte teach us how to get the NBA back?
- 2011.03.15: Shake-up or status quo at Sacramento City Hall?
- 2011.03.14: If Kings leave Sacramento, will Warriors become our team?
- 2011.03.10: Kings fans group trying to sell out April 11 home game
- 2011.03.09: Mayor's office hours: tell him what you think about the Kings
- 2011.03.08: Kings fans group planning Sacramento City Hall rally
- 2011.03.08: Mayor: Sacramento needs a new arena, with or without Kings
- 2011.03.07: Sacramento arena study moving forward, despite Kings news
- 2011.03.07: Mayor, Marine in Afghanistan discuss 'Patrol Base Sacramento'
- 2011.03.03: Is Sacramento losing hope of keeping the Kings?
- 2011.03.03: Mayor jams with rock legend Jackson Browne
- 2011.03.02: Update: Johnson, Maloofs have 'candid, productive' conversation
- 2011.03.02: Business, labor groups enter Kings arena battle
- 2011.03.02: Are City Hall honchos relieved 'crash tax' is dead?
- 2011.03.01: Sacramento council vote a first step to repeal 'crash tax'
- 2011.03.01: Mayor: Kings more likely to go than stay, but city will still fight
- 2011.02.28: Mayor to hold 'State of Schools' meeting tonight
- 2011.02.25: With Kings' future uncertain, what can DC's history teach us?
- 2011.02.24: Who is Sacramento's biggest sports fan?
- 2011.02.23: Are Seattle's tent cities a model for Sacramento?
- 2011.02.22: Leaf collection rates could triple in Sacramento
- 2011.02.22: What do the Kings mean to Sacramento?
- 2011.02.20: City Beat: Let's put the latest Kings news in context
- 2011.02.18: Would you pay more taxes for a better zoo, expanded arts?
- 2011.02.17: City Beat poll: Should Sacramento repeal its 'crash tax'
- 2011.02.17: Would you support a Kings lottery game?
- 2011.02.16: Don't expect Sacramento City Council to reverse 'crash tax'
- 2011.02.16: NBA Commissioner Stern: Vegas, Anaheim interested in teams
- 2011.02.15: Sacramento closer to plan for 'Safe Ground' homeless
- 2011.02.15: Sacramento councilman: Let's explore a city soda tax
- 2011.02.15: Sacramento's CalPERS contributions under scrutiny
- 2011.02.15: When it comes to backyard chickens, Mayor Johnson doesn't peep
- 2011.02.14: L.A. Times: Avoid Sacramento and its 'crash tax'
- 2011.02.14: What should we do with downtown Sacramento?
- 2011.02.14: Same-sex couples seek marriage licenses in Sacramento
- 2011.02.12: City Hall working on bringing streetcars back to Sacramento
- 2011.02.12: Show your love for downtown Sacramento
- 2011.02.11: Coach Carril on what the Kings mean to Sacramento
- 2011.02.11: Is now the time for raises at City Hall?
- 2011.02.10: Kings weigh in officially on arena plan
- 2011.02.10: What's Sacramento's identity?
- 2011.02.10: Sacramento development might have ghosts
- 2011.02.10: Backyard chickens debate back at Sacramento council
- 2011.02.10: Live chat: Ryan Lillis discusses the arena issue
- 2011.02.10: Stojakovic on what the Kings mean to Sacramento
- 2011.02.09: Sac High getting recruitment go-ahead
- 2011.02.09: Is Sacramento really that miserable?
- 2011.02.09: Kings sticking with same 'no comment' on arena
- 2011.02.08: Council chooses developer Taylor to analyze arena feasibility
- 2011.02.08: Interim city manager Vina to apply for job permanently
- 2011.02.08: Sebelius joins Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson on his jog
- 2011.02.08: Sacramento to pick Kings arena development team tonight
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