Finding a Financial Advisor

Lincoln-based author and former pension fund consultant, Jack Waymire, runs a free Web service, Paladin Registry, to evaluate financial advisors.  Click here.

Christmas Tree Recycling

Sacramento recycling facilities are open Dec. 27 through Jan. 3 to accept old Christmas trees for recycling.

Water In My Veins

During World War II, Ted Robinson helped saved the life of future President John F. Kennedy. Water In My Veins is Robinson's autobiography.

Homeward Bound

Homeward Bound is a golden retriever rescue and sanctuary organization run by volunteers.

Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care

Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care rescues and cares for injured and abandoned wildlife.

Keeping Your Kids Knees Healthy

Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center - New study reveals how kids can play sports without doing long term damage to their bodies.

Homeless Shelter Resources

As termperatures drop, the demand for warm beds is up. Here are links to county programs that help the homeless:

Sacramento County - Department of Human Assistance

San Joaquin County - Community Development Department

Placer County - The Gathering Inn

Lawrence Hall of Science

The Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley makes science hands-on and understandable for kids.
Lawrence Hall of Science

Electric Vehicles

Find out more about vehicles that run on electricity by visiting these links Plug In America and EVnut.

Violence Against Women

Violence Against Women - National resource to provide advice and assistance to women in abusive relationships.

Handling a Broken CFL Bulb

CA Department of Toxic Substances Control explains safe clean up and mercury risk.

Rebekkah Brunson Basketball Camp, Dec. 6-7

Boys and girls ages 6 to 18 are invited to attend Sacramento Monarch Rebekkah Brunson's basketball camp next month.

Living the Map

50 State in 50 Days - College graduate hits the road to explore diverse careers in all 50 states in 50 weeks.

Help the Fire Victims in Southern California

California Volunteers - Information on how you can help families affected by the wildfires in Southern California.

Finding a Home Loan Counselor

Questions about your mortgage, facing foreclosure, or looking to buy a house? The U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development can put you in touch with a HUD-sponsored housing counselor. 

First Responders at Higher Risk For Divorce

Click here for information on the FamilyLife marriage retreat in Sacramento on November 14-16.  Registration is free for first responders who sign up by November 13.

Watch and Download Universal Newsreels Produced from 1929 to 1967

In the pre-TV era, people saw the news every week in their neighborhood movie theaters. Click here to watch and download hundreds of old newsreels.

Grading Health Plans

California Office of the Patient Advocate issues a report card on HMOs and medical groups in the state.

Crisis Nurseries

Find information about crisis nurseries around Northern California that can help families when a child's life may be in danger.

Moms Like Me

The place where Sacramento area moms connect and share experiences about being both a mom and a woman!

MomsLikeMe