Kobra: Deal in works to sell half of holdings by end of year Nov 18, 2008
A buy that big would recapitalize Kobra, allowing it to pay off delinquent loans and finish construction projects all over the area that have been halted by lenders that won t advance any more cash to the financially strapped Roseville company. Kobra, which owns and manages more than 3 million square feet of commercial real estate, has been hit this year with notices of default from five lenders on various incomplete local projects. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Geraldine 'Gerry' Mardesa Nov 18, 2008
A church service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Bayside Church in Roseville. Note to Commenters: Valid Registration Required. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Beavers load up on bats Nov 15, 2008
and Andrew Susac of Roseville, Calif ... infielders Ryan Barnes of West Linn, Danny Hayes of Roseville, Calif. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Rabobank to co-sponsor Amgen bike tour Nov 14, 2008
Rabobank NA is based in El Centro, but its executives are in Roseville, where they moved in 2005. Reader Comments. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Baseball signs nine recruits (64) Nov 14, 2008
and Andrew Susac of Roseville, Calif ... infielders Ryan Barnes of West Linn, Danny Hayes of Roseville, Calif ... Susac and Hayes are teammates at Jesuit High in Roseville. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Big changes ahead for regions five largest banks Nov 13, 2008
In Roseville, the at 2220 Douglas Blvd. is literally across the street from the Bank of America branch at 2221 Douglas Blvd.. Been there, done that. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Letters: Republican values, civil rights, vandalism, etc. Nov 13, 2008
Gene Martineau, Roseville. Republicans guilty of doublespeak. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Sacramento No. 3 for plastic surgery Nov 12, 2008
Top procedures among women in Greater Sacramento include liposuction, breast augmentation and mommy makeovers described as breast and abdominal improvement after pregnancy, according to Dr. Debra Johnson, one of six doctors at the in Sacramento and Roseville. Men go for eyelid tucks and liposuction, she said in an e-mail. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Bank-owned land draws interest from buyers Nov 11, 2008
The jewel is a plot of 127 ready-to-build lots in the heart of in Roseville, an area where new homes are still selling despite the nationwide slump ... Guy Spitzer, a former homebuilder who s now a land and investment properties broker at , said the appeal of the Roseville property is its location ... Roseville s economy has stayed comparatively strong during past economic slowdowns. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Investor snaps up land for housing on the cheap Nov 11, 2008
He has even purchased 40 foreclosed homes in the Roseville and Rocklin areas at deep discounts, flipping some and renting others while he waits for a rebound. He s been really active, said Pete Nixon, a senior vice president at brokerage , who s handling the sale of two Sacramento-area properties repossessed by the now defunct that have received unprecedented attention from Conrad and other bidders. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Editorial: Agenda for Sierra, raise more money Nov 10, 2008
The board of the Sierra Joint Community College District with a main campus in Rocklin and others in Roseville, Grass Valley and Truckee remains divided 4-3 after the election. But it has a new board majority. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
New foundation aims to start fundraising runs, concerts nationwide Nov 8, 2008
But the group has hired a chief executive officer -- Debbie Gabelich, development and marketing director for the local Make-A-Wish chapter for the past decade -- seated board members and established an office in Roseville. The foundation also has $500,000 to work with until it starts raising cash through events. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Starbucks CFO leaving to join Hewlett-Packard Nov 8, 2008
Palo Alto-based technology giant H-P has about 5,000 workers in Roseville and Rancho Cordova. Bocian will be replaced at Starbucks by Troy Alstead, senior vice president of the Seattle coffee giant s (NASDAQ: SBUX) global finance unit. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Fidelity National to acquire LandAmerica Nov 8, 2008
has an office in Roseville at 1420 Rocky Ridge Drive ... has offices locally in Roseville, Sacramento Woodland, Davis, Folsom. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Letters: High-speed rail, Proposition 2, gay marriage, initiatives, etc. Nov 8, 2008
The best use of limited funds would be commuter light-rail lines to Elk Grove and Roseville. And forget about light rail to the airport and Cosumnes River College. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Eskaton home gives baby boomers tools for safe aging Nov 7, 2008
The doorways of this Roseville home are larger than normal; the counters and light switches are lower ... Eskaton s demonstration home in Roseville has 170 features that can help residents as they grow older, but few of them are obvious ... The home at 1621 Eskaton Loop in Roseville incorporates many of the features Eskaton board member Wes Justyn and his wife came up with a decade ago when faced with finding accessible accommodations for his parents. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
SureWest Communications shows Q3 loss Nov 7, 2008
For the first nine months, the Roseville-based telecommunications company earned $21 ... Founded in 1914 as Roseville Telephone, the company now provides telephone, digital video, broadband to residential and business customers in Greater Sacramento and the Kansas City area. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
'Mr. Man' To Appear On Oprah's Show Nov 7, 2008
Roseville defeated Granite Bay 34 to 35 Links We LikeSponsored Content. 80% of strokes are preventable. (KCRA 3, CA)
State Dems Don't Gain Congress Seats Nov 6, 2008
The man who lost a tight race to Doolittle in 2006, Charlie Brown, a retired Air Force officer from Roseville (Placer County), apparently lost again by the slimmest of margins - 451 votes - this time to Republican state Sen. Tom McClintock (Thousand Oaks in Ventura County), who has faced carpetbagging allegations in the race. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Numerous Faith Leaders Condemn No on 8 Ad Nov 5, 2008
These faith leaders joined the president of Cornerstone Christian School in Roseville, the California Catholic Conference, the pastor of Calvary Chapel Church of Thousand Oaks, and the Yes on 8 campaign in criticizing the ad. Although the Yes on 8 campaign called on the No on 8 campaign yesterday to denounce the ad, the No campaign still has not denounced it. (PR Newswire)
Placer backs plan for Drexel campus Nov 5, 2008
Placer County supervisors on Tuesday unanimously threw their support behind a plan to develop a four-year university and adjoining community on more than 1,100 acres of donated land west of Roseville ... The land is south of Pleasant Grove Creek between Brewer Road and the western boundary of the city of Roseville. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
State Dems Not Gaining Seats In Congress Nov 5, 2008
The man who lost a tight race to Doolittle in 2006, Charlie Brown, a retired Air Force officer from Roseville (Placer County), led with about 22 percent of precincts counted. Brown had 92,511 votes to 92,420 for Republican state Sen. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Celebrities Come Out Big For Election Nov 5, 2008
Roseville defeated Granite Bay 34 to 35 Links We LikeSponsored Content. Diabetes rates have doubled in the U.S. Let us help you prevent, treat and manage diabetes. (KCRA 3, CA)
Stuart Leavenworth: Growth, or lack of it, at issue in many of area's elections Nov 4, 2008
All across the region in Elk Grove, Galt, Loomis, Roseville, Rocklin and several outlying counties candidates are vying for office based on their stands on development and open space. Some are pro-growth. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Editorial: Our endorsements Nov 4, 2008
California Credit Union League. Web search powered by YAHOO. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Police Blotter: Nov. 2, 2008 Nov 2, 2008
Matthew Robert Chapman, 22, of Roseville, was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at 12:10 a.m. Oct. 31 at Fifth and J streets, Marysville. He was booked into Yuba County Jail. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Tuesday's vote: The Bee recommends Nov 2, 2008
ROSEVILLE CITY COUNCIL. In tough times, John Allard, Carol Garcia and Pauline Roccucci are top picks to keep the bloom on the rose. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Loan provisions halve Dixon bank's profits Nov 1, 2008
The Dixon-based holding company (OTCBB: FNRN) operates , which has 11 branches on and near the Interstate 80 corridor, including Auburn, Sacramento, Roseville, Davis and Woodland. In the first nine months of 2008 the company earned $168,000, down from $6. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Editorial notebook: Wanna play RT planner? Nov 1, 2008
They ranged from the most expensive (light-rail expansions to the airport, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove and Roseville), to more modest, basic improvements like more frequent bus service, to relatively cheap but desirable upgrades including more frequent vehicle cleaning and graffiti removal ... Besides the airport, Jenny's priorities included light rail to Elk Grove and Roseville. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
SBA loans drop off 38 percent in region Oct 31, 2008
The former dental technician took out a 10-year loan, which allowed him to keep his payments manageable, to buy the restaurant in Roseville this spring. I could not have done it without the SBA loan, Murdoch said. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Target pulls out of Downtown Plaza Oct 30, 2008
Westfield, meanwhile, plans next month to unveil the first phase of its expansion at its other Greater Sacramento property Westfield Galleria at Roseville. Target officials could not immediately be reached. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Union plans to picket at Sutter Roseville Oct 29, 2008
SEIU-UHW represents 5,700 workers in the Sutter network, including 583 at Sutter Roseville ... Contract negotiations are going very slowly, said Nicole Otewalt, a surgical technician and shop steward at Sutter Roseville ... Sutter Roseville began negotiating with the union on a new contract in mid-May, said Sutter spokeswoman Nancy Turner. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Three Sacramento Pei Wei diners close Oct 29, 2008
The local Pei Wei restaurants were in Roseville, Folsom and North Natomas. One store in Los Angeles, one in San Diego; two in Minneapolis, one in Las Vegas, one in Denver and one in Providence, R.I. were also closed. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Community 1st deposits up 44% Oct 29, 2008
The Roseville based bank has a branch in North Auburn and the new downtown Auburn branch could open in this quarter. Reader Comments. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Will Gay Marriage Be Taught? Teachers Weigh In Oct 29, 2008
Also, some school districts contacted by KCRA 3 -- including the Sacramento City Unified, Roseville Unified and Modesto City School districts -- said they are not teaching marriage at all. Meanwhile, San Juan, Davis and Stockton school districts said they mention "family life" in class, but it's often part of sex education and students are allowed to opt out. (KCRA 3, CA)
Solar Power, Inc. and AEG Commemorate Solar Systems to power STAPLES Center and NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE - Governor Schwarzenegger Presides Over STAPLES Center Rooftop Ceremony Oct 29, 2008
Solar Power, Inc. provides turnkey design-build solutions through its Roseville, California headquarters. Yes. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
State Dems Hope To Ride Obama's Coattails Oct 28, 2008
Charlie Brown, a retired Air Force officer from Roseville (Placer County), lost a tight race to Doolittle in 2006 and is back to challenge Republican state Sen ... Democrat Charlie Brown of Roseville (Placer County) and Republican Tom McClintock of Thousand Oaks (Ventura County) are vying for the seat. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Editorial: 4th District: Brown for a new direction Oct 26, 2008
John Doolittle, R-Roseville ... Brown, a 17-year resident of Roseville who ran against Doolittle in 2006, has worked hard the last three years to build a relationship with voters in the district. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Wedding: Amborn/Farley Oct 25, 2008
were married June 27 at the Radisson in Roseville, Minn. The Rev. Julie Neraas officiated. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Editorial: Vodonick, Cota for Sierra College Oct 25, 2008
In the last four years, the Sierra Community College District with campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Grass Valley and Truckee has gone through a period of turmoil. Board actions going back to 2004 caused a loss of morale on campus and a loss of confidence in the community. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Fallout 3 Launch Events Oct 25, 2008
Roseville, MN - 1643 Country Rd. B2. Richfield, MN - 1000 W. 78th St.. (IGN PC Games)
Fred Meyer store chain sniffing around Northern California, again Oct 24, 2008
"Are they really going to do it this time?" asked Boyd Cahill, a retail broker with TRI Commercial/CORFAC International in Roseville. "I think they can compete in California, but will they?". (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Life Time Fitness plans state debut in competitive Roseville Oct 23, 2008
A national gym chain wants to make its California debut by opening a large health club in Roseville ... 7 acres at Roseville Parkway and Pleasant Grove Boulevard from father-and-son developers Peter and Paul Bollinger, contingent upon project approval ... Life Time s gym would sit between a California Family Fitness in Roseville and another a few miles away in Rocklin. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Prison near Jamestown prepares, slowly, to integrate bunks Oct 23, 2008
"There's going to be violence before they undo this," said Kou Her, a 27-year-old inmate from Roseville. Prison officials plan to kick off the integration today when new inmates arrive. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Roseville PD Warns Entire City Of Rapist Oct 22, 2008
Man Registers As Sex Offender In Roseville ... -- A man convicted as a juvenile of raping a woman and killing her with a meat cleaver has moved to Roseville, and police are informing the public about him ... Etchison, originally of Daly City but registered as a sex offender in Roseville, has spent the majority of his adult life incarcerated. (KCRA 3, CA)
Wedding: Curtis/Applegate Oct 21, 2008
Attendants also included Janet Rowe of Roseville as a flower girl; and Samuel Kulpa and Calvin Kulpa of Rohnert Park as ring bearers ... The groom is the son of Ronald and Janice Applegate of Rocklin and Carol and Mark Patterson of Roseville ... The groom is a 1998 graduate of Oakmont High School in Roseville and has a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of California, Davis, and a master's degree in business administration from CSU Sacramento. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Brown distances from Dem label in 4th District Oct 18, 2008
California's sprawling Fourth Congressional District is no place for a Democrat, so Roseville's Charlie Brown isn't running as one ... In a largely rural - and conservative - district that extends from the Sacramento suburbs of Roseville and Rocklin east to Lake Tahoe and north to the Oregon border, "I simply have to get my message out" to win, the state senator said in an interview ... -- Home: Roseville (Placer County). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Wedding: Portocarrero/Harris Oct 18, 2008
Ushers were Joseph Haws of San Carlos, Justin Murphy III of Shingle Springs, Mike Von Quilich of Roseville and the bride s brother, Scott Portocarrero of Novato. The groom is a graduate of California State University, Chico and works as the project director for Webcor Builders in San Francisco. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Letters: Fire prevention, animals, sprawl, Reagan's legacy, etc. Oct 18, 2008
Fair Oaks, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Roseville and Rocklin all run right into one another, at this point. The idea that a bill is going to somehow change the amount of driving that is done by people seems pretty humorous. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Letters to the Editor Oct 17, 2008
Walter Bremer, Roseville. He wants fast, but not too fast. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Alpine's Whitt, 17, to race at Perris Auto Speedway Oct 16, 2008
The Funny Car driver, who has raced midgets on ovals before and was in line for a berth in the International Race of Champions just before the series died three years ago, will drive a NASCAR late-model stock car Oct. 25 at Roseville. Escondido's Rolf Tibblin, an off-roading pioneer, was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame last weekend in ceremonies at Pickerington, Ohio. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
SureWest Celebrates 100,000 Broadband Customers Oct 15, 2008
(PRNewsFoto) ROSEVILLE, CA USA. Customers in Kansas City and Sacramento Markets Receive Free Year of Triple-Play Service Plus High-Definition Television and HD DVR in Honor of Historic Occasion ROSEVILLE, Calif. (PR Newswire)
More people stashing their money in CDs Oct 15, 2008
Comparison shopping for CDs is getting easier, said Casey Frye, a certified financial planner at Wurm and Frye Investment Advisory Group in Roseville, Calif. Though many consumers keep their CDs in banks and credit unions close to home, Frye said, brokerages typically offer a number of options for high-yielding CDs at banks across the country. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
State comes up with solution for marriage licenses Oct 13, 2008
As The Sacramento Bee explained in a recent story, soon-to-be married Rachel Bird and Gideon Codding of Roseville wanted to be referred to as bride and groom. When they found that the state marriage license form called them Party A and Party B, they were surprised and disappointed. (Fresno Bee)
SureWest Communications to Sell Wireless Towers to Global Tower Partners Oct 11, 2008
(PRNewsFoto) ROSEVILLE, CA USA. ROSEVILLE, Calif. (PR Newswire)
Air board rules lift furniture costs Oct 11, 2008
SierraPine, based in Roseville, has the only mill in the four-county Sacramento region that meets the new limits. clamb@bizjournals. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Fire crews battle grass fire near Thunder Valley Casino Oct 11, 2008
Crews from Lincoln and Roseville have also been called in. Cal Fire says there are also high winds in the area. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Placer County Fire Contained To 75-Acres Oct 11, 2008
Fire officials said crews from Roseville and Lincoln provided additional aid and support to battle the blaze, including 14 engines, two air tankers and one chopper. There were no injuries and no structural damage reported, fire officials said. (KCRA 3, CA)
A Hole Lot of Nothing Oct 10, 2008
conference center Roseville. Kobra Properties pursued a hotel and conference center for property west of the Galleria at Roseville mall and has done some initial site work, but not much has happened in several months. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Ex-NHL goalie Malarchuk accidentally shoots self Oct 10, 2008
He finally gets to coach his son's Hard 90 Pastime team, out of Roseville, near the Bakers' Northern California home. Baker's son became a household name six years ago when, working as a San Francisco Giants bat boy, he ran onto the field near home plate during the World Series and was scooped up by J.T. Snow to avoid being run over. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
'Bride,' 'groom' restored Oct 7, 2008
Despite the health department's compromise, the Pacific Justice Institute does not plan to withdraw the lawsuit it brought on behalf of the Roseville couple, Gideon Codding and Rachel Bird. We have nothing legally binding them to continue this policy, said Brad Dacus, the institute's president. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Casino-bound bus crashes - at least 10 killed Oct 6, 2008
He said two victims were taken to Sutter Roseville Medical Center, although the nursing supervisor knew of only one woman who had arrived and was in fair condition. Another victim was sent to Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Troth said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
High school sports schedule Oct 3, 2008
TODAYBoys soccerBear Creek at Lodi, 5 p.m.Venture Academy at Elliot Christian, 3:30 p.m.FootballTokay vs. Lodi, at Grape Bowl, 7:30 p.m.Vista del Lago at Galt, 7:30 p.m.Emery at Elliot Christian, 7:30 p.m.Water poloLodi boys at Woodcreek Tournament in Roseville, TBA. SATURDAYCross countryLodi at Yolo County Invitational at Woodland, 7 a.m.VolleyballTokay alumni game, 3 p.m.Water poloLodi boys at Woodcreek Tournament in Roseville, TBA. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Schwarzenegger urges California represenatives to vote for federal bailout Oct 3, 2008
Republicans: Brian P. Bilbray (Carlsbad), John T. Doolittle (Roseville), Elton Gallegly (Simi Valley), Duncan Hunter (Alpine), Darrell Issa (Vista), Kevin McCarthy (Bakersfield), Devin Nunes (Tulare), Dana Rohrabacher (Huntington Beach), Ed Royce (Fullerton). Sacramento Business Journal. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Recruiting Class Ranked No. 10 Sep 25, 2008
The top four recruits for Fresno State include Josh Poytress (Fowler High School), Derek Benny (Roseville High School), Charlie Robertson (Bella Vista High School), and Terrance Buchanan (Mt. Carmel High School). (Gobulldogs.com)
