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Supreme Court takes up gay marriage issue

Bee Capitol Bureau - 2:01 pm

The California Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to consider complaints by opponents of Proposition 8 that it improperly revised the constitution to ban gay marriage. The court declined to stay its enforcement in the meantime.

UC may cut some admission requirements

By Hudson Sangree - 12:00 am

Thousands of high school seniors are racing this month to complete their applications to the University of California in hopes of becoming freshmen next fall.

Ex-state worker had California prison gang files at home

By Andrew McIntosh - 12:00 am

An ex-state worker sentenced on Tuesday to a year in jail for stealing confidential employee information this summer also had hidden in her closet confidential Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation reports about the gang affiliations of state prison inmates.

Motive in ID theft remains a mystery

El Dorado supervisors cut 90 county jobs

By Cathy Locke - 12:39 pm

El Dorado County supervisors voted Tuesday to eliminate 90 positions, citing budget concerns in a poor economy.

Dow falls below 8,000

Associated Press - 1:06 pm

Wall Street hit levels not seen since 2003, with the Dow Jones industrial average falling below the 8,000 mark, as the fate of Detroit's Big Three automakers and the economy disheartened investors.

Boehner defeats Lungren to lead House Republicans

By Rob Hotakainen - 11:09 am

House Republicans today re-elected Rep. John Boehner of Ohio as their leader, rejecting Rep. Dan Lungren's bid to replace him.

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SPORTS

Woodland proud of native son's MVP award

Guy Pedroia can expect more business at his tire shops in Woodland, West Sacramento and Elk Grove.

Food & Wine

Dungeness tops list for many who are crazy for crab

Crab eaters pick their favorite species like sports fans pick their favorite teams – it all comes down to which made them fall in love first. In this part of the country, it's a good bet that Dungeness is the crab of choice.

TASTING ROOM

A tasty Revolution

Midtown's Revolution Wines, considered the first urban winery in Sacramento since Prohibition was repealed, offers you a sample of Sacramento-produced wine without leaving the grid.

Kings

Kings' defense sags; so does their record

Quincy Douby hung his head. He was at a loss for words when asked about his shooting troubles in the Kings' 109-94 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night at FedExForum.

Business

Sacramento-area retailers ready for Black Friday battle

Retailers are hoping to see plenty of shoppers on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Their battle plans include opening their doors well before dawn to draw shoppers, creating buzz and trying to revive a slumbering retail market.

The economy