In his Oscar-winning best supporting actor role for his portrayal of U.S. Deputy Marshall Sam Gerard in 1993’s Fugitive, Tommy Lee Jones famously had this line when confronting Doctor Richard Kimble, who pleaded his innocence.
“I don’t care!”
A few chosen words in the arts or real life can convey absolute truth.

Before construction starts on the $300 million Elk Grove-Sacramento Zoo, the Sacramento Zoological Society must have $50 million in cold, hard cash. Don't underestimate what measures they'll take to get the money.

We’ve been thinking about songs that could describe Elon Musk or at least his recent whining.

Like egg prices did last November, the stock market's performance is a powerful barometer of economic health and political support.

By Dan Schmitt |

Even though California has outlawed the practice, the Rocklin Unfied School District continues to pursue a policy that would compel teachers and administrators to out self-identified transgender students. While the action is illegal and the school district knows this, there is a way students could fight back.  

During Trump’s address to a joint session of congress, Democratic Congressman Al Green disrupted the speech.

That disruption led to his removal from the chamber and a mostly partisan censure vote.

Commentary by D. A. Gougherty | 
Social Security is a vital lifeline for millions of Americans, providing crucial support in retirement, disability, and survivors.

This week, a Mississippi judge ordered the removal of an editorial by the Clarkdale Press-Register that criticized the Democratic mayor and city council of Clarksdale, Mississippi.

Since our esteemed elected officials constantly profess their love for Elk Grove, let's consider what makes our city desirable.

Our geography and climate are the most significant selling point.

We are halfway between the San Francisco Bay Area, with its cultural attractions, and Lake Tahoe, which has year-round recreational activities.

We love the mild winters and Mediterranean weather, and the delta breezes are a natural summertime air conditioner.

Our public schools are not highly rated nationally or statewide but offer a solidly average education.

And we do have two fines nearby universities.

Sorry, CNU, you're not included.

Finally, we get electricity from the Sacramento Municipal Utility District, not the greedy PG and E.

Elk Grove has a lot to like, but none is because of the mayor or city council.

In this edition of Lynn Wheat's More Than Three Minutes Podcast, she discusses the Sacramento Sewer District's Harvest Water Project and its relation to a crop in Elk Grove.