Art, music and dance highlight the cultural diversity of California – and the Sacramento region – during the daylong event at the Sacramento Zoo.

A driver trying to avoid a Sacramento police DUI checkpoint in north Sacramento on Friday night was hospitalized after he led police on a short chase and then caused an accident in an intersection, a Sacramento Police Department spokesman said.

To understand what's wrong with the for-profit college industry, consider its stand on legislation carried by Sen. Rod Wright.

The Valensin Ranch unit of the Cosumnes River Preserve will continue to coexist with the neighboring personal-use Mustang landing strip in south Sacramento County.

Darren Helm scored with 1:27 left in the third period, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to an elimination-avoiding 4-3 win over the San Jose Sharks in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinal series on Friday night.

Detroit Red Wings players from left, Pavel Datsyuk, of Russia, Niklas Kronwall, of Sweden, Nicklas Lidstrom, of Sweden, and Johan Franzen, of Sweden, celebrate Lidstrom's goal against the San Jose Sharks during the first period of Game 4 of a second-round NHL Stanley Cup playoffs hockey series, Friday, May 6, 2011 in Detroit.

Detroit Red Wings' Todd Bertuzzi, right, celebrates his goal against the San Jose Sharks with teamamte Henrik Zetterberg, left, of Sweden, as fans react in the background during the first period of Game 4 of a second-round NHL Stanley Cup playoffs hockey series, Friday, May 6, 2011 in Detroit.

Detroit Red Wings forward Danny Cleary (11) tries to shoot on San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi, of Finland, as Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic (44) defends in the first period of Game 4 of a second-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series in Detroit, Friday, May 6, 2011.

San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi (31) of Finland, blocks shot by Detroit Red Wings' Valtteri Filppula (51), of Finland, during the first period in Game 4 of a second-round NHL Stanley Cup playoffs hockey series in Detroit, Friday, May 6, 2011.

Gio Gonzalez pitched seven effective innings and the Oakland Athletics ruined Eric Hosmer's much-anticipated major league debut with a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.

Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer (35) slides safely into second for a steal past the tag of Oakland Athletics second baseman Mark Ellis during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Friday, May 6, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer smiles as he warms up before a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Friday, May 6, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo. Hosmer made his major league debut at first base.

Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon (4) rounds second after hitting a home run in the first inning during a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Friday, May 6, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Sean O'Sullivan throws in the first inning during a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Friday, May 6, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo.

Heavy winter snows will likely be delaying the opening of a major road into Yosemite National Park.

The community of Clarksville, El Dorado Hills' Gold Rush-era predecessor, will be celebrated Saturday with wagon rides, historical exhibits and re-enactments, musical entertainment and cemetery tours.

The Sacramento Police Department is seeking the community's help in identifying a suspect in an assault that occurred Thursday night.

Darren Helm scored with 1:27 left in the third period, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to an elimination-avoiding 4-3 win over the San Jose Sharks in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinal series on Friday night.

Detroit Red Wings players from left, Pavel Datsyuk, of Russia, Niklas Kronwall, of Sweden, Nicklas Lidstrom, of Sweden, and Johan Franzen, of Sweden, celebrate Lidstrom's goal against the San Jose Sharks during the first period of Game 4 of a second-round NHL Stanley Cup playoffs hockey series, Friday, May 6, 2011 in Detroit.

Detroit Red Wings' Todd Bertuzzi, right, celebrates his goal against the San Jose Sharks with teamamte Henrik Zetterberg, left, of Sweden, as fans react in the background during the first period of Game 4 of a second-round NHL Stanley Cup playoffs hockey series, Friday, May 6, 2011 in Detroit.

Detroit Red Wings forward Danny Cleary (11) tries to shoot on San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi, of Finland, as Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic (44) defends in the first period of Game 4 of a second-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series in Detroit, Friday, May 6, 2011.

San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi (31) of Finland, blocks shot by Detroit Red Wings' Valtteri Filppula (51), of Finland, during the first period in Game 4 of a second-round NHL Stanley Cup playoffs hockey series in Detroit, Friday, May 6, 2011.

Gio Gonzalez pitched seven effective innings and the Oakland Athletics ruined Eric Hosmer's much-anticipated major league debut with a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.

Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer (35) slides safely into second for a steal past the tag of Oakland Athletics second baseman Mark Ellis during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Friday, May 6, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer smiles as he warms up before a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Friday, May 6, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo. Hosmer made his major league debut at first base.

Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon (4) rounds second after hitting a home run in the first inning during a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Friday, May 6, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Sean O'Sullivan throws in the first inning during a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Friday, May 6, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo.

Sacramento County Sheriff's deputies have arrested a man who holed up in an Arden Way business for nearly two hours this evening after fleeing from a California Highway Patrol officer.

Explore the region’s best blogs and community news at Sacramento Connect every day. Check out what's new today on the network.

MOTHERÕS DAY Sacramento Connect 1 sacconnect1http://sacramentoconnect.sacbee.com/tag/Mothers-Day-2011A collection of posts about MotherÕs Day from our Sacramento Connectpartners including last-minute suggestions for where to celebrate.

Photo courtesy of Debbie Cunningham Sacramento Connect 2 sac connect 2 UNDERCOVER CATERERhttp://www.undercovercaterer.com/2011/05/brunch-at-red-lotus-sacramento/Sarah Singleton explores Red LotusÕs brunch concept, which features alimited menu of approximately 8 items. Diners get one of each and can ordermore if they want, all made to order.

Lawmakers and Gov. Jerry Brown may have made a dent in the state's $27.6 billion budget deficit, but there's still a lot of heavy lifting left.

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Explore the region’s best blogs and community news at Sacramento Connect every day. Check out what's new today on the network.

MOTHERÕS DAY Sacramento Connect 1 sacconnect1http://sacramentoconnect.sacbee.com/tag/Mothers-Day-2011A collection of posts about MotherÕs Day from our Sacramento Connectpartners including last-minute suggestions for where to celebrate.

Photo courtesy of Debbie Cunningham Sacramento Connect 2 sac connect 2 UNDERCOVER CATERERhttp://www.undercovercaterer.com/2011/05/brunch-at-red-lotus-sacramento/Sarah Singleton explores Red LotusÕs brunch concept, which features alimited menu of approximately 8 items. Diners get one of each and can ordermore if they want, all made to order.

Construction crews are expected to begin pouring concrete to repair the broken Bear River Canal as early as Monday, Pacific Gas & Electric Co. officials said today.

In Colfax, PG&E; crews work at the site where a landslide caused a canal break causing a water shortage. Friday, May 6, 2011.

Pacific Gas and Electric An April 19 break in the Bear River Canal below Rollins Reservoir has created a water shortage for 53,000 customers of the Placer County Water Agency.

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. - President Barack Obama on Friday privately thanked some of the special military operators who killed Osama bin Laden and later told an enthusiastic crowd of more than 2,000 soldiers that America ultimately will defeat al-Qaida.

President Barack Obama waves as he leaves John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, Thursday, May 5, 2011, after visiting Ground Zero.

Lawmakers and Gov. Jerry Brown may have made a dent in the state's $27.6 billion budget deficit, but there's still a lot of heavy lifting left.

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Two public meetings are scheduled this month in Yolo County to discuss reapportionment of county supervisorial districts.

A Sacramento jury today convicted a 33-year-old Carmichael man of gross vehicular manslaughter for the May 2, 2010, traffic wreck that killed a woman on westbound Interstate 80.

Prosecutors obtained a third conviction today in the Memorial Day 2008 gang killing of a north area man who was holding his baby in his arms just before he was pistol whipped and shot to death.

San Diego's City Council has approved a deal with major labor unions that they mayor says will dramatically narrow its shortfall to pay lifetime health care for retired city workers.

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. - President Barack Obama on Friday privately thanked some of the special military operators who killed Osama bin Laden and later told an enthusiastic crowd of more than 2,000 soldiers that America ultimately will defeat al-Qaida.

President Barack Obama waves as he leaves John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, Thursday, May 5, 2011, after visiting Ground Zero.

Explore the region’s best blogs and community news at Sacramento Connect every day. Check out what's new today on the network.

MOTHERÕS DAY Sacramento Connect 1 sacconnect1http://sacramentoconnect.sacbee.com/tag/Mothers-Day-2011A collection of posts about MotherÕs Day from our Sacramento Connectpartners including last-minute suggestions for where to celebrate.

Photo courtesy of Debbie Cunningham Sacramento Connect 2 sac connect 2 UNDERCOVER CATERERhttp://www.undercovercaterer.com/2011/05/brunch-at-red-lotus-sacramento/Sarah Singleton explores Red LotusÕs brunch concept, which features alimited menu of approximately 8 items. Diners get one of each and can ordermore if they want, all made to order.

Here's a Mother's Day idea for the really cool mom: a visit Sunday night to Harlow's nightclub (2708 J St., Sacramento) for a tribute to blues pioneer Robert Johnson.

A procedure to remove stitches from Gov. Jerry Brown's nose has been delayed, and the governor, recuperating at his Oakland home since a doctor removed a cancerous growth from his nose one week ago, will likely remain away from the Capitol at least until early next week, his office said.

Sacramento police have arrested a 48-year-old man in connection with a 1987 homicide in midtown, after cold case detectives and the Sacramento County Crime Lab were able to use DNA to identify a suspect, the Sacramento Police Department reported.

Two prominent women lawyers' groups are the latest to lambaste Assemblyman Charles Calderon for what they said were inappropriate comments about California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye at a committee hearing on Tuesday.

Gov. Jerry Brown is clearly concerned about the political consequences that California's income tax revenue spike may have on his tax proposal.

Gov. Jerry Brown, and Finance Director Ana Matosantos leave Assembly Speaker John A. PŽrez' office at the state Capitol on Wednesday, March 16, 2011.

Sacramento police reported that a man got stuck up to his thighs in river mud and had to be rescued last night.

The Mira Loma High School Hoops for Hope club recently held a three-on-three charity basketball tournament that raised more than $400 for the American Red Cross.

Construction crews are expected to begin pouring concrete to repair the broken Bear River Canal as early as Monday, Pacific Gas & Electric Co. officials said today.

Pacific Gas and Electric An April 19 break in the Bear River Canal below Rollins Reservoir has created a water shortage for 53,000 customers of the Placer County Water Agency.

The El Dorado County site of North America's first Japanese settlement will hold an open house May 21.

Responding to a survey ranking California the worst state in which to do business, the Sacramento Metro Chamber believes the Golden's State's standing among U.S. chief executives could be improved by reducing regulations on business.

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Responding to a survey ranking California the worst state in which to do business, the Sacramento Metro Chamber believes the Golden's State's standing among U.S. chief executives could be improved by reducing regulations on business.

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Pipe bombs, a targeted car crash, a lone gunman: Western intelligence officials said Friday they are seeing increased Internet and phone chatter about cheap, small-scale terror attacks to avenge the death of 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden.

Veiled Egyptian women chant slogans during a protest outside the U.S. embassy in Cairo, Egypt, Friday, May 6, 2011, to denounce the U.S. commando raid that killed al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden. Al-Qaida on Friday confirmed the killing of Osama bin Laden and warned of retaliation, saying Americans' "happiness will turn to sadness.

Police stand guard as a pro-Bin Laden protest takes place outside the US Embassy in London, Friday, May 6, 2011. Radical cleric Anjem Choudary led a protest against the killing of Osama bin Laden outside the US Embassy in London.

Police officers try to keep apart a supporter of the right-wing English Defence League, left, from pro-bin Laden supporters marching to the U.S. Embassy in London to protest against the killing of Al-Qaida leader Osama Bin Laden by U.S.'s special force in Pakistan, Friday, May 6, 2011.

A member of the English Defence League holds up a poster in support of the United States, during a counter demonstration to an Islamic protest against the killing of Osama Bin Laden, led by radical cleric Anjem Choudary, outside the U.S. Embassy in London, Friday May 6, 2011.(AP Photo/Gareth Fuller-pa) UNITED KINGDOM OUT: NO SALES: NO ARCHIVE:

Gov. Jerry Brown is clearly concerned about the political consequences that California's income tax revenue spike may have on his tax proposal.

Gov. Jerry Brown, and Finance Director Ana Matosantos leave Assembly Speaker John A. PŽrez' office at the state Capitol on Wednesday, March 16, 2011.

Construction crews are expected to begin pouring concrete to repair the broken Bear River Canal as early as Monday, Pacific Gas & Electric Co. officials said today.

Pacific Gas and Electric An April 19 break in the Bear River Canal below Rollins Reservoir has created a water shortage for 53,000 customers of the Placer County Water Agency.

The mastermind behind Kevin Johnson's election as Sacramento mayor says his client is more popular with voters than his colleagues on the City Council.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry has sent a personal pitch to dozens of businesses in the tiny California city of Vernon, urging them to relocate if they feel slighted by pending legislation to dissolve the city.

Sgt. Jason Browning of the Folsom Police Department offered this guide to having a safe bicycling experience this summer which Sacto 911 thought worth sharing:

Rolling Stone magazine might be a bit smaller in size these days. But appearing on its cover is still a big deal -- especially for an unsigned band.

Lawmakers and Gov. Jerry Brown may have made a dent in the state's $27.6 billion budget deficit, but there's still a lot of heavy lifting left.

Construction crews are expected to begin pouring concrete to repair the broken Bear River Canal as early as Monday, Pacific Gas & Electric Co. officials said today.

Pacific Gas and Electric An April 19 break in the Bear River Canal below Rollins Reservoir has created a water shortage for 53,000 customers of the Placer County Water Agency.

CalPERS Chief Investment Officer Joe Dear made an appearance on National Public Radio's "Morning Edition" this morning to talk about the fund's investment rebound and the debate over public pensions. Click here to listen to the 4-minute interview.

Two blind sea lions saved from certain death in the wild are making their public debut at the San Francisco Zoo, including one that had been shot in the face.

Special enforcement by Folsom police on Cinco de Mayo resulted in a variety of arrests, ranging from public intoxication to fighting with bouncers, according to a police spokesman.

A commercial aircraft from Miami to San Francisco made an emergency landing in Las Vegas after the pilot reported faint smoke in the cockpit.

David Corado's place of birth could accurately read: bus stop, Pioneer Trail at Aspenwald Street, South Lake Tahoe.

Maria Ortiz-Corado holds baby David at Barton Memorial Hospital.

The problem: Those who depend on the Ryer Island ferry near Rio Vista say the $4.3 million Real McCoy II has been plagued with problems since the state Transportation Department placed the new vessel in service in January.