Reactions to Bill Cosby getting 3 to 10 years in prison

Submitted by AppealDemocrat on Wednesday, September 26th, 2:30 pm

Reactions to a judge on Tuesday sentencing Bill Cosby to three to 10 years in prison for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman:... Read More

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Aretha Franklin exhibit debuts with eye toward her legacy

Submitted by AppealDemocrat on Tuesday, September 25th, 9:05 am

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit museum that hosted Aretha Franklin's public visitations after her death is again holding space for her — this time with an exhibit featuring photographs, videos and the red... Read More

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Celine Dion to end Las Vegas concert residency next year

Submitted by AppealDemocrat on Tuesday, September 25th, 8:50 am

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Celine Dion has announced she will end her Las Vegas residency next year... Read More

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UC Davis sets record with $846.7 million in research funding

Submitted by UC Davis on Tuesday, September 25th, 2:50 am

The University of California, Davis, had a record year for external research funding in fiscal year 2017-18, receiving $846.7 million in awards, a $64 million increase from the previous year.

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Submitted by T-Rock Communications

Monday, September 24th, 2018, 4:56pm

All aboard for story time at the Railroad Museum with a spirited and fun mad scientist

It’s All Aboard for Story Time! with the fun and fabulous Mad Scientist from the Spookomotive train ride fame on Monday, October 1, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the California State Railroad Museum. To the delight of train enthusiasts, young children and the young-at-heart, the Mad Scientist will read two (delightful not frightful) books including The Spooky Express California by Eric James and Monster Train by Michael Ratnett. Children are welcome to dress up in Halloween costumes if they choose.

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Monday, September 24th, 2018, 3:34pm

Auto Museum debuts all-new exhibit: Hitting the Road: Road Trippin’ Through the Years

The California Automobile Museum is proud to present a new exhibit titled Hitting the Road: Road Trippin’ Through the Years” that debuts on Friday, September 28, 2018. The fun and exciting exhibit allows guests an opportunity to explore the historic American pastime of traveling with family and friends. Depending on age, race, and financial status, experiences and memories of road trips differ dramatically. The goal of this exhibit is to explore these differences along with how the automobile and road trips changed American culture, and also helped to shape entire industries.

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Monday, September 24th, 2018, 1:59pm

Delightful not frightful “Spookomotive” train rides to treat passengers all four weekends in October

Back by popular demand, California State Parks and the California State Railroad Museum & Foundation will offer engaging and entertaining “Spookomotive” train rides in Old Sacramento every weekend in October. With VIP First Class train rides also available, “Spookomotive” trains depart hourly from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays on October 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28, 2018.

Photo courtesy of the California State Railroad Museum

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Quincy Jones at 85: 'I'm too old to be full of it'

Submitted by AppealDemocrat on Friday, September 21st, 1:51 pm

TORONTO (AP) — Quincy Jones holds out his hands... Read More

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Ancient treasures on show in Germany reveal turbulent past

Submitted by AppealDemocrat on Friday, September 21st, 1:45 pm

BERLIN (AP) — A new archaeological exhibition opening Friday in Berlin reveals how Germany has been at the heart of trade, migration, conflict and innovation since the Stone Age... Read More

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Review: In 'Colette,' a literary great is finally unbound

Submitted by AppealDemocrat on Thursday, September 20th, 11:00 am

Wash Westmoreland's "Colette" is a very British movie about a very French feminist icon. A handsome and lively period film, it's too timid to capture the ravenous appetites of the literary force that... Read More

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