Reedley Man Gets 37-Month Prison Sentence for Possessing Child Porn

United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced that today United States District Judge Lawrence J. O’Neill sentenced Vincent Chavez, 33, of Reedley, to three years and one month in prison, to be followed by 15 years of supervised release, for possession of material involving the sexual exploitation of minors.

According to court documents, Chavez possessed child pornography on his computer, and some of the images Chavez possessed were of prepubescent minors. On August 5, 2011, Chavez pleaded guilty, and he has remained in custody since then.

This case is the result of Operation Direct Connect, an extensive series of investigations by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, which includes the Fresno Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Cyber Crimes Task Force and the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney Jeremy R. Jehangiri is prosecuting the case.

Movies with Maricor: 50/50

After an absence, EGN is pleased to announce the return of film reviewer Maricor Capulong.


By Maricor Capulong

Directed by Jonathan Levine
Starring Joseph Gordon- Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anna Kendrick


I have to admit this movie has some funny moments. The bromance that two stars, Joseph Gordon Levitt and Seth Rogen had has great chemistry, yet aside from that, the movie was otherwise bland and lacked any real heart felt sensitivity to what a person with cancer would truly feel.

Job-seeking and basic computer workshops slated at North Highlands-Antelope Library

The Sacramento Public Library encourages adults to hone their job-seeking and basic computer skills at free workshops at its North Highlands-Antelope branch, 4235 Antelope Road, Antelope.

Friday, November 18, at 10 a.m.: Your Resume

Learn the basics of professional resume writing and avoid the errors that are common on many resumes. Some knowledge of Microsoft Word and the Windows operating system are required.

Friday, December 16 at 10 a.m.: Getting Acquainted with the Computer

Never tried a computer before? Wondering what all the excitement is about? Take this class to learn a bit about computers. This is a hands-on class that will acquaint you with a computer for the first time.

Classes are offered through a partnership with the OASIS Institute Connections program. For more information, telephone the Sacramento Public Library at (916) 264-2920 or visit www.saclibrary.org.

Sacramento Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearm Charges

United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced today that Keshon Murry, 22, of Sacramento, pleaded guilty today to possession of a firearm after a misdemeanor domestic violence conviction and for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

This case is the product of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Safe Streets Task Force and the California Highway Patrol. Assistant United States Attorney Jill Thomas is prosecuting the case.

Sacramento Man Sentenced to Five Years for Defrauding Investors

Collins “Collie” Max Christensen

Nearly $1 Million stolen from marks

United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced that United States District Judge John A. Mendez sentenced Collins “Collie” Max Christensen, 53, of Sacramento, today to five years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for wire fraud related to his misappropriation of investor funds.

Well Decommissioning Workshop to be held in Elk Grove

If you have an unused well on your property and want to know how to properly close it, a seminar will be held in Elk Grove to assist you.

Suspect Arrested for Fatal Nightclub Shootout in April

Allen Benzler

Earlier today, Sheriff’s detectives arrested 19 year-old Allen Benzler in connection with the shooting death of a man outside a south Sacramento nightclub last April. Detectives from the Sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau arrested Benzler at a residence in Modesto, and he was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on one count of murder. He is being held without bail.

On April 17, 2011, at approximately 1:20 a.m., Sheriff’s deputies responded to calls of shots fired outside the Warners Rendezvous Lounge in the 7100 block of Governors Circle. Upon arrival, deputies found 29 year-old Jesse Fowler with a gunshot wound to his head.

Varrio Diamond Norteno Gang Member Gets Life Sentence

Two other gang members get 30 years in murder of rival gang mameber

District Attorney Jan Scully announced that the Honorable Judge Lloyd Connelly sentenced James Riggins to two life terms in prison without the possibility of parole plus 135 years to life for the first degree murders of Rigoberto Aguirre and Isidro Cedillo, and for the premeditated and deliberated attempted murder of Victor Cedillo.

Co-defendants, Orlando Camacho and Christopher Hernandez, were each sentenced to 30 years, 8 months in prison for voluntary manslaughter in the deaths of Rigoberto Aguirre and Isidro Cedillo, and the attempted voluntary manslaughter of Victor Cedillo.

Sacramento County Names New Ag Commissioner

Tomorrow the Sacramento County Executive will recommend the appointment of Juli Jensen as Agricultural Commissioner and Director of Weights and Measures to the Board of Supervisors. If approved, the appointment will be effective on October 13, 2011.

Sac Sheriff's Arrest Suspected Child Killer

Suspect Arrested in Cold Case Homicide

Shortly before 9:00 a.m. today, Sheriff’s detectives arrested 27 year-old Donald Ortez-Lucero in connection with a 2007 homicide in south Sacramento. Ortez-Lucero was arrested at his residence in Oakland, and booked into the Alameda County Jail on two counts of murder. He is ineligible for bail at this time.

The Moon: Ushering in Autumn

Autumn in Northern Michigan

By
Suzanne Gougherty
Special to EGN

Ed. note: With The Detroit Tigers in the ALCS, The Detroit Lions 4-0 and the Maize and Blue of The University of Michigan football resurrected as of this posting, what better way to celebrate your home state - not to mention a bit of nepotism mixed in.

There are certain things that happen during the change of seasons that stay with you for your whole life time, especially if you live in the north country. Those subtle things that we look forward to as we pass from one season to the next.

That is one of the reasons that I headed back from California to the Midwest - to return to the experience of the transformation from one season to the next.

RT Launches "Ride Transit October"

During the month of October, the Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) is conducting outreach activities and promotions to show appreciation for its current riders and to encourage new riders to discover the benefits of taking transit. The month-long campaign is called “Ride Transit October.”

RT activities will feature "Fun Fridays" at the Customer Service and Sales Center located at 1225 R Street, where customers can take a spin on the prize wheel with purchase; "Ride with the GM" promotion, when Mike Wiley, RT General Manager/CEO, who regularly rides the system, will ride buses and light rail trains to interact personally with passengers; and "Customer Appreciation Days" when RT staff will greet customers at the locations listed below to show appreciation for riding:

List of activities below: