Orobosa Idehen/ Sacramento/ Elk Grove/ Wilton

Apple Inc. Elk Grove Lays off Workers

Apple Computers of Elk Grove decided to lay off 174 workers in the sales and support division. Apple has decided to move its sales and call center operations division to Austin Texas. Apple employees were called in on Thursday and told that sales were good but they were being laid off because they wanted their sales and support division under one roof. The Elk Grove Apple location will primarily focus on technical support.

Former employee Anthony Sims from Elk Grove was laid off; he had worked for Apple Computers since June 2007 as a blended agent in sales and service. Anthony is also a promising local baseball player who trains at Champion Sports Inc. in Elk Grove and is a father of two young daughters ages 2 and 4 years old.

Anthony and other employees began to get suspicious about one week ago when managers were leaving to take jobs in Austin Texas and their jobs were not being filled. Anthony and others were surprised by the layoffs and saddened because some co-workers had just bought new homes and had new babies. Some employees felt that the layoffs were done so that Apple could reduce their cost especially in employee compensation. In Austin the employee's salaries are far less and because of a new pay structure no commissions will be paid and employees will receive a base salary with a bonus.

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Events this Weekend in Elk Grove and Sacramento Areas

• Franklin Theatre Company presents 'COLE'

  Enjoy some great music from a great broadway master Cole Porter. Franklin Theatre Company under the guest direction of Lou Nardi (Lou has over directed over 70 musical shows) will present and evening of Cole Porter music and commentary over the life and career of this great musician. More information & tickets for sale at http://www.franklintheatreassociation.com%20/ May 2,3, 9,10 at 7:00 P.M. Also, tickets will be on sale at the school concession stand during lunch hours M-F, 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

  • The Elk Grove Hotel & Stage Stop Museum will be open to the public on Saturday, May 3, 2008, from 12 noon until 4 PM. The museum is located in the Elk Grove Heritage Park, located at 9941 East Stockton Blvd. adjacent to the west entrance of Elk Grove Regional Park.
  • Fri, 05/02/08 07:00 PM ARCO Arena : Sacramento Monarchs vs Seattle Storm
  • Sun, 05/04/08 8:00 PM ARCO Arena Michael Bublé

  • Sat, May 3 from 10 am to 3 pm The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Day

  Calling all wives, aunts, sisters, mothers and grandmothers to bring in your loved ones for FREE diabetes and high-blood pressure screenings. See exact locations of participating barbershops in the Sacramento Region that include: Ace of Fades, D-Vision 1 Cut & Styles, ProStyle Barbershop, 3B's Barbershop, Another Look Barbershop, QT's Beauty Connections Multicultural Salon & Barbershop, Cutt Creators, and Uncle Jed's Cut Hut.

  • Socialite Party with The Millerizm Group taking place at Chops in Downtown Sacramento on Sat-5/3 from 9 am to 2 pm.
  • SKATE JAM with the Majestic Rollers on Sat-5/3 from 10 pm to 2 am at Sunrise Rollerland, 6001 Sunrise Vista Drive in Citrus Heights. Admission is $10. Must be 21 years or older. The next Skate Jam is scheduled for Sat-5/3. For more info visit http://www.myspace.com/majesticrollers or call 916-961-3339 or 916-698-6250.
  • Elk Grove Western Festival May 2-4 at The Elk Grove Regional Park

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What is Home Staging and Why is it Important?

Home staging is the process of decorating, organizing, redesigning or reorganizing a home so that it shows and flows well while on the real estate market. You want your home to make its first appearance a grand appearance! Consumers and real estate professionals who bring clients to view homes are more apt to show a home that has been staged over a vacant home or one that has strong odors, looks worn or cluttered. Staging will also make photos taken of your home that will be viewed on the internet and used in marketing pieces look much better. The more photos your Realtor can get the better! Home staging will make all the difference against the neighborhood competition and will determine how quickly your home sells and at what price. If your home is priced fairly close to the competition and one home is staged and the other is not, which home do you think will get more attention and offers? The staged home, Right!

Staging is important and effective when done right. It's best to consult with a professional home stager to find out what should be done before placing your home on the market. A professional stager will conduct a consultation after viewing your home and may offer their services to stage your home for you or they may give you a comprehensive plan of action, explaining what needs to be done before placing your home on the market. Your Realtor will be glad that you have taken steps to make your home stand out from the competition and you will be glad that you took those steps when the offers start rolling in.

MLS Listing #/ Status/ Address/ City/ Listing Price $

• 80041058 Active 3571 San Ysidro Way Sacramento, CA 95864-2815 Sacramento 799,000
• 70108779 Active 1021 La Sierra Dr Sacramento, CA 95864-5247 Sacramento 1,500,000
• 80016255 Short Sale 7944 Cresentdale Way Sacramento, CA 95823-6527 Sacramento 180,000

• 70123061 Short Sale 7342 Alcedo Cir Sacramento, CA 95823 Sacramento 190,000

• 80004073 Short Cont. 8193 Bantry Ct Sacramento, CA 95829-1523 Sacramento 199,000

• 80004068 Short Cont. 6357 Laguna Mirage Ln Elk Grove, CA 95758-5462 Elk Grove 205,000

• 80025782 Active 2241 Juliesse Ave Sacramento, CA 95821-4628 Sacramento 219,900

• 80042176 Active 6904 Springridge Way Elk Grove, CA 95758-6321 Elk Grove 244,900

• 80041716 Active 7807 Amherst St Sacramento, CA 95832-1164 Sacramento 249,900

• 80003455 Active 4964 Kennington Dr Sacramento, CA 95841-3818 Sacramento 297,500

• 70117483 Short Sale 9670 Little Harbor Way Elk Grove, CA 95624-4484 Elk Grove 320,000

• 70083268 Active Short Sale 9247 Rushing Creek Way Elk Grove, CA 95624-3969 Elk Grove 325,000

• 80007861 Active 9073 La Riviera Dr Sacramento, CA 95826-2148 Sacramento 329,000

• 70122797 Active 4831 Cameron Ranch Dr Sacramento, CA 95841-4315 Sacramento 375,000

• 80041935 Active 8111 Rush River Dr Sacramento, CA 95831-5601 Sacramento 412,000

• 80017791 Short Cont. 7109 Paul Do Mar Way Elk Grove, CA 95757-3453 Elk Grove 419,000

• 80025368 Active 639 El Dorado Way Sacramento, CA 95819-3212 Sacramento 430,000

• 80030788 Active 1730 5th Ave Sacramento, CA 95818-3824 Sacramento 519,900

• 80042077 Active 3933 T St Sacramento, CA 95819-4729 Sacramento 1,050,000

• 80024777 Active 3520 Buena Vista Dr Sacramento, CA 95864-2804 Sacramento 1,295,000

• 80039734 Active 6116 Burns Way Sacramento, CA 95824-3902 Sacramento 177,500

• 80037953 Short Sale 5350 Dunlay Dr #3315 Sacramento, CA 95835-1669 Sacramento 190,000

• 80039711 Short Sale 7508 Chatsworth Cir Elk Grove, CA 95757-5105 Elk Grove 320,000

• 80032323 Active 5 Grand Rio Cir Sacramento, CA 95826-1718 Sacramento 339,000

• 80039046 Active 18 Grand Rio Cir Sacramento, CA 95826-1719 Sacramento 344,000

• 80039056 Active 185 Johnston Rd Sacramento, CA 95815-3749 Sacramento 369,000

• 80025366 Active 3287 B St Sacramento, CA 95816-3324 Sacramento 449,000

• 80043693 Active 1009 7th Ave Sacramento, CA 95818-4034 Sacramento 469,000

• 80037877 Active 345 Claydon Way Sacramento, CA 95864-6068 Sacramento 649,000

• 80043504 Active 1200 Cedarbrook Way Sacramento, CA 95831-4406 Sacramento 699,000

• 80036033 Active 4392 Dorking Ct Sacramento, CA 95864-6150 Sacramento 825,000

• 80025045 Active 12340 Vineyard Hill Ct Elk Grove, CA 95624-9530 Elk Grove 1,895,000

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Wednesdays Weekly Real Estate Expert Recipes

Tangy Chicken Wings

1 cup Soy Sauce

1 cup packed dark brown sugar

½ cup honey

½ cup oil

1 cup butter

1 tsp. dry mustard

½ tsp. onion salt

1 tsp. hot sauce

2 Tbsp. fresh minced garlic

12-15 chicken wings Disjoint wings and discard bony tips. Pat wings dry. In saucepan over medium heat, mix the first 9 ingredients to dissolve. Cool and pour over wings. Marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours, turning occasionally to coat well. Cook wings on barbecue grill for about 30 minutes or until done.