Mayor-Elect Kevin Johnson In the News: Week of November 17, 2008

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PolitickerCA.com - Mayor-elect Johnson to host 'Together We Can' event next week
Excerpt:  The community that elected Kevin Johnson as the next mayor of Sacramento - and the first who's an African-American - is invited to a "swearing-in" event next Tuesday. Johnson and others will speak at the "Together We Can" event at Sacramento's historic Memorial Auditorium, which will also host live entertainment and nonprofit groups as part of the celebration.

Sacramento Bee - Johnson's swearing-in likely delayed until Dec. 2
Excerpt:  County elections officials said Monday it is very unlikely they'll have the results of Sacramento's mayoral campaign certified in time for Johnson's lavish inauguration ceremony next Tuesday at Memorial Auditorium. Instead, with many votes still uncounted, Johnson will likely take the oath of office at the beginning of the City Council meeting Dec. 2.

KQCA TV - Johnson May Not Be Mayor After Ceremony: Election Results May Not Be Certified Before Swearing-In Ceremony
Excerpt:  Mayor-elect Kevin Johnson may not actually begin his new job when he is sworn in next week. Because of a record turnout for the presidential election, the city registrar may not certify the election by Nov. 25, the day Johnson is planning a swearing-in celebration at Memorial Auditorium. A Johnson spokesman said they are planning on holding the public ceremony even if the election is not certified.

Sacramento Bee - Fresh & Easy market in Oak Park: On hold?
Excerpt:  The Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market chain has taken a big step toward moving into Oak Park, closing escrow last week on a vacant parcel at Broadway and 34th Street. But it's not at all clear how quickly the British-owned firm will build and open that store, along with 18 additional outlets planned for the Sacramento area and dozens more throughout Northern California.

FOX SPORTS.COM - Why athletes often succeed in politics
Excerpt:  As the election season has come to a close, a new and somewhat groundbreaking trend can be seen emerging. No, it doesn't have to do with the race of President-Elect Barack Obama or the sex of Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin. Actually, it couldn't be less related. More and more, we are seeing former athletes thrown into the political arena and doing quite well.