It's Almost Christmas... Today in the News 12.23/2014:

It's Almost Christmas... Today in the News 12.23/2014:



Favorite Story / Story of the Day:
The day before Christmas Eve and it's time to think about dinners for the less fortunate, quick dinners, keeping your home and packages safe so Grinch can't ruin your Christmas Holiday. All this and more in It's Almost Christmas... Today in the News... 



Men of Stanislaus Calendar
Today on Good Day Ken talked with Sheriff Adam Christianson and Belinda Rolicheck about The Men of Stanislaus County who put themselves in her shoes for a brand new 2015 calendar. For just $20, you can have the Men of Stanislaus County hanging in your home year-round. Calendars are avaliable at Haven Women’s Center of Stanislaus:
http://hwcstan.squarespace.com/
Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department:
https://www.facebook.com/stansheriff 
http://www.scsdonline.com/
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974301-men-of-the-stanislaus-calendar/



Marianne/Ken: 500 Dinners for 500 Families
Today on Good Day Marianne and Ken talked with former Kings Player Bobby Jackson and Deon Taylor. In the spirit of generosity, community and looking out for our fellow human beings, Hidden Empire Film Group and the Bobby Jackson Foundation are gearing up to give away 500 turkey dinners today at 8111 Scottsdale Drive, Sacramento, CA 95838 to single-parent families and needy families affected by the struggling economy, loss of jobs, disabilities, abuse and other needs. 500 DINNERS FOR 500 FAMILIES Today 7am-10am 8111 Scottsdale Drive Sacramento, CA 9162572475 ***Cash and Toy Donations were Also Being Collected to Give to Needy Families!!
http://www.givingback.org/bobby%20jackson
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974371-500-dinners-for-500-families/



Ice Cream Party
Today on Good Day Tina along with Lori conducted a taste test with Baskin Robbins who reminded us all to not forget the dessert for your holiday party! Baskin-Robbins has a few festive choices from yule logs to York Peppermint Pattie, December’s Flavor of the month. 
https://www.baskinrobbins.com/content/baskinrobbins/en.html
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974474-ice-cream-party/



Courtney: BareBones Workwear
Today on Good Day Courtney was at Barebones Workwear for last minute gift ideas for people who spend a lot of time outdoors during the winter months.
http://barebonesworkwear.com/
https://www.facebook.com/bareboneswork
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974552-last-minute-gifts-for-him/



Department 56 Collection
Today on Good Day Cambi was in Fair Oaks checking out a Department 56 Snow Village. Kathy said she has about 80 buildings in her collection. 
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974560-department-56-christmas-village/
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974629-department-56-christmas-village-pt-2/


For all these stories and the rest of today's stories this is It's Almost Christmas... Today in the News... 



SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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Helping Amber:
A local man Brandon Haefele who donated 1000 turkeys to families in need. Now Brandon and his friend have a new challenge. This message is from the event organizer that needs our help in this time of giving. If you can help please do if you can't share this message, Retweet this message or just pass onto a friend that you think could and lets help Amber.
 

For those of you who know Amber Coppedge, you know that she is one of the most selfless, generous people on the planet. You know that she will do anything to help anybody at anytime. She volunteers her time to help raise money & awareness for many different causes, serves food to the homeless, donates her time to coach soccer and volunteers for many different committees within the Sacramento Association of Realtors. She is a hardworking, driven mother of two beautiful children ages 14 & 11. She is spunky and sassy and gives 100% in anything and everything that she does.
 

Well friends, it is now our turn to help Amber.
 

Some of you may know that Amber has been battling cancer for over 2 years. She was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer in 2012 at the young age of 31, and began treatment immediately. At the time, she did not have health insurance and was forced to pay out of pocket for her medical expenses. Amber has paid hundreds of thousands of dollars since being diagnosed, for her cancer related expenses. Recently, she found out she will need immediate surgery to remove masses that the doctors have located. She will soon thereafter begin another round of chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Unfortunately, her health insurance will not cover the majority of these expenses, and she will be faced with astronomical debt.
 

We are asking for donations for Amber and her family, to help cover medical and living expenses while she is unable to work.
Any support you are able to offer for Amber is very much appreciated. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
http://www.gofundme.com/ambercoppedge



Good Day Sacramento:
430/5am:
Show Us Yours: Holiday Cards



Show & Tell: Ken: New signs in NYC Subway to stop Man Spreading. 
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10973867-show-and-tell/



#QuestionOfTheDay: Best gift you ever received. 



5am Club Member of the Day: Karen and Tom
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974020-5-am-club-member-of-the-day/



Marianne's Daily List: Oh, those holiday calories are piling up! And the weather seems to entice us into hunkering down and hibernating. But you don’t have to join a gym to get active. On the Daily List this morning, 3 festive ways to burn holiday calories! Bundle up and head outdoors. Stand and wrap. Dash away all. 
https://pages.unitedhealthcare-hmhb.com/page.aspx?qs=330c754b5e92df74f46716ceef93a04c711c342beadbbd62a1a282fbb96ec31788af1cbe3c6e6c587bb2fb50c874b4a930972076d8259a23fbf7804ed133fee7d1e968e2181f84fe85d0fbc15c8a0209
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974026-the-daily-list/



430/5am Recap:
Ken is trying to figure out man spreading on the NYC Subway it's real. 5am Club Member was introduced. Marianne's Daily List 3 ways to burn Holiday Calories. Question of the Day was Best Gift Received. Today's Show us yours was Holiday cards. 



430/5am News Block:
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10973865-430-am-news-and-weather-update/
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10973928-500-am-news-and-weather-update/
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974014-530-am-news-and-weather-update/



6am:
Marianne's Daily Joe: Dog very happy to see human at Day Care. Pets vs. Christmas Decorations. Farmer Derek Klingenberg uses Jingle Bells to bring the cows home. 
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974108-the-daily-joe/



6am Recap:
In this hour Marianne had fun with a Happy Dog in her Daily Joe. 



6am News Block:
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974100-600-am-news-and-weather-update/
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974205-630-am-news-and-weather-update/



7am:
Ken: Men of Stanislaus Calendar
Today on Good Day Ken talked with Sheriff Adam Christianson and Belinda Rolicheck about The Men of Stanislaus County who put themselves in her shoes for a brand new 2015 calendar. For just $20, you can have the Men of Stanislaus County hanging in your home year-round. Calendars are avaliable at Haven Women’s Center of Stanislaus:
http://hwcstan.squarespace.com/
Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department:
https://www.facebook.com/stansheriff 
http://www.scsdonline.com/
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974301-men-of-the-stanislaus-calendar/



Marianne: Money Lessons For Kids
Today on Good Day Marianne talked with Financial expert Jeff Bangerter. Money Lessons for Raising Thankful Kids!!! Gratitude: It’s one of the toughest lessons to teach our kids, but one of the most important. How do we show our kids the true spirit of the season? Jeff has 5 money lessons for raising thankful kids:
1. Discussion Starters 2. Fatten the Pig 3. Joy of Giving 4. Save as a Family 5. Mistakes Happen
http://www.bangerterfinancial.com/
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974325-money-lessons-for-kids/



Marianne/Ken: 500 Dinners for 500 Families
Today on Good Day Marianne and Ken talked with former Kings Player Bobby Jackson and Deon Taylor. In the spirit of generosity, community and looking out for our fellow human beings, Hidden Empire Film Group and the Bobby Jackson Foundation are gearing up to give away 500 turkey dinners today at 8111 Scottsdale Drive, Sacramento, CA 95838 to single-parent families and needy families affected by the struggling economy, loss of jobs, disabilities, abuse and other needs. 500 DINNERS FOR 500 FAMILIES Today 7am-10am 8111 Scottsdale Drive Sacramento, CA 9162572475 ***Cash and Toy Donations were Also Being Collected to Give to Needy Families!!
http://www.givingback.org/bobby%20jackson
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974371-500-dinners-for-500-families/



Jason: Festivus 
Today on Good Day Jason celebrated Festivus 
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974390-truck-tracker-festivus/



Where's Elfonso:
Today Elfonso is lifting Weights.



7am Recap:
Marianne got Financial tips from Jeff Bangerter. Ken previewed the Men of Stanislaus County Calendar. Deon Taylor and Bobby Jackson talked about their 500 meal giveaway taking place today. Jason was celebrating Festivus and we found Elfonso lifting weights.



7am News Block:
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974296-700-am-news-and-weather-update/
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974366-730-am-news-and-weather-update/



8am:
Teens Tunes - Now This is Christmas
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974460-teens-tunes-christmas/



Kristin: Arm Your House
Today on Good Day Kristin was with V3 Home Security, A locally run home security company who showed us all the new gadgets available when it comes to arming your home or business. V3 Home Security is based out of Folsom and doesn’t outsource their security calls (like other major companies). They also showed us how your entire home/business can be protected wirelessly and all done from your smartphone.
http://www.v3homesecurity.com/
http://www.facebook.com/v3systems
https://twitter.com/v3security
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974466-arm-your-house/



Tina: Ice Cream Party
Today on Good Day Tina along with Lori conducted a taste test with Baskin Robbins who reminded us all to not forget the dessert for your holiday party! Baskin-Robbins has a few festive choices from yule logs to York Peppermint Pattie, December’s Flavor of the month. 
https://www.baskinrobbins.com/content/baskinrobbins/en.html
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974474-ice-cream-party/



#9amtopic: Your Christmas Budget On the Money or Totally Busted. 



Ken: Buy A Goat, Save A Life
Today on Good Day Ken told how you can Buy a goat, save a life and take a bite out of poverty. 3 baby Nigerian goats and Ken wore a gold tie to help stop poverty. For just $75 you can own a goat. For more info go to World Vision Gifts 855-WV-GIFTS
http://donate.worldvision.org/ways-to-give/gift-catalog?campaign=1136161
https://www.facebook.com/worldvision
https://twitter.com/WorldVisionUSA
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974548-buy-a-goat-save-a-life/ 
 


Courtney: BareBones Workwear
Today on Good Day Courtney was at Barebones Workwear for last minute gift ideas for people who spend a lot of time outdoors during the winter months.
http://barebonesworkwear.com/
https://www.facebook.com/bareboneswork
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974552-last-minute-gifts-for-him/



Cambi: Department 56 Collection
Today on Good Day Cambi was in Fair Oaks checking out a Department 56 Snow Village. Kathy said she has about 80 buildings in her collection. 
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974560-department-56-christmas-village/



Marianne/Ken: Oh Christmas Tree:
Today on Good Day Marianne and Ken talked with Kim in Acampo who has 54 Christmas trees in her home. Yes 54. 
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974580-collection-of-trees/



8am Recap:
54 Trees, Goats for sale for a cause. Ice Cream Cakes, Department 56 Village Collection, Home and Business Security, Teens Tunes, and Gift ideas all in the 8am hour plus the introduction of today's #9amtopic With how you did on your Holiday Budget. 



8am News Block:
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974457-800-am-news-and-weather-update/
BREAKING NEWS!!!!
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974507-stockton-investigator-injured-in-hit-and-run-crash/
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974545-830-am-news-and-weather-update/



9am:
Tina: Ditch the Drive-Thru
Today on Good Day Tina was with our FAVORITE Ditch the Drive Thru mom Debbi Kennedy who was in to teach us come quick, inexpensive recipes for the holidays. 
http://ditchthedrive-thru.com/
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974618-ditch-the-drive-thru-mom/



Cambi: Department 56 Part 2
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974629-department-56-christmas-village-pt-2/



Stump The Lawyer
Today on Good Day Craig Ashton was in studio answering Viewer Legal Questions
Ashton & Price
8243 Greenback Ln.
Fair Oaks, CA
9167867787
http://ashtonandprice.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ashton-Price-LLP/184271704963255
https://twitter.com/AshtonandPrice
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974640-stump-the-lawyer/



Lori/Laura: 54 Trees Part 2



Sports Report: 
Jason does the Monday Night Football Highlights as the Broncos fall to the Bengals 37-28



Tina: Ditch The Drive Thru Part 2



Lori/Laura News of the Weird. Bear runs through Arizona Field. Orangatang might be on the move. Mongoose like plastic balls. A Man and his dog sing the blues. 



Ken's Manly Minute: Sometimes love just doesn't work out and you are left alone during the holiday season. Sort of the worst time to be alone, but, if you stick to these 3 rules you can make it through the season alone.The Holiday Breakup. Friends to the rescue. Canned Response. Treat yourself.
http://www.couplescounselingchicago.net/3-tips-surviving-holidays-breakup/ 



#FinalQuestionoftheDay: Your Favorite Holiday Treat



9am Recap:
Cambi continued with Dept 56 Collection. Laura and Lori did 9am hour and News of the weird plus talked with Kim about her 54 Christmas Trees. Ken's Manly Minute how to get through holiday's alone. Debi Kennedy from Ditch the Drive Thru was in the Kitchen with Tina, Jason had the Good Day Sports Report. Craig Ashton answered viewer questions. 



9am News Block:
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10974607-900-am-news-and-weather-update/



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Photos: Good Day Sacramento.



Final Recap/Good Day Nutshell: 
Daily List:
Cookies, Cakes, Christmas Dinner. The Holiday calories are here so today on the Daily List Marianne showed 3 Festive Ways to burn those calories.... Bundle up and head outdoors. Stand and wrap. Dash away all. 



Weird:
With Mark off Laura and Lori did News of the Weird that covered.. Bear runs through Arizona Field. Orangatang might be on the move. Mongoose like plastic balls. A Man and his dog sing the blues. 



Daily Joe:
In today's Daily Joe we found... Dog very happy to see human at Day Care. Pets vs. Christmas Decorations. Farmer Derek Klingenberg uses Jingle Bells to bring the cows home. 



Manly Minute:
Alone for the Holiday's? Today in the Manly Minute on Good Day Ken showed 3 ways you can make it through... Friends to the rescue. Canned Response. Treat yourself.



Tomorrow:
It's Christmas Eve and like the Miracle on 34th Street Cody returns to Good Day, Tina is Dishin With Tina at Earl's BBQ and so much more fun all starting at 430am. A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM KEN About Tomorrow's Show Super excited to have this beautiful genius, and my friend Laura HIllenbrand on Good Day Sac Wednesday morning at 9am. She is the author of "Unbroken" the best selling book now a major motion picture. It's gonna be like two giddy little girls talking on TV. Eeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!! http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/…/10974548-buy-a-goa…/   Then as a reminder Good Day starts at 7am-9am Christmas Day. 



Stories Planned but not covered today on Good Day:
Christoph Waltz
Two-time Academy Award-winner Christoph Waltz, who stars in the new Christmas movie “Big Eyes” alongside Amy Adams, Krysten Ritter and Jason Schwartzman. Big Eyes starts Thursday in theaters. 
http://bigeyesfilm.com/


 
Swift Water Rescue Training
As many are getting ready for the holidays, Sacramento Fire recruits are getting mandatory swift water rescue training!



What To Look Forward To This Week:
Wednesday:
Cody Returns:



Dishin With Tina at....
Earl's BBQ
4701 Main St, Ste A
Denair, CA
2092502415
Hours: Mon Closed Tue 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Wed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Thu 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Fri 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Sat 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Sun Closed
http://www.earlsbbq.com/
https://www.facebook.com/earlsbbqdenair



Thursday:
MERRY CHRISTMAS Show airs 7am-9am



Friday:
Dance Party:



Saturday: 
Good Day Sacramento Weekend with Cody & Melissa:



Melissa's Coupon Corner:
To get your Coupon Corner Cheat Sheet Email: couponcorner@kmaxtv.com   



Sunday:
Good Day Sacramento Weekend with Cody, Melissa, Lori:



Ask Eleanor:



Dishin With Tina at...



Monday:



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