Sacramento Zoo has lost one it’s newest editions, the baby Giant Anteater. The baby was found dead during regular rounds by zoo staff.

“I couldn’t be more proud of the staff here at Sacramento Zoo. The staff members who’ve worked so hard to ensure that this newest addition thrived have proven themselves to be dedicated, thoughtful and sensitive to the needs of the animals in our care,” said Harrison Edell, Zoo General Curator.

The cause of the animal’s death is still unknown. The baby’s twin had also dies, but only a few hours after birth. The Giant Anteater is a “near-threatened” species.

Tonight Hip Service will be playing at Harlows Night Club and raising money to benefit those in need in Haiti.

Bring your new or gently used shoes on Saturday and the fabulous organization Soles4Souls will get them to Haiti and the people who need them.

Sacramento police officers took a group of kids shopping on Sunday.  Dozens of kids went to Target in Natomas for their Christmas shopping.  It was part of the “Sacramento Family Holiday” event.  There were a total of 15 families that attended.  Each family received about $200 each to purchase toys, clothes, and other items from the store.  Then they all headed to Sofia’s Italian Restaurant in Sacramento.

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The 2010 Amgen Tour of California, the country’s largest pro cycling event, will end in Sacramento again this year. The road race will start in Nevada City on May 16 and end in Sacramento. There are few press conferences scheduled Thursday for the official announcement of the fifth annual race.

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A group of US soldiers returned from Afghanistan today. They arrived at Mather Field early in the morning. There were 75 people in this California National Guard aviation unit. Most are from the Sacramento area and were deployed for about a year.

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“Over the years, we’ve been fortunate to have passionate and committed board members, and this year is no exception,” said Marc Feldman, CEO and Executive Director of the Sacramento Philharmonic.  “We look forward to working with this diverse and talented group of professionals as we continue to grow our organization, strengthen our ties to the community, and provide a rich and meaningful musical experience for the region.”

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The 15th annual “Perspectives” series brought a diverse group of speakers to Sacramento for the $195-a-person event. Starting off was author and entrepreneur Guy Kawasaki, followed by personal finance expert Jane Bryant Quinn. Lunch is scheduled to be followed by “Flag of Our Fathers” author James Bradley, international author Sir Ken Robinson and, finally, Condoleeza Rice who has returned to teaching political science at Stanford University.

There were about 10 lame protesters that had nothing better to than protest Condoleeza Rice. Someone forget to tell them who the current Secretary of State is.