Nothing beats the rich aroma of a fresh cup of coffee while you settle into a deep armchair, ready to conquer the territories of essays, math problems and debates that students face each semester or quarter. There are dozens of coffee shops splashed across Sacramento, and The Sacramento Press put together a list of reliable study havens. A delicious and caffeinated beverage, free Wi-Fi and a welcoming space are the characteristics The Sacramento Press looked for on the hunt for Sacramento study spots. Old Soul at Weatherstone 812 21st St. 443-6340 Hours: Monday through Sunday 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. Free Wi-Fi: Yes Old Soul at Weatherstone is located in an early 20th-century brick building

The new City of Sacramento General Plan includes additional Sacramento River crossings without specifying the location or number of crossings or the transportation modes served by new crossings. The cost of the study will be $260,000 with both The City of Sacramento and the City of West Sacramento sharing the costs for the planning study with West Sacramento contributing $60,000 to that total. The study is expected to be completed in one year, starting in January and ending in December 2010. The study will include: • A transparent and proactive public outreach process; • A purpose and need statement which is grounded in the community values stated in the two cities' General Plan policies