Inauguration 2009

Modesto high school groups head to Washington to watch inauguration

Victoria Pardini - 9:34 am

In only a few days, dozens of Modesto-area students will witness a landmark in our nation's history. Either through their schools or other organizations, the students are going to Washington for the presidential inauguration. Groups from Johansen and Modesto high schools will attend.

Inauguration at home: Party food

Loretto J. Hulse - 4:49 am

Inauguration balls are all glam and glitter until you come to the food. Then it's pretty basic, say Washington, D.C., caterers. Think finger food, cash bars and long, long lines. Even for the Obamas -- except for the long lines.

AF cadet from Tacoma to march in inaugural parade

Scott Fontaine - 4:44 am

A Puyallup, Wash. native attending the Air Force Academy will march in next week’s inaugural parade.

Prayer issue hangs over inauguration

Jennifer Garza - 4:19 am

The traditional element of prayer at the presidential inauguration can't seem to find universal blessing this year.

For blacks, bar is raised and in reach

Kristin Collins - 4:14 am

Nothing will change for black Americans on Tuesday, when the first black president takes office. They will wake up in the same homes, go to work at the same jobs, face the same obstacles. And yet, some Raleigh residents say, everything will be different. Many say that Obama's success has prompted them to re-examine what is possible in their own lives, or given them a nudge to pursue ambitious goals.

Solid as Barack: How 1980s hit song became Obama tribute - 5:50am
Good golly! Spider-Man exposes Obama impostor - 5:05pm
Obama's historic oath is D.C.'s hottest ticket - 11:13pm
Where does Obama fit in the Pantheon of presidential eaters? - 3:52pm
Despite predictions, housing still to be found in D.C. - 2:17pm

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Photos and biographies of the new cabinet nominees.

Bee Inauguration Stories

New database: Who donated to Obama's inauguration, and how much

Bee staff - 10:56 am

President-Elect Obama has released the names of donors to his inaugural committee. Among them are more than 1,000 California residents who gave roughly $8 million to help pay for the inauguration. Two employees of a Sacramento political consulting firm ranked among the top donors, giving $50,000 each. See who contributed and how much.