Councilmember Warren hosting special meeting on arena project

Sacramento City Councilmember Allen Warren will hold a Special District 2 Community Meeting on Monday, February 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Robertson Community Center (3525 Norwood Avenue) to provide an update on the Entertainment and Sports Center project. Residents and local businesses are invited to attend to learn more about the project,…

Dollar General applies for license to sell beer and wine

The new Dollar General at the corner of Roanoke Ave and Marysville Blvd is applying for a liquor license and that has prompted concern within the community. Dollar General’s application has caused a mix of outrage and fear the community will have another store selling alcohol. What remains unclear is what Dollar General is proposing…

Sacramento Police searching for murder suspect

  The Sacramento Police Department is seeking help from the community in locating suspect Avery Draughty, wanted for murder. On Thursday, November 28, 2013, at approximately 2:53 p.m., officers responded to the 3700 block of Balsam Street regarding a report of a shooting. Officers quickly discovered that 31-year-old Tiffany Silva had been fatally struck with…

North Sacramento Community Health Fair this weekend

The North Sacramento Community Health Fair takes place this Saturday, November 16 from 9am – 4pm at Grant Union High School. The free event includes Obamacare / Affordable Care Act and Covered California information, local healthcare providers, community resources for seniors and families, cooking and fitness demonstrations, dental, asthma, vision, blood pressure, and blood sugar…

Del Paso Heights Community Association hosts harvest festival this weekend

The Del Paso Heights Community Association will host its Community Harvest Festival this Saturday, October 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church. The free event features family fun, entertainment, face painting, arts & crafts, a jump house, free train rides for kids and parents, and an “old school car show” &…

Councilmember Warren hosting Del Paso Heights Community Workshop

The Office of Councilmember Allen Warren will host a community workshop focusing on neighborhood improvement in Del Paso Heights this Saturday, September 28th from 9am-3pm at the Greater Sacramento Urban League. Topics of discussion include: Goals for neighborhood improvements. Creation of and time frame for an action plan. Taking inventory of vacant lots and blight…