Sac News & Review prepares to move

If you’ve driven down Del Paso Boulevard, you probably noticed the new headquarters of Sacramento News & Review, complete with a fresh paint job and new signage. SN&R writer Jeff vonKaenel details the preparations and how the newspaper will remain objective even after receiving assistance from the City and Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment.

City looks to shut down Northgate sports bar

After receiving more than 400 police calls over the past five years, the City of Sacramento filed a nuisance complaint to close the American Spirit Sports Bar on Northgate Boulevard. The City’s complaint against the bar alleges assaults, batteries, robberies, drinking and drunkenness in public, drugs, gunfire in the night, street gang activity, and murder…

New teen center opens today

The Carl R. Hansen Teen Center opens today, covering 10,000 square feet with a gym, kitchen, and large activity room. The center is an extension of the Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center, located at 450 West El Camino Ave. The center will be dedicated today at 3pm.

What happened to Taco Bell?

If you’ve driven down Del Paso Blvd lately, you may have noticed Taco Bell was torn down. This Taco Bell was one of the older, mission-style ones; something that made it really unique. Interestingly enough, the Taco Bell sign was left standing, suggesting the venue may be replaced. Hopefully it will be; it seemed like…

Enotria looking to expand

Enotria Restaurant & Wine Bar is looking to expand, and they may get permission to do it. A Report to Council requesting vacation of a portion of the Right of Way for the expansion would allow Enotria to expand and upgrade the existing restaurant to Arden Way. This will be part of the Council’s Consent…

Original North Sac park slated for a makeover

Tomorrow, the City Council will vote to adopt a resolution approving the Jack Rea Park Master Plan. Jack Rea Park is a small neighborhood park originally developed by the City of North Sacramento; it was annexed into the City of Sacramento in the 1970s. The park consists of mostly grass and trees. The master plan…

Kohl’s has arrived

Today, Kohl’s opens 30 new California stores as part of their California Grand Opening event. You may already be familiar with Kohl’s from visiting the location in North Natomas. One of their newest locations is at the former Mervyns store near Arden Fair.

Spread too thin?

The Natomas Unified School District held a board meeting last night and made drastic cuts to their budget. All of this comes on the heels of a grand jury investigation looking at the district’s purchase of a school site. Most of the surrounding school districts – Sacramento City Unified and Twin Rivers – are struggling…