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…

Multiple National Night Out celebrations in North Sac

National Night Out takes place tomorrow, August 6. Here are locations in North Sacramento participating in the event: North Avenue Apartments999 North Ave5pm-9pmGames, prizes, music, crime prevention info, safety info. Woodhaven Senior Residences3731 Rio Linda Blvd5:30pm-8pmFood, jump house, snow cones, face painting, music. Del Paso Heights & Robla Park Community AssociationsRobla Community Park (625 Bell…

Game over for two north area illegal gambling facilities

All bets are off at the “Community Access and Resource Expo” at 3217 Marysville Blvd in North Sacramento. On July 10th, the Sacramento Police Department along with the California Department of Justice Gambling Unit raided the facility finding it was masquerading as an internet cafe. In June 2013, the Sacramento Police Department’s Metro Unit received…

Adopt-a-Park program comes to North Sacramento

Neighbors and community members are invited to volunteer in Adopt-a-Park events at Richardson Village Park and Hagginwood Park next month. Volunteers will assist with general park beautification. The Adopt-a-Park events will take place on the following days: Richardson Village Park: July 13, 9am-12pm Hagginwood Park: July 24, 5:30pm Volunteers are encouraged to wear closed toed…