That’s not a good way to wake up
A Sacramento Fire Department ambulance ran over the foot of a homeless man sleeping in front of Station 20’s garage doors in the dark hours of the morning [SacBee].
Mickey is not going to like this
A two alarm grass fire along the American River Parkway caused a 600-foot radio tower to collapse and damaged a second tower. The fire was reported shortly before noon on Wednesday, located near Commerce Circle and Lathrop Way outside of Woodlake. Close to 35 firefighters fought the blaze, which also destroyed a small building that…
Concert for the homeless
Renowned pianist Leon Fleisher will perform at the Sacramento Philharmonic for the Homeless Chamber Music Concert tomorrow at the Westminster Presbyterian Church. The performance will begin at 5:30pm, and donations are accepted at the door. A second concert will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2009 with Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra at the Sacramento Community Center…
New Neighbors?
The Sacramento Bee reported those living within the tent city near Blue Diamond Growers will be asked to move to shelters and other indoor structures. The Sacramento Municipal Utility District, primary owners of the land, plans to fence off the area within the area within the next month. Not all is lost for the residents…
Tent City
Yesterday, the Sacramento Bee reported on the possibility of a legal campsite for Sacramento’s homeless. Police, city and county leaders, and homeless advocates are considering several potential locations for a site that would offer basic services such as running water and portable toilets. Even Mayor Kevin Johnson is open to the idea, noting the success…