Poetry Event at Grant High School

Struggle, friendship, believing in yourself, and future goals are among the themes students discuss with a mix of poetry, prose, and and a senior play this Friday, March 16 at Grant High School. The showcase is part of a three-year project in cooperation with UC Davis that includes teacher training and collaboration, student spoken word/slam…

SHRA to discuss redevelopment tonight

The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency is holding a public meetIng tonight at the SETA Building, 925 Del Paso Blvd. The purpose of the meeting is to provide information on the process of redevelopment now that state law has abolished redevelopment agencies, the status of redevelopment projects already funded or in progress, and the future…

Two homeless men found deceased in tent

According to the Sacramento Police Department, two male individuals (ages 44 and 38) and a dog were found deceased inside their tent down by the river just east of the Hwy 160 bridge.  The cause of death appears to be carbon monoxide poisoning from a camp stove they had inside the tent. It appears the…

Police investigating Los Robles Blvd shooting

The Sacramento Police Department is investigating the murder of a 22-year-old male victim. On Thursday, November 17, 2011, at 6:05 p.m., police were called to the 1300 block of Los Robles Blvd regarding a subject who had been shot. Upon arrival, officers located three gunshot victims. All three were transported to an area hospital. One…

Fires at Los Nopales Taqueria under investigation

The Sacramento Fire Department’s Fire Investigations Unit is seeking assistance from the public regarding a series of fires that have occurred at Los Nopales Taqueria. The business has been targeted at least three times over a four month period: July 15, 2011 at 4:04 am September 9, 2011 at 2:32 am November 4, 2011 at…

CONFIRMED: Tyrone Smith died while in custody

The Sacramento Police Department confirmed tonight that Tyrone Smith died while in custody. Below is a statement from the department: Suspect in Shooting of Police Officer Dies in Custody The Sacramento Police Department is conducting two concurrent investigations. The first investigation is the attempt homicide of a Twin Rivers Police Officer. The second investigation is…

Python with a side of crazy

Usually it’s snakes who do the biting, but not in the case of David Senk. On September 1st, officers responded to a call of a man who was possibly assaulted and not responding. Upon arrival they made contact with Senk. While talking to Senk a witness hailed officers, advising them that Senk had just taken…

Learn to cook rosemary chicken for free

A free family cooking class will be held at the Grant High School Garden this Saturday, August 27 from 10am to 1pm. Photo by Mrs Magic. The topic of the class is herbs, spices, and seasonings, and the menu item is rosemary chicken & herbed veggie combo. Participants can register by contacting F. Malik at…