Changes to Water Ordinance are in effect

Changes to the City’s Water Ordinance have gone into effect. These changes include: After daylight savings time ends, watering landscapes and car washing is permitted one day a week, Saturday or Sunday only. Customers may choose which day to water or car wash on. Customers who utilize drip irrigation are permitted to water their landscapes…

Rocklin was not “lucky”

Forgot to congratulate Rocklin on their hard-earned victory of the Pacers, which was not a matter of luck. Rocklin came in with a very strong passing game, which was on display in the first half of the game. Their defense was also on par with Grant’s; they allowed no more than 13 points in two…

Have breakfest and support the Pacers

Councilmember Sandy Sheedy and the Del Paso Boulevard Partnership are holding a pancake breakfast fundraiser to support the Grant Pacers. The breakfast will be held at the Ol’ Masonic Building on Del Paso Boulevard. Pancakes, sausage patties, scrambled eggs, coffee & beverages will be prepared and served by the Sac Police Department, Sac Fire Department,…

Battle of the Un-defeateds: Grant vs. Rocklin

It’s a battle of undefeated teams as the Grant Pacers take on the Rocklin Thunder tomorrow night at Folsom High School. The Pacers have scored a combined 131 points through two postseason games, all while shutting out one opponent and holding another to 12 points. The Thunder have put on an offensive show of their…

Sexual assault occurs in Woodlake

A woman was sexually assaulted within the Woodlake neighborhood yesterday afternoon. The victim went with the suspect to his car that was parked near Woodlake Park. The victim, observing  large butcher knife carried by the suspect, got into the suspects car. The victim wanted to get out of the car, but the suspect would not…

Help find car in Northgate hit-and-run

The Sacramento Police Department is asking for your help in locating the vehicle that killed a 4 year old boy yesterday morning near Smythe Elementary. The suspect vehicle is described as a 1995-1997 Nissan Maxima, dark red or burgundy with a black tinted rear window. Detectives believe that there may be minimal if any damage…

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.

Hit and Run occurs near Smythe Elementary

A boy died at a hospital this morning after he was critically injured in a hit-and-run near Smythe Elementary School. The victim, a 4-year-old child, was hit and dragged about 25 yards as he rode his scooter near the intersection of Northgate Boulevard and Wilson Avenue. The crash occur around 8:20am this morning. The car…

Deadline looms for Toy and Food Drive

The deadline for the Eighth Annual Twin Rivers Police Department’s Holiday Toy and Food Drive is this Friday, December 4, 2009. The drive will aid selected families from each of the schools within the Twin Rivers and Center Unified School Districts. Items accepted include cash, food, new toys, new clothes, school supplies, and more. Donations…