Suspects convicted in North Sac drive-by shooting
Today, a jury convicted Dontae Sultan Stirgus and Tommie Hall for the 2005 shooting of Donikos Kantrell Jones [Sacto-911]
Charter Review Committee to give its final report
The Sacramento Charter Review Committee will present its final report at tonight’s City Council Meeting. The recommendations would strengthen the role of the mayor, but not so much as the strong-mayor measure already certified for the June 2010 ballot.
Steve Cohn responds to editorial
A recent editorial in the Sacramento Bee called out the actions of City leaders regarding the Natomas permit scandal. Specifically, the editorial calls out the actions of Mayor Kevin Johnson, Councilmember Steve Cohn, and Councilmember Lauren Hammond. Yesterday, Councilmember Cohn issued a response to the editorial: The Bee’s 10/29/09 editorial got it half right in…
Clocks aren’t the only thing changing on Sunday
Just as we turn back our clocks, we must take note that watering schedules mandated the City’s Water Ordinance will also change. The schedules for Saturdays and Sundays remain the same, but residents and business may not water at all on weekdays. Shouldn’t be a problem considering this is the rainy season. Let’s just hope…
Trick or treat with safety in mind
The Sacramento Police Department released various trick or treat safety tips to help keep everyone safe on Halloween. Good thing to look over before making plans to head out to get candy.
Where to go for Halloween
Halloween is here and there are various events scheduled within and near North Sac. Here’s a look at those taking place on Friday and Saturday. Car & Motorcycle Show at Grant High School Halloween Party at the Stoney Inn Spooky Hall at City Hall Boo at the Sacramento Zoo Halloween Party/Luncheon at the Hart Senior…
It’s hard to coach a blowout
Joe Davidson of the Bee’s Prep Blog chatted with Grant Pacers Coach Mike Alberghini about how he coaches Grant’s blowout victories. Turns out, it’s not as easy as it appears. So far, Grant has outscore teams 367-7 this season, which causes complications for his reserves. Said Alberghini: “You can’t tell kids who work hard, who…
Tick, Tick…BOOM! Trailer
For those wanting a preview of Tick, Tick…BOOM!, a trailer has been produced:
Look’s like Steve Cohn’s got a little competition
So far, Councilmember Steve Cohn has ran uncontested for reelection to his District 3 seat. All that changed last Friday when Shawn Eldredge stepped into the ring and announced he is running against Cohn for the District 3 seat. Eldredge is no stranger to politics; he was one of a slew of candidates who ran…
“BOOM!” gets reviewed
“tick, tick…BOOM!”, the latest production of the New Helvetia Theatre playing at the Artisan, is getting positive reviews. David Watts Barton, Managing Editor of the online newspaper Sacramento Press, writes about “BOOM!” saying it is a worthwhile evening at the theater, especially for fans of the musical “Rent”. Here’s the full story.