SAVE Sacramento takes on Strong Mayor

So far, the Strong Mayor initiative have gone forward with its share of critics but no united force. That was until Save Sacramento stepped in to the ring. SAVE Sacramento – Support Accountability, Voice, and Ethics in Sacramento – is coalition of business and community leaders, Labor, and the Democratic Party of Sacramento County. Together,…

Scam targets elderly victims

The Sac PD’s Financial Crimes unit has identified a scam targeting elderly victims. Here are the details according to Captain Daniel Hahn: The suspects call the elderly victim and pose as a relative to the victim – They say, “this is your grandson” (or something like that). The victim will respond by saying the name…

Second Saturday on the Boulevard

It’s Second Saturday and there’s a lot of events taking place along the Boulevard. The Artisan Building features four artists along with a free showing of Spirderman 2 & 3 in the main room. The event starts at 6pm and runs until 10pm; the movie begins at 7pm. Today also marks the first of four…

Remembering 9/11

The North Sac Beat would like to send its best wishes to the families affected by the events of 9/11. Multiple volunteer events are taking place across Sacramento – one at John Mackey Park and another at Northgate Park – in remembrance of that day.

Volunteers needed for John Mackey Park clean-up

September 11th has been named a National Day of Service and Remembrance, and we’ve discussed the events taking place at Northgate Park. Still, there is another place in need of volunteers. John Mackey Park is another site of cleanup and beautification. The park has a good-sized playground, and is best known for its disc golf.…