Celebrate freedom this weekend at Sacramento’s Eighth Annual Juneteenth Festival. The event will feature two stages of live entertainment, various vendors, a children’s area, various contests, theatre performances, a golf tournament and more. The festivities take place at William Land Park on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21.
While Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson talked with CBS 13 News this morning about the proposed budget cuts to be discussed later this evening, another discussion took place at William Land Park. Craig Powell of Rescue Sacramento Parks has been at William Land Park protesting the proposed cuts to Parks and Recreation, specifically those impacting park…
Tonight, the City Council is scheduled to hear the proposed 2009-10 budget which includes cuts to various departments. Fire is still looking to make a deal to save those who received pink slips last week. The budget includes a $5 million cut to Fire, putting over 50 firefighters at risk of losing their jobs. For…
Nike is interested in putting together a three-day football extravaganza that would feature the Grant Pacers and other teams from California, Texas, and Hawaii. The event would be scheduled for the first week in September, possibly at Sacramento State [Sacramento Bee].
New water restrictions go into effect today. These restrictions include: No watering between the hours of 10am and 6pm. Your hose must have a shut-off nozzle when washing cars. Watering is only allowed one day a week during standard time (November to March). You may not willingly allow water to run off property into gutters…
While all eyes at City Hall seem to be on negotiations with the Fire Union, the Sacramento Police Officers Association may be in the midst of a shakeup. According to the Sacramento Bee, SPOA Vice President Mark Tyndale will run against current President Brent Meyer later this year. The two are close friends, and Tyndale…
The Carnivale comes to Del Paso Boulevard this Thursday, June 11, 2009 and runs until Sunday, June 14, 2009. The Carnivale will be set up at the the Kragen-Rite Aid parking lot at Del Paso Boulevard and El Camino Avenue.
The arts come to the North Sac area this weekend with the Town & Country Art Fiesta (Saturday & Sunday) and “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” (Tonight and Saturday). The Art Fiesta will take place at Town & Country Village, and “Hedwig” plays at the Artisan Theatre.
Passers-by were able to stop 25-year-old Eric Rashaad Brooks who they suspected of sexually assaulting a two-year-old at John Mackey Park at Kenwood Oaks. Police arrested Eric Rashaad Brooks on suspicion of two counts of felony sexual assault on a child [CBS13].
The Office of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is looking for individuals to help with the upcoming Census 2010. A regional convening on Census outreach will take place on Thursday, June 18, 2009 at the Oak Park Community Center‘s Multi-Purpose Room. The event starts at 8:30am with opening remarks by Mayor Kevin Johnson, followed by lunch at…