Services restored to Fire Station 17

Fire Station 17 will not be closing as once worried.  The fiscal year 2013-14 budget approved June 11 included the resources to fully staff both stations 1 and 17. The City will put in place a City-wide temporary rolling brownout of one fire apparatus (fire engine or fire truck) through January 1 2014. Resources will…

The Console Wars have begun

Start saving up for your children’s wish lists because the Console Wars have begun. Both Microsoft showcased its XBOX ONE and Sony showcased its Playstation 4 (PS4) at E3 today. Their retail prices were also reviled: XBOX ONE: $499.00 Playstation 4: $399.00 Both are scheduled to be released late this fall. Below are the showcase…

North area pools open this week

Pools in the north area of Sacramento begin recreational swim operations on Monday, June 10. Simpsons image from Last Exit to Springfield The following pools will open for recreational swim: Johnston Pool / Wading Pool6/10-8/11,Mon-Wed/Fri-Sun: 1pm-5pmClosed Thursdays Doyle Pool / Wading Pool 6/11-8/11Tue-Fri: 1pm-5pm; Sat/Sun: 1pm-6pmClosed Mondays Robertson Play PoolFree Admission6/10-8/11Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun: 1pm-5pmClosed Tues and Thurs Mama…

Del Paso Heights Neighborhood Clean Up this Saturday morning

The Del Paso Heights Community Association and Councilmember Allen Warren are hosting a Neighborhood Cleanup in Del Paso Heights on Saturday, June 8 from 8am – 11am, beginning at the southeast corner of Marysville Blvd. and Grand Avenue. Participants are asked to bring extra supplies including brooms, saws, pruners/clippers, weedwhackers, etc… Weather from 8am –…

Suspect held in attempted murder involving a pickup truck

A suspect is in custody and another man is fighting for his life after a violent altercation this morning in the Arden Arcade area. Joseph Leonard, 60, was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail earlier today for running a man over with his pickup truck. Leonard was arrested on a charge of attempted murder…

Meet TRUSD’s Candidate for Superintendent tonight

The Twin Rivers Board of Trustees will hold a special Board Meeting and Reception tonight to introduce the candidate for the school district’s superintendent, Dr. Steven Martinez. The introduction will be follow by a meet & greet reception. The meeting and reception takes place at TRUSD headquarters in McClellan Park at 5155 Dudley Blvd, Bay…

District 2 Hot Spot program begins tomorrow night

The District 2 Hot Spot program begins tomorrow at Grant High School (Main Gym) and runs every Friday evening in June. The free program for boys and girls ages 13 – 19 provides basketball, snacks, and more. Download, print and fill out the registration form to participate. (Parent/Guardian signature required). The program is sponsored by…

Attempted homicide in Robla

The Sacramento Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a male victim in his 20s seriously injured.  On Friday, May 24, 2013, at 7:49 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting victim in the area of Jessie Avenue and Norwood Avenue. Fire Personnel were first to arrive on scene and immediately rendered medical…