Council to discuss public safety budgets

The Sacramento City Council will discuss the proposed budgets of the police and fire departments at two separate meetings today. The first is a workshop discussing the proposed budget for the fire department, followed by an innovation and efficiency study. The meeting takes place at 2:00pm in Council Chambers at New City Hall. The proposed budget…

Mingle with the District 2 Council Candidates at reception, forum this Tuesday

The Del Paso Boulevard Partnership, Woodlake Neighborhood Association, and Hagginwood Community Association are jointly sponsoring a reception and forum for the District 2 City Council Candidates on Tuesday, May 15 at the Artisan Building on Del Paso Boulevard. The Reception begins at 6pm, followed by the Forum at 7pm. The event provides the public with…

Election forums to be televised; District 2 goes first

The League of Women Voters of Sacramento County and Metro Cable 14 will host a local election forum tomorrow, May 12, 2012 beginning at 9:00am at the County Board of Supervisors Chambers. Candidates for the District 2 City Council are slated to go first at 9:00am. The public is invited to attend or watch on Metro…

Meadowview Multicultural Parade & Festival

The Meadowview Alliance Multicultural Parade & Festival takes place tomorrow from 10am – 3pm, beginning at John Still School and ending at Rosa Parks Middle School. The festival begins at 11:30am with live entertainment, food, games, raffles, and school and community information. The event is sponsored by Councilmember Bonnie Pannell, Rosa Parks Middle School, Rosa…

Cinco de Mayo festivities this weekend

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo this Saturday at these places holding festivities: Stoney InnShot Girls, Margarita Bar, free nachos, tacos or enchilada plates with rice & beans.7pm – 11pm The BOLTGay BarTacos, Beer Bust for Mr. Bolt Travel Fund (No Cover)4pm – 8pm Oshima Sushi Sports Bar & RestaurantDrink Specials & More (Cover)9pm – 1am Old…