Jobs available for Sacramento City Pools

The efforts by SaveMart and the community to save the City’s pools has brought an opportunity for summer jobs. The City of Sacramento Aquatics Section needs lifeguards and is hiring. The division is hiring for the following positions: Senior Lifeguard Lifeguard Cashier Applicants must download both the 2012 Application Form and Supplemental Form, print, complete,…

Earth Day Celebration this Thursday

The City of Sacramento’s Neighborhood Services Division hosts its Earth Day celebration on Thursday, April 19 from 9am – 2pm at New City Hall. The free event is set to include interactive learning including composting, recycling, and clean air demonstrations. Performances from Bill Devon of Top Class Magic and Radio Disney begin at 10:30am. Call…

City website updates residents about streetlight repairs

The City of Sacramento Department of Transportation’s new website updating residents about streetlight repairs is up and running.  The website, Relighting the Night, is in response to the recent problem with copper/metal theft throughout the city. Visitors will be able to find out when they can expect to have their streetlights back on and updates…

Sobriety and drivers license checkpoint Friday night

The Sacramento Police Department will conduct a sobriety and drivers license checkpoint on Friday, April 13, 2012, at Norwood Avenue and Silver Eagle Road. It will begin at 8:00 p.m. and run for 5-7 hours. Traffic flowing through the checkpoint will be contacted by uniformed officers, who will be checking for alcohol and/or drug-impaired drivers.…

Service changes coming to Regional Transit

Last night, the Regional Transit Board of Directors approved the TransitRenewal’s recommendations for route changes. The changes do not go into effect until September 2012, but here’s a preview of what’s to come for the North Sacramento region: Extended Light Rail night service to approximately 11 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays.  Discontinuation of Route 14…

Del Paso Heights Library hosting egg hunt

Seems one egg hunt isn’t getting the attention it deserves, both on this blog and elsewhere. So now’s the time to correct that. The Del Paso Heights Library will host the Family Time Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 7 from 3:30pm – 4:45pm at their home on 920 Grand Ave. Bring the whole family to…

Eat breakfast and hunt for Easter Eggs this weekend

Easter Egg Hunts come to North Sacramento this weekend. Here’s a look at a few: Ben Ali Shrine Easter Breakfast & Egg HuntApril 73262 Marysville Blvd.Breakfast served 8am-10am; Egg Hunt begins at 10amAdults: $5.00; Kids: $3.00(Activities a go rain or shine) Egg Hunt at Hagginwood ParkApril 73271 Marysville Blvd.2pm – 4pmFree Easter Egg Hunt &…

Spring Carnival returns to Del Paso Boulevard

The Del Paso Boulevard Partnership and Johnston Amusements bring the 3rd Spring Carnival on The Boulevard to North Sac from April 4 – April 8 at the Rite Aid / O’Reilly Auto Lot at Del Paso Blvd and El Camino Ave. The carnival brings family fun with games, rides, and carnival foods including corn-dogs and cotton…