Sacramento County Fair kicks off Thursday

The Sacramento County Fair beginsThursday, May 22 and runs through Memorial Day Weekend at Cal Expo. Image from Sacramento County Fair (Facebook) The fair brings traditional county fair competitions, agricultural displays, hands-on family activities, carnival, festival-style entertainment, specialty foods, and more. This year’s theme is “Let’s Eat, Have Fun & Celebrate the Red, White & Blue”. Each day…

Mortorcyclist dies in fatal hit and run

On Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at 9:10 p.m., the Sacramento Police Department responded to a report of a hit and run accident leaving a motorcyclist deceased. Officers responded to the scene and found an 18-year-old male motorcyclist down on the roadway at Del Paso Boulevard and Frienza Avenue. Sacramento Fire personnel arrived on scene and…

Resident defends self against alleged intruders

Two burglary suspects were shot and killed by the occupant of the house they entered early Sunday morning. On Sunday, May 4, 2014, at 12:18 a.m., the Sacramento Police Department responded to a report of a residential burglary in progress in the 1000 block of Arcade Boulevard in Hagginwood. Officers arrived on scene within two minutes to…

Dollar General opens second location in North Sacramento

Dollar General has opened its second location in North Sacramento. The new Dollar General is located at the corner of Marysville Boulevard and Roanoke Avenue (3701 Willow St.) in Hagginwood / East Del Paso Heights. The store carries similar items as the one located on Harris Avenue. No liquor was for sale at the new location. Visit Dollar…

Dominoes Tournament this Saturday

Councilmember Allen Warren and Tori’s Place will host a dominoes tournament this Saturday, April 19th, 10am – 3pm (1525 Grand Ave). The morning will be hosted by Jay King of Club Nouveau. The tournament is 32 players with prizes available. Registration is $10. Call to sign up. For more information, contact Delia Chacon at 916-808-7002…

Market Basket grocery store closes

Market Basket grocery store has closed. The ongoing flow of Market Basket’s patrons received word the store went out of business from postings on the store’s windows and doors. Some visitors, presumably owners of other stores, attempted to buy shelving and other equipment from the store. It is unclear exactly why Market Basket decided to…

Youth Job Fair at City Hall on March 22

The Neighborhood Services Division of the City of Sacramento’s Parks and Recreation Department will host a Youth Job Fair on Saturday, March 22 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at City Hall Plaza Area (915 I Street). The Job Fair, aimed at individuals ages 16 to 24, will include on-site employers and educational resources. Free…