Sunday Chores

You get to turn your clocks back an hour and get an extra hour of sleep tomorrow, but there’s two other things you want to tend to as well: Replace Smoke Detector BatteriesThe Sacramento Fire Department reminds you to replace your smoke detector batteries to ensure they function, reminding us an estimated 65% of home…

Iceland Skating Rink celebrates 70th Anniversary

The Iceland Skating Rink celebrated its 70th Anniversary last night with the relighting of its refurbished signature sign. Approximately 300 people attended the festivities and filled both sides of Del Paso Boulevard to view the relighting. The Kerth family was on hand to flip the switch. Among the sign’s new features are the tower’s colorful…

Looking back at election night…

Lots of things to keep up with for this midterm election. Here’s a look at the winners, the losers, and the odd. The Winners Jerry BrownGetting outspent by $100 million. Waiting until after labor day to begin running ads. Winning the governorship by 10-percentage points. Jerry Brown was probably the biggest winner of all last…

Honoring community leaders of Del Paso Heights

Councilmember Sandy Sheedy is holding a celebration honoring Mike Alberghini, Fran Barker, Harry Block, Johnnie Morris, Jimmy Pope, and Louise Williams for their years of service to the Del Paso Heights community. Sandra Dee’s will provide food, along with entertainment by Grant High School. The event takes place this Saturday, November 6, 2010 from 5pm…

Iceland Ice Skating Rink 70th Anniversary

Only three days to go until Iceland Ice Skating Rink’s 70th Anniversary. Volunteers have been working since April to reconstruct the facility and hope to have it ready for skating for the anniversary celebration. Iceland is still looking for volunteers to finish the job. Work continues this week from 9am – 9pm daily. The 70th…