Free chili at Old North Sacramento Chili Cook-Off

Free chili will be served up at the Old North Sacramento Chili Cook-Off, located at the Renaissance Square Building Side Lot. “Bowls of Red” with and without beans from tough chili competitors will be served, and you get the chance to vote for your favorite. See how your choice measures up with the Celebrity Panel’s…

Street closure scheduled near Norwood Jr. High School

Starting next week, Main Avenue between Norwood Avenue and Rio Linda Boulevard will be closd to through traffic so the City’s Department of Utilities can install a new water transmission main. The closure begins Wednesday, August 18th and runs through Friday, September 17th. Work hours are Monday through Friday from 7am to 5pm. The installation…

Steve Cohn discusses storm drain issues on Hudson Way

We told you about the issues with Hagginwood’s Hudson River about two weeks ago. Those issues were brought back to City Council this previous Thursday. Lee Middleton returned to City Council to discuss the drainage issues on Hudson Way, though this time Councilmember Steve Cohn provided some insight on the matter. According to Councilmember Cohn,…

Del Paso Heights apartment fire becomes homicide investigation

An apartment fire taking place early Saturday morning resulted on a homicide investigation. Below is a press release from the Sacramento Police Department: Apartment Fire Results in Homicide Investigation The Sacramento Police Department is investigating the murder of a 50-year-old male found during the response to an apartment fire. On August 7, 2010, at 2:46…

Tomatofest 2010

Town & Country Village is hosting its annual center-wide sidewalk sale tomorrow through Sunday, also known as Tomatofest. On Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. participants will show off their green thumb at Tomatofest. There’s a $500 prize for a winner in each category. Register on the day of the event. You can still…