North Sacramento history book released next month

  McClellan Air Force Base has one. Rio Linda/Elverta has one. Now, North Sacramento will have one. Arcadia Publishing, well known for its “Images of America” series which chronicles history through the use of images, is releasing a book about the history of North Sacramento. The book is authored by V. K. Ehrenreich, a librarian…

California State Fair kicks off on Wednesday

The California State Fair kicks off at 12pm on Wednesday, July 14, 2010; a month earlier than its traditional mid-August start. Photo by Erum Karim. The Fair will run for two and a half weeks from July 14 to August 1. The fair will operate from 12am-10pm on Mondays – Thursdays, and 10am-10pm on Fridays…

Grant to play on ESPN

The Grant Pacers’ game against the Folsom Bulldogs will be televised on ESPN‘s new “ESPN RISE High School Football Kickoff” on August 27. The game is slated to be televised at 7pm on ESPN2. The Pacers are ranked No. 4 in ESPN’s preseason national rankings and No. 5 by Maxpreps.com.

Unlimited rides offered at Funderland

The City’s Neighborhood Services Department is hosting its annual Neighborhood Night in Funderland form 5pm until the facility’s closure. The cost of $3.00 per person is good for unlimited rides throughout the facility (patrons must still pay for food and drink). Funderland Amusement Park is located in William Land Park.