Fourth of July fun and events
The Fourth of July is filled with fun events throughout the Sacramento Area. Here’s a glimpse at a few: Photo by Dave Hogg Sacramento Independence Day Celebration (July 4)The annual celebration at Cal Expo will feature fireworks, food, music by the Mobility Air Force Band, and dancing. General admission is free, while grandstand and reserved…
Man sues Wal-Mart after termination for using medical marijuana
Heads up California. Medical marijuana is legal in Michigan, but that doesn’t mean Wal-Mart’s cool with it. The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart for the termination of Joseph Casias, a Michigan employee whose doctor verified his illness qualified for medical marijuana use, after failing an on-the-job injury-related drug test in…
Monday Morning Enjoyment
Fireworks go on sale today
Fireworks go on sale today at 12:30pm. Stands will be set up at both Grant High School and Rio Linda High School.
Mark Chesnutt to play at Stoney Inn
Renowned Country artist Mark Chesnutt will be in concert tomorrow evening at the Stoney Inn. The front bar is open all day, and doors to the back bar will open at 6pm. The show starts at 7pm with The Chris Gardner Band and Two Steps Down. Tickets are available at the Stoney Inn for $20,…
Thank you Capt. Daniel Hahn
On July 1, Sacramento Police Captain Hahn will pass the commanding torch of the North Area patrol to incoming Captain Jim Maccoun. Captain Hahn is taking over the Police Department’s Personnel Division. Captain Hahn has been a tremendous asset to the North Area, and we would like to say thank you for all of his…
City to update public on proposed Medical Marijuana Oridance
The City of Sacramento is hosting a discussion this evening regarding the Medical Marijuana Ordinance. The meeting takes place at the Boys and Girls Club Raley Branch from 6:00 – 8:30pm. Contact Michelle Heppner at mheppner@cityofsacramento.org or 916-808-1226 for more information. Image from Pineapple Express (2008).
North Sac business owner catches theives via security camera system
Glen Forrest, owner of Royce-Air Heating, Plumbing & Air Conditioning, caught three men stealing used air conditioning units from his business early this morning. Officers were able to stop the vehicle on Winters Street near the light rail station, arrest the three men (ages 19, 23 and 21). View the security video footage and read…
Hagginwood one step closer to lighted synthetic soccer field
A major part of the Hagginwood Park Master Plan may be set into motion at tomorrow afternoon’s City Council Meeting. A design-build contract will be presented on the Resolution Calendar portion of the Agenda authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute a design-build contract with Grass Valley Turf Company for the…