You could smell the smoke as you approached the 70-year old structure on Del Paso Boulevard on Sunday morning. Dozens of firefighters looked to put out the five-alarm fire, but it was too late. ICELAND, the historic North Sacramento ice skating rink located on Del Paso Boulevard, burned down this morning leaving only its four…
The iconic and historic Iceland Skating Rink has burned down. More to come later.
Crusaders for Patients Rights is hosting an informative seminar discussing techniques on how to maintain and operate a successful medical cannabis collective. The seminar will feature speakers and focus on how to be prepared and qualified to handle HIPPA privacy issue, regulation, rules, accounting, and more. The seminar takes place this Saturday from 1pm –…
Learn how to run an effective youth program at tomorrow night’s “Addressing ‘Thug Life’” seminar at the Robertson Community Center. This free workshop, geared towards educating and increasing awareness about the issues and mentality that plague youth involved in gang violence, looks to demonstrate how to engage at-risk youth and guide them toward positive change.…
Tomorrow is the “Be Californian. Be Counted Day!” event at the west steps of the California State Capitol, and you can receive help with your Census form and how the Census figures impact the community. The Census Information Faire runs from 10am – 2:30pm, with 40 tables representing the regional Complete Count Committees and community-based…
We’ve already covered the various places to have pints with a side of corned beef and cabbage on St. Paddy’s Day. Now comes the time to talk about to do it wisely with safety in mind; we all want to come home in one piece, right? Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) gives some basic suggestions on…
Mayor Kevin Johnson is holding office hours this Thursday, March 18 from 4pm-7pm at Bannon Creek Elementary School in Natomas.
Sacramento’s bars and clubs are going all out this St. Patrick’s Day. Here’s an early look at some of the festivities taking place in North Sac, in Midtown, and near Sac State. The Stoney InnNo Cover Charge all NightChris Gardner Band (9pm) and Karaoke (all night)$7.00 Green Beer Pitchers (5-8pm)$5 Irish Car Bombs (all night)…
Volunteers got together yesterday to rebuild the playground at Johnston Park. The Grand Opening of the New Tot Lot takes place at the Spring Egg Hunt on April 3, 2010.
The California Department of Education has finalized its list of low-performing schools, and Natomas Unified administrators are not too happy about it. Natomas High School was one of two Sacramento-area schools on the list until its removal yesterday. Schools on the list will share $415 million in federal School Improvement Grants the state expects to…