Will new arena produce jobs?

The Sacramento First Task Force is bringing the arena debate to North Sac. The task force will hold a hearing focused on the facility’s impact on jobs and economic development. The hearing will address whether a facility will create immediate jobs, generate immediate economic stimulus, and foster long-term economic growth for the city. The meeting…

Two teens attempt to rescue man from house fire

A man in his late 80s died in a house fire on the 4000 block of Marysville Boulevard on Sunday afternoon. Two teenagers, a 14-year-old and a 16-year-old, said they saw smoke and tried to get to the man inside, but were inundated with smoke and unable to reach him. These two teens should be…

Plenty of places to ring in the new year

There are plenty of places to ring in 2010. Here’s a list of some venues hosting New Year’s Eve festivities: New Year’s Eve Sky Spectacular in Old Sacramento New Year’s Eve at the Supper Club Stoney Inn’s Rockin New Year’s Eve New Year’s Eve Party at the Hilton Arden West (RSVP*) New Year’s Jammin’ Eve…

Don’t mess with Lamont Rogers

Three robbers tried to hold up a mini-mart in Del Paso Heights last night, but were stopped by a police officer hailed by a passerby. The suspects scattered: two made it out, and the third was stuck at the back door. Enter Lamont Rogers. Rogers grabbed the aluminum bat he keeps for protection and started…

Store hours for stocking stuffers

Shopping on Christmas Eve usually consists of picking up the last items on the wish list and going out for stocking stuffers. Stores will be open, but with early closing times: Target stores in Natomas and on Fulton Ave: 7:00am to 7:00pm Wal-Mart stores on Truxel Road and on El Camino Ave: Open until 6:00pm…