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…

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.

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…

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,…