North area Back to School Nights

Four North Sacramento-area schools will hold Back to School Nights tomorrow: Hagginwood Elementary6 to 7:30 pm Smythe Academy of Arts & Sciences, K-6 campus5:30 to 6:30 pm Noralto Elementary5:30 to 7 pm Northwood Elementary5:30 to 7 pm

Roommate arrested in early morning homicide

Read SacPD press release below: Arrest Made in Early Morning Homicide The Sacramento Police Department has arrested 49-year-old Anthony Bettanini for killing his roommate. On August 23, 2010, at 1:42 a.m., officers responded to a small apartment complex in the 3700 block of Norwood Avenue regarding a possible dead body. It was reported that Bettanini…

How to tell which eggs have been recalled

Hundreds upon hundreds of eggs produced by Wright County Egg have been recalled over fears of salmonella. Here’s how to see if your eggs have been affected: Look at the Plant Number and Julian Date on the package. Source: FDA.gov Cross reference this with the list provided by the FDA. These eggs are packaged under…

Free chili at Old North Sacramento Chili Cook-Off

Free chili will be served up at the Old North Sacramento Chili Cook-Off, located at the Renaissance Square Building Side Lot. “Bowls of Red” with and without beans from tough chili competitors will be served, and you get the chance to vote for your favorite. See how your choice measures up with the Celebrity Panel’s…

Street closure scheduled near Norwood Jr. High School

Starting next week, Main Avenue between Norwood Avenue and Rio Linda Boulevard will be closd to through traffic so the City’s Department of Utilities can install a new water transmission main. The closure begins Wednesday, August 18th and runs through Friday, September 17th. Work hours are Monday through Friday from 7am to 5pm. The installation…

Steve Cohn discusses storm drain issues on Hudson Way

We told you about the issues with Hagginwood’s Hudson River about two weeks ago. Those issues were brought back to City Council this previous Thursday. Lee Middleton returned to City Council to discuss the drainage issues on Hudson Way, though this time Councilmember Steve Cohn provided some insight on the matter. According to Councilmember Cohn,…