Hagginwood and East Del Paso Heights residents probably took a triple take when bringing their cans in yesterday. The Solid Waste Services division of the City’s Department of Utilities distributed yard waste containers throughout these neighborhoods yesterday morning. The bins are used to collect yard waste such as leaves, grass trimmings, tree and shrub prunings,…
Rivals.com released their Top 100 Rankings and the Grant Pacers were ranked pretty high on the list. Not only were the Pacers ranked No. 1 in California, but they were ranked 10th in the Nation. Nice honor to have coming off a fifth straight shutout.
The First Samoan Congregational Christian Church is collecting supplies for survivors of last week’s deadly tsunami. The supplies needed are tents, clothes, shoes, canned goods, and bottled water. Checks made payable to Samoan Disaster Relief Fund also will be accepted. The drop-off times for goods are 9am-3pm, Monday through Thursday, at the Church on 251…
Still not giving up a point, the Grant Pacers’ offense exploded in their Metro Conference opener for a 62-0 victory over Johnson. The Pacers are now 5-0.
The Golden State Nationals open tomorrow at Cal Expo and runs until Sunday, October 4, 2009. The event will feature the spectacular vehicles and their owners, commercial exhibitors, and exhibitors with items that will interest both men, women, and children alike. Admission is free for children 5 and under when accompanied by an adult, $5.00…
The public is invited to discuss a controversial traffic signal proposed for Southgate & Del Paso Boulevard. The discussion is part of the Del Paso Boulevard Streetscape Public Meeting, taking place tomorrow from 6pm-8pm at the SETA Builing. The signal is part of a series of proposed improvements to Del Paso Boulevard between Arden Way…
Today, Kohl’s opens 30 new California stores as part of their California Grand Opening event. You may already be familiar with Kohl’s from visiting the location in North Natomas. One of their newest locations is at the former Mervyns store near Arden Fair.
During tonight’s City Council Meeting, members of DDSO presented Mayor Kevin Johnson with a gift thanking him for his interview at the organization’s “Uncork for the Arts” Wine Tasting and Art Exhibit. The event was held at the Supper Club on September 20th, 2009. Here is their interview.
Last week, Councilmember Sandy Sheedy led the Grand Opening of the new Skate Park at Robertson Park. The skate park takes the place of what were underutilized tennis courts. The skate park includes pipes, ramps, pyramid wedges, picnic tables, and grind rails allowing local youth to practice their skateboarding tricks.
Last month, The Sac Rag posted casting information for filming of The Mentalist. Turns out, this episode was the season premiere which aired last Thursday, September 24. The full episode isn’t available yet, but here’s a clip with the Tower Bridge and Downtown skyline as backdrops. Enjoy.