Pacers win another shutout
The score was lower, but the Grant Pacers had their second consecutive shutout last night defeating Edison (Stockton) 27-0.
Remembering 9/11
The North Sac Beat would like to send its best wishes to the families affected by the events of 9/11. Multiple volunteer events are taking place across Sacramento – one at John Mackey Park and another at Northgate Park – in remembrance of that day.
Mayor Kevin Johnson coming to North Sac
North Sacramento residents will have their chance to meet with Mayor Kevin Johnson at his office hours next Thursday, September 17, from 4pm to 8pm at the Robertson Community Center. KJ’s been in the news a whole lot lately with the strong mayor initiative, homeless issues, and R.E. Grasswich. But this is our chance to…
Volunteers needed for John Mackey Park clean-up
September 11th has been named a National Day of Service and Remembrance, and we’ve discussed the events taking place at Northgate Park. Still, there is another place in need of volunteers. John Mackey Park is another site of cleanup and beautification. The park has a good-sized playground, and is best known for its disc golf.…
Grant High School’s salsa business featured in California Country magazine
Eat from the Garden, the salsa business operated by Grant High School’s G.E.O. program, is featured in the September/October 2009 issue of California Country. I’ve had the salsa before (I think it was the Spicy Peach) and it’s really good. The salsa is currently available at the school campus, the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op, Davis…
Free solid waste compost seminar
The City of Sacramento Department of Utilities Solid Waste Services is holding a free Compost Seminar at this Saturday, September 12, at Grant’s GEO Garden. The event will feature a tour of Grant’s youth garden, and a lecture about planting cover crops. BioStack Compost Bins will be available at a cost of $65 dollars (the…
Obama’s prepared remarks to schools
President Obama’s talk to schools has caused quite a stir up the past few days. Not sure how Twin Rivers is approaching this, but here is a link to his prepared remarks.
Cowardly act destroys Castori playground
A sick and cowardly act destroyed a playground at Castori Elementary School at 8am Monday morning. Fire officials determined the fire was “intentionally set”. There are currently no suspects or witnesses. Twin Rivers says they will do everything they can to restore the playground. If you have any information about the fire, please contact the…
Pacers still on top
The Bee’s latest Sac-Joaquin Section Top 10 rankings lists the Pacers at number one. Here’s the review: The Pacers showed glimpses of how great they can be – again – by walloping a very solid Montgomery of Santa Rosa team 42-0 on Friday in Del Paso Heights. Yes, Grant was penalized 19 times – the…
So… watch for the cone zone?
Workers on the Bay Bridge found a crack on Saturday that could jeopardize the bridge’s Tuesday 5am opening. Crews have already begun making repairs on the crack, but there’s no word on when work will be completed. Crews have maneuvered the new section of the bridge into place and will now work to attach it…