Happy Father’s Day
Here’s wishing a Happy Father’s Day to all the dad’s who love and care for their families.
NASCAR comes to Infineon Raceway
NASCAR comes to Northern California this Father’s Day weekend with the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway. The Infineon circuit is one of only two road courses on NASCAR’s Sprint Cup schedule, so drivers can expect turns on the track. The circuit is also considered a home game for TRG driver David Gilliland, a California…
Layoff deadline extended
The Sacramento City Council voted to extend the layoff deadline from tomorrow, June 19, 2009 to July 3, 2009. Employees who received layoff notices will remain in their current positions until July 3, 2009. Negotiations with unions are ongoing.
Meeting to discuss labor talks.
The Sacramento City Council will hold a closed-door meeting to discuss the matters pertaining to negiotiations with Local 39, Fire Local 522, SPOA, and various other unions. Click here to view the agenda.
Take a dip in the pool
Pools at Johnston, Mama Marks, and Robertson open to the public today.
Celebrate freedom this weekend
Celebrate freedom this weekend at Sacramento’s Eighth Annual Juneteenth Festival. The event will feature two stages of live entertainment, various vendors, a children’s area, various contests, theatre performances, a golf tournament and more. The festivities take place at William Land Park on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21.
The Sacramento Pee Party?
While Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson talked with CBS 13 News this morning about the proposed budget cuts to be discussed later this evening, another discussion took place at William Land Park. Craig Powell of Rescue Sacramento Parks has been at William Land Park protesting the proposed cuts to Parks and Recreation, specifically those impacting park…
Sacramento Fire 522 is on the hot seat
Tonight, the City Council is scheduled to hear the proposed 2009-10 budget which includes cuts to various departments. Fire is still looking to make a deal to save those who received pink slips last week. The budget includes a $5 million cut to Fire, putting over 50 firefighters at risk of losing their jobs. For…
Nike interested in a football showcase
Nike is interested in putting together a three-day football extravaganza that would feature the Grant Pacers and other teams from California, Texas, and Hawaii. The event would be scheduled for the first week in September, possibly at Sacramento State [Sacramento Bee].
City kinks the hose
New water restrictions go into effect today. These restrictions include: No watering between the hours of 10am and 6pm. Your hose must have a shut-off nozzle when washing cars. Watering is only allowed one day a week during standard time (November to March). You may not willingly allow water to run off property into gutters…