By now you may have heard about the proposal to move Goodwill into the old Borders facility in North Natomas. The story first broke on Natomas Buzz last Wednesday with a followup by Joe Sacramento the next day. KCRA 3 did a feature story on the issue (as posted above). Many Natomas Buzz visitors –…
Happy Chinese New Year. This year is the Year of the Ox. The major celebration is scheduled for February 14, 2009 at California State University, Sacramento. Click here for the official flier from CNYCA.
Yesterday, the Sacramento Bee reported on the possibility of a legal campsite for Sacramento’s homeless. Police, city and county leaders, and homeless advocates are considering several potential locations for a site that would offer basic services such as running water and portable toilets. Even Mayor Kevin Johnson is open to the idea, noting the success…
The 12th annual Great Backyard Bird Count comes to Del Paso Heights this weekend. The Sacramento Audubon Society is providing families to help local avian wildlife with a program for beginning and advanced birdwatchers. Species of birds native to our region will be identified through slide photos. This free event will take place this Saturday,…
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy
Tomorrow, Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States. The oath of office is scheduled for 9:00am our time, followed by President Obama’s inaugural address. While many will probably call in to work to watch this historic event, others may not be so lucky. Still, those who do need…
The City of Sacramento Neighborhood Services will be hosting the Neighborhood Summit 2009. The all-day summit will feature many workshops including strategies for running organizations, prevention and treatment of community burnout, and creating partnerships. The summit will be held at the Sacramento Convention Center on Friday, March 6, 2009 from 8:30am – 4:00pm. Admission to…
The West El Camino Bridge reopened today after a six month, $8 million retrofitting. The bridge, built in 1945, was one of the remaining wooden bridges carrying traffic in the city. Repairs looked to improve safety for pedestrians, motorists, and bicyclists. The new bridge features two vehicle lanes, bike lanes, sidewalks, and improved lighting. Drainage…
Two items will be brought to the Consent Calendar at tomorrow’s City Calendar which will impact North Sacramento. The first is a project to replace a bridge on the heavily used Roseville Road over Arcade Creek between Haggin Oaks Golf Course and the Union Pacific Railroad Tracks. View Larger Map The second is the previously…
Grant Pacer’s Football Coach Mike Alberghini has been named the MaxPreps National Coach of the Year. Alberghini has compiled 192-32-1 record at Grant since 1991. In late 2008, he led the Grant Pacers to an upset victory over the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits in the CIF Championship. Congratulations to Coach Al on your many achievements.