Adopt-a-Park program comes to North Sacramento

Neighbors and community members are invited to volunteer in Adopt-a-Park events at Richardson Village Park and Hagginwood Park next month. Volunteers will assist with general park beautification. The Adopt-a-Park events will take place on the following days: Richardson Village Park: July 13, 9am-12pm Hagginwood Park: July 24, 5:30pm Volunteers are encouraged to wear closed toed…

Sacramento Police Department releases free iPhone and iPad app

The Sacramento Police Department has released a free iPhone app. According to SacPD, the app allows users a place to: Contact Us (emergency 9-1-1 link or detailed phone directory) Report an Issue (non-emergency and anonymously if desired) View Missing Persons Pictures View Area’s Most Wanted Cold Case Files School Resource Officer Contact List Social Media Sites: Facebook,…

Services restored to Fire Station 17

Fire Station 17 will not be closing as once worried.  The fiscal year 2013-14 budget approved June 11 included the resources to fully staff both stations 1 and 17. The City will put in place a City-wide temporary rolling brownout of one fire apparatus (fire engine or fire truck) through January 1 2014. Resources will…

The Console Wars have begun

Start saving up for your children’s wish lists because the Console Wars have begun. Both Microsoft showcased its XBOX ONE and Sony showcased its Playstation 4 (PS4) at E3 today. Their retail prices were also reviled: XBOX ONE: $499.00 Playstation 4: $399.00 Both are scheduled to be released late this fall. Below are the showcase…

North area pools open this week

Pools in the north area of Sacramento begin recreational swim operations on Monday, June 10. Simpsons image from Last Exit to Springfield The following pools will open for recreational swim: Johnston Pool / Wading Pool6/10-8/11,Mon-Wed/Fri-Sun: 1pm-5pmClosed Thursdays Doyle Pool / Wading Pool 6/11-8/11Tue-Fri: 1pm-5pm; Sat/Sun: 1pm-6pmClosed Mondays Robertson Play PoolFree Admission6/10-8/11Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun: 1pm-5pmClosed Tues and Thurs Mama…

Del Paso Heights Neighborhood Clean Up this Saturday morning

The Del Paso Heights Community Association and Councilmember Allen Warren are hosting a Neighborhood Cleanup in Del Paso Heights on Saturday, June 8 from 8am – 11am, beginning at the southeast corner of Marysville Blvd. and Grand Avenue. Participants are asked to bring extra supplies including brooms, saws, pruners/clippers, weedwhackers, etc… Weather from 8am –…