Police seek assistance in identifying armed robbers

The Sacramento Police Department is asking for the community’s help with identifying armed robbery suspects who hit three North Sacramento businesses in a one hour span. Photos by C.Shannon In the evening hours of Tuesday, February 19, 2013, police responded to three separate take-over-type robberies to businesses in the North Sacramento. In each instance, three…

Councilmember Warren hosting bike ride this weekend

Join Councilmember Allen Warren for his Community Bike Ride through District 2 this Saturday, February 23 starting at 8:00am. The bike ride begins at El Camino Ave and Traction Ave and heads up the Sacramento Northern Bike Trail, ending at Marysville Blvd and Rio Linda Blvd. The purpose of the ride is to focus on…

Driving while high

The states of Washington and Colorado recently legalized marijuana and as legislators in both states deal with potential regulations, one question remains at the forefront: how high is too high to drive? Washington TV station KIRO decided to put that to the test by assembling a group of volunteers, having them smoke some marijuana (classified…

Sacramento Autorama returns to Cal Expo

The annual Sacramento Autorama returns to Cal Expo on Friday, February 15 through Sunday, February 17. The event transforms Cal Expo into a massive car show featuring 450 custom cars, hot rods, classics, motorcycles, and specialty vehicles from around the county. Hours are 12pm – 8pm on Friday, 10am – 8pm on Saturday, and 10am…

State of the Union 2013

Marco Rubio’s sip of water stole the show at last night’s State of the Union.  It’s not really any big deal – Rubio jokes about it himself – but that he had to lunge for it makes it funnier.  Here’s how it all went down: [View the story “State of the Union 2013” on Storify]

Mardi Gras events this weekend

The events of the Carnival celebrations comes to Sacramento this Saturday with two Mardi Gras celebrations. Here’s a look at the events: Old Sacramento Mardi Gras 2013Old Sacramento6pm – 10pmA dozen bars and restaurants within a two block walk of each other are participating in the one-night-only live music festival. Naughty GrasCal Expo8pm – 1:30am

Arrest made in apartment fire homicide

An arrest has been made in the apartment fire homicide which took place last Friday. The Sacramento Police Department has arrested 29-year-old David Acuna for the murder of Patrick Kendrick.   On Friday, February 1, 2013, at approximately 9:44 a.m., the Sacramento Police Department responded to the 3700 block of Norwood Avenue regarding a deceased…