Twin Rivers police officer charged with assault

An officer with the Twin Rivers Police Department has been charged with four counts of misdemeanor assault. In January 2012, the Sacramento Police Department, at the request of the Twin Rivers School Board, investigated possible criminal and administrative misconduct of Branche Smith, a police officer with the Twin Rivers Police Department. At the conclusion of…

Police stop bb gun shooting spree

Sacramento Police stopped a bb-gun shooting spree Tuesday night. According to the Sacramento Police Department, someone drove by the Sacramento News & Review building on June 19 and shot out their window with a bb gun. Thirty minutes later an officer saw the same subjects drive Marysville Blvd/Arcade and shot the bb gun at a…

Golf Championship supporting youth this Friday

The First Tee of Greater Sacramento hosts the 21st Annual Sacramento Jr/Sr Championship this Friday, June 22 at the Alister Mackenzie Golf Course at Haggin Oaks. Registration is at 6:30am, followed by the Shotgun Start at 7:30am. The event supports Youth Life Skills Education. For tournament or sponsorship information, visit the event website or call…

Final Pops in the Parks this weekend

Hagginwood, Ben Ali, Woodlake and Swanston Estate residents can catch some tunes this weekend. Councilmember Steve Cohn will host his final Pops in the Park concert of the season this Saturday, June 23 at 6pm at Henschel Park. The free event features entertainment by Ivan Najera & Friends Visitors can bring blankets and lawn chairs for…

Movie in the park this week in Natomas

Robla and Northpoint residents have the opportunity to catch a movie outside this week. Vice Mayor Angelique Ashby will host a movie night this Friday, June 22 at 8pm at North Natomas Community Park. The movie, Puss in Boots, will be shown outside and under the stars. Be sure to bring your blankets, chairs, and…

Food Truck Expo tonight in the Pocket

Sacramento Councilmember Darrell Fong hosts his first-ever District Seven Food Truck Expo tonight from 5pm – 8pm at Garcia Bend Park. Along with family entertainment and live music, the event features food trucks such as Drewski’s Hot Rod Kitchen, Krush Burger, Chando’s Tacos, Coast to Coast Sandwiches, Smoothie Patrol, Jaymes’ Fat Face Ice Cream, and…

Beat the heat this summer

Toady’s the first day of summer and as anyone can tell you, it can get pretty hot in Sacramento. With today’s temps expected to be in the high 90’s (F), it is essential to find ways to beat the heat. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provide numerous tips for preventing heat-related illness, such…

SPD hosting Neighborhood Watch training tomorrow

The Sacramento Police Department will host a Neighborhood Watch training session tomorrow, June 20 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm at the Kinney Police Station. The training will outline “How to Start and Organize a Neighborhood Watch” group and provide insights on the roles/responsibilities of the Captain and Co-Captain. Participants can also become part of the Sacramento…

Free golf clinics for women this week

Haggin Oaks is celebrating Women’s Golf Month by hosting free clinics and fun activities from June 18 to June 22 just for women, no age limit. The schedule is as follows: Monday, June 18th (5:30pm-6:30pm)Putting Clinic at Arcade Creek Putting Green Tuesday, June 19th (5:30pm-6:30pm)Chipping Clinic at Academy Holes Wednesday, June 20th (5:30pm-6:30pm)Equipment Seminar at Player Performance Studio…