Online registration is now open for the Kops-N-Kids summer camp program that teams Sacramento youth with local law enforcement. The 2012 Kops-N-Kids summer camp runs June 18-22 at Rosemont High School at 9594 Kiefer Blvd. The hours of camp are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p. m.…
Shoulder To Shoulder hosts its 5th Annual “Because We Care” day of service tomorrow, April 21 from 7:30am to 5pm. Partnering with Twin Rivers Unified School District, over 500 volunteers will be inspired and equipped to complete campus clean-up, landscape, and beautification projects at Grant, Rio Linda, Highlands, and Foothill high schools, and Martin Luther…
Two candidates are claiming the endorsement of the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. Allen Warren, on the heels of receiving the endorsement of Mayor Kevin Johnson, announced earlier today he received the endorsement of the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce: Endorsements from Mayor Kevin Johnson and the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce back to back has…
Allen Warren, candidate for the District 2 Council Seat, has received the endorsement of Mayor Kevin Johnson. Warren posted the endorsement over Twitter: I am very pleased to announce Kevin Johnson’s endorsement of my campaign. I really hope to work with the Mayor moving forward for the city! — Allen Wayne Warren (@AllenWarren2012) April 18,…
The Fenix Drum and Dance Company invites you to Spring into Stories at the Sacramento Storytelling Festival this Saturday, April 21 at Carol’s Books. The free, all-day event includes storytelling, music, poetry, dance, and entertainment including Story Slam, a liars’ contest, a kids’ place, spoken word, and cultural performances. The story concert begins at 7pm.…
The efforts by SaveMart and the community to save the City’s pools has brought an opportunity for summer jobs. The City of Sacramento Aquatics Section needs lifeguards and is hiring. The division is hiring for the following positions: Senior Lifeguard Lifeguard Cashier Applicants must download both the 2012 Application Form and Supplemental Form, print, complete,…
The City of Sacramento’s Neighborhood Services Division hosts its Earth Day celebration on Thursday, April 19 from 9am – 2pm at New City Hall. The free event is set to include interactive learning including composting, recycling, and clean air demonstrations. Performances from Bill Devon of Top Class Magic and Radio Disney begin at 10:30am. Call…
The City of Sacramento Department of Transportation’s new website updating residents about streetlight repairs is up and running. The website, Relighting the Night, is in response to the recent problem with copper/metal theft throughout the city. Visitors will be able to find out when they can expect to have their streetlights back on and updates…
The Sacramento Police Department will conduct a sobriety and drivers license checkpoint on Friday, April 13, 2012, at Norwood Avenue and Silver Eagle Road. It will begin at 8:00 p.m. and run for 5-7 hours. Traffic flowing through the checkpoint will be contacted by uniformed officers, who will be checking for alcohol and/or drug-impaired drivers.…
Superintendent Frank Porter of the Twin Rivers Unified School District informed the Board of Trustees of his intent to retire on June 30, 2012. Porter made the announcement in the closed session portion of last night’s board meeting. Porter’s thirty-three year career in education started with his role as a bus driver. He was a…