Arrest made in homicide on Ethan Way

The Sacramento Sheriff’s Department made an arrest this morning related to yesterday’s homicide in an apartment complex in the 1800 block of Ethan Way. Montrell Woods, 19 (pictured above), was booked into the Sacramento Main Jail for Murder early this morning, January 23, 2014.  At approximately 3:00pm yesterday (Wednesday, January 22, 2014), the Sheriff’s Communications…

Enotria abruptly closes

Enotria Restaurant and Wine Bar closed by surprise today. Photo from: Enotria Restaurant and Wine Bar David Hardie (Owner) and Pajo Bruich (Executive Chef) left the following statement on Enotria’s Facebook page: Post by ENOTRIA Restaurant and Wine Bar. The restaurant’s abrupt closure comes as a surprise given it reopened two years ago following an expansion,…

Sacramento City Council mandates water use reductions

Sacramento City Councilmembers voted last night to requite water customers to reduce their water use by 20 percent. Photo from: City of Sacramento, Public Information The reductions are expected to be achieved through increased enforcement of the City’s conservation ordinance, reduced watering days in the spring and summer, enhanced water conservation measures at City facilities,…

Hot Spot program returns to North Sac in January

The District 2 Hot Spot recreation program, sponsored by Councilmember Allen Warren, returns on Friday, January 10, 2014 to its new location at Martin Luther King, Jr. Technology Academy. Paid for by Measure U, the free program operates on Friday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with basketball, volleyball, and snacks. Martin Luther King…

Dollar General applies for license to sell beer and wine

The new Dollar General at the corner of Roanoke Ave and Marysville Blvd is applying for a liquor license and that has prompted concern within the community. Dollar General’s application has caused a mix of outrage and fear the community will have another store selling alcohol. What remains unclear is what Dollar General is proposing…

Rudolph brings candy canes to Del Paso Blvd this weekend

The Del Paso Boulevard Partnership hosts Rudolph’s Candy Cane Walk this Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. These participating businesses will be distributing free candy: Del Paso Grooming Angel’s Gallery Son of a Bean Coffee & Art Uptown Café GameFit Uptown Fitness Schiff’s Estate Sales Casa Bella Galleria Forgotten Furnishings Li’l Joe’s So-Cal Speed…

Sacramento Police searching for murder suspect

  The Sacramento Police Department is seeking help from the community in locating suspect Avery Draughty, wanted for murder. On Thursday, November 28, 2013, at approximately 2:53 p.m., officers responded to the 3700 block of Balsam Street regarding a report of a shooting. Officers quickly discovered that 31-year-old Tiffany Silva had been fatally struck with…