The Maidu, gave Natomas its name. "Natomas" is a Maidu word meaning north place or upstream people.

Source: Natomas Community Association

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For A Good Cause: Volunteer At Melvin's Hope

Santa’s Helpers are needed this Sunday, Nov. 8 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to help sign-up 300 children and teens for our Melvin’s Hope Christmas Project.

Volunteers will record each child’s name, address, and wish list (a new toy and a new pair of shoes). Meet 1:30 p.m. in the Community Room at River Garden Estates at 2201 Northview Drive.

To volunteer for this event, please contact Kacie at by e-mail or 402-7978. Be careful … this will definitely put you in the Christmas spirit!

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In The News: Jab At Natomas

Today's issues of the Sacramento News & Review features a review of "This Is It" the biopic flick about Michael Jackson. But when the writer references coming to Natomas to see the film, he takes an unnecessary dig at the neighborhood:

"So I got in my car and drove to Natomas. (Here’s a fun fact: In Spanish, I think the word Natomas means “I beat my wife and neglect my children but give my Hummer nightly sponge baths.”)"

While THE BUZZ can appreciate SN&R offers alternative viewpoints on everything from local politics to the arts, we can't help but ponder the point of this piece. It doesn't actually review the movie, but makes note of the near-empty theater, a waitress at Hooters and pretty much casts Natomas residents negatively while making light of domestic violence.

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Whatcha Waitin' For? Vote! Vote! Vote!

The NATOMAS BUZZ is asking our readers to vote in our first-ever "Natomas Top Spot" competition by completing a brief survey.

CLICK HERE TO VOTE!

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Nighthawk Soccer Playoff Game TOMORROW

After losing to Nationally ranked Jesuit 1-0 on Aug. 27, the Natomas High School boys soccer team has won 18 consecutive games without posting a loss. The team went undefeated in league play posting a 10-0-0 record to win its second TCC Championship in three years.

The Nighthawks will host a first round playoff game 4 p.m. on TOMORROW, Nov. 5 in the high school stadium.

Natomas High School scored a league-leading 78 goals while only giving up 6 in 19 games. The team is led by an outstanding defense with goal keeper Kris Schultz ranked No. 2 in the United States by Max Preps. Outstanding defensive performers are Hugo Urena & Oscar Espinosa. The offense is led by Daniel Cuevas with 26 goals.

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Regional Park Meeting TONIGHT!

The Friends of the North Natomas Regional Park and the City of Sacramento's Department of Parks and Recreation is holding a workshop tonight on the park's future. On the agenda: the results of a recent community survey and talk about future development in the regional park.

DATE: Tonight, November 4th
TIME: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Inderkum High School
2500 New Market Drive

THE BUZZ has been told there is money to pay for a sports center to be built within the park boundaries, but more public support is needed for this part of the plan to move forward. Check it out!

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Sons Of Italy Has New Natomas Lodge

In June 2009, the new Sons of Italy Lodge "Milano" No. 2854 in Natomas was started by Daena Biondi, Jay Minchilli, Linda Desiante.

The new non-profit group is helping support the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Sacramento and Northeastern California by hosting a fundraiser with Straw Hat Pizza, 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 11. A portion of the day's sales will benefit the Foundation.

The Order Sons of Italy in America is the largest and longest-established national organization for men and women of Italian heritage in the United States.

For information about Milano Lodge membership, contact Daena at (909) 851-1797 or Monica at (916) 717-0097.

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Natomas Auto Burglaries Spike At Apartments

An auto burglary crew has been hitting Natomas apartment community hard this week, according to Matt Carroll of Paladin Security.

In a message sent to area residents, Carroll details a series of incidents starting with Sunday night when an apartment complex at San Juan and Azevedo had at least six vehicles burglarized. Early Tuesday, Paladin Secuarity officers interrupted an auto theft in progress in another complex on Duckhorn, about a half-mile from the Sunday night incident.

Suspects managed to escape from Paladins and responding Sac PD officers, fleeing in a Toyota car with stolen license plates. Upon investigation, officers identified 11 more vehicles burglarized by way of smashed windows.

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