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Saturday, May 31, 2008
Email Lists Connect Natomas Neighbors
Our friends at KCRA just dialed into something we in Natomas have known about for awhile...
Click here to check out their story about how one South Natomas neighborhood's use of an e-mail group to keep each other informed about goings on.
View the video here.
Click here to check out their story about how one South Natomas neighborhood's use of an e-mail group to keep each other informed about goings on.
View the video here.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Breaking News: Suspect Arrested In North Natomas Murder
Earlier today Sac PD charged a 31-year-old man on suspicion of murdering a woman at the Homecoming Apartment complex earlier this month.
According to police Capt. Daniel Hahn, the suspect knew the victim and it was not a random attack.
"Many thanks need to go to some of the Leaders in the Creekside neighborhood and Homecoming Apartment management for their willingness and cooperation the day of this crime," says Hahn. "Another tremendous help on this case was some video footage from a private residence security camera system."
According to police Capt. Daniel Hahn, the suspect knew the victim and it was not a random attack.
"Many thanks need to go to some of the Leaders in the Creekside neighborhood and Homecoming Apartment management for their willingness and cooperation the day of this crime," says Hahn. "Another tremendous help on this case was some video footage from a private residence security camera system."
"This is what I talk about when I say working together is what makes a difference," he adds. "Thank you Creekside community for your help on this crime!"The Homecoming Apartment complex is located on Kokomo Drive in the Creekside development.
Commuters Be Prepared
The North Natomas Transportation Management Association released the following tips for commuters who plan to use their The Flyer shuttle service during the Fix I-5 freeway closures:
- Make sure you know which route you are riding - WEST, CENTRAL or EAST.
- Have you checked our website for your NEW pick-up/drop-off times? - Check schedule here.
- Each shuttle will have temporary directional signage - WEST, CENTRAL, EAST in the windows.
- The Shuttle Hotline will be updated when a shuttle will be more than 10 minutes late. Hotline- 552-0313.
- During construction time, your shuttle could be the usual TMA logo'd shuttle, a plain white shuttle that is similar in size, or a shuttle that has Paratransit's name on it. Look for the WEST, CENTRAL, EAST sign in the windows.
- All shuttles are fitted with grab poles, overhead grab rails, and seatback grab bars that meet all state and federal requirements for standees on our vehicle types.
- There may not be room for your bike on the shuttle bike rack, or your shuttle may not have a bike rack. We are disappointed about this as well.
- If you don't have a shuttle ticket, please carry correct change - $1 each ride.
- A Spare The Air advisory will be issued when the forecast is for 150 AQI or higher. A notice will be posted inside each shuttle and you will NOT have to pay that day - either morning or evening. Our information comes from the Sacramento Air Quality Management District and we will abide by their call.
- Your shuttle driver may get downtown and back any number of ways. Please respect the drivers and their decisions.
Fort Natomas Fire Determined to be Arson
Sacramento Fire Department Arson Investigators have determined that the May 26 fire at the playground known as Fort Natomas, to be arson. Because the case is still being investigated, no other information regarding this fire will be released at this time.
Officials are asking that if anyone in the community has any information even if you feel the information may be insignificant; to please call the Sacramento Fire Department Arson Tip Line at 808-8732. Callers can remain anonymous.
There is a reward being offered by Mayor Heather Fargo and City Councilman Ray Tretheway for $5,000 to anyone with information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible. Sacramento County Board of Supervisor Roger Dickinson has announced that he will contribute an additional $2,500 to the reward fund.
A website that has been set up for persons who are willing to assist in the rebuild effort of Fort Natomas at www.fortnatomas.org .
Those interested in making a financial contribution should contact:
Officials are asking that if anyone in the community has any information even if you feel the information may be insignificant; to please call the Sacramento Fire Department Arson Tip Line at 808-8732. Callers can remain anonymous.
There is a reward being offered by Mayor Heather Fargo and City Councilman Ray Tretheway for $5,000 to anyone with information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible. Sacramento County Board of Supervisor Roger Dickinson has announced that he will contribute an additional $2,500 to the reward fund.
A website that has been set up for persons who are willing to assist in the rebuild effort of Fort Natomas at www.fortnatomas.org .
Those interested in making a financial contribution should contact:
Gifts to Share / Rebuild Fort Natomas (Tax ID No.: 94-985546)
C/O Councilmember Ray Tretheway
915 I Street, Fifth Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
C/O Councilmember Ray Tretheway
915 I Street, Fifth Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Volunteers Needed For Regency Park Celebration
Volunteers are needed to help with Regency Park Day set for this Saturday, May 31st.
Cotton Candy
6:30-7:30 - 2 people
7:30-8:30 - 2 people
Sno Cones
6:30-7:30 - 2 people
7:30-8:30 - 2 people
Bounce House
6:30-7:30 - 1 adult person
7:30-8:30 - 1 adult person
Carnival Games
5:00-6:00 - 5 people
6:00-7:00 - 5 people
7:00-8:00 - 5 people
Other games/activities
6:00-8:00 - 2 people
To find out more or volunteer, contact Jeff Bame. Please indicate whether you would like to assist in one or multiple shifts.
Cotton Candy
6:30-7:30 - 2 people
7:30-8:30 - 2 people
Sno Cones
6:30-7:30 - 2 people
7:30-8:30 - 2 people
Bounce House
6:30-7:30 - 1 adult person
7:30-8:30 - 1 adult person
Carnival Games
5:00-6:00 - 5 people
6:00-7:00 - 5 people
7:00-8:00 - 5 people
Other games/activities
6:00-8:00 - 2 people
To find out more or volunteer, contact Jeff Bame. Please indicate whether you would like to assist in one or multiple shifts.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
A Word From Our Candidates
NATOMAS BUZZ readers may recall a post earlier this month about a planned interview with Mayor Heather Fargo -- at the request of Fargo's reps.
Unfortunately, our interview with Fargo scheduled for May 19 was canceled the afternoon before and efforts to schedule a telephone interview did not come to fruition.
So THE BUZZ offered to send Fargo's camp a questionnaire and after last week's candidate forum, we decided to give candidates Kevin Johnson and Leonard Padilla a chance to answer the same questions.
All three candidates were provided the same questions and given a deadline of noon Tuesday, May 27. Padilla's responses were returned three hours early. Johnson's came in two hours later -- still 45 minute before the noon deadline.
More than four hours after the deadline, THE BUZZ received the following message from Fargo's campaign rep Dale Howard, "We have every intent of getting your answers done, but we'll need more time. Sorry for the delay."
24 hours later we have yet to receive anything from Fargo and so, to be fair to the candidates who met the deadline, we shall press forward.
As requested by THE BUZZ, many of our readers e-mailed questions they wanted posed to Mayor Fargo.
Creekside HOA prez Angelique Ashby wrote, "It seems to me that the over-arching issue in Natomas is a fundamental gap in service expectation between the community and the city -- meaning that the community members have expectations to receive and or have access to resources that the City either is not, does not or will not provide at the level the community wants..."
With that in mind, THE BUZZ asked candidates to address how they view the Natomas neighborhood, whether they felt there were any specific issues facing our community, what those issues are, and what their solutions -- as Mayor -- would be.
THE BUZZ is pleased to present the candidates' responses to these questions and look forward to hearing what our readers think.
Unfortunately, our interview with Fargo scheduled for May 19 was canceled the afternoon before and efforts to schedule a telephone interview did not come to fruition.
So THE BUZZ offered to send Fargo's camp a questionnaire and after last week's candidate forum, we decided to give candidates Kevin Johnson and Leonard Padilla a chance to answer the same questions.
All three candidates were provided the same questions and given a deadline of noon Tuesday, May 27. Padilla's responses were returned three hours early. Johnson's came in two hours later -- still 45 minute before the noon deadline.
More than four hours after the deadline, THE BUZZ received the following message from Fargo's campaign rep Dale Howard, "We have every intent of getting your answers done, but we'll need more time. Sorry for the delay."
24 hours later we have yet to receive anything from Fargo and so, to be fair to the candidates who met the deadline, we shall press forward.
As requested by THE BUZZ, many of our readers e-mailed questions they wanted posed to Mayor Fargo.
Creekside HOA prez Angelique Ashby wrote, "It seems to me that the over-arching issue in Natomas is a fundamental gap in service expectation between the community and the city -- meaning that the community members have expectations to receive and or have access to resources that the City either is not, does not or will not provide at the level the community wants..."
With that in mind, THE BUZZ asked candidates to address how they view the Natomas neighborhood, whether they felt there were any specific issues facing our community, what those issues are, and what their solutions -- as Mayor -- would be.
THE BUZZ is pleased to present the candidates' responses to these questions and look forward to hearing what our readers think.
Berry, Berry Delicious!
It's that time of year again!
Our favorite fresh berry stand located on El Centro Road, between W. El Camino Avenue and San Juan Road, is up and running and selling berries, berries, berries!Take a detour and pick up a pint -- or two -- the ripe, red strawberries are not only picked daily, but they cheaper and tastier than what you can find in the grocery store.
The stand also sells cherries, onions and more.Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Sac County To Help Out Commuters
"Survive I-5 - Park and Ride" Commuter Passes Available for FREE!For the duration of the I-5 construction project, Regional Parks is offering at no charge a "Survive I-5 - Park and Ride" commuter pass, which will allow commuters to park at all County Park facilities along the scenic American River Parkway to bike, cycle or skate to work.
Fill out a pass application and send completed application to ParksInfo@SacCounty.net or mail to 4040 Bradshaw, Sacramento CA 95827. Learn more about the program.
Certain restrictions apply.
Eat One For The Little League Teams!
North Natomas Little League is holding a fundraiser at Big Spoon Yogurt all day Thursday -- check it out!
Collision Ties Up Traffic
This SUV and Safeway.Com delivery truck had a bit of a disagreement around 1:30 p.m. this afternoon at the intersection of Natomas Boulevard and North Park Drive.
This is not the first collision at the busy crossroads in the Natomas Park development, but definitely a dramatic one from the looks of the damage to both vehicles -- and the SUV's final resting place.
It appears neither driver was injured.
What's Your Plan, Stan?
At this writing there are 03 Days, 12 Hours, 33 Minutes, 04 Seconds until the Fix I-5 construction project begins.
How do you plan to bypass the downtown area in the commute? Share your tips here!
How do you plan to bypass the downtown area in the commute? Share your tips here!
What Happens Now?
A community meeting has been scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Jefferson Park to discuss the Fort Natomas fire and how area residents want to proceed.
Councilman Ray Tretheway and Mayor Heather Fargo are offering a $5,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of the people responsible for the fire.
Councilman Ray Tretheway and Mayor Heather Fargo are offering a $5,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of the people responsible for the fire.
Monday, May 26, 2008
The Fires Of Hell Are Waiting...
...for the evil people who keep burning down Sacramento-area playgrounds.For the second time in two years, the community-built Fort Natomas has been burned to the ground.
The playground is located at Jefferson Park in South Natomas. The fire started around 1 a.m. and completely destroyed all the play structures, according to online news reports.
The park was built in 1991 and burned down in June of 2006. The community rebuilt it again shortly there after.
According to News10.Net, many community members including Councilman Ray Tretheway were on scene of this latest fire.
Playgrounds are not just toys for our children to play on, but they represent community spirit and Fort Natomas is no exception.
Shame on the arsonists for trying to put good people down.
Get your tissues. Here is a video about rebuilding Fort Natomas - the first time.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
What's The Haps In Natomas?
At the urging of a trusted reader, THE BUZZ has decided to add a calendar to our online offerings...Simply look for WHAT'S THE HAPS? in the right-hand column and click on the link.
In the last week we have also added CATCH THE BUZZ which allows readers to subscribe to a RSS feed of our posts.
BUZZ readers be sure to send us your events so we can get them on the calendar!
Isn't It Ironic?
THE BUZZ posted our previous post in the wee hours of morning...Should have waited a few more hours for this morning's edition of the Sac Bee.
As pointed out in reader comments already, the Bee has decided to endorse no one candidate at this time.
In an editorial published today, the local daily pub suggests voters cast ballots for any candidate other than current Mayor Fargo or KJ.
The idea is that neither lead candidate would receive a simple majority of the votes to win the election and thus a second vote in November would be required.
We find the Sac Bee's reader comments both hilarious and on spot in response to this issue -- what do BUZZ readers think?
Is It Just Me?
Is it just me or is it unclear who the Sac Bee favors in the upcoming mayoral election?
First there is a huge story about Councilman Robbie Waters switching his endorsement from Fargo to KJ on the front page of the Metro section.
Then there is a story on Page B2 about Sacramento County Supe Roger Dickinson's endorsement of Fargo.
The articles seem a little editorialized, too. What say you BUZZ readers?
First there is a huge story about Councilman Robbie Waters switching his endorsement from Fargo to KJ on the front page of the Metro section.
Then there is a story on Page B2 about Sacramento County Supe Roger Dickinson's endorsement of Fargo.
The articles seem a little editorialized, too. What say you BUZZ readers?
Friday, May 23, 2008
As Smooth As A Baby's...
The newly paved intersection at Del Paso Road and Natomas Boulevard is looking good, but THE BUZZ is starting to wonder... When will this project be done, y'all?
Update from Councilman Ray Tretheway's office: The city plans to have Del Paso Road 99% complete by June 15. The remaining items are signing, striping, and landscaping.
It's Hard To Be Hip
THE BUZZ just learned that one of our fave Natomas-owned and operated businesses -- Sunshine's Hip Baby children's clothing boutique -- closed its shop next door to Jack's Urban Eats last weekend.
But Sunshine herself says loyal shoppers should not fret. Hip Baby still operates as an online store and, better yet, offers free shipping to its customers!
You Have A Great 3-Day Weekend Too
A word (or two) of warning from our friends at the National Weather Service:
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA
307 PM PDT FRI MAY 23 2008
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA
307 PM PDT FRI MAY 23 2008
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SHASTA LAKE AREA / NORTHERN SHASTA COUNTY-BURNEY BASIN / EASTERN SHASTA COUNTY-NORTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY-
CENTRAL SACRAMENTO VALLEY-SOUTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY-
CARQUINEZ STRAIT AND DELTA-NORTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY-
MOUNTAINS SOUTHWESTERN SHASTA COUNTY TO NORTHERN LAKE COUNTY-CLEAR LAKE/SOUTHERN LAKE COUNTY-NORTHEAST FOOTHILLS/SACRAMENTO VALLEY-MOTHERLODE-WESTERN PLUMAS COUNTY/LASSEN PARK-WEST SLOPE NORTHERN SIERRA NEVADA-
307 PM PDT FRI MAY 23 2008
SHASTA LAKE AREA / NORTHERN SHASTA COUNTY-BURNEY BASIN / EASTERN SHASTA COUNTY-NORTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY-
CENTRAL SACRAMENTO VALLEY-SOUTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY-
CARQUINEZ STRAIT AND DELTA-NORTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY-
MOUNTAINS SOUTHWESTERN SHASTA COUNTY TO NORTHERN LAKE COUNTY-CLEAR LAKE/SOUTHERN LAKE COUNTY-NORTHEAST FOOTHILLS/SACRAMENTO VALLEY-MOTHERLODE-WESTERN PLUMAS COUNTY/LASSEN PARK-WEST SLOPE NORTHERN SIERRA NEVADA-
307 PM PDT FRI MAY 23 2008
...HOLIDAY WEEKEND WEATHER WILL BE ANYTHING BUT MEMORABLE...
AN UNSEASONABLY COOL LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL LINGER OVER NORTHERN CALIFORNIA THROUGH THE MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY WEEKEND...CAUSING CLOUDY...
COOL AND AT TIMES SHOWERY WEATHER OVER THE AREA. THERE WILL BE THE CHANCE OF MOUNTAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS...WITH SOME OF THE SHOWERS POSSIBLY MOVING INTO OR DEVELOPING IN THE LOWER FOOTHILL ELEVATIONS OR THE INTERIOR CENTRAL VALLEY AT TIMES.
DAYTIME TEMPERATURES WILL REMAIN COOL OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS WITH HIGH TEMPERATURES AS MUCH AS 10 DEGREES BELOW NORMAL FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR. TEMPERATURES OVER THE MOUNTAINS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WILL BE MUCH COOLER THAN EXPERIENCED LAST WEEKEND WITH DAYTIME HIGH TEMPERATURES ONLY REACHING INTO THE 40S AND 50S.
PEOPLE VENTURING OUTDOORS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF SHOWERS OR THUNDERSTORMS...ESPECIALLY IN THE MOUNTAINS DURING THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING HOURS. BE PREPARED FOR COOL WEATHER AS WELL. SNOW LEVELS COULD LOWER TO AROUND 6000 FEET CAUSING SOME MINOR ACCUMULATIONS OVER MOUNTAIN PASSES.
IF THUNDERSTORMS MOVE INTO YOUR AREA...REMEMBER YOUR LIGHTNING SAFETY RULES AND WATCH OUT FOR GUSTY DOWNDRAFT WINDS AND HAIL. IF PLANNING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ANYWHERE IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA THIS WEEKEND...BE SURE TO MONITOR THE WEATHER CONDITIONS.
AN UNSEASONABLY COOL LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL LINGER OVER NORTHERN CALIFORNIA THROUGH THE MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY WEEKEND...CAUSING CLOUDY...
COOL AND AT TIMES SHOWERY WEATHER OVER THE AREA. THERE WILL BE THE CHANCE OF MOUNTAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS...WITH SOME OF THE SHOWERS POSSIBLY MOVING INTO OR DEVELOPING IN THE LOWER FOOTHILL ELEVATIONS OR THE INTERIOR CENTRAL VALLEY AT TIMES.
DAYTIME TEMPERATURES WILL REMAIN COOL OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS WITH HIGH TEMPERATURES AS MUCH AS 10 DEGREES BELOW NORMAL FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR. TEMPERATURES OVER THE MOUNTAINS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WILL BE MUCH COOLER THAN EXPERIENCED LAST WEEKEND WITH DAYTIME HIGH TEMPERATURES ONLY REACHING INTO THE 40S AND 50S.
PEOPLE VENTURING OUTDOORS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF SHOWERS OR THUNDERSTORMS...ESPECIALLY IN THE MOUNTAINS DURING THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING HOURS. BE PREPARED FOR COOL WEATHER AS WELL. SNOW LEVELS COULD LOWER TO AROUND 6000 FEET CAUSING SOME MINOR ACCUMULATIONS OVER MOUNTAIN PASSES.
IF THUNDERSTORMS MOVE INTO YOUR AREA...REMEMBER YOUR LIGHTNING SAFETY RULES AND WATCH OUT FOR GUSTY DOWNDRAFT WINDS AND HAIL. IF PLANNING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ANYWHERE IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA THIS WEEKEND...BE SURE TO MONITOR THE WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Field Of Unfulfilled Dreams
The site of the mothballed Natomas Meadows development looks just that -- like a meadow in Natomas. Wonder how they plan to keep the weeds down?Meanwhile, just beyond the abandoned model homes, work on the low-income Willow Glen apartments complex moves forward despite the gusty winds.
New Videos From Last Night's Forum
Kevin Johnson Speaks to Natomas (Opening Statement) [4:04]
Heather Fargo and Kevin Johnson on Sacramento Budget Deficit [5:43]
Sacramento Mayoral Candidates Discuss Arco Arena Land Uses [4:35]
All videos courtesy THE BUZZ reader Keith Sharward.
Up In Flames
No, I'm not talking about Sactown's mayoral race...The gusty winds blowing through our region fanned the flames of a fire and took two of our neighbors' homes in South Natomas.
Click here to read the local media's coverage.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
What Did YOU Think Of Tonight's Mayoral Forum?
Anonymous wrote in to THE BUZZ:
"I was very disappointed that the organizers decided to change the format on the day of the event. The event went OKonce thing settled down, after Johnson appeared, but even still people came to hear Johnson only, not the other candidates. What was advertised is what should have been presented."
THE BUZZ reader Charles Laver writes:
"The meeting tonight was revealing on many levels, of particular note was Chris Paros' question on full inclusion housing to Fargo, of which she replied that no other council member wanted low income housing in their district, so North Natomas was the best spot for it and no votes could overturn it. Mr. Tretheway sat quietly by, (even more pathetic.) The whole city needs to share the burden of such housing."
"Equally disturbing was Fargo's contention of annexing the north area because the county will somehow improperly invade, why is there not a joint cooperation and better regional long term planning and can the city afford the proper level of services for such expansion? There were some good questions, but like all keen politicians, she blamed the city's woes on state or federal revenue shortfalls or hurricane Katrina, anything other than her own shortcomings."
Click on "comments" below to read more.
"I was very disappointed that the organizers decided to change the format on the day of the event. The event went OKonce thing settled down, after Johnson appeared, but even still people came to hear Johnson only, not the other candidates. What was advertised is what should have been presented."
THE BUZZ reader Charles Laver writes:
"The meeting tonight was revealing on many levels, of particular note was Chris Paros' question on full inclusion housing to Fargo, of which she replied that no other council member wanted low income housing in their district, so North Natomas was the best spot for it and no votes could overturn it. Mr. Tretheway sat quietly by, (even more pathetic.) The whole city needs to share the burden of such housing."
"Equally disturbing was Fargo's contention of annexing the north area because the county will somehow improperly invade, why is there not a joint cooperation and better regional long term planning and can the city afford the proper level of services for such expansion? There were some good questions, but like all keen politicians, she blamed the city's woes on state or federal revenue shortfalls or hurricane Katrina, anything other than her own shortcomings."
Click on "comments" below to read more.
Yep, Looks Like It
The Sac Bee is reporting:
The Cal Expo board voted unanimously today to move ahead on a joint effort with the NBA to build a new entertainment zone, basketball arena and revamped state fairgrounds on the Cal Expo site.
Click here to read the whole "breaking news" story online.
The Cal Expo board voted unanimously today to move ahead on a joint effort with the NBA to build a new entertainment zone, basketball arena and revamped state fairgrounds on the Cal Expo site.
Click here to read the whole "breaking news" story online.
Blown Asunder
Dang, it's WINDY out there!
Every other tree along a stretch of Danbrook -- including the one pictured here -- is blowing (down) with the wind.
Holy Macaroni & Cheese, Batman!
[Japanese mudslinging]The Sac Bee reports:
Fargo calls for Johnson investigation to be reopened
Sacramento Mayor Heather Fargo is calling for the reopening of a police investigation into a Sacramento High School teacher's report last year that a 17-year-old student told him she was inappropriately touched by Kevin Johnson, then an administrator at the charter school...Click here to read the "breaking news" story! Some of the reader comments are hIlArIoUs!
THE BUZZ readers post their comments here.
Last Minute Developments
Tonight's Forum To Feature KJ & Fargo
Natomas Journal publisher Will Craig is reporting that BOTH the top two mayoral candidates -- Kevin Johnson and Heather Fargo will be at the Natomas Community Association's candidate forum tonight in South Natomas.
According to an e-mail message sent by Craig, "...it now appears that Heather Fargo has decided to re-arrange her schedule and make the appearance - via notice this morning. Kevin Johnson was originally scheduled alone."
The forum starts at 7 p.m. tonight at the South Natomas Community Center, 2921 Truxel Road. The second hour of the event will include questions from the audience.
Craig is slated to moderate the event.
Natomas Journal publisher Will Craig is reporting that BOTH the top two mayoral candidates -- Kevin Johnson and Heather Fargo will be at the Natomas Community Association's candidate forum tonight in South Natomas.
According to an e-mail message sent by Craig, "...it now appears that Heather Fargo has decided to re-arrange her schedule and make the appearance - via notice this morning. Kevin Johnson was originally scheduled alone."
The forum starts at 7 p.m. tonight at the South Natomas Community Center, 2921 Truxel Road. The second hour of the event will include questions from the audience.
Craig is slated to moderate the event.
NBA Official In Town To Talk Turkey
Both My58.com and cbs13.com are reporting NBA Commissioner David Stern will meet today with Cal Expo officials, city leaders and the public for an update on the plans to build an arena at Cal Expo.
KJ In Natomas Tonight!
Reader reminder:KJ is scheduled to speak tonight at the South Natomas Community Center.
Check it out if you want to hear what the mayoral candidate has to say...
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Out Of The Fire & Into The Pan(handle)
Photo courtesy www.freedigitalphotos.netReaders: This post has been updated with corrected information.
After months of being tabled (five times, to be exact) the public hearing on the controversial Panhandle Project was finally closed at the Sac City Council meeting held April 29.
According to the meeting summary, there was no public comment at the meeting. Councilmember Sheedy moved to close the public hearing and Councilmember Waters seconded the motion. Councilmembers Cohn, Hammond and Fong were reported absent.
The motion carried and the Panhandle Project will be revisited at a meeting in the future.
Natomas Makes The News In La La Land
In case you missed it, the Natomas Basin made it into the Los Angeles Times last week in a story about Sacramento officials' flood prep.
My fave part of this article? It appears the reporter failed to interview anyone who lives or owns businesses in the neighborhood and yet they were able to write:
"When heavy rain begins to fall, folks here peer nervously at the sky and riverbanks."
Okaaaaaaaaaaay.
Who did the La La Times interview? Let's see:
County Supervisor Roger Dickinson, "Every winter we hold our breaths and hope this isn't the year something happens before we can finish the work. There is a sense of the clock ticking."
And Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency exec Stein Buer who is quoted as saying, "I never sleep during storms."
Mayor Heather Fargo adds, "To me, floods are the biggest risk to public safety we face and the biggest risk to our economic viability. In our 12-step recovery, we are way beyond denial."
And, finally, Jeffrey Mount, director of UC Davis' Center for Watershed Sciences, said of city leaders chimes in, "They placed
My fave part of this article? It appears the reporter failed to interview anyone who lives or owns businesses in the neighborhood and yet they were able to write:
"When heavy rain begins to fall, folks here peer nervously at the sky and riverbanks."
Okaaaaaaaaaaay.
Who did the La La Times interview? Let's see:
County Supervisor Roger Dickinson, "Every winter we hold our breaths and hope this isn't the year something happens before we can finish the work. There is a sense of the clock ticking."
And Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency exec Stein Buer who is quoted as saying, "I never sleep during storms."
Mayor Heather Fargo adds, "To me, floods are the biggest risk to public safety we face and the biggest risk to our economic viability. In our 12-step recovery, we are way beyond denial."
And, finally, Jeffrey Mount, director of UC Davis' Center for Watershed Sciences, said of city leaders chimes in, "They placed