Santa's Helpers Will Be Wearing Sac PD Blue

Families from Natomas, North Sacramento, and Del Paso Heights will get some much needed cheer this Holiday Season.

These families are struggling financially but despite that, they are role models for other parents and students, as well as positive contributors to our community.

To reward them, prominent community members and businesses are giving back to these families.

On Sunday children from each family will go on a shopping spree with a Sacramento Police Department Officer at the Natomas Target. Each family will get $200 to buy whatever they want.

Some of the kids will help with food preparation and table set-up at Sophia's Italian Restaurant. A reception for all fifteen families (90 people) will be hosted at the restaurant. Family photos will be taken and given to each family and the will also have the opportunity to mingle with Jerry Manual (Manager of the New York Mets), Leon Lee (Ex-Pro baseball player), and a few other surprise guests who are scheduled to be in attendance.

A full holiday dinner will be served to every family member and after the festivities, each family will be given food so that they can cook a full holiday meal at home.  They will also receive gifts and gift cards.

Sponsors of this event include:  Target, Sophia's Italian Restaurant (11^th St/H St), Arden Fair Mall, Councilmember Sandy Sheedy and Councilmember Ray Trethaway.

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Sketch Released Of Hit-And-Run Suspect

SacPD has released a composite sketch of the driver suspected of driving the vehicle that hit and killed a 4-year-old boy in Natomas.


The vehicle dragged the boy several feet before fleeing south on Northgate Boulevard. The died from his injuries.


The suspect vehicle is described as a 1995-1997 Nissan Maxima, dark red or burgundy with a black tinted rear window. Detectives believe that there may be minimal if any damage to the front of the vehicle.

The driver was described as a man in his 40's with a dark complexion. Investigators hope that someone will recognize this person and come forward with the information needed to identify him.


The Sacramento Police Department urges anyone with information pertaining to this incident to contact Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP or text in a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) or call the traffic detectives directly at (916) 808-6030. Enter SACTIP followed by the tip information. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

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Sac PD Investigates Murder In Natomas

The Sacramento Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in South Natomas.

On December 15, 2009, at 9:55 p.m., the Police Department responded to the 1900 block of San Juan Road on the report of someone possibly shot. Upon arrival, officers located a male 19-years-old suffering from gun shot wounds. The male victim was transported to an area hospital where he later died.


The Sacramento Police Department's Homicide Unit and Crime Scene Investigators responded to the scene. Based on the investigation, detectives believe that the victim and his friend were about leave in the victim's vehicle when three black males wearing dark clothing shot and killed the victim.


The Sacramento Police Department urges anyone with information pertaining to this crime or this person to contact Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP or text in a tip to 274637 (CRIMES). Enter SACTIP followed by the tip information. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

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Natomas Teachers Vote to Ratify Contract

Teachers in the Natomas Unified School District voted Thursday to ratify a Tentative Agreement negotiated between the Natomas Teachers' Association and the school district which will contribute about $2.2 million to the District' budget, which has been devastated by recent cuts.


As a result, and after approval by the Sacramento County of Education and the NUSD School Board, teachers will be taking five furlough days during the remainder of this school year, and six furlough days during the 2010-2011 school year.


“Eliminating days from the school year is going to hurt. It’s going to hurt teachers, but most of all it’s going to hurt our students,” said Cynthia Connell, president of the Natomas Teachers’ Association. “This is not the outcome we’d like to see, but it is our reality.”


Natomas class sizes have already increased 25 to 30 percent this year, which has impacted students and teachers alike. Students have less time with their teacher individually while teachers have seen a substantial increase in their daily workload. Even a small stipend from the district for teachers to buy classroom supplies has also been eliminated. Meanwhile, as Natomas students adjust to the loss of 40 teachers who were laid off this summer, teachers have learned that more layoffs are anticipated in March.


“This is a horrible situation and it’s going to get worse,” Ms. Connell said. “Despite these cuts, Natomas teachers remain committed to providing the best learning experience possible for our students, and continue to strive to make their school experience a positive one.”


She added, “But what we need to do is come together as a community to look at solutions. The $18 billion in state budget cuts has been devastating to our schools. We must find the resources necessary to educate our students for the future.”

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