Pruning Workshop At Natomas Rose Garden

Sacramento’s newest rose garden will be the location for a pruning workshop by Rosarian and Master Gardener, Anita Clevenger at 1 p.m. on January 10.

The all-volunteer Natomas Rose Garden opened in May 2008 adjacent to the South Natomas Library and Community Center, at 2921 Truxel Road.

At the workshop volunteers will assist with winter pruning of 400 + roses, perimeter plants and trees in this .4-acre rose garden.

Refreshments will be available. Volunteers should bring gloves and pruning shears.

More information about the garden is available at www.natomasrosegarden.org.

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Kids Wanted For Good Day Sacramento Taping

The MOMS Club of Greater Natomas has been asked Librarian Suzy to bring their kids to a Good Day Sacramento's videotaping of the new North Natomas Library 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. TODAY! If you are not averse to having your children on TV, please RSVP to Tasha Janson at stankie3@gmail.com.

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Vandals Hit Area Mailboxes

PHOTO COURTESY CURTIS COOK

Earlier this week when a Villa San Juan resident reported a vandalized mailbox to the Royal Oaks Post Office, they were informed it was the fourth report of the day. Report mailbox vandalism to the post office by calling 1-800-275-8777.

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New North Natomas Library Grand Opening Set

ORIGINALLY POSTED 12/11/09

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The public is invited to the grand-opening celebration of the new North Natomas Library, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, January 9, at 4660 Via Ingoglia (at Del Paso Road), Sacramento.

The free festivities will include kids and family activities; ribbon-cutting ceremony; refreshments; and tours of the new 22,645-square-foot library which features 120 public computers and computer lab, Art in Public Places artworks, teen room, community room that accommodates up to 75 people, and more.

For details, call the Sacramento Public Library at (916) 264-2920 or visit saclibrary.org.

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In The News: Two Crimes Within Minutes

Our friends at KCRA are reporting both a Natomas bank was robbed and store held up within minutes today.

One crime was reported at Umpqua Bank on Del Paso Road just before 11 a.m. Police said another incident took place just two minutes later at a Game Stop on Truxel Road.

Click here for the full story and suspect description. If you saw anything suspicious during today around the same time, at these Natomas businesses, call Sac PD's non-emergency number at 264-5471.

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Natomas Girls Softball Signups Scheduled

The Natomas Girls Softball offers recreational play for girls ages 4 ½ -18. 

Registration Dates:

• Jan. 9, 11 am-2 pm Round Table Pizza 3290 Arena Blvd.
• Jan. 13, 6pm-8 pm Mtn. Mike’s Pizza 2069 Arena Blvd.
• Jan. 23, 11 am-2 pm Mtn. Mike’s Pizza 2069 Arena Blvd.
• Jan. 28, 6pm-8 pm S. Natomas Comm. Ctr. 2921 Truxel Rd.
• Feb.6, 11 am-2 pm FINAL S. Natomas Comm. Ctr. 2921 Truxel Rd.
• Feb. 9, 6pm-8 pm **LATE Mtn. Mike’s Pizza 2069 Arena Blvd.

Registration Fees:

 6U Division- $75 per player

8U-18U Divisions- $110 per player

** There will be a $10 late charge for anyone registered after February 6, 2010** 

Volunteers Needed:

Each team will need a Head Coach, Asst. Coach and Female Chaperone/Team Mom. If you are interested, please inquire at time of registration or call the Natomas Girls Softball Hotline at (916) 923-5622.

Sign up with a new player and use our Buddy System! It can be used for either; 2 new players or a returning player and a new player to our league and does not apply to 2 returning players. You don’t have to live in Natomas to play for NGS!

Visit our website for more information on Early Bird Specials or for volunteer applications and player registration forms.

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On Stage In Natomas: Bugsy Malone Jr.

The popular pint-sized, pin-striped classic leaps off the silver screen and onto the stage. Like the film, this wild and wacky musical includes a child's dream come true: a classic pie fight fought with "splurge blasters" which spew forth "silly string" instead of pies! This is one of six events in the Performing and Fine Arts Academy Student Series.

Performances set for March 4-6 & 11-13, 2010 at 7 p.m. in the NCS Black Box Theatre. General Admission: $10 and Students/Seniors: $8.

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Sacramento North Soccer Club To Meet

The annual Sacramento North Soccer Club general meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 26 in the Heron School Cafeteria. The meeting is open to all Club parents and coaches of SNSC and will include election of officers. Agenda items may be suggested and RSVPs submitted by e-mail on or before Jan. 19.

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In The News: Perps Sentenced To Prison

PHOTO OF SUSPECT VEHICLE COURTESY KEITH SHARWARD

THE BUZZ recalls a very frightening 2006 incident at Natomas Marketplace on Truxel Road when a car attempted to run over a Sac PD officer.

The officer was injured, the driver shot dead, and the two surviving passengers recently sentenced to 12 and 17 years of prison, respectively.

Click here for KCRA's story on the sentencing.

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Car Burglars Hit Heritage Park

The gated senior community Heritage Park reported a series of six vehicle burglaries on Christmas.

The crimes occurred despite the neighborhood's on-site security and active Neighborhood Watch.

Residents are being asked to report anyone acting suspiciously to the Sac PD non-emergeny number at (916) 264-5471 and do the following:

• Keep your exterior lights on at night.
• Lock the doors of your home at all times, to include your side yard gate.
• Remove all valuables from your car, when unattended, to include the trunk and glove compartment.
• Always put your car in your garage. If you have to leave it outside, keep it locked and set the alarm.

Heritage Park is located off Elkhorn Boulevard and Northborough Drive.

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Neighborhood Services Holds Community Meeting

The Neighborhood Services Community Partnership Meeting is set for 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 11 at the Robertson Community Center, 3525 Norwood Avenue.

The Neighborhood Services Department hosts these meetings to facilitate communication between the City & the community on issues, policies and priorities.

For more information contact Sergey Terebkov at 808-6524 or sterebkov@cityofsacramento.org.

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Register Online For North Natomas Little League

The North Natomas Little League's online registration for the spring 2010 season is now open. Click here for more info.

Onsite Registration will be held at Regency Park Elementary School on:

• Jan. 9 from 9 a.m. to Noon
• Jan. 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Jan. 23 from 9 a.m. to Noon
• Jan. 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Seen In Natomas: Safeway At Sunset

PHOTO BY RICHARD DANGANAN

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Updated: Natomas Homicide Investigated

Reports of a large crowd involved in a fight turned deadly last night in Natomas.

The crowd was part of a New Year's Eve event which police say was taking place at Studio 18 -- a dance studio rented for use as a teen night club. An investigation by THE NATOMAS BUZZ found it appears last night's event was organized by some of the same people who held several illegal night club events in Natomas until  authorities shut them down a year ago.

Police spokesman Sgt. Norm Leong said authorities are investigating whether Studio 18 had the necessary permits to hold a teen party at the site located in the strip mall adjacent to Gold's Gym.

When Sac PD officers responded to the scene on the 1900 block of Del Paso Road at about 10 p.m. they found a man lying in the parking lot with a gunshot wound(s). Emergency medical personnel pronounced the man dead at the scene. 

The investigation has confirmed a New Year's Eve event was in progress when a fight broke-out inside the establishment and eventually spilled over into the parking lot. The fight continued in the parking lot at which time the victim was shot. Police describe  participants in the fight as primarily African American males in their 20s.

The Sacramento Police Department's Homicide Unit and Crime Scene Investigations Unit detectives are actively investigating the circumstances that led up to this murder. The 21-year-old victim's identity is being withheld at this time pending further investigation and notification of his next-of-kin. 

Detectives are encouraging witnesses present during the fight or when the victim was shot to contact the Police Department. Witnesses can also 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 up to $1,000.

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Happy New Year, Natomas!

-THE BUZZ

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