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Second Suspect Arrested in Center Court Murder
Sac PD today charged 21-year-old Sean Joyner for the murder of David Blank.
The incident occurred on Oct. 24, 2009. At 1:52 p.m. Sac PD received the call someone had been shot in the Center Court parking lot, located in the 3600 block of N. Freeway Boulevard. Officers arrived and found Blanks who had been fatally shot.
Detectives determined that the victim was leaving a night club and walking to his car when he was contacted by a group of subjects. Gang related words were exchanged and one of the subjects shot and killed the victim. Detectives obtained information that indicated 20-year-old Nicholas Newsome and Joyner were involved in committing the homicide.
Newsome was arrested Oct. 25 and charged with homicide. Joyner was arrested Jan. 20 for a DUI warrant and violation of probation and has been in custody since that date. Joyner was charged with homicide today.
The incident occurred on Oct. 24, 2009. At 1:52 p.m. Sac PD received the call someone had been shot in the Center Court parking lot, located in the 3600 block of N. Freeway Boulevard. Officers arrived and found Blanks who had been fatally shot.
Detectives determined that the victim was leaving a night club and walking to his car when he was contacted by a group of subjects. Gang related words were exchanged and one of the subjects shot and killed the victim. Detectives obtained information that indicated 20-year-old Nicholas Newsome and Joyner were involved in committing the homicide.
Newsome was arrested Oct. 25 and charged with homicide. Joyner was arrested Jan. 20 for a DUI warrant and violation of probation and has been in custody since that date. Joyner was charged with homicide today.
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Natomas School Closure Committee's Top Picks
Written By NatomasBuzz.com on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 | 11:06 PM
When the Criteria Evaluation Committee gives its report to the Natomas Unified School District board of trustees next week, the following three elementary schools will be presented as the top three recommended for closure:
The three schools with the most committee votes (Bannon Creek 10, Natomas Park 10 and Jefferson 6) will be presented to trustees at the Feb. 10 school board meeting. A special board meeting is set for Feb. 24 to discuss the recommendations and the board is expected to decide which school to close at its March 10 meeting.
For more info on the school closure process, click here.
- Bannon Creek
- Natomas Park
- Jefferson
Tonight, two criteria - capital improvement costs and relocation of other specialized district programs (such as the school readiness at American Lakes Elementary School) - were removed from the equation. Also eliminated from consideration: academic achievement, alternative use of school site, demographic equalization, and community/parent involvement. Committee members said they felt these latter criteria were too difficult to evaluate.
All elementary schools were ranked based on the remaining, weighted criteria with those schools tallying higher numbers being more eligible for closure.
- Bannon Creek 349
- Natomas Park 340
- Heron 309
- Jefferson 263
- H. Allen Hight 239
- Two Rivers 216
- Witter Ranch 209
- American Lakes 196
Based on these rankings, committee members each picked their top three candidates for closure. No schools were excluded from consideration.
For more info on the school closure process, click here.
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Restaurant 524 Reopens - Finally!
Written By NatomasBuzz.com on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 | 5:33 PM
NATOMAS BUZZ readers Steven R. reports the 524 Mexican food restaurant on Northgate has re-opened in its new location near the IHOP and Interstate 80.
"It's a great locally, family-owned business for over 30 years with really good food too, let's show them some love!"
"It's a great locally, family-owned business for over 30 years with really good food too, let's show them some love!"
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"School Of Rock" Meets "In The Band"
A local church has announced plans to offer a unique experience for musically talented teens in the Natomas area.
The Gathering will offer a series of music workshops for 12- to 18-year-olds who want to learn to play in a band setting. They are calling it “In the Band.”
The four workshop sessions will culminate in a performance on March 21 during a 10 a.m. a worship service of The Gathering at Regal Cinema in Natomas.
Workshops and rehearsals will be lead by the talented Jeff Galindo, 2009 teacher of the year for Natomas Middle School. Galindo currently teaches beginning band, orchestra, choir, guitar, and advanced band as well as the after school Jazz Band at Natomas Middle School.
“In the Band” is geared toward teen musicians who can read sheet music or chord charts and are willing to commit to regular rehearsals and a performance.
“Think School of Rock,” explained pastor Ron Vanderwell, referencing a popular movie from 2003. “We want local teens, no matter what their religious background or church attendance, to have a chance to expand their musical talent.” Like in the movie, music is the uniting factor for “In the Band.”
Auditions will be held on Feb. 18 and 19 followed by four workshops on Thursday evenings. Interested parents and teens can find out more by visiting inthebandnatomas.com or calling (916) 203-1835.
The Gathering will offer a series of music workshops for 12- to 18-year-olds who want to learn to play in a band setting. They are calling it “In the Band.”
The four workshop sessions will culminate in a performance on March 21 during a 10 a.m. a worship service of The Gathering at Regal Cinema in Natomas.
Workshops and rehearsals will be lead by the talented Jeff Galindo, 2009 teacher of the year for Natomas Middle School. Galindo currently teaches beginning band, orchestra, choir, guitar, and advanced band as well as the after school Jazz Band at Natomas Middle School.
“In the Band” is geared toward teen musicians who can read sheet music or chord charts and are willing to commit to regular rehearsals and a performance.
“Think School of Rock,” explained pastor Ron Vanderwell, referencing a popular movie from 2003. “We want local teens, no matter what their religious background or church attendance, to have a chance to expand their musical talent.” Like in the movie, music is the uniting factor for “In the Band.”
Auditions will be held on Feb. 18 and 19 followed by four workshops on Thursday evenings. Interested parents and teens can find out more by visiting inthebandnatomas.com or calling (916) 203-1835.
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Library Celebrates Cultural Diversity In Natomas
Time news magazine named Sacramento as “America’s most (culturally) diverse city.” The Sacramento Public Library is celebrating the community’s wide-range of ethnicity and religions by presenting free February programs at selected branches.
Drum and Dance for Joy (family program)
Watch and listen to exciting dance and drumming from West Africa, the Congo, and the Caribbean with the Fenix Drum and Dance Company, Sacramento’s premiere African Dance performance company. The audience will learn the basic dances and will be encouraged to join a drum circle.
· February 18, Thursday, 4 p.m.: North Natomas Library, 4660 Via Ingoglia, Sacramento
Music from Around the World with Don O’Brien (family program)
Celebrate the cultural diversity of musical instruments around the world with musician Don O’Brien. Listen to music from diverse corners of the world, including Africa (double flute from Ghana), Ireland (Irish tin whistle), Native American (Navajo Indian flute), Australia (didgeridoo), Tibet (singing bowls and tingsha), and Italy (baroque recorder). The audience will have the opportunity to play some instruments.
· February 10, Wednesday, 4 p.m.: South Natomas Library, 2901 Truxel Road, Sacramento
Ashanti Printed Cloth with ArtWorks (family program)
The Ashanti people of Africa’s Ghana region paint and stamp patterns on fabric used for their garments. Attendees are invited to create a cloth wall hanging using fabrics, spools, bottle caps, cookie cutters, and other materials cut into animals and other shapes.
· February 25, Thursday, 4 p.m.: South Natomas Library, 2901 Truxel Road, Sacramento
For more information, please telephone the Sacramento Public Library at (916) 264-2920 or visit saclibrary.org.
Drum and Dance for Joy (family program)
Watch and listen to exciting dance and drumming from West Africa, the Congo, and the Caribbean with the Fenix Drum and Dance Company, Sacramento’s premiere African Dance performance company. The audience will learn the basic dances and will be encouraged to join a drum circle.
· February 18, Thursday, 4 p.m.: North Natomas Library, 4660 Via Ingoglia, Sacramento
Music from Around the World with Don O’Brien (family program)
Celebrate the cultural diversity of musical instruments around the world with musician Don O’Brien. Listen to music from diverse corners of the world, including Africa (double flute from Ghana), Ireland (Irish tin whistle), Native American (Navajo Indian flute), Australia (didgeridoo), Tibet (singing bowls and tingsha), and Italy (baroque recorder). The audience will have the opportunity to play some instruments.
· February 10, Wednesday, 4 p.m.: South Natomas Library, 2901 Truxel Road, Sacramento
Ashanti Printed Cloth with ArtWorks (family program)
The Ashanti people of Africa’s Ghana region paint and stamp patterns on fabric used for their garments. Attendees are invited to create a cloth wall hanging using fabrics, spools, bottle caps, cookie cutters, and other materials cut into animals and other shapes.
· February 25, Thursday, 4 p.m.: South Natomas Library, 2901 Truxel Road, Sacramento
For more information, please telephone the Sacramento Public Library at (916) 264-2920 or visit saclibrary.org.
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