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Natomas Cares: Groups Come To Homeless Teens' Aid

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Nearly 200 people attended a Halloween costume party over the weekend to raise money for homeless teens in Natomas.

The Umma supper club hosted the event raising more than $2,000 to help support Natomas youth in need.

The Umma supper club is a small group of people who meet every other month to eat and share life.

"As the founders began to form the supper club, we quickly realized that Umma's true impact could be found when those sharing life together reached out to the community around them," president Lexi Garcia said. "After considering a number of needs, we decided to give the greatest amount of Umma's attention to homeless teens in Natomas, a surprisingly large, but hidden community of need. "

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In August, Natomas Rotary members collected backpacks and school supplies for the area's homeless teens.

"Twenty students got backpacks full of supplies thanks to Natomas Rotary," said Amreek Singh, Homeless/ Foster Youth Liaison for the Natomas Unified School District.

To find out how you or your group can help, contact Singh at (916) 567-5881.

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Be On The Look Out For Assault Suspect In Natomas

Natomas residents are being asked to be on watch for a man who reportedly assaulted a teenage girl last night.

The sexual battery incident occurred at about 7:10 p.m. Tuesday when the 15-year-old girl was walking on Truxel Road midway between San Juan and West El Camino and a man grabbed her buttocks. The girl ran from the suspect.

"He did not make any other comments or attempt to kidnap the victim," Sac PD Capt. Jim Maccoun wrote in an e-mail alert to Natomas residents.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic man in his late 20s or early 30s, 5-feet 6-inches tall and heavy build wearing a white jacket, white shirt and white pants. The suspect was seen initially walking away from a white 1990s Toyota Camry, but police do not know whether the vehicle was connected to the suspect.

If you observe a crime in progress call 9-1-1 (732-0100 from your cell phone). For non-emergency incidents, call (916) 264-5471. 

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Seen In Natomas: Sactown's New Digital Billboard

One of four new digital billboards approved earlier this year by city officials now looms over Interstate 80 east of Northgate Boulevard.

Clear Channel Outdoor built the billboards on city-owned land in exchange for multi-year leases that will earn the city more than $700,000 in rent each year.

The billboards, approved unanimously by the City Council in May, are illegal elsewhere because the changing messages can be a distraction to drivers.

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Race For Second Natomas School Board Seat Narrows

SOURCE: SACRAMENTO COUNTY ELECTIONS DIVISON

At 12:58 a.m. with 49 out of 49 precincts reporting, incumbent Teri Burns' lead, with 19.54 percent of the vote, over newcomer Ryan Herche, with 19.49 percent of the vote, had narrowed reflecting an apparent close race for the second Natomas school board seat. At press time, only eight votes separated the two candidates.

Results for the Natomas Unified School District race are not expected be final for some time, according to Sacramento County elections spokesman Brad Buyse.

"Because of the Senate District 1 canvass period, Natomas Unified will not see an update after election night, until the week of November 15," he said.

Click here for more information from Buyse on final ballot counts for Natomas school board and other races.

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Kaplan Leads Race For Natomas School Board

CANDIDATE LISA KAPLAN WATCHES ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS WITH FAMILY AND SUPPORTERS AT HER HOME IN NATOMAS. PHOTOS BY PHREEPHOTOGRAPHER.COM

Incumbent Lisa Kaplan was the clear leader Tuesday night in the six-way race for two seats on the Natomas school board.

As of 11:30 p.m. with 34 out of 49 precincts reporting, election returns showed Kaplan with 28 percent of the vote.

“I look forward to fixing our budget and continuing to fight for our kids,” said Kaplan, who already has served seven years on the Natomas Unified School District board of trustees. “I look forward to the next four years.”

RYAN HERCHE AND SUPPORTERS

Kaplan added that she hoped to continue working with Teri Burns, the second incumbent running for a board seat. With 34 out of 49 precincts reporting, Burns was edging ahead of newcomer Ryan Herche with 20.2 percent of the vote to his 18.65 percent.

“We are staying real steady and staying confident – I think we're set,” said Burns. “We have a good board and I am excited about moving forward.”

Herche said he was looking forward to seeing the final tally in what had been a close race for the second school board seat during earlier vote returns.

“It's been an absolute wonderful experience,” he said. “I am just honored to have been a part of this campaign.”

The three other candidates for school board trailed with Patricia Adams holding 12.25 percent of the vote, C.E. “Celeste” White with 10.36 percent, and H.K. Allen with 10.33 percent.

 

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Allen Says Natomas Voters Want Fresh Start

Natomas school board candidate H.K. Allen checks election information online at Applebee's in Natomas while awaiting election returns.

"It's anybody's election this year," he says of the six candidates vying for two school board seats in Natomas.

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Burns Gets Out The Vote In Natomas

Natomas school board veteran Teri Burns gets out the vote the last hour of election day near the voting poll at the Homecoming Apartments complex. Burns says she's catching people as they come home from work and walk from their homes to vote.

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Adams, White Confident Voters Want Change

Natomas school board candidates Patricia Adams and Celeste White discuss the 2010 general election while they await poll results. Both said they were confident Natomas residents are ready for change, and new representatives on the Natomas Unified School District board.

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Seen In Natomas: New Indian Eatery Open

Try, try, try again... NATOMAS BUZZ reader Steven R. wrote in to tell us Indian Sweets & Restaurant recently opened at 4271 Truxel Road, in the spot previously occupied by La Bou (and before that the Arena Grill & Waffle House and Inderkum's Cafe). Thanks for the tip!

 

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Natomas Voters Represent At The Polls

POLL WORKERS REPORT HAVING A LONG LINE OF VOTERS WAITING FOR ONE OF FIVE VOTING BOOTHS AT HERON SCHOOL BETWEEN 7 a.m. AND 9 a.m. THIS MORNING.

Voting locations visited today by THE NATOMAS BUZZ in both North and South Natomas report a steady stream of voters all morning. Those who worked the polls during the primary election in June say it seems like more people are voting today.

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NO ONE ISSUE BROUGHT BASILIO DELA PENA TO THE POLLS THIS MORNING AT BANNON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. HE SAID HE VOTED BECAUSE IT'S HIS CIVIC DUTY AND HE WANTS TO "PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCESS."

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Disaster Preparedness Meeting This Week In Natomas

Session Meant To Prepare

Residents For Flood Emergencies

Sacramento's Neighborhood Services Division is scheduled is holding a series of public meetings throughout the city to discuss disaster preparedness.

North-area meetings will be held 6:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Natomas High School multipurpose room, 3301 Fong Ranch Road, and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Hagginwood Community Center large meeting room, 3271 Marysville Blvd.

“These meetings are designed to help residents understand the risks of flooding and how they can best be prepared,” said Vincene Jones, Neighborhood Services Division Manager for Department of Parks and Recreation.

The City-County Office of Emergency Services, Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency, City of Sacramento Fire and Police Departments will be at these events, as well as the Department of Utilities and Animal Care Services. Representatives from these agencies will share information with residents about emergency preparedness and flooding risks in Sacramento.

“Sacramento is a city surrounded by levees and while much of our city has been removed from the floodplain, there is still a risk of flooding. It is something that all of us should be aware of and prepare for,”  said Jones. “I encourage residents to come, be safe and flood ready."

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