Matsui Introduces Legislation To Help Homeowners Rebuild After Catastrophe

THE NATOMAS BUZZ | @natomasbuzz Congresswoman Doris Matsui today introduced legislation to create a waiver process to allowing homeowners in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, like Natomas, to rebuild without elevation requirements and flood insurance rate hikes. Matsui’s proposed… Read More >

Seen In Natomas: News10 Good Morning

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BY BRANDY TUZON BOYD THE NATOMAS BUZZ | @natomasbuzz A veritable who’s who of Natomas movers and shakers were on hand for a live taping of News10 Good Morning early Friday at Bella Bru Cafe. About 50 Natomas-area residents attended… Read More >

Matsui Seeks Waiver To Rebuild Homes In Natomas After Fires

THE NATOMAS BUZZ | @natomasbuzz Congresswoman Doris Matsui introduced legislation today to help homeowners living in flood-hazard areas like Natomas rebuild their homes after major damage from fire. The Fire Damaged Home Rebuilding Act of 2012 would amend the National… Read More >

City Officials Monitor Retention Pond

THE NATOMAS BUZZ | @natomasbuzz Sacramento city officials continue to monitor a north-area retention pond after several fished showed up dead Friday. City utilities spokesperson Jessica Hess said that Reclamation District 1000 this morning OKd turning on pumps that will… Read More >

You Asked, We Got The Answer

THE NATOMAS BUZZ | @natomasbuzz “A story in today’s (Sacramento) Bee raised the issue of Natomas’ own levee issues. What is the status of repair and the federal appropriation necessary to lift the moratorium?” Congresswoman Doris Matsui’s office answers: “Last… Read More >

Matsui & Feinstein Tour Natomas Levees

THE NATOMAS BUZZ | @natomasbuzz Congresswoman Doris Matsui and Senator Dianne Feinstein toured the Natomas levees Tuesday, April 10 to show their ongoing support for the Natomas Levee Improvement Project. Both Matsui, D-Sacramento, and Senator Feinstein, D-California, have supported the… Read More >

Matsui, Feinstein Tour Natomas Levees Today

THE NATOMAS BUZZ | @natomasbuzz Congresswoman Doris Matsui and Senator Dianne Feinstein will tour Natomas levees at 2 p.m. today, April 10. “The Natomas Levee Improvement Project is a critical public safety effort that will protect 100,000 people, create over… Read More >

8th Annual State Of Natomas Event

PHOTOS BY GLENN ROBINSON & CHRIS SHANNON  THE NATOMAS BUZZ | @natomasbuzz    NATOMAS CHAMBER PRESIDENT ED KOOP INTERVIEWED BY FOX 40′s LONNIE WONG ABOUT NEW ARENA DEAL ANNOUNCED JUST MINUTES BEFORE THE EVENT. REGENCY PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL MICHAEL… Read More >

Flood Control Town Hall In Natomas

THE NATOMAS BUZZ | @natomasbuzz Senator Darrell Steinberg, Vice Mayor Angelique Ashby, the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency, and California Dept. of Water Resources have teamed up to host a town hall forum on flood control Saturday, Feb. 25 in… Read More >

Water Levels Normal In Natomas

THE NATOMAS BUZZ | @natomasbuzz Have the Natomas retention basins and canals looked more “full” than normal? They are. THE NATOMAS BUZZ asked Reclamation District No. 1000 general manager Paul Devereux about the phenomenon. Once a year, the reclamation district… Read More >

RD 1000 Celebrates 100 Years In Natomas

    PHOTOS BY LARRY RODDA & BRANDY TUZON BOYD THE NATOMAS BUZZ | @natomasbuzz Reclamation District No. 1000 on Wednesday, Nov. 2 celebrated it’s centennial with an open house event held at its historic offices and adjacent pump station… Read More >

Matsui Fields Flood Questions

  BY ALYSSA BLIZZARD THE NATOMAS BUZZ | @natomasbuzz Congresswoman Doris Matsui fielded several questions about area levees and flood insurance during a casual meet-and-greet held Saturday morning at the North Natomas library branch.   “If Natomas gets fixed, it… Read More >

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