The Natomas Buzz

When and where is the next time they will come!?

2011-07-23T11:25:38.341-07:00

When and where is the next time they will come!?

It's about time. This is a great idea and ther...

2011-07-16T14:29:25.554-07:00

It's about time. This is a great idea and there is a need.

Is that the mini-storage facility near Westlake?

2011-07-07T18:07:03.199-07:00

Is that the mini-storage facility near Westlake?

It very well may end up that our district admin/bo...

2011-06-19T16:52:33.917-07:00

It very well may end up that our district admin/board just got caught up in the 2004-05 real estate frenzy/peak and panicked, thinking that they'd better buy now. I would like to know what outside consultants they listened to in making a $13.4 mil purchase. I think this also was about the time that Hovnanian paid a BOATLOAD for the giant Natomas Landing parcel south of Westlake (correct me if I've got the timing wrong), so I wonder if that fed a panic buy. Plus I wonder if the giant Westlake school site fiasco and the resulting firestorm also played some role in the district trying to show that they were "thinking ahead." All it would take would be to be a public forum with Farrar, Cannon, the board to clear the air. I would actually be PLEASED to find out that there were no kickbacks or other felonious shenanigans and that this was just a bad decision made with good intentions. If I was Dr. Farrar, or Mr. Cannon, or a board member, I would think that it would be in my self-interest to clear my name and spread some sunshine at this point, even if my honestly-made decisions turned out to be of dubious quality. I think there are many of us who could respect that, and I think this issue is past the point of just going away.

Correction: The Hovnanian parcel just south of We...

2011-06-19T16:52:33.409-07:00

Correction: The Hovnanian parcel just south of Westlake was "Natomas Central," not Natomas Landing. Natomas Central sold for $90 million (434 acres) in spring 2004. Hovnanian bought the land from George Tsakopoulos.

Will has been an icon in Natomas for many years an...

2011-06-19T16:52:29.421-07:00

Will has been an icon in Natomas for many years and we are saddened to hear of his illness. We hold Will in our prayers and know that God's plan is not always easy to understand. We pray that Will and his family will draw strength from both God's love and the community's support during these challenging times.

God bless you and your family, Will.

Richard and Sandie Stiles

My wife and I saw it last night. While the overall...

2011-06-19T16:52:28.347-07:00

My wife and I saw it last night. While the overall performance was enjoyable, there were several major audio problems, ranging from microphones cutting out to open backstage mics with constant chatter during the performance. However, the dealbreaker was the excessive heat in the theater during the performance.

Honestly, the show was pretty solid, (Red and the Bakers wife really showed natural talent), but the audio problems and the heat make it difficult to recommend.

Fingers crossed for the future!

2011-06-19T16:51:13.684-07:00

Fingers crossed for the future!

You got it!

2011-06-19T15:09:53.542-07:00

You got it!

"This financial pressure results from signifi...

2011-06-19T00:16:53.440-07:00

"This financial pressure results from significant declines in student enrolment due largely to strong charter school competition, limited spending flexibility, and a difficult state funding environment."

CORRECTION: Parents are choosing private schools,home schooling, and charter schools over class sizes of 32 in Kindergarten or failing high schools.

The rose garden at the South Natomas Community Cen...

2011-06-18T20:24:24.475-07:00

The rose garden at the South Natomas Community Center

Bruce

Rose garden at So Natomas Comm Ctr

2011-06-18T15:34:04.358-07:00

Rose garden at So Natomas Comm Ctr

The market at Inderkum is a farmers' market. T...

2011-06-16T14:24:44.798-07:00

The market at Inderkum is a farmers' market. The only exceptions to date being the Inderkum PTSA and Friends of the Library booths which are non-profits.

Hi, I would also like to know the answer to Dana&#...

2011-06-16T14:10:09.218-07:00

Hi, I would also like to know the answer to Dana's question regarding being a vendor. I make crafts as well, bows, tutus, etc and would love to be able to be a vendor at the event if allowed as well. Thanks Laura

Is it at the playground next to the south Natomas ...

2011-06-16T09:20:51.074-07:00

Is it at the playground next to the south Natomas library

So proud of my daughter!!

2011-06-15T17:10:19.202-07:00

So proud of my daughter!!

Clearly, this report by fitch is not objective, as...

2011-06-14T12:08:20.927-07:00

Clearly, this report by fitch is not objective, as it is based on information that the district reports out for public consumption such as flawed and unreasonably conservative projections and unsubstansiated assumptions that show how inaccurate and non-transparent the district is and has been behaving, for many years now. Why should we believe anything this board and outgoing financial manager have to say? Do we consider these successful people? Does anyone, including the county, think these people manage well? I think we all know the real truth based on our own experience here in Natomas.

These signs are STREET SPAM. Just like the spam on...

2011-06-14T11:01:19.240-07:00

These signs are STREET SPAM. Just like the spam on your computer they are all over the place and are a nuisance. There are even the flashing/moving ones like on the Internet, but they are called sign spinners and are standing at many of the area intersections. I saw five of them at the same at Del Paso and Truxel a few weeks back. I propose a grassroots effort to change the ordinance and more highly regulate these signs (which become blowing litter when a strong wind blows). How about a group called CUSS, or Clean Up Street Spam?

We received the photo from the Sacramento County O...

2011-06-11T14:53:42.101-07:00

We received the photo from the Sacramento County Office of Education who told us it was provided by Joe Clark. Our apologies if the original photographer was not duly acknowledged.

Hey Guys, how about some credit for the photograph...

2011-06-11T14:07:29.894-07:00

Hey Guys, how about some credit for the photographer, who would be me!

Rob Brushia

NOPE!

2011-06-10T15:39:12.745-07:00

NOPE!

The big book at the North Library/Inderkum?

2011-06-10T14:51:55.319-07:00

The big book at the North Library/Inderkum?

YES!!!!

2011-06-08T16:11:12.931-07:00

YES!!!!

That's the spray fountain in front of the movi...

2011-06-07T21:02:07.860-07:00

That's the spray fountain in front of the movie theater in Natomas Marketplace . . . I can't remember the last time I saw that on.

Regal Natomas

2011-06-07T20:46:24.248-07:00

Regal Natomas