North Sac Beat

TRUSD offering free meals to children this summer

2012-05-24T12:01:00.000-07:00

This summer, the Twin Rivers USD Nutrition Services Department will offer free meals to all children 18 years and younger at 26 locations throughout the district.

No meal application is required.

Most locations will serve lunch; however, at least one site in each of the five geographical regions - Del Paso Heights, Foothill Farms, North Highlands, North Sacramento and Rio Linda - will serve breakfast as well.

In addition, Domino's Smart Slice Pizza will be served every Monday and Wednesday starting June 11. Smart Slice Pizza has the same great taste as Dominos traditional pizza but with whole grain crust, reduced sodium and light cheese.

Click here to view which sites will participate in the program.

Career and Job Fair at Meadowview Community Center

2012-05-23T18:14:00.000-07:00

Councilmember Bonnie Pannell, SETA, Sacramento Works, and the State of California Employment Development Department will host a Career and Job Fair from 10am - 4pm at the Meadowview Community Center.

The event provides individuals the opportunity to meet with over 30 employers, job resources, and educational institutions including Walgreens, Hyatt Regency, Paratransit, UC Davis, Consumnes River College, and Sacramento City College.

Educational providers, resume critiquing, and Sacramento Works registration will be available at the event.

Sacramento County Fair kicks off tomorrow

2012-05-23T16:34:00.000-07:00

The Sacramento County Fair kicks off tomorrow and runs until May 28th at Cal Expo.

The event features local arts, crafts, demonstrations along with a Shoppers Expo. Livestock will also be on hand along with carnival rides.

Admission is $5.00 and children 12 and under are free.

Visit the Sacramento County Fair's website for more information.

Firefighters serve up BBQ

2012-05-21T20:45:00.000-07:00

The Smoke & Fire BBQ event took place over the weekend benefiting Sacramento City Fire Volunteer Reserves. Apparently, the event sold out.

BBQ to benefit city fire reserves

2012-05-17T21:09:00.000-07:00

The Del Paso Boulevard Partnership hosts the Smoke & Fire BBQ Competition on Sunday, May 20 from 12pm - 4pm at 1803 Del Paso Boulevard.

Eight Sacramento City Fire Station teams will battle in a rib and tri-tip BBQ competition benefiting the volunteer reserves.

The event features live music, a beer garden, DART & CERT teams, community info booths, and more.

Visit www.smokeandfirecookoff.com for more information.

Council to discuss public safety budgets

2012-05-15T12:45:00.000-07:00

The Sacramento City Council will discuss the proposed budgets of the police and fire departments at two separate meetings today.

The first is a workshop discussing the proposed budget for the fire department, followed by an innovation and efficiency study. The meeting takes place at 2:00pm in Council Chambers at New City Hall.

The proposed budget report for the police department will be discussed at tonight's regular City Council Meeting at 6:00pm, also at New City Hall.

Both meetings can be viewed online.

Happy Mother's Day

2012-05-13T07:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Mother's Day!

Warning: Explicit Content

Mingle with the District 2 Council Candidates at reception, forum this Tuesday

2012-05-12T22:41:00.001-07:00

The Del Paso Boulevard Partnership, Woodlake Neighborhood Association, and Hagginwood Community Association are jointly sponsoring a reception and forum for the District 2 City Council Candidates on Tuesday, May 15 at the Artisan Building on Del Paso Boulevard.

The Reception begins at 6pm, followed by the Forum at 7pm.

The event provides the public with the opportunity to mingle with the candidates running to represent the north area on the Sacramento City Council and to hear their views on various issues.

Work to begin on Del Paso Boulevard Streetscape Project Pt. 2

2012-05-12T21:59:00.000-07:00

Work on the second phase of the Del Paso Boulevard Streetscape Project begins Monday, May 14, 2012, running from Globe Avenue to Baxter Avenue. Efforts to complete this section are expected to last until June 22, 2012.

Crews will also begin work on May 17, 2012 from Baxter Avenue to Edgewater Road lasting until July 3, 2012.

Median work near Highway 160 will be done at night between May 14, 2012 and July 9, 2012 when Light Rial is not running.

Visit the Del Paso Boulevard Partnership for more information.

Del Paso Heights Farmers' Market returns

2012-05-11T14:56:00.001-07:00

The Del Paso Heights Certified Farmers' Market returns for the season this Saturday from 7am to Noon at the Robertson Community Center Parking Lot.

The market will be open weekly at this same location. It is operated by Soil Born Farms and sponsored by Councilmember Sandy Sheedy's Office and the Sacramento Neighborhood Center.

Election forums to be televised; District 2 goes first

2012-05-11T14:03:00.001-07:00

The League of Women Voters of Sacramento County and Metro Cable 14 will host a local election forum tomorrow, May 12, 2012 beginning at 9:00am at the County Board of Supervisors Chambers.

Candidates for the District 2 City Council are slated to go first at 9:00am.

The public is invited to attend or watch on Metro Cable Channel 14.

Other forums include Sacramento City Mayor (12:15pm), Sacramento County Board of Supervisors District 3 (2:45pm), and Propositions 28 and 29 (4:15pm).

Meadowview Multicultural Parade & Festival

2012-05-11T12:08:00.001-07:00

The Meadowview Alliance Multicultural Parade & Festival takes place tomorrow from 10am - 3pm, beginning at John Still School and ending at Rosa Parks Middle School.

The festival begins at 11:30am with live entertainment, food, games, raffles, and school and community information.

The event is sponsored by Councilmember Bonnie Pannell, Rosa Parks Middle School, Rosa Parks Youth Family Resource Center, Mark Hopkins Elementary School, and It's All About the Youth.

Career Fair tomorrow at Red Lion Hotel

2012-05-09T20:28:00.001-07:00

A Career Fair will take place tomorrow from 11am - 2pm at the Red Lion Hotel at Arden Village.

The event is put on by National Career Fairs.

Twin Rivers Board of Trustees meeting tomorrow

2012-05-07T14:04:00.000-07:00

The Twin Rivers Board of Trustees will meet tomorrow at 7pm at the district's board room in McClellan Park.

Below is the meeting's agenda.

Cinco de Mayo festivities this weekend

2012-05-03T22:08:00.000-07:00

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo this Saturday at these places holding festivities:

Stoney Inn
Shot Girls, Margarita Bar, free nachos, tacos or enchilada plates with rice & beans.
7pm - 11pm

The BOLT
Gay Bar
Tacos, Beer Bust for Mr. Bolt Travel Fund (No Cover)
4pm - 8pm

Oshima Sushi Sports Bar & Restaurant
Drink Specials & More (Cover)
9pm - 1am

Old Sacramento Bars
Live Music, DJ Dancing, sports, theater, comedy, and great Mexican food & drink.
4pm - Close

Meet North Area City Council & School Trustee Candidates tomorrow

2012-04-27T12:35:00.000-07:00

Coming off their recent forum in Robla, the District 2 City Council Candidates will take part in a Community Voter Forum on Saturday, April 28 from 1pm - 5pm at the Sacramento Urban League.

This forum provides residents an opportunity to meet their Twin Rivers School Trustee Candidates.

The forum also gives visitors an opportunity to learn more about Measure G, the proposal to change Twin Rivers Trustee elections from district-wide to area/neighborhood wide.

There will be food and lively discussion.

The candidate forum is sponsored by AALC Sacramento, TRUE, CSEA, and The North Sacramento Voter Education Project.

Call 916-572-6752 for more information.

Festival de la Familia this Sunday

2012-04-27T10:35:00.000-07:00

Festival de la Familia returns to Cal Expo this Sunday from 10am - 6pm, offering a wide range of family friendly events.

The annual multi-ethnic Festival celebrates more than 20 Latino cultures, offering dishes consisting of many Latin flavors, colorful arts and crafts, an open-air Mercado, genuine Latin music, education exhibits, and community outreach opportunities.

General admission is $10, Seniors are $7, and Children 12 and under are free.

Visit www.festivaldelafamilia.org for more information.

Senator Steinberg's Passport to Summer takes place tomorrow

2012-04-27T10:22:00.000-07:00

Senator Darrell Steinberg and Councilmember Jay Schenirer present the Passport to Summer & Your Future Informational Fair, taking place tomorrow, April 28 from 1pm - 4pm at the Oak Park Community Center.

The event allows participants to gather information on vocational training, education, internships, apprenticeships, employment, health, family resources, summer programs, enrichment programs, and volunteer opportunities.

Call 916-651-1529 for more information.

Haggin Oaks Golf Expo returns this weekend

2012-04-26T20:19:00.001-07:00

The best golf equipment will be on display at the Haggin Oaks Golf Expo 2010, running from Friday, April 27 to Sunday, April 29 at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex.

Visit and demo equipment in what is being dubbed "American's Largest Demo Days". The free event will feature over 150 booths, celebrity appearances, the opportunity to trade in your old clubs, launch monitors and tour tech vans, and more.

This free event runs from 9:00pm to 5:00pm daily.

Open house scheduled for refurbished rental housing complex

2012-04-23T14:12:00.000-07:00

The public is invited to the Villa de Novo Open House on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 11am.

The event celebrates a $3.1 million renovation of a foreclosed multifamily housing under the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency's Neighborhood Stabilization Program. The program provides affordable housing opportunities and job creation.

Villa de Novo is located at 3535 Del Paso Boulevard in North Sacramento. Call 916-444-1355 for more information.

Below is the invitation for the Open House:

Online registration open for Kops-N-Kids summer camp

2012-04-20T20:32:00.000-07:00

Online registration is now open for the Kops-N-Kids summer camp program that teams Sacramento youth with local law enforcement.

The 2012 Kops-N-Kids summer camp runs June 18-22 at Rosemont High School at 9594 Kiefer Blvd. The hours of camp are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p. m. on Friday.

The cost of the camp is $32 for the entire week, and busing is available from select local school districts.

Kops-N-Kids is a non-profit organization that hosts a week-long summer sports camp for children ages 9-13 in the Sacramento area. Kops-N-Kids has provided this meaningful and enriching camp for 26 consecutive years. The focus of the camp is to educate children about gang resistance, violence prevention, gun avoidance, and to promote positive choices. Youth are given the opportunity for positive interaction with law enforcement and fire department role models.

Participants experience sports clinics, learn about life skills and anger management. Kops-N-Kids have added a new educational element addressing internet safety. The Sacramento Police Department, in partnership with local law enforcement agencies, fire departments, businesses, civic and community organizations, takes extreme pride in this program that promotes confidence, courage and teamwork in our community’s youth.

There are a limited number of spaces available.

Visit the website or register online at www.kopsnkids.com

Event to make a difference for community and Twin Rivers schools

2012-04-20T10:40:00.000-07:00

Shoulder To Shoulder hosts its 5th Annual "Because We Care" day of service tomorrow, April 21 from 7:30am to 5pm.

Partnering with Twin Rivers Unified School District, over 500 volunteers will be inspired and equipped to complete campus clean-up, landscape, and beautification projects at Grant, Rio Linda, Highlands, and Foothill high schools, and Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy, plus a clean-up of surrounding neighborhoods.

Participants will meet for a continental breakfast at the Grant High School Gym. The day starts with a mandatory safety orientation, followed by transportation to assigned work sites. Members of the Twin Rivers' Board of Trustees, Superintendent, and principals will kick-off the day with remarks at 8:15am.

Founded in 1996, Shoulder To Shoulder is a community-sponsored, faith-based non-profit corporation serving urban fatherless young men from middle school to high school graduation. Operating at MLK Jr. Technology Academy and Grant High School, the program provides mentoring, leadership training, character development, and engages youth in community service. Their vision is to equip urban fatherless young men for life, to become well-balanced, mature men in their family and community, breaking the cycle of generational fatherlessness.

Visit www.teamsts.org for more information.

Two candidates claim Metro Chamber endorsement

2012-04-19T21:43:00.000-07:00

Two candidates are claiming the endorsement of the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.

Allen Warren, on the heels of receiving the endorsement of Mayor Kevin Johnson, announced earlier today he received the endorsement of the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce:

Endorsements from Mayor Kevin Johnson and the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce back to back has made April a very encouraging month.
— Allen Wayne Warren (@AllenWarren2012) April 19, 2012

Thing is, Kim Mack announced the Metro Chamber's endorsement late last month:

I want to say a big thank you to the Sacramento Metro Chamber PAC for their endorsement!This endorsement shows... fb.me/1BlnZz0Fm
— Kim Mack (@KimMack2012) March 27, 2012

Mack also Tweeted a link today reiterating the Chamber's endorsement.

You Will Make the Difference fb.me/1ygX5iMp3
— Kim Mack (@KimMack2012) April 19, 2012

We reached out to the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce who said they plan to announce their endorsements on April 30th.

Allen Warren receives endorsement of Mayor Kevin Johnson

2012-04-17T20:26:00.001-07:00

Allen Warren, candidate for the District 2 Council Seat, has received the endorsement of Mayor Kevin Johnson.

Warren posted the endorsement over Twitter:

I am very pleased to announce Kevin Johnson's endorsement of my campaign. I really hope to work with the Mayor moving forward for the city!
— Allen Wayne Warren (@AllenWarren2012) April 18, 2012

Spring into Stories this weekend

2012-04-17T17:01:00.000-07:00

The Fenix Drum and Dance Company invites you to Spring into Stories at the Sacramento Storytelling Festival this Saturday, April 21 at Carol's Books.

The free, all-day event includes storytelling, music, poetry, dance, and entertainment including Story Slam, a liars' contest, a kids' place, spoken word, and cultural performances. The story concert begins at 7pm.

Suggested donation is $5.00

For more information, contact 916-205-3970 or fenixdrumanddance@yahoo.com.