Thursday, July 24, 2008

Critics bring about changes in city gang tax proposal

Responding to a band of critics, Sacramento city officials began retooling a proposed anti-gang tax Wednesday to detail how a portion of the millions of dollars in revenue generated by a sales tax increase would be used....(more)

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Budget cut to idle fire engines

The Sacramento Fire Department will begin to rotate closing its companies starting Saturday morning, fire officials said....(more)

Manhole covers may be tethered

A week after a truck was lifted off the ground when a manhole cover blew on busy Stockton Boulevard, utility experts are looking at ways to prevent such explosions....(more)

Carlos Alcalá He loves Edsels, with their faults

Classical gas-guzzler: Some fans of the Edsel will tell you the object of their affections is merely misunderstood. They'll say the car was just ahead of its time. Not Steve C. Luth. He loves the Edsel, but not uncritically....(more)

Couple work for -- and share a love of -- county parks

Steve and Marilee Flannery share the same passion for the outdoors and wildlife. They ride their bicycles to work when they can, and they wear the same uniform. The husband-and-wife team works for the Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks....(more)

Masons offer fingerprints

Members of Masonic Lodges of Sacramento will offer free child fingerprinting and photos at the California State Fair on Aug. 15-Sept. 1....(more)

Dance class for survivors

Cancer patients and survivors can join dance movement therapy classes on Tuesdays, Aug. 19-Nov. 4....(more)

Weekend Watch

• HARRY POTTER NIGHT...(more)

Public Safety Watch: Resident's tip leads to pot-cultivation arrest

A tip from a resident led to the arrest of Kayla Beth Woodall on suspicion of cultivating more than 100 marijuana plants in her Sacramento home, police said....(more)

Police/Fire Log

The following was provided by the Sacramento Police Department and the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department from reports available for public review....(more)

Church rummage sale

St. Paul Catholic Church will hold its White Elephant Sale on Aug. 1-3....(more)

Unleash the hounds: Jacinto Creek Dog Park lets dogs romp freely with owners

Alan Lewis believes exercise is good for him and his dog....(more)

Foreign students explore America

Seventeen-year-old Camille Mallat of Paris expected to see plenty of "sun and blue sky" during her first visit to California....(more)

Faces of Sierra 2 to grace mural

A 100-foot mural that will "flow like a river" through the Sierra 2 Community Center in Curtis Park has received final approval....(more)

The family that acts together ...

Fairytale Town is launching "Me & You, on Stage!" beginning Sept. 2....(more)

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Wednesday, July 23, 2008

• Former city utilities employee arraigned on bribe charges

• Capital's overall crimes decline 8% during first six months of the year

• A city anti-gang tax proposal remains alive but needs some help

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Tuesday, July 22, 2008

• Gang tax bid needs 5 council votes

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Monday, July 21, 2008

• Big Fix causes unexpected levels of traffic congestion

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Sunday, July 20, 2008

• Man arrested in Oak Park shooting

• Golf fundraiser organized by Sacramento Utilities Department employees under scrutiny

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Saturday, July 19, 2008

• Sacramento weighs going it alone on anti-gang tax

• Four suffer burns after boat catches fire

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Friday, July 18, 2008

• Sacramento Utilities Department worker arrested in water meter probe

• Body found in Sacramento house fire may be suicide, investigators say

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Thursday, July 17, 2008

• Man is sought in fatal Oak Park shooting

• Sheriff's station closes

• Guest Commentary: Acid reflux can damage your teeth

• Free computer classes

• Teen center lacks funds, might close

• Police/Fire Log

• Show goes on in the park

• Urban Farm Stand is open

• War on crime

• Public safety watch: South Natomas man arrested in gun discharge

• During renovation at Holy Spirit, members make do for services

• Tip line for pet abuse

• Adopt a cat at the SPCA

• Carlos Alcala: Memorial memorabilia hard to find

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Wednesday, July 16, 2008

• Sacramento hires sleuths in case of missing water meters

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Sunday, July 13, 2008

• Bee Exclusive: How 'slush fund' in city worked

• You Don't Know Sac!: Bikes and Bites

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Friday, July 11, 2008

• Store that became crime magnet razed near Oak Park

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Thursday, July 10, 2008

• PG&E takes down pole after complaints

• City's new 311 phone system connects callers to the right place

• Dignitaries hail award of railyard bond funds

• Public safety watch: Man arrested in attempted mugging of light-rail passenger

• Posh Arden Arcade thrift store funds good works

• Police/Fire Log

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