Monthly Archives: October 2011

The Ghost of Rick James robs a Carmichael bank on Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

A man with a hairpiece that invokes the likeness of the late-great R&B Funk legend Rick James robbed a Carmichael Wells Fargo on Halloween morning, according to a report on KCRA. The man entered the bank at 7225 Fair Oaks Blvd … Continue reading →

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Would-be Pocket area rapist has lengthy criminal record

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

A man who police say exposed himself to a woman before tackling her to the ground in the Pocket neighborhood has a lengthy and disturbing criminal record, including a 2008 sentence to three years in a state prison for kidnapping and … Continue reading →

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What went wrong with the Le Rivage Hotel?

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

It took 14 years for developers to get all the approvals needed from local, state, and federal regulators to build the Le Rivage Hotel on the banks of the Sacramento River. Now, less than five years since its grand opening, … Continue reading →

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Halloween Etiquette: A not so fluffy perspective

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Sergio Villarreal

It’s Halloween again and I feel it is only fair we go over a few guidelines together to ensure that everyone remains safe and that those of us who “celebrate” can have a good time. We are all familiar with checking candy … Continue reading →

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It’s a great time to make a new furry friend

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Sergio Villarreal

Are you in the market for a new companion? One that hangs onto your every word and comes with your beckoning call? One that loves unconditionally and is dying to be part of your life? There is one out there for you. … Continue reading →

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Design contest proposes things that will never be built on Capitol Mall

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

A contest put together to create a new design for Downtown Sacramento’s Capitol Mall will be coming to a close soon, with the first prize winner taking home a $20,000 bounty. While the Mall will probably never look anything like … Continue reading →

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Strange things afoot on Sutterville Road

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Sergio Villarreal

On a typical day I have to get up for work around 3:45 AM. I work for an appraisal management company in Roseville doing God knows what, but the pay is decent and the people are nice so I go with it. … Continue reading →

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Get your hands off my Happy Meal

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Sergio Villarreal

Growing up I can remember the joys of eating a McDonald’s Happy Meal. Sometimes it was the highlight of my week. What could be better? A McDonald’s cheeseburger with those little onions and extra pickles, that cheese that you could only get … Continue reading →

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Top adviser to Gov. Jerry Brown arrested for DUI near Capitol

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

State Finance Director Ana Matosantos, a top adviser to Gov. Jerry Brown and the youngest person ever to hold her title, was arrested last night near the Capitol building for driving under the influence. CHP officers reportedly saw her car … Continue reading →

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Thank you 75,000 times over

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

I started this website with vague goals.  To me, it seemed like every day, important things that were happening in and around Sacramento weren’t being talked about enough or being talked about at all.  Some of it was deadly serious.  Some was … Continue reading →

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DUI Checkpoint in Downtown Sacramento Friday night

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

The Sacramento Police Department will be conducting a DUI checkpoint in the Downtown area on Friday night. It will begin at 8:00 p.m. and focus on the area around 16th and C Streets. Cars entering the checkpoint will be contacted … Continue reading →

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This one goes out to the guy who stole my catalytic converter last night

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

Dear Mr. Unknown Tweaker, I just wanted to share a few thoughts with you in regards to stealing the cat converter off of my truck under the cover of night. First off, kudos to you! By inflicting me with a … Continue reading →

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Earthquakes all around Sacramento

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

Did your dogs freak out last night just before midnight? Was you cat nowhere to be seen when you woke up this morning? Did you pull an all-nighter and could have swore you felt something strange in the night? Could … Continue reading →

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Please try to not masturbate in public

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

There are some social contracts in this world that go without saying.  Their exsistence and practice help everyone get through the day that much smoother. Let’s review them together, shall we? Look both ways before you cross the street. Wash you … Continue reading →

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Mystery funk is stinking up the Pocket

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

One thing is sure: something stinks in the Pocket neighborhood. The only problem is no one seems to know what’s causing it. District Director Noah Painter says it’s a “burnt, wet compost, or burnt, wet something” kind of smell. “Stale … Continue reading →

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