Monthly Archives: December 2011

Last Call for the BarCODE nightclub

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

The BarCODE nightclub on Arden Way, previously known for years as “The Rage”, is throwing it’s final New Year’s Eve dance tonight; according to sources close to club management and postings on their Facebook page, BarCODE is closing for good. … Continue reading →

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How to get home tonight without killing anybody in Sacramento

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

By all means, have yourself a great time at one of Sacramento many New Year’s events. But if you want to pound Jägermeister bombs with Pabast chasers before the midnight champagne toast, please don’t then get behind the wheel of … Continue reading →

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New Year’s on a shoestring in Sacramento? No problem!

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Sergio Villarreal

It seems like 2011 has been a tough year for many people throughout the region. For too many, the holiday season now serves as another stark reminder that it’s hard to be festive when there’s not as much disposable income … Continue reading →

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Suspected “Wall of Honor” metal thief to spend New Year’s behind bars

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department has made an arrest in connection to the theft of several bronze memorial plaques that were removed from a Carmichael park earlier this month, and it’s all thanks to a tip they received from a … Continue reading →

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Sleepy driver in possession of heroin crashes into Sacramento Rite-Aid

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

The Rite-Aid store on Norwood and Jesse suffered considerable damage after a driver who police say fell asleep while behind the wheel crashed into its stucco walls late Thursday night. During their investigation of the crash, officers made a surprising … Continue reading →

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DUI, distracted driving crackdown starts today in the Sacramento region

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

If you drive while drunk, or while talking on your cell phone without a hands free device, or while stuffing you face with a hamburger in one hand and your Kindle Fire in the other, be warned; local and state … Continue reading →

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Two polls show different levels of support and resistance to Kevin Johnson’s latest strong mayor push

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

Question: Is there or isn’t there a real desire on behalf of the everyday citizens of Sacramento to see a broad overhaul of the current city charter? One that favors placing most of the power into the hands of the … Continue reading →

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Man hides in women’s restroom to stay in Old Sac bar past closing time

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

34-year-old Calvin Hubbard wasn’t ready for the party to end after the bartenders at the Coconut Grove Sports Bar and Grill yelled out “last call” on Tuesday night. Instead of calling a cab, he did what any normal person would … Continue reading →

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How Paul Imagine got his van back

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

Well, that didn’t take long! Less than 24-hours after local artist Paul Imagine announced on  his Facebook page that thieves had made off with his beloved “Eggvan”, a distinctive ’91 Previa that’s covered with punk-rock style stickers, he’s proudly proclaimed this morning that the … Continue reading →

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Car thief steals the most recognizable mini-van in Sacramento

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

UPDATE: Paul got his van back!!! Check out this link for the follow-up story. Right now, a van that was stolen overnight is somewhere out there in Sacramento, and chances are, wherever it is, it’s sticking out like a sore thumb. Sometime … Continue reading →

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DUI driver crashes into Roseville business, two saved by passerby

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

Two people were pulled from a burning car early Wednesday morning in Roseville after police say a DUI driver crashed into a Roseville cabinet business, sparking a large fire that caused extensive damage to the building. A Roseville Firefighter told … Continue reading →

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Kepi Ghoulie: Road Dog of the Year

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Karl Smarkel

Old punks don’t die, they just keep doing the same shows forever, or start making country music. Kepi Ghoulie, a 20-odd year veteran and mainstay of the Sacramento scene, has taken a rather different path. “The Ghoulies broke up in … Continue reading →

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ranSACked recommends: “Page One: Inside the New York Times”

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

We’re getting ready to broaden our scope here at ranSACkedmedia, and besides stealing aggregating local content which we think you might enjoy and find relevant, we’re also going to start simply recommending things that you, the visitor, might find informative … Continue reading →

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How does it feel today, Lakers fan?

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Sergio Villarreal

The Lakers showed up to Arco Arena (screw “Power Balance”) last night looking to bounce back from their soul-crushing loss to the Chicago Bulls. In their minds they were probably thinking that defeating the Kings should be a piece of … Continue reading →

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Ho Ho Ho! Dual meanings on Christmas at a Sacramento motel

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Sergio Villarreal

I had the privilege of spending Christmas with my in-laws, and I really had a blast. One of the best parts about spending the holidays at their house is how conveniently close they live to me and my wife and daughter. Just … Continue reading →

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