Tag Archives: arena

Leonard Padilla releases series of online videos explaining his stance on local issues

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Isaac Gonzalez

Check out these new YouTube videos released today by the Leonard Padilla camp explaining his take on several local issues. On the arena: On Think Big: On Strong Mayor: On city parks and pools: And lastly, on former-mayor Heather Fargo:

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Maloof lawyers hire private investigator to look into arena weirdness

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Isaac Gonzalez

Loeb & Loeb, the law firm out of Southern-California that represents Maloof Sports and Entertainment, has hired a former-FBI-agent-turned-private-detective to investigate some strange dealings surrounding the arena deal collapse. In particular, the events most under scrutiny involve the letter sent … Continue reading →

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Get the latest Sacramento Current podcast right now

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Isaac Gonzalez

Another week brings another new episode of the Sacramento Current podcast. This week we’re discussing the city’s wire theft problems and the deeper issues behind it, public school budgets and what’s working in charter schools (and what isn’t), plus, because we just … Continue reading →

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Take a look at the Maloofs presentation to the NBA

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Isaac Gonzalez

The above Power Point presentation represents the Maloofs side of the story in the arena saga. It’s a little different than what we’ve been hearing in the press. Now that the deal appears to be dead, what do you think?

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George Maloof basically calls Sacramento officials liars in Sports Illustrated

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Isaac Gonzalez

George Maloof was quoted in multiple news outlets on Friday, both local and national, seemingly in an attempt to snuff out the public firestorm that erupted after the news broke that the Kings organization would not contribute any funding for … Continue reading →

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New Sacramento Current podcast brings the kerfuffle

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Isaac Gonzalez

Back again from 3rd Bedroom Studios, it’s yet another episode of the Sacramento Current podcast. This week, the band welcomes Craig Powell of Eye On Sacramento to talk about water rates and all things City Hall. We’re also bringing you up to date on (what … Continue reading →

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Now is the perfect time to start building a Downtown baseball stadium, right???

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Isaac Gonzalez

Since everything is going gangbusters with the currently proposed Downtown basketball arena, a new group has formed to start promoting the NEXT professional sports team stadium. According to the site sacramentobaseball.biz, “Sacramento has the ability to support a Major League Baseball Team. The … Continue reading →

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Washington Post: Arena deal just more “Sacramento silliness”

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Isaac Gonzalez

According to most reporting emerging from within California’s capital city, the proposed Downtown Railyard arena is a “slam dunk”, the details of the term sheet are nothing to lose any sleep about, and the finer points of who-pays-what-when-and-how-much will be … Continue reading →

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A funny thing happened on the way to the podium…

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Isaac Gonzalez

So… I’m sitting upstairs on the 2nd floor mezzanine at City Hall, waiting for my name to be called so I can give my public comment during the arena debate. The staffers tell us that the opposition will be speaking … Continue reading →

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No, Power Balance Pavilion does not create 1,000,000 jobs

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Isaac Gonzalez

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson either doesn’t have a good grasp on reality, or he needed a little more coffee this morning before he took off to Orlando to discuss the proposed arena with NBA officials. When CBS 13 asked him … Continue reading →

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Privatizing public parking spaces will make parking your car more expensive, report shows

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

The City of Sacramento is preparing to debate the merits of leasing away 9 publicly owned parking garages and right to manage parking meters in the Downtown core for the next 50 years as part of their efforts to build … Continue reading →

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Despite lockout, Sacramento Kings release 2011-12 schedule

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Chris Cook

For the first time in eight years, the Sacramento Kings are scheduled to open up the upcoming NBA season on their own home court.  You may remember their last season opener at ARCO Arena in 2003, when a hyped-up kid … Continue reading →

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Downtown Sacramento’s Greyhound Station days are numbered

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

An eyesore that has been the source of many problems on L Street in Downtown Sacramento will soon see its last days. A ribbon cutting ceremony today christened the new 10,000 square foot Greyhound bus terminal on Richards Boulevard, and … Continue reading →

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Downtown Arena, Capitol Mall projects seek community input

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

Two major projects looking to change the face of Downtown Sacramento are seeking design input from the surrounding community and beyond.   One proposed design competition seeking international applicants is a revamp of the Capitol Mall corridor.  The wide, grassy thoroughfare between … Continue reading →

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Report claims Downtown arena could generate $7 billion in revenue over 30 years

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

Economists looking into a crystal ball released a report today claiming that the new proposed Downtown arena could generate $7 billion dollars in revenue over the next 30 years.  Information was not immediately available about what kind of economic conditions the … Continue reading →

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