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DOJ: 5,513 gang members in Sacramento

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Isaac Gonzalez

According to figures from the California Department of Justice, there were 719 identified gangs throughout Sacramento County in 2010, comprised of 5,513 validated members. All told, that figure is only a drop in the bucket when compared to the statewide total … Continue reading →

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What do you love about Sacramento? City leaders want your video response

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Isaac Gonzalez

Check out this video produced by the City of Sacramento, starring the current council and Mayor Johnson. Each representative gets a quick shot to share what they love about Sacramento. Vice Mayor and District 1 councilwoman Angelique Ashby loves “the … Continue reading →

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City Council speaker again uses musical cues to make his point

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Isaac Gonzalez

Mike Barnbaum is at it again. The long-time staple at many a public hearing has used musical cues to make his points before, and last night he provided a nearly empty council chambers with an encore. You just have to … Continue reading →

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Mayor Johnson amasses huge war chest for re-election campaign

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Isaac Gonzalez

Kevin Johnson stands poised to easily obtain a second term as Sacramento’s mayor when you consider the massive coffers of his re-election campaign. In just 2011 alone, Johnson was able to amass over half a million dollars in donations from … 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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New poll says 71% of residents want arena vote

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

A new public opinion poll released by Sacramento Councilwoman Sandy Sheedy claims that 71% of participating respondents say they would prefer to vote on whether or not to use city assets to pay for part of a new arena. Members … Continue reading →

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Mayor Johnson absent from 20% of this year’s council meetings

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

Mayor Kevin Johnson has missed more council meetings in 2011 than any other elected official over the last ten years, according to an eye-opening report out in today’s Sacramento Bee. According to an article written by city beat reporter Ryan … Continue reading →

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Occupy Sacramento at City Hall again tonight

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

Activists from the Occupy Sacramento group will be at tonight’s weekly council meeting at Sacramento’s City Hall to ask for an exemption to the “no-camping” ordinance that has landed dozens of their members in jail over the past few weeks. At … Continue reading →

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Sacramento City Council considers throwing $14 million towards Railyards Arena

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Chris Cook

The THINK BIG campaign that’s been trying to figure out a way to prevent the Sacramento Kings from leaving town has released numerous reports during the past few months.  One after another, each report has hyped up the possible positive benefits … Continue reading →

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Kevin Johnson to run for a second term as Sacramento Mayor

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

In a move that will come as a surprise to very few people in Sacramento, Kevin Johnson announced today that he will indeed seek re-election in 2012 for a second term as Mayor. Johnson told a crowd in Oak Park … Continue reading →

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Report lists serious hurdles to overcome before new Downtown Arena becomes reality

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

A new internal report from departments within the city of Sacramento is raising concerns about the feasibility of a new Downtown arena at the publicly owned railyards site. In summation, new findings raise into question the real costs of expediting … Continue reading →

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OPINION – I’ve got your back Oak Park

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Sergio Villarreal

For those of you not old enough to remember, Oak Park used to be one of if not the most wealthy neighborhoods in Sacramento. With Victorian-style residences and home to so many businesses and successful families, it is no wonder people thought … Continue reading →

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Backyard chickens given the green light in Sacramento

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

Former L.A. Lakers Head Coach Phil Jackson once disparagingly described Sacramento as a “cow town.” Now that city leaders have unanimously passed a new ordinance, come November 1st you can start calling Sacramento a “chicken town” too. Under the new … Continue reading →

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The most awesome public comment at a Sacramento City Council meeting ever

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

Last night’s Sacramento City Council meeting started with 2 1/2 hours of heated public comments regarding the perceived injustice that Steve Cohn’s proposed “Neighborhood’s Together 2.0″ redistricting map would impose on the citizens of Oak Park.  Mike Barnbaum stole the show, however, with … Continue reading →

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Sacramento’s newest city manager to pull in $300,000+ a year

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

When the Sacramento City Council approves John Shirey’s contract tonight, making him the latest person to hold the title of Sacramento City Manager, they will be signing off on a compensation package that is worth over $300,000 dollars a year. … Continue reading →

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