Q: I am having some issues with my neighbor. My neighbor doesn't mow his lawn, has quite a bit of stuff laying around his yard (junk) and regularly has loud parties late into the night in his backyard that disrupt my evening. I don't want to create a strained relationship on our street because we both plan on living here a long time. The last thing I need is a vindictive neighbor. If I am not willing to straight up confront this guy, does that mean I just have to live with it? A: To answer your question in an honest but blunt fashion, yes. If you are not willing to confront your neighbor, and if he isn't doing anything illegal, then you do have to live with it. The unfortunate reality i

Ongoing neighborhood feud escalates to shooting Wednesday afternoon East DelPaso Heights, Sacramento, CA February 10, 2010 Wednesday afternoon, an ongoing neighborhood feud escalated to somone being shot. A small portion of Conifer Way was taped off Wednesday afternoon as CSI collected evidence and officers untangled details. Just prior to this incident, a home invasion robbery took place nearby causing some confusion at first whether the two incidents were related or not. VIDEO> 

Improving a neighborhood can feel like trying to resurrect the Titanic, but in reality it’s more like flipping a burger with a family next door. When our prime focus is only on the problems in a community, it can start to feel discouraging and we give up, thinking “I don’t have the time or energy,” or “I can’t do this by myself”, or “I don’t even know where to begin.” I’d like to suggest though that the beginning point for strengthening a neighborhood is really about small every day choices rather than planning big events or programs. Strengthening a community simply recognizes that relationships rather than high fences are what is most important. The truth is you do not need ample time,

The City of Sacramento Department of Neighborhood Services announces: Good Neighborhoods = A Great City The City of Sacramento's Neighborhood Services Department is proud to present the Neighborhood Summit 2009, a first of its kind here in Sacramento! When: Friday, March 6, 2009 Time: 8:30-4:00 PM (Continental Breakfast/Lunch Provided) Where: Sacramento Convention Center - 1400 J Street Purpose: The mission of the City of Sacramento Neighborhood Summit is to promote communication and partnership between city staff, residents, neighborhood associations, and business owners to help maintain, revitalize, and promote healthy communities. Free Admission: There will be no cost to attend the