Tuesday, May 21, 2013

2010 Review

A year's activity on K Street

12/29/10 5:19 PM Brandon Darnell

The downtown portion of K Street saw a lot of activity in 2010, from streetscape improvements to community debate over the redevelopment of troubled portions and the construction of new nightlife venues. At the beginning of the year, portions of K Street were still torn up from the previous year’s streetscape improvement project. A Sacramento Press article from February covered the ongoing improvements, which have since been completed. By late March, the city was discussing the next step in the process and considering four proposals for the 700 and 800 blocks of the street. The plans for K Street were the subject of significant public debate, with historians, developers, residents and b

Sacramento development in 2010

12/29/10 7:28 PM Suzanne Hurt

Development in Sacramento suffered some significant setbacks in 2010. But there were modest moves forward as well, making for a mixed picture heading into 2011. The focus was on five major projects, which included: 1. The Railyards A suburban Chicago real estate investment firm, the Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, took ownership of most of Sacramento's historic downtown railyards in a courthouse foreclosure auction held in October. Inland foreclosed on the 203-acre Railyards site after then-owner Thomas Enterprises defaulted on nearly $194 million in loans in June. The two sides had been negotiating on a loan extension for several months but failed to agree on terms. Since October

City officials

12/23/10 2:18 PM Kathleen Haley

The past year was a big one for resignations, promotions and elections of Sacramento city officials. Twelve personnel changes took place at City Hall involving elected and appointed leaders and city staffers in 2010. A major change was in the city manager position, which was replete with drama and press conferences. When former City Manager Ray Kerridge resigned in March, the city was wrestling with a host of issues. The Sacramento County Grand Jury had released a report in January saying the city may have broken state law Proposition 218. Utilities fees from ratepayers must correspond to the costs of delivering the utilities services, the law states. At the same time, the city was dea

2010 a landmark year for Crocker Art Museum

12/22/10 3:07 PM Brandon Darnell

With the opening of the Crocker Art Museum’s $100 million expansion and the celebration of it’s 125th anniversary, 2010 was a big year for the museum. “I think it’s probably the most important year in the museum’s history,” Museum Director Lial Jones said. The Oct. 10 opening of the Crocker’s new wing capped a decade of work that Jones said marks the beginning of the next phase in the Crocker’s history as the museum moves forward to ensure it continues to matter and stay relevant to Sacramento. In May, The Sacramento Press reported on what the Crocker’s 125,000-square-foot expansion would entail and announced that the museum would be closed to the public from June 6 to Oct. 10. On May

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City, county faced grim year

12/30/10 5:35 PM Kathleen Haley

Sacramento’s city and county governments confronted grim budget situations throughout 2010. The city faced a $43 million budget gap, while the county struggled with a $181 million hole. Local government employees felt the pain of budget cuts: Sacramento County laid off about 380 employees during the summer. The county also slashed 29 positions in its engineering department in September. The county will no longer hire engineers for those spots. City officials laid off 12 workers represented by Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 447, city spokeswoman Amy Williams said in September. The layoffs occurred after talks between the city and the union failed. However, the city’s job loss situation

Homelessness a key issue in 2010

12/30/10 5:18 PM Brandon Darnell

With the city and county of Sacramento still in the depths of recession, 2010 saw a focus on homelessness as services were cut and unemployment was at 13 percent. An ongoing issue with Sacramento’s homeless that was still not seeing notable progress even as the year ended was the Safe Ground movement, which seeks to find designated spots in the city for homeless to camp. In April, about 50 people spoke at City Hall advocating for Safe Ground Sacramento. They were still at it in July, and they remained a presence at Tuesday night City Council meetings. In a controversial move, the City Council changed its public comment portion from the beginning of the meetings to the end, which many s

Top Five Fridays: Sac's downtown, NYE shooting and the Kings

4 Months Ago

by Allison Joy

It’s time for the first Top Five Fridays of 2013! Scroll down for The Sacramento Press’s most-viewed articles of the past seven days. Community Contribution 5. New Year’s Eve fireworks in Old Sac | Photos by Kati Garner Making one of her regular appearances on Top Five Fridays, Kati Garner comes in at No. 5 with another great photo journal. 4. Django Unchained by Luke Soin This movie is HOT right now. In the words of Mr. Soin, “People are throwing the word masterpiece around this movie like they throw cigarette butts on the ground at a Depeche Mode concert, and rightly so.” 3. Tune up cycling skills with free Bikeology 101 Workshop by Bonnie Osborn Free bike info? Sign me up! Don’t wo

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New Year's Eve fireworks in Old Sac | Photos

4 Months Ago

by Kati Garner

I scurried about trying to find a parking space - lots of people out doing the same thing. We all wanted to watch the fireworks to bring in the new year at the early 9pm show. Got my spot on the I St. bridge which wasn't too crowded. Shot over 600 images and here are some of the better of them: <[ View the story "Happy 2013 fireworks" on Storify]

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Tragic end to 2012: Suspect caught after two killed, three injured in New Year's Eve shooting in Old Sacramento

4 Months Ago

by SacramentoPress Staff

UPDATE - On Friday, January 4, 2013, a male and female associated with Carlito Montoya were arrested for assault with a deadly weapon related to this incident. Amber Scholz-36 is believed to have instigated the altercation and her husband Charles Fowler-Scholz-34, was involved in the physical fight that preceded the deadly shooting. No further details are available at this time. UPDATE - Suspect identification: According to a Sacramento Police update, the suspect, 22-year-old Carlito Montoya, is in police custody in an area hospital. Montoya is receiving medical treatment for multiple gunshot wounds. A 22-year-old man wanted in connection with a New Year's Eve shooting in Old Sacra

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Top Five Fridays: Theater fundraiser, mall brawl & Louis C.K.

4 Months Ago

by Allison Joy

Fasten your seatbelts – it's time for the final Top Five Fridays of the year. So who's popular this week? Barry Wisdom hit it big, making the list both with his piece on Big Idea Theatre's post-theft fundraiser as well as his review of Pamela Hayes' "The Nutcracker." However it was Wednesday's mall brawl, courtesy of local youth, that topped off the week. Community Contribution: 5.) Pamela Hayes Classical Ballet Theatre to present fun, frothy, fantastical 'Nutcracker' by Barry Wisdom 4.) A wild shoot-out at Sleep Train Arena by Fredric Hayward, photos by Ron Nabity 3.) New Year's Eve Sky Spectacular in Old Sac by Traci Rockefeller Cusack 2.) Comic Louis C.K. coming to Sacramento by Jim

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Sacramento New Year's Eve events 2013

4 Months Ago

by Alison Kranz

It's almost time for a new year again. Can you believe it? 2012 has been a bit longer than most (we're looking at you, leap day!), and it's finally time to ring in 2013. In addition to the myriad club and bar events (LowBrau, MiX, Dive Bar, District 30, Midtown BarFly, Bulls, Social Nightclub, KBAR, Pine Cove Tavern, R15, Fox & Goose, The Hyatt, The Hilton, and The Park all promise to keep you entertained as well as moving and grooving), we've rounded up some alternate New Year's Eve options for you. Enjoy fun for the whole family Noon Year's Eve Family Festival: Crocker Art Museum; Mon 10am-2pm At this fun and free celebration all ages will learn about New Year festivities from around

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Lowbrau to open with New Year's Eve show featuring St. Lucia

4 Months Ago

by Jared Goyette

Lowbrau, the new German beer hall at 20th and K streets, will be holding its official opening with a New Year's eve show. St. Lucia, a Brooklyn based electronic pop group, is headlining. Their most popular track on SoundCloud, "September" is an atmospheric and danceable elctro track: Tickets run $20 and can be purchased at Ace of Spaces site. Lowbrau's beer menu is still coming together, but here's what they had prepared for their soft opening last week. LowBrau The idea for Lowbrau was partly inspired by other businesses with similar concepts – Wurstküche in Los Angeles and Suppenküche in San Francisco, and co-owner Michael Hargis said he hopes Lowbrau will see the same success i

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FREE New Year's Eve Sky Spectacular in Old Sac - 12/31!

4 Months Ago

by Traci Rockefeller Cusack

Following a popular tradition 13 years in the making, visitors to Old Sacramento will be treated to a free New Year’s Eve celebration along the historic waterfront. Prior to the two dazzling firework shows scheduled to light up the night sky at 9 p.m. and midnight, the festive community event also features live music, food and drink vendors and a variety of live entertainment all evening from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. There will be kid-friendly entertainment provided under the tent in the early evening at Waterfront Park stage followed up later by a crowd-pleasing 70’s and 80’s cover band. The free celebratory evening activities are produced by the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau and

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Photos: New Year's Eve with Mickey Avalon

Jan 2, 2012

by Steven Chea

Hollywood rapper Mickey Avalon headlined a New Year's Eve show at Ace of Spades on Saturday. Supporting Avalon on the bill were 2ME, Richard the Rockstar, and producer Big Chocolate. Photos by Steven Chea.

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Say hello to 2012 at these New Year's Eve nightlife events

Dec 29, 2011

by Rachael Lankford

Can you belive 2011 is practically over? New Year's Eve is this Saturday and if you're still searching for plans, we here at Sacramento365.com have gathered up some activities for you. If you're looking for a great, family friendly New Year's Eve experience, complete with fireworks, be sure to head to Old Sac for the New Year's Eve Sky Spectacular. But, for those of you who are looking for some adult celebrations--no kids allowed--here're a few options to greet 2012 (see even more in our Top 10 & Holiday Event Section). Sacramento nightlife is kickin'! 1. New Year's 2012 Bash with Mickey Avalon: Ace of Spades, 7pm Hailing from Hollywood, Mickey Avalon is known to the world as one of the

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Ringing in the New Year

Dec 29, 2011

by Amanda Branham

Looking to celebrate the New Year in style? The Sacramento Press has compiled a list of New Year's Eve events that will start 2012 off with a bang. Sacramento New Year’s Eve Dinner Gala Hornblower Yacht 1206 Front Street Boarding at 6:45 p.m. Cruise is from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. $128 per person. Discounts are available for seniors and children Get a private viewing of the fireworks on the river aboard the Hornblower Yacht. Hornblower Cruises and Events offers a three-hour cruise that includes a four-course seated dinner, a cocktail bar that includes dinner liqueurs and house champagne. There will be a DJ on board for guests who have their dancing shoes on. For more information, visit the web

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