West Sacramento’s Capitol Bowl is getting a makeover this summer, adding a patio, upgrading the restaurant and knocking down walls in the 55-year-old business. “We want to help our customers by improving our facility to give them better service,” said Capitol Bowl owner Ross Amin, adding that the business will be open during the remodel, which starts Monday. The $600,000 project – which is scheduled for completion in July – is being well-received by customers interviewed by The Sacramento Press Thursday afternoon, including one longtime bowler, West Sacramento resident Rita Dodson. “We’ve been coming here since 1968,” Dodson said, adding that her children played in leagues, and now she

PHOTO: West Sacramento’s Rising Tide Foundation donated $7,500 to the Sacramento Delta Youth Maritime Association during a work party last week on the association’s 78-foot boat docked along the West Sacramento waterfront. Holding the ceremonial check are (left to right) Chelsea Snedden, Julian Wright, Brannen Wright and Dana Eckler. Row Two: David Stroud, West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon, Samuel McDowell, Ian O’Bryan, Sean Aiken, West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce CEO Denice Seals, and Skipper Nate Eckler. Row Three: Bryan Turner, Yolo County Supervisor Mike McGowan, Boatswain Jakub Davis, Operations Officer Chris Pease and Heather Wright. Row Four: Executive Offer Jeremy Pease

About 40 people gathered at a local library Monday night to brainstorm ideas for new bridges or other structures to connect the cities of West Sacramento and Sacramento. The two cities are currently exploring ideas for new river crossings. The workshop held by the cities at the Arthur Turner Community Library in West Sacramento was one of a series of public meetings on the topic. Representatives from a variety of groups and agencies attended the workshop, including the Downtown Sacramento Partnership, the Sacramento Walking Sticks and the Land Park Community Association. Members of the various groups suggested ideas to consultants working on the study. Mark Abrahams of the Land Park Com

West Sacramento launched a "Shop Local" program Friday to encourage people living and working in the city to rethink their spending habits. For years, residents had to cross the river into Sacramento for a lot of their shopping because there were so few choices closer to home. But many new businesses, including large national retailers and new restaurants, have sprouted up in the last five years. During the recession, dining and buying goods and services locally is a "critical" way to support the community, West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon said during a press conference. He joined other city and business leaders outside the Nugget Market in Southport Town Center to announce the