While checking out the new KBAR last friday night around 8 pm with my fiance, I looked out the window and saw two guys walking strollers down K Street. The strollers actually had small children in them, and not miscellaneous plastic bags filled with their belongings overflowing from the sides, as is generally the case on K Street. I'd say things are finally looking up, given these small types of indicators... Another thing I noticed. If Pyramid extended their patio around the corner to the front on K Street, it would seem a lot more inviting. Tell somebody to look into that.

This is awesome... After spending last weekend in Portland, OR, I made a vow upon my return to eat more brunch. Looks like my hometown has risen to meet me in this quest!

I was convinced... con-VINCED, that the NBA was going to side with the City today and ask the Maloofs to put up or shut up. As a downtown resident, a young professional, and a Kings fan, I'm pretty bummed (angry) over today's outcome, and a little jaded. I really hope their empire crashes and burns, because they're doing everything in their power to make that happen.

Does this mean the arena naysayers and the Maloofs are on the same team?

You're right. It's about the money, which is why the NBA is going to try and get the Maloofs to pay up or get them to sell the team, since they're broke. The Kings moving to Anaheim is bad financially for AEG and the NBA... Sacramento is a great NBA market, which is why the NBA just kicked us $200,000 to get the ball rolling. Though it may not be a "rally" for them, Sacramento is a market worth investing millions of dollars in. Support is support, whether its financial or emotional...