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Zemog Gomez on "Tuesday: The Crystal Method rocking Harlow's"

2009-06-17T00:24:15Z

Last time I saw TCM was in Squaw Valley and Ken was walking around with bagels and Asprin the day after on Sunday. He said he had never been there, but really liked the vibe. Bring ear plugs. The new track with Mitisyahu (just saw him on Saturday and Sunday at Harmony Fest in Sonoma) is off the chain. These guys are soo pro.

Zemog Gomez on "New Helvetia Theatre grows an "Angry Inch""

2009-06-05T18:57:42Z

Bombs, torture and crappy TV - OK. Cigs - no way? whatever. damn tobacco police. I enjoy a good smoke every now and then. Enjoy the war and bombs....

Zemog Gomez on "Doggy Dash and Bark at the Park has highest attendance of 16 years"

2009-05-31T04:42:57Z

both my shitzu's ran fast times. probably faster than any other dog under 15 lbs. They just love to run and I love to brag...

Zemog Gomez on "Why Sacramento Needs Coworking"

2009-05-29T23:58:44Z

I've been 'co-working' since 2000. I now service nearly two dozen stable clients from Jacksonville, FL and New York, NY to Los Angeles and even Lake Tahoe. I provide graphics, logos, websites, print work and marketing plans. On each deal, there are at least three to four people involved from accounting and sales to people like me who bring ideas to reality. I think all this talk is rhetorical.. Just do it - who cares what you call it. It's the way stuff gets done these days.

Zemog Gomez on "The Sacramento Press to hold its first Tweetup Thursday night"

2009-05-28T20:19:16Z

Was having dinner last night pre-show for tonight (Sol'jibe) and one dude was all over Twitter. For him, it's how he keeps up with fellow musicians/bands/artists. He was glued. me, not so much.

Sol'Jibe brings international music to Harlows tonight

2009-05-28T17:21:27Z

Relentless, dedicated, original and professional are a few words that describe the band called Sol’Jibe. With more than 200 shows and festivals under their belts world-wide, they bring their unique flavor of international music to Harlows; a show that will sure to be talked about all summer.

After driving 15 hours straight from their last show in Washington, they arrived last night in Sacramento where we met for dinner at Aura for some tasty pizzas. There’s a reason they’ve been called the hardest working band around. They’ve won “Best Band in the Reno News & Review Reader’s Choice” three years in a row. Last year, they stole the show at the High Sierra Music Festival with a review stating…

“"Sol Jibe proved itself one of the hardest working and most delightful new finds at the fest by lending it's world beats and Latin rhythms to two different stages during the course of the day, winning new fans every time it played."

- Honest Tune: The American Journal of Jam & Roots

Having played and studied in such countries as Cuba, Spain and Mexico, Sol’Jibe truly is a band that fuses sounds and styles from around the globe.

Formed by frontman Tim Snyder (lead vocals, violin, guitar, songwriter) who upon returning from his trip studying music in Spain in 2002, was inspired to develop his hand-picked band, which he poached from his alma-mater, the Jazz Department at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Sol’Jibe has supported acts including Michael Franti (Spearhead), Robert Randolph, the legendary Steel Pulse, Charlie Hunter Trio, Michael McDonald, Eric McFadden and more.

“The whole reason you perform and keep performing is to change and evolve. This new album is exciting for anybody that’s been part of the Sol’Jibe family for so many years.”

- Justin Kruger (percussion)

Festivals they have played include:

- Joshua Tree Music Festival (08’)
- Earthdance Northern California (08’)
- Seattle Hempfest (08’)
- Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival (08’)
- Lightning In A Bottle (08’)
- Moscow Mardi Gras (08’)
- High Sierra Music Fest (07’ - 08’)
- Yaak Wilderness Festival (07’ - 08’)
- MT Performing Arts Consortium (07’)
- Babb Fest & Portland Pirate Festival (07’)
- BSU Spring Fling (07’)+
- Jazz & Beyond Festival (07’)
- Moscow Renaissance Fair (07’)
- Jerry Fest (06’ - 07’)
- ArtsNW Booking Conference (06’)
- Sundance Film Festival (05’ - 06’)

The Oregonian said of Sol'Jibe:

"Sol'Jibe -- Take Rusted Root, Santana and Phish, add a dash of flamenco music and a smidgen of jazz, bake in a Spanish adobe kiln, and this band's music will come out. Piping hot. These guys are working to redefine the very nomenclature of a 'jam band.'"

If one was pressed to say whom they sounded like, it wouldn't be a bad guess to state, Dave Matthews Band vs. Gypsy Kings.

Sol’Jibe will be joined by The Nibblers (Hans Eberbach formerly on label with Sweetvibe at Atlantic Records) and Private Criminals, whom hail from the Foothills and play shows around the North Shore, Lake Tahoe.

If Sol’Jibe can drive 15 hours through three states in one day to perform in Sacramento, local music lovers should return the favor by spreading the word.

The first 15 bicyclists will get in free. Bring 3 friends and the fourth gets in free.
Between sets, bicycle certificates and gear will be given away including one year memberships to The Sacramento Bicycle Kitchen, College Cyclery and free rentals at Bites and Bikes.

21+ with ID, $10 per person. Tickets available online at harlows.com

More info at Sacvibe.com

Music of Sol'Jibe: myspace.com/soljibe

Zemog Gomez on "West Coast Brew Fest enlivens Miller Park"

2009-05-16T15:42:26Z

You forgot, dog friendly, kids under 16 free, designated drivers $5, bicycles are the best way, overflow parking is a mile North, slow cooked food on site, cigars welcome, and Mad Cat bicycle giveaway - oh and $100 gets you lunch and pre-tasting with a full sized mug and shirt. Presale are sold out.

Zemog Gomez on "Is Anyone Paying Attention?"

2009-05-16T15:11:56Z

The whole city and most of the planet for that matter is a concrete jungle. If you want to complain about litter - we could start by not driving so much in cars, using bikes more, walking more, using mass transit including Amtrak, not flying so much, picking up stray litter whenever, and not approving any more roads. I agree with Tab, overall the park is clean. Some days it's dirtier, some days it's cleaner. They City can't clean it every day - go green brigade!

West Coast Brew Fest turns 10 today.

2009-05-16T14:51:45Z

The biggest brew festival in Sacramento turns 10 today at the same location is was launched - on the banks of the Sacramento River at Miller Park surrounded by giant Sycamores and the gentle breeze from the Delta. Last year, the festival saw the first 100 degree mark and today it seems it may also scrape the tripple digits making it the best event in town to cool off with.

The West Coast Brew Festival has been drawing thousands of beer lovers from all over Northern California for years and this year, event organizer, Matson Breaky stated last night that the numbers are up and over any year before including pre-event ticket sales.

The festival features more than 50 micros bringing in an estimated 300+ kegs worth of libations, slow cooked food, cigars, a bicycle raffle (Mad Cats), arts and crafts, live music and more including a dog friendly vibe and $5 entry for designated drivers.

Parking is very limited with an overflow lot just North of the main intersection before entering the long road into Miller Park. Savvy goers ride bicycles but this year, with mainstream media picking up on this event, regulars should expect an impacted parking situation for both cars and bicycles. Hint to cyclists, if you have trouble finding a post to lock up to, lock up to three or four of your friend's bikes and it's a safe bet nobody will walk off them. The more you can lock up to, the better.

Gates open to the VIP for the luncheon and private tasting at noon but it's believed those tickets are gone at $100 a pop. The general admissino gates open at 1 p.m.and the event closes down officially at 5 p.m. but usually starts running dry by around 4:15.

Youth under 16 are free as are dogs. No swimming allowed and anybody trying to climb over the security fence will be escorted out.

All photos courtesy Sacvibe.com with permission.

Zemog Gomez on "Too Much Gun Violence?"

2009-05-09T21:58:32Z

agreed - somewhat. Myth: The Second Amendment guarantees the individual right to own a gun. Fact: The Supreme Court has always interpreted this as a state's militia's right, not an individual's. Good synthesis of 2nd Amendment, The Congress and US Supreme Court... http://www.huppi.com/kangaroo/L-secondamendment.htm

Zemog Gomez on "Too Much Gun Violence?"

2009-05-09T15:17:40Z

It was a 5-4 ruling - far from unanimous and with Obama getting an slot to fill - looks like you're hanging in there on a prayer. After Heller, The Gun Lobby's "Slippery Slope" Is Gone; Reasonable Regulations Ahead by Paul Helmke While the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the District's ban on handguns, they also made it clear that the Constitution allows for reasonable restrictions on access to firearms. As Justice Scalia said, "the right secured by the Second Amendment is not unlimited." When the dust settles, most Americans -- and I believe even most in the gun violence prevention movement -- will come to see that there are some positives in this decision. Elected officials will no longer be able to use a mistaken, absolutist misreading of the Second Amendment as an excuse to do nothing about gun violence in our country. Politicians can't hide behind the Second Amendment anymore.

Zemog Gomez on "Too Much Gun Violence?"

2009-05-09T15:08:03Z

I support gun control, and I suppose I'm a riffle shooting liberal, but the shotgun and rifles stays in the cabin - not at home in the city. I believe the right to bear arms as stated in the Constitution was proscribed as we had NO STANDING ARMY. I don't see how Keven's attempt to regulate ammunition sales impedes law abiding citizens from buying ammo. As for Gadfly and William Burg - your disrespectful tones are the problem with Conservatives and why your party was booted out of every major political institution from the White House to the State Capitol Keep on rockin' in the free world.

Zemog Gomez on "Anvil drop by the Crest"

2009-05-05T15:03:52Z

how about a story here? how many people turned out>?

Zemog Gomez on "Don't let rain fool you, summer is almost here "

2009-05-05T14:35:21Z

Spell check.. Can we get a spell check on aisle 4 please?

Zemog Gomez on "Hair Games charity fundraiser entertains with first two semifinal rounds"

2009-05-04T20:25:39Z

nice photos!

Zemog Gomez on "Ask Officer Michelle - Up In Smoke"

2009-05-04T17:01:57Z

I think it's 50% of their sales must be generated by the sale of tobacco. Why not talk to them, you said, "seem unwilling..." That's a vague statement. Before you start a conflict by bringing in the REGULATION COPS, why not attempt to find a mutually agreeable solution like using an indoor smoking vent/filter.

Zemog Gomez on "Bike Month rolls into Sacramento"

2009-05-04T15:10:55Z

Bikes yes, cars no!

Santigold brings unique international freak dub style to Sacramento

2009-04-30T20:42:38Z

Santigold is a self-professed non-person. Rather, Santigold (born Santi White) is a musical collective whose front woman can be described as one of the most fun and serious artists today. The poignant and righteous lyrics are blended so sexily, super freaks around the globe from Michael Jackson to Libyan ruler Moammar Qaddafi are known to have even downloaded Santigold's music as leaks (probably bit torrents) before they were even published in 2008.

A relatively unknown artist until about 2007, Santogold changed her name to Santigold in 2008 (Santogold was taken already by a third rate B move wanna-be movie producer/singer) and went on to tour and or play with Bjork, Coldplay, Kanye West, Jay-Z and even the Beastie Boys.

She's made waves in the biggest music magaznes around the world from Rolling Stone to BBC and is in heavy rotation at night clubs in some of the most dangerous countries in the world inlcuding Beruit and Afghanistan. Even more interesting is that Sanitgold is apparently a popular act on the MIR International Space Station. Now let's take it even further. Some 3,000 miles away in Cape Hope, she broadcast a live simulcast to Fort Leavenworth (Kansas) where prisoners were reported to have celebrated with confetti.

White has been compared to and written about in music magazines as R&B and Hip Hop. She agrily rebukes those comparisons stating that critics and online music vendors make those comparisons because she is black, saying that that was racist.

"Everyone is just so shocked that I don't like R&B. Are you shocked that Good Charlotte isn't into R&B? Why does R&B keep coming into my interviews? It's pissing me off. I didn't grow up as a big fan of R&B and, like, what is the big shocker? It's stupid."

From Myspace/santigold -

Composed of absolutely no members, Santigold is also the first musical outfit capable of claiming the planet’s broiling collective consciousness as their front woman. Longtime collaborator, singer and songwriter Santi White says of her work with Santigold, “We began trying to write pop songs to sell, which made us depressed, so we started writing songs for ourselves instead.” The results of that self centered conceit is the songwriting work heard for the first time on the full length self-titled Santigold album, released in 2008 on Downtown/Lizard King (US) and Atlantic (UK).

As unmastered tracks leaked over the internet this past November, the request lines of radio stations from Miami to Hanoi began freezing with a flood of calls from listeners eager to hear the new Santigold sound over their frequencies. From his radio show in the United Arab Emirates capital city of Abu Dhabi, Michael Jackson (the King of Pop) played what Santigold snippets he had been able to pirate from a bootleg MySpace page dedicated to the group. Days later, BBC Radio One reported that the unreleased Santigold debut was heard blasting from the iPod shuffle of Libyan ruler Moammar Qaddafi as he entered an international summit in the Nigerian capital of Abuja. Recognizing the urgent need to address the uproarious buzz, Santigold released the following statement through their label reps : “The response to our unmastered songs has been both premature and phenomenal! We were happy to hear that the children of Darfur have found hope in our melodic interpretation of life on the battlefield of love! We’re hoping that each and every 20-something from downtown San Francisco to central Mumbai will also learn something from our work! And to the people dropping no-knock fire on old ladies in Atlanta: shame on you! Santigold ain’t with that shit!”

Last week, Santigold was announced in the lineup for Lallapalooza in Chicago later this summer playing alongside such notables as Janes Addiction, Depeche Mode, Tool, Beastie Boys and TV on the Radio.

Santigold performs in San Francisco on May 21 and at Empire Events Center in Sacramento on May 22.

On May 1, Santigold will perform at a $100 per person, invite only show in New York to raise money for The Art of Elysium, a non-profit organization founded in 1997, encourages working actors, artists and musicians to voluntarily dedicate their time and talent to children who are battling serious medical conditions. They provide artistic workshops in the following disciplines: acting, art, comedy, fashion, music, radio, songwriting and creative writing. The Brooklyn Vegan published a story saying that a live stream will be fed online. You can check it out on May 1 at www.thegreenespace.org/thegreenespace/

For more information on this and dozens of other shows, visit Sacvibe.com/concerts

Santigold - 2009 Tour Dates
May 21 The Warfield San Francisco, California #
May 22 Empire Sacramento, California #
May 24 Cuthbert Amphitheatre Eugene, Oregon
May 25 Sasquatch! Festival @ The Gorge George, Washington
May 28 First Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota #
May 29 Peoples Court Des Moines, Iowa #
May 31 Rams Head Live Baltimore, Maryland #
Jun 1 House of Blues Boston, Massachusetts #
Jun 3 Phoenix Concert Theatre Toronto, Ontario #
Jun 4 Metropolis Montreal, Quebec #
Jun 6 The Roots Picnic @ Festival Pier Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jun 7 The Norva Norfolk, Virginia #
Jun 9 Terminal 5 New York, New York #
Jun 10 9:30 Club Washington DC, Washington DC #
Jun 12 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival Manchester, Tennessee
Jun 13 Barcardi B Live @ The Pageant St. Louis, Missouri #
Jun 15 Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater Austin, Texas #
Jun 17 House of Blues Houston, Texas #
Jun 18 House of Blues Dallas, Texas #
Jun 20 Rialto Theatre Tucson, Arizona #
Jun 21 Hollywood Bowl / KCRW World Festival Series Hollywood, California
Jul 4 Oslo Live Oslo
Jul 5 Heineken Open Air Festival Gdynia
Jul 7 Elysee Monmartre (Headline Show) Paris
Jul 10 Splash Halbinsel Pouch Leipzig
Jul 11 Traffic Festival Turin
Jul 13 ROXY Event @ France Viux Plage Biarritz
Jul 15 5 Days Off @ Paradiso Amsterdam
Jul 18 Garden NEF Angoulême
Jul 24 Beat Festival St Poelten
Jul 27 Central Station (Headline Show) Darmstadt
Jul 29 Grosse Freiheit (Headline Show) Hamburg
Jul 30 Live Music Hall (Headline Show) Cologne
Aug 1 Field Day London
Aug 2 Underage Festival London
Aug 7 Lollapalooza Chicago, Illinois
# w/ Amanda Blank and Trouble Andrew

Zemog Gomez on "San Francisco Mayor Newsom woos young voters with free concert"

2009-04-30T18:39:57Z

All food preferences are subjective. Some people like McDonalds and Taco Bell. As one who cooks pizza at home from scratch, I enjoy Luigi's in midtown just fine. Juicy, crispy crust with ample thickness and quality and ample toppings at a reasonable price. I am sure a lot of people are just fine with Dominoes or Pizza Butt. I, for one, don't eat fast food - it's like cheap vodka - it'll kill you.

Zemog Gomez on "This week's slew of music, festivals, classes & comedy"

2009-04-29T13:43:10Z

Why not name the band opening Friday Night Concerts int he Park? Sol Peligro. Lounge on 20 hosts a summer fashion show first week of May. Raley Brew Fest around the corner even though the West Coast Brew Fest is only 3 weeks away and much bigger. The Indie Festival is May 2 at Fremont park and is free as is the Unity and Diversity Festival at Southside Park.BLVD at the new Beatnik studio will be a very hot show today. But of course, most of this is simply at Sacvibe.com.

Zemog Gomez on "Vigil for local journalist, colleague detained in North Korea"

2009-04-28T17:39:08Z

Hey John, some of the best known liberals in modern history took arms up against the CIA and US supported puppet regimes. Why don't you turn off your FOX 'news' and take a history class. Furthermore, when was the last time the USA negotiated with a terrorist? Lastly, conservatives have never started a revolution, removed a puppet regime or helped a third world country educated and feed it's poor. What they have done is about the exact opposite.

Zemog Gomez on "San Francisco Mayor Newsom woos young voters with free concert"

2009-04-28T15:01:06Z

nobody was there - that was the point. Organizers had set up an area for 3,000 participants. I could barely see a few hundred from my vantage point at Luigi's Pizza.

Zemog Gomez on "Vigil for local journalist, colleague detained in North Korea"

2009-04-28T14:57:49Z

i just came back from looking her Current TV segments. Her style of reporting, coming live and direct from the ground zeros of bad scenes, was bound to end sadly. Hopefully, the Obama administration and Al Gore can do something since after all, Al Gore started Current TV. North Korea scares the crap out of me. I wonder if they were even in their territory. I bet all the film is gone.

San Francisco Mayor Newsom woos young voters with free concert

2009-04-27T23:50:36Z

Let’s not mince words: political conventions are boring and a party convention is an oxymoron plain and simple. If you’ve been to one then you
know. Sure, the Democrats throw better parties than the Republicans. Hell, the new chairman of the Democratic Party, John Burton, is an admitted cocaine addict and known womanizer. But I digress.

For anybody who's been to a party convention, whether as a delegate, officer or volunteer, it's a fact that the highlight of a convention weekend is the dozen or so "hospitality suites" wherein various caucuses host parties inside the hotel. Usually the best party is hosted by the California Young Democrats who rent out a large hall and host a DJ, full bar and ample room for dancing and rubbing elbows.

This year, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom took the whole party thing to a new level by hosting an outdoor bloc party and concert. The backstage was built between The Depot and Lounge on 20. The main floor was blacked out all around and ran half a block just past the Sacramento News & Review.

By 5 p.m. word had spread throughout midtown that Wyclef Jean of The Fugees was in town and gearing up to play a show at the bloc party. What’s more – it was free. A free concert with Wyclef Jean at an outdoor bloc party in midtown? Yeah, the only caveat was that you had to either be a delegate, a member of the California Young Democrats (a.k.a. College Democrats) or be really good friends with one of the two groups. There’s the rub. Of course, Capitol staffers simply waved their ID cards to gain access.

One reporter from San Francisco wrote that Newsom’s team expected 3,000 attendees. But by 11:00 p.m., official reports estimated about 1,000 in force and I doubt even that. Maybe next time Newsom decides to throw a party in Sacramento, he might want to invite some of the locals who actually live and work here — and vote.

Here's a short video of the action on Saturday night. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2XUiXV_ZPQ

Zemog Gomez on "Cops Don't Do Doughnuts!"

2009-04-27T17:05:20Z

its' because donut shops open early and give cops a place to get out of the car. Honestly, I still see a LOT of overweight cops. But I think sheriffs are heavier.

Zemog Gomez on "Legislation Calls for Improved Safety Measures at California Ski Resorts"

2009-04-27T14:42:31Z

My reading of the legislative analysis on this bill is that it is supported by the trial lawyers and chiropractics. Additionally, the industry is regulated by federal rules/statutes. Moreover, as an avid skier, I have not heard of a death or injury resulting from a ski left. Sure, the occasional moron who has no business getting on the lift to begin with takes a dive... it's a bill looking for a cause. To use the helmet law as a standard for policy is hogwash. Since that bill came out, severe spinal injuries have skyrocketed. I see this as a grab by attorneys and doctors to carve out an easier life by targeting ski industries - who do a great job in injury prevention without the State laying down more laws. I know first h had having been in an ski accident 3 months ago. Sorry Dave, this is a waste of time and perfect example of a bad bill - there is no need.

Zemog Gomez on "Sacramento Area Concerts and Local Music Events this Week"

2009-04-25T18:24:41Z

About 50 more shows at sacvibe.com then click concerts... Aslo, sacvibe is giving tickets away to: BLVD on April 29 Mike Doughty May 10 That 1Guy May 13 and 8 more shows thru August with more added soon. New booking - Sol Jibe with Private Criminals and The Nibblers at Harlows May 28 (three great bands for the price of one $10!)

Zemog Gomez on " Sacramento Makes LA Times "Underrated" Vacation Spot List"

2009-04-23T16:57:48Z

A great way to combine bikes and the American river is scoping out rope swings, pulling up and getting in. With the water levels low, it's fairly safe, but always go with friends. The water is very cold, but you can't do this kinda stuff in many towns. Sure, it may be illegal, but I have never seen anybody get cited for jumping in the river on a rope.

Zemog Gomez on "Davis in last minute race to host "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" world premiere...!"

2009-04-18T05:12:39Z

wow, how about the 100,000 people who will show up for picnic day tomorrow in Davis. Exclamation points are not used in real journalism, just promotions. But I digress, the real story in Davis is Picnic Day - google it.

Free 'Spring Extreme Makeover Party' April 18

2009-04-17T18:44:51Z

A network of local women business owners in the downtown area are putting on a free event event for women on Saturday, April 18. The Spring Extreme Makeover Party was initiated by Denise Fraser, owner and trainer at Ftizone Studio in midtown.

Five professionals representing various facets of the health and beauty industry will be showcasing their expertise from hair and organic skin care to workouts and diet/nutrition tips. The evening's program includes hair demos, health tips, makeup demos and eyebrow design as well as a special exhibition by a Las Vegas based hair expert.

"I'm trying to help women through education and opportunites to see how they can improve their overall health and image. Everybody wants to look their best. Nothing is as empowering as feeling and looking great. Some people use crash diets and shopping binges as a way to improve their self image, but those methods do not provide long-term satisfaction. Our programs are geared to provide real results in the pursuit of health and fitness."

Attendees will receive various incentives from each of the five professionals including a free pilates workout, half off a makeup sesion by SacMakeUp, half off a hair style and a 20% discount on any service from Papillion urban organic skin care.

The event starts at 6:00 p.m. and runs through 9:00 p.m. and will take place inside Fitzone Studio at 1215 21st Street , Suite A. Refreshments will be served. Men are encouraged to rack up kudos amongst their lady friends and share this information.

Zemog Gomez on "Sacramento's Tea Party protest"

2009-04-17T17:03:25Z

Hard reporting would consist of real interviews with tough questions. Maybe such as, "Are you aware of the tax cuts proposed by Obama?" How do you feel about the private student loan industry and the battle Obama is taking on to de-privatize that industry? - just for starters?

Zemog Gomez on "Sacramento Tea Party commentary w/link to video"

2009-04-17T16:58:57Z

iHarry, if your veiled attempt to deflate my points was that you read my opinions somewhere else, i encourage you to back it up with evidence of such laziness. Mostly, I listen to NPR and do not watch TV or listen to talk radio.

Zemog Gomez on "Sacramento's Tea Party protest"

2009-04-17T07:10:22Z

my r/s showed none to few if any Democrats - great Youtube video in Philadelphia proved that. Since this event was pushed heavily on FOX 'news' - i bet you 'Diane' got her info from FAUX news too. As the former managing editor at KQCA, I can tell you that Armstrong & Getty registered numerous complaints for their hyper-slanted and conservative agenda. There were days we were glad they were on vacation. I don't see any hard reporting here, just another fluffy story - sorry Kathleen.

Zemog Gomez on "Sacramento Tea Party, notes from the lawn"

2009-04-17T06:58:45Z

good observation trapper.

Zemog Gomez on "Sacramento Tea Party commentary w/link to video"

2009-04-17T06:56:56Z

I am a bit surprised by all the fluffy, feel-good stories here about this so-called grass-roots protest. After reviewing national coverage, it appears that FOX aka FAUX 'news' really pumped this up and I can only surmise that right-wing talk radio pushed it heavily too. The general consensus amongst reporters is that the core of this 'movement' is crying sour grapes after losing control from the White house to local legislatures. Most people indicated, via signs, pure hatred for Obama as if the current economic condition had nothing to do with the previous administration's failures from their war on terrorism to managing corporate greed on Wall Street. As for the erosion of our Constitutional rights, who gave us the Patriot Act? There went Constitutional rights, right out the window.

Zemog Gomez on "Sacramento's Tea Party protest"

2009-04-16T08:13:21Z

If McClintock cited CA as an example of failure, then he outta get off our payroll. This national event was just an outlet for conservatives to vent about losing the Presidential election. In other states, they banned elected officials from speaking - they should have done that in Sacramento. This was just political posturing. 5,000 people is not a mandate. If the government goes broke, we all lose. Just kill services and let disease and corporate barons run the show?

Zemog Gomez on "Interviewing Techniques workshop April 15"

2009-04-16T08:03:15Z

not only was the food delicious and healthy, the presentation was on point and helped reinforce notions for a hack. Also enjoyable and great to see so many interested people from various walks of life and areas of the region.

Zemog Gomez on "Graffiti in Midtown, is it Art?"

2009-04-11T16:52:07Z

Showing graffiti style art in a venue is not graffiti, it's a form of bowing down to the forces of corporate and government rules. Graffiti is illegal, but so is smoking pot - that doesn't make it inherently bad. That's what makes it high energy. A city with no graffiti is no city at all. It would be all concrete and corporate and government - boring. The only 'art' in public would be that approved (censored) by the government. The argument goes like this - public space belongs to the public. But only the rich can buy it (Clear Channel, CBS, etc...) Look at SF, NY or Tokyo - the cities are littered with lights promoting consumption. Does graffiti promote consumption? Personally, I like to see good graffiti in the city in weird places. No, I don't like to see it up in the mountains when I'm fishing, and really never have. It's an urban form of art and it's here to stay - I just can't get into it in a controlled environment. It's like fishing in at the pond at William Land Park - it looses the power and meaning of doing real graffiti, that's my two cents, or three... The movie, "Bomb It" says it all - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oi1mo3ngfUs&feature=related" Another great clip - longer (5:42') from Bomb It - historical perspective with roots in Zoots and Chicanos from Olvera street in the 1920's (I remember going there as a boy with my family, way better than the state fair, and no rides.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D-GGwKDj6Q&feature=related

Zemog Gomez on "Sacramento Press to produce first print edition"

2009-04-11T16:39:02Z

dork.

Zemog Gomez on "College Cyclery to host "Pro-Am" bike sale and demo"

2009-03-25T00:35:29Z

The BBQ is a DIY style feed meaning folks wishing to throw down a picnic may and should but I mistakenly wrote that the BBQ would be provided. Sorry (DIY = do it yourself).

Zemog Gomez on "College Cyclery to host "Pro-Am" bike sale and demo"

2009-03-24T22:02:15Z

Yes, the brown saddle is about $89.

Zemog Gomez on "College Cyclery to host "Pro-Am" bike sale and demo"

2009-03-24T17:01:53Z

Ask Terry Cox - he owns it. Yeah, that's bad ass huh?

Zemog Gomez on "College Cyclery to host "Pro-Am" bike sale and demo"

2009-03-24T15:33:25Z

The pro riders will be at the 'after-party' BBQ performing their aerial assaults at the "College Cyclery Compound" - a dirt track built by one of the pros. Company reps will be at the sale giving away swag. Locals are also allowed to participate in the sale. Rare and vintage parts from College Cyclery, some never before offered to the public. Showing the College Cyclery DVD.

Zemog Gomez on "College Cyclery to host "Pro-Am" bike sale and demo"

2009-03-23T23:54:36Z

I hope this isn't considered too marketing driven, but it is slightly addy, but mostly content driven. It is my intention that the general bike riding public will find it interesting and maybe show up and even see the pro-demo afterwards. Ride safe - god knows it's a jungle out there. I took a nice fall at full speed last weekend at 21st and K. Too many people walking thru red lights, then there's the cars!

College Cyclery to host "Pro-Am" bike sale and demo

2009-03-23T23:47:18Z

Eight professional mountain bike riders including world-renowned rider and course builder Randy Spangler, will be at College Cyclery this weekend selling their bikes and gear. A nice thing about being a pro rider is that sponsors throw down big bucks to ensure that their riders have the best equipment. This is your chance to find out what they ride, how they ride and get crazy deals on top-notch bikes and gear.

College Cyclery has been around since 1936 making it the oldest shop in town. Known as the kings-of-kustoms, this shop puts out some of the baddest looking bikes in town. The public is also allowed to open "shop" temporarily at the "Customer Appreciation Sidewalk Sale" and sell their bike(s) and bike related gear.

Company reps will also be on deck giving away swag and College Cyclery will be serving up fresh coffee. Customers who make a purchase will receive a free ticket to attend the first public viewing of the "College Compound" to witness the pro's ride the dirt track and partake in the family style B-B-Q. The "after-party" starts at 2 p.m. Folks wishing to sell at the event should contact info at collegecyclery.biz or call (916) 456-2042 and ask for Loreen or shop owner and dragster race, Terry Cox.

Pro riders include:

Randy Spangler

Jamie Goldman

Alex Reveles

Josh Bender

Ryan Howard

Kyle Jameson

Duncan Riffle

Brad Benedict

Zemog Gomez on "Fixed gear festivities"

2009-03-23T22:40:56Z

usually under the freeway near X and like 24thish.