Newest articles and comments on The Sacramento Press written by Nicholas Walsh

Nicholas Walsh on "Bikers come thundering into Sacramento Convention Center"

2010-01-22T03:56:41Z

I love that you said print!

Nicholas Walsh on "Best Restaurants - a different take"

2009-07-21T21:08:14Z

Coffee- Tupelo/Naked Butch and Nelles Chocolate Fish Burgers- Jim Dennys Tuli Bistro sliders Burgers and Brew

Nicholas Walsh on "Mascots to play kickball game at Raley Field"

2009-07-17T01:03:48Z

We should bring the red couch! BTW Gus from the Zoo is my favorite!

Nicholas Walsh on "The Sacramento Press gives away two ipod shuffles this week"

2009-06-15T21:27:27Z

...and the winner is Eric Whalen!

A peek into The Sacramento Press office

2009-06-08T22:36:06Z

Ever wonder what other peoples' desks look like? Well at The Sacramento Press most people have a Kings bobble head on their desk because my wife decided she no longer needed them in our shed.

The Sacramento Press gives away two ipod shuffles this week

2009-06-06T21:38:15Z

The Sacramento Press is giving away two ipod shuffles.

Here are the rules of the game.

1. Read the article on the Crocker Art Museum's new wing by Suzanne Hurt posted here on sacramentopress.com 06/05/09.

2. Join the conversation by posting a comment on the article.

3. Invite your friends who are not yet community contributers to sign up for sacramentopress.com [free]. You can use email, phone calls, twitter, facebook or any other social network to ask people to sign up and to vote for you. The votes can be from any community contributer new or old but recruiting helps. One vote per community contributer.

4. Now ask them post a comment in the same article and use your sacramentopress.com screen name at the end of the comment.
Example: I have taken my kids to the Crocker Art Museum for years and I feel it is an important part of there cultural development. [Matt Kennedy]
Matt Kennedy just got a vote.

5. The person who gets the most votes wins two ipod shuffles. One for you and one for a very happy friend.

6. Contest begins 06/06/09 and ends 06/12/09 @ noon. The winner will be announced on sacramentopress.com

California state park closures, Sutter's Fort, Governors Mansion could be in trouble.

2009-06-01T05:04:24Z

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has proposed cutting state park spending by $70 million and that would require state parks that do not cover there own costs to be closed.

220 of 279 state parks would be closed if this proposal was put into place including Sutter’s Fort, the State Capitol Museum, the Leland Stanford Mansion, the California Indian Museum & Cultural Center, Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park and the Governor’s Mansion.

sofa photos from The Sacramento Press and Entreprini Tweetup (part four)

2009-05-31T04:03:53Z

Final batch of photos from The Sacramento Press Tweetup.

sofa photos from The Sacramento Press and Entreprini Tweetup (part three)

2009-05-31T03:53:02Z

Nicholas Walsh on "Sofa photos from The Sacramento Press and Entreprini Tweetup (part one)"

2009-05-29T05:45:29Z

Great to see you tonight JL, thanks for always being such a positive person to be around.

Nicholas Walsh on "Sofa photos from The Sacramento Press and Entreprini Tweetup (part one)"

2009-05-29T05:25:41Z

More to follow tomorrow, check back!

Sofa photos from The Sacramento Press and Entreprini Tweetup (part two)

2009-05-29T05:20:44Z

Photos taken at The Sacramento Press and Entreprini Tweetup.

Sofa photos from The Sacramento Press and Entreprini Tweetup (part one)

2009-05-29T05:07:08Z

Photos taken at The Sacramento Press and Entreprini Tweetup.

Nicholas Walsh on "Classic Sacramento radio station stickers"

2009-04-27T19:26:36Z

I like the visual of nailing the doors shut and throwing out a bunch of pop albums. I feel like it should have been a scene in the Howard Stern movie or something.

Classic Sacramento radio station stickers

2009-04-26T04:29:28Z

My wife and I spent our Saturday afternoon cleaning out the shed in our back yard. During this process I discovered the sticker collection she got while attending concerts in Sacramento in the middle to late 1980's.

I really enjoyed seeing the dated graphic design and trying to guess what music these stations might have played.

KZAP info

FM 102 info

KROY 97 wikipedia

KPOP info

More on Sacramento radio at http://www.playlistresearch.com/sacramentoradio.htm

Do you remember any of these stations? What staions are missing that were huge during the 80's in Sacramento?

The man on the streets

2009-04-20T21:56:11Z

We have a position at SacPress called a "shucker" that is part of our marketing department. There seems to be lots of questions about what it is they do so I would like to answer a few questions.

Does the biker ride their own bike? No we customize the bicycle and trailer. We work closely with Signs By Tomorrow building custom wraps and marketing panels for each specific bike.

Do they get paid to ride the bike? Yes, but riding is only part of the job. Shuckers also interact with the public while answering questions and introducing people to SacPress. They also communicate with our editorial staff and report breaking news.

What kind of trailer is that? It is a B.O.B trailer

How many miles does the biker travel in a day? We have been recording this number and currently we average about 25-30 miles a day.

Sacramento Zoo Earth Fest wrap up

2009-04-05T01:42:12Z

Today 2500-3000 people attended Earth Fest at the Sacramento Zoo in perfect Spring weather. " I think its activity creating activity, the animals are a huge draw but when you add all the live music and vendors its great for families" said Marisa Hicks Sacramento Zoo Marketing Coordinator.

We gave out 750 reusable grocery bags, stickers and postcards to the public by spinning are gameshow inspired prize wheel. Our booth was visited by the Zoo's very own mascot, Gus the green tree frog, who with one spin walked away with a SacPress bag. It was great to meet so many enthusiastic kids, parents and visitors so excited about the special events put on at the Sacramento Zoo.

The next first Saturday event will be California Celebration on May 2nd

The Sacramento Zoo holds Earth Fest today

2009-04-04T14:23:29Z

We will be updating this storyline at The Sacramento Zoo during Earth Fest today from 9:00-4:00. Sign up to become a community contributer and recieve a free reusabe SacPress grocery bag.

You can also follow our day on Twitter @sacramentopress

We started with a 5:00 AM wake up call and began staging the materials in the office to be loaded up and sent over to the Zoo. The Zoo is projecting about 5,000 people will attend, should be a great day to ride your bike or bring your family down to be part of this great event.

Nicholas Walsh on "Colors of spring at Southside Farmers Market"

2009-03-23T05:37:01Z

That's the best farmers market in town hands down. I know you don't know this before writing this article but that market is were we first marketed and introduced sacpress.com to the community. Kinda cool!

Nicholas Walsh on "Vernal Equinox 2009"

2009-03-22T18:22:48Z

Is that the official name of the creek or just your observation? Cool picture of the rain speckled stones.

Nicholas Walsh on "100 Miles of Visibility Photos"

2009-03-18T06:40:57Z

I really like these photos. I'v never seen that quite like that before.

Second Saturday 03/14/09

2009-03-15T04:49:34Z

This Second Saturday we set up shop at Bike Kitchen for the evening of Mochii yogurt, cold beers, good people and a super fun band, The Poplollys! We did a little meet and greet, gave away our reusable grocery bags, stickers and fantastic Mochii yogurt from our friend Marc Otero!

Its is very interesting to hear people talk about there experience with the site just four months after launch. I met a few community contributers and a couple familiar faces from the local media world. With the weather teasing like its Spring people were out and about this Second Saturday and I hope you stopped by and said hello!

Nicholas Walsh on "Cycling to work"

2009-03-14T01:02:20Z

Yeah our office sometimes looks like a bike locker.

Nicholas Walsh on "The Sacramento Bee's crisis of relevance"

2009-03-10T04:08:19Z

"It is obvious that we Sacramento Press readers like local news. But how representative are we of the population at large?" JM actually I think that's a great question and its only my opinion, but I think the number is larger than one might imagine.

Nicholas Walsh on "What Happens In Vegas Happens in Sacramento Simultaneously"

2009-02-13T06:58:09Z

Geoffrey Calison from CapPublic Radio

Nicholas Walsh on "Flying over the Grid"

2009-02-10T05:38:17Z

That's so awesome! I bet it was incredible!

Nicholas Walsh on "Editorial: Facebook and community"

2009-02-03T07:28:31Z

http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/james_surowiecki_on_the_turning_point_for_social_media.html

Nicholas Walsh on "Editorial: Facebook and community"

2009-02-03T05:22:22Z

key word, irrelevant

Nicholas Walsh on "Editorial: Facebook and community"

2009-02-03T03:46:14Z

I one hundred percent agree with you, most likely because Im a skateboarder who pounds Mountain Dew, watches Punked all day while lying on a couch. I actually do agree with you completely and feel almost bad for Jill Duman, best of luck Jill.

Nicholas Walsh on "Twitter milestone"

2009-02-02T18:49:17Z

If my phone goes "ping" on vacation is it really a ping? I guess thats the question.

Twitter milestone

2009-02-02T05:53:38Z

We have broken a milestone on twitter.com, 1000 people following our every tweet! If you are wondering how that compares to others go to twitter.com and search for "Sacramento". We are the number one tweet and in the second position are the Sacramento Kings with nearly half the followers.

This is not a quick article to boast our accomplishments, I write about how we market this company to the Sacramento community and twitter is a very important tool in our department. We use lots of social networking sites to reach out to our readers but as twitter grows its numbers its becoming a very unique tool. We use it to push content out, begin conversations, recruit readers and writers, hold contests, live blog on breaking news and many other uses.

Follow our tweets here

Nicholas Walsh on "Any advice for Mayor Johnson?"

2009-02-02T00:38:57Z

I want to know who has confirmed the registrar is who they say they are? I would also like to know if said registrar's counting calibrater has been serviced and up to code. Come on WB thats the response anytime the answer is the opposite of the one you like! Its like saying Im rubber and your glue...

Sample sale tomorrow @ De Veres

2009-01-31T02:50:43Z

A great opportunity to save money on snowboard gearfrom 08/09 will be at De Veres bar (16th and L st) tomorrow. Come by around 1:00 and save lots of coin by purchasing next years gear at super low prices. Reps from 686, Official, and many other vendors blowing out there samples from the recent trade show season.

The first 25 people in the door get a free Official beanie!

See you there!

Nicholas Walsh on "Online marketing tool or distraction? Twitter about it! "

2009-01-27T17:20:12Z

Just an update, we have aprox 950 followers!

Nicholas Walsh on "Tesla in town twice this week: In person and in concert"

2009-01-27T02:31:28Z

I met Brian recently at a recording session @ Pus Cavern and I thought he was a really funny guy. He was playing a bass just like Paul McCartney played in the early Beatles days, very cool!

Nicholas Walsh on "Sacramento Fire Engine Closures"

2009-01-24T23:11:45Z

Great information Jim, I also wondered about the closures. Its unfortunate to have our firefighters working less and having to be held back by budget problems.

Nicholas Walsh on "Pepper at Empire 1-22-09"

2009-01-24T01:50:01Z

Pepper my old roomates favorite band of all time! I had to listen to a lot of them!

Nicholas Walsh on "Eric Hutchinson to play at Blue Lamp"

2009-01-21T19:41:16Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqnYASxDpSA&eurl=http://www.fox40.com/pages/fox_rocks

Look what I saw today

2009-01-21T02:15:07Z

So I was riding my bike down 19th and as I passed the Safeway I noticed a spoke card on the rear wheel of a bike that was locked to a small tree. Seems pretty normal, but in my world its a bit more interesting. We created green stickers a little while back, and a few of the people who work at sacpress have them on their bikes like spoke cards, just for fun. So to see this extend outside of our small staff is so neat!

The interesting part is I have know idea who this bike belonged to, a complete win in my world. As we use the "bicycle" more and more in our marketing its fun to see the cycling community embrace what it is we are doing.

Nicholas Walsh on "Watch the inauguration with your community!"

2009-01-20T23:05:21Z

Very nice job DWB

Nicholas Walsh on "Should Our New Mayor be Granted More Power?"

2009-01-20T23:01:51Z

Sounds like he wasn't your candidate and your upset about that fact.

Nicholas Walsh on "Sunsets are too easy"

2009-01-16T23:23:55Z

really nice work

Nicholas Walsh on "Sac Press does grow on trees"

2009-01-16T18:44:37Z

I went back after and they were all gone in 30 minutes!

Nicholas Walsh on "New interns! "

2009-01-08T23:59:42Z

Welcome to the team!

Nicholas Walsh on "Hold'em up high"

2009-01-06T22:08:07Z

send me over the geometry of your frame and I will create it! thanks, nicholas@sacramentopress.com

Hold'em up high

2009-01-05T20:51:35Z

People always have signage at protests and rallies so we produced large signs to add to the mix. We thought it would be fun to try and drive content by giving people a reminder the conversation can continue online.

In the future we intend on bring these signs to locations as news is breaking.

Nicholas Walsh on "Alley # 2"

2008-12-31T22:55:25Z

You can, we are located at 431 I street suite 107 Sac 95814 or email me nicholas@sacramentopress.com and I can ship it out to you.

Nicholas Walsh on "The Midnight Run"

2008-12-31T21:47:14Z

So rad Adam, email me nicholas@sacramentopress.com I got a little "idea" we should work on together

Nicholas Walsh on "Is It Spelled Without An 'H'?"

2008-12-31T21:40:32Z

HA ah, thats all I can say.

Nicholas Walsh on "Christmas tree waste"

2008-12-31T21:38:07Z

My parent live in a very rural area in El Dorado County and they cut down a tree on there property every year. They basically call it "clearing" but they have 20 acres so it will be a lot of Christmas holidays before they ever buy a tree. This year it was a Ponderosa that sprouted off the side of the drive way and they thought its roots might effect the concrete over time. Not the worst way to do it I guess. Great article Sarah!

Nicholas Walsh on "My Friend Chi Cheng In A Coma, Need Your Prayers"

2008-12-31T06:44:14Z

All The Best!!!! Hello all! I just wanted to take a moment to say hi and to wish everyone a very Merry X-Mas and to let you know how much all of your positive comments and energy mean to us, to Cheng and to his family. It truly means the world. On that note, Chi's condition still remains about the same. I wish I could elaborate, but there's not to much to add at this time, other than I know he's pissed and wants the fuck outta' that hospital......................for real, this I know. .....................that being said, on a night like tonight, I hope that everybody is warm and with the people that they love. Here's to all of you and here's to a wonderful and extremely Happy and Healthy New Year!!!!!! Much love, Abe & Deftones

Nicholas Walsh on "New Year's at the newest urban center: 10th and J"

2008-12-31T06:13:28Z

See you there Mayor! I think Trevor @ Paragarys and the others who set this up are doing an great thing for Sacramento!

The Governor uses twitter to help pass the budget

2008-12-31T01:29:55Z

As my discussion about our marketing campaign continues I will also point out locals using the same tools and take a closer look at how and what they are achieving.

Read a neat piece on mashable.com below

http://mashable.com/2008/12/30/california-budget-crisis/

The Governor both use this tool to push out policy and breaking news about the administration. This tool was also used by President Elect Obama in his bid for the White House.

twitter.com/schwarzenegger

Nicholas Walsh on "Fire on H st."

2008-12-31T00:55:59Z

Pints at Brew It Up are $2 when engine number two drives by so I wonder how long you can get a cheap pint?

Nicholas Walsh on "Online marketing tool or distraction? Twitter about it! "

2008-12-30T18:31:58Z

Kevin Seconds used to tweet his playlist live on his radio shows. Kinda a cool use of the medium.

Nicholas Walsh on "Online marketing tool or distraction? Twitter about it! "

2008-12-30T18:31:12Z

Great to meet you yesterday, looking forward to seeing more of you on the site.

Nicholas Walsh on "Online marketing tool or distraction? Twitter about it! "

2008-12-27T20:52:01Z

Thats so amazing to get such an instant response! I have heard it also has been used at events from mobile updates. Myspace used it on there "secret shows" at Cochella when Bright Eyes played an extra set. I believe its in its infancy and will grow into something very widely used in the 2.0 marketplace.

Nicholas Walsh on "Breaking the Buck at The Bee"

2008-12-27T20:46:48Z

I also checked out that feature and it seems like it could be very cool. Twitter did this during the debates and its fun to read. I applaud any new innovations in media communication an if its the Bee that is doing it even cooler. Its great to see lots of media people re-thinking the way a newspaper works.

Nicholas Walsh on "Tell us about your experience with The Sacramento Press"

2008-12-27T06:09:44Z

I found if you try and use a period in a tag it will not work such as "web 2.0"

Nicholas Walsh on "Online marketing tool or distraction? Twitter about it! "

2008-12-27T04:21:02Z

I just got a tweet form you about cupcakes! Quite holding out. I expect a bakers dozen dropped off at the office sometime this week! Ha ha

Nicholas Walsh on "Alley # 2"

2008-12-27T03:28:38Z

Close enough, I really liked this one because it has so many layers of grime, paint, rust, spray paint, and more paint. Its like a battle that will never end. The interesting thing to me is that in the end it will never be the brick it was, so masking it in small blocks of different colors just makes it look even cooler! In no way do I think its right to destroy someone's property but find it funny the way its taken care of. Keep your eyes out for the next post!

Nicholas Walsh on "Online marketing tool or distraction? Twitter about it! "

2008-12-27T03:13:41Z

I had not heard of the "public/private" DM Fail thing.

Nicholas Walsh on "Online marketing tool or distraction? Twitter about it! "

2008-12-27T03:11:28Z

Yes there is really a prize! Please email me your mailing address and I will send you your gift box. nicholas@sacramentopress.com

Online marketing tool or distraction? Twitter about it!

2008-12-27T02:10:19Z

Many people have opinions about twitter.com and I am trying to find out if anyone on sacpress.com also uses twitter?

We use it as part of an online marketing campaign and to highlight workshops and events. I was honestly a little hesitant to use this tool but after 239 followers and many many direct messages I am really interested in this medium.

Nicholas Walsh on "Happy Xmas Sacramento. A story about music, war, and the best of friends."

2008-12-27T00:21:01Z

check out the photo credit on that story GB http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/ticket/archives/017618.html

Nicholas Walsh on "A CITY THAT WORKS FOR EVERYONE"

2008-12-24T06:45:02Z

I applaud your unique approach to reaching out to citizens through community websites as well as major media outlets. I believe you will get a much more accurate view of what the community really is looking for from our newly elected mayor. I also would love to start a dialog here on sacpress about the use of bicycles and how the city can become even more bike friendly and bike safe. Glad to have you contributing and happy holidays as well Kevin.

Nicholas Walsh on "A Gift from Sophia's "

2008-12-24T00:05:58Z

I think this is a great article and am glad to know Sophia's is making a difference in the community.

Nicholas Walsh on "After closer inspection, the details prove beautiful"

2008-12-23T23:30:22Z

Edition number two is up, check the storyline feature!

Alley # 2

2008-12-23T16:31:47Z

So my favorite picture is the paint splatters that have created art by covering up another form of art. Funny how that works.

Ok so name this alley way. The first one to correctly name the cross streets gets a reusable sacpress.com grocery bag.

Nicholas Walsh on "What should I write about? "

2008-12-19T18:43:27Z

I really love your "state of mind" conclusion. I lived in the central city and then moved to the burbs as my family grew. I still feel a huge connection to the community and took what I learned in CC and applied it to how I live now. Still ride my bike to work sometimes, now its just much more of a mission!

Nicholas Walsh on "Sacramento Press holiday party"

2008-12-19T18:37:47Z

You were invited sad panda?

Nicholas Walsh on "Showbiz In Sacramento"

2008-12-17T00:31:35Z

I was watching some of the coverage on KCRA last night and I swear I saw you in the back ground. Then low and behold look what gets contributed to the site today. Very nice work GB I am very jealous you and Jack are hanging out now!

Nicholas Walsh on "TAHOE! SNOW! It's ON!"

2008-12-16T02:19:21Z

I headed up to Squaw today and got shut down on HWY 80 for about two hours. I finally got of at Colfax and turned around and headed back to the city. At least its arriving!

Nicholas Walsh on "Sacramento: City of Saloons"

2008-12-13T00:00:27Z

I have waiting and hoping you would write this article. For those of you who do not know, William Burg is an amazingly talented individual and has a extensive knowledge of Sacramento.

After closer inspection, the details prove beautiful

2008-12-10T21:49:19Z

I have always loved the alleyways in the central city and wanted to document the amazing gems that lived just a few steps of the beaten path. The original shot is from the main road and the following are some of the items I chose to shoot. I plan to repeat this process for many streets in the central city. After this first post I will not name the street and I would love to see if the community here on sacpress.com can figure out were each weeks post comes from.

Week one is 10th and Q

Nicholas Walsh on "My Friend Chi Cheng In A Coma, Need Your Prayers"

2008-12-10T00:22:11Z

Chi Update 12/9/08 Hello, Chi remains in a coma, and as of this morning there's been no significant change in his condition. Last week he was moved out of the Intensive Care Unit and transferred to a brain rehabilitation hospital in Northern California. The hospital specializes in the care and management of traumatic and non-trauma related brain injuries with a team of highly skilled therapists, nurses and consultants. He's in great hands. Please continue to pray for our brother, and thank you all for your love and support. -deftones

Nicholas Walsh on "One-bag lady"

2008-12-09T18:47:57Z

Oh I love to hear that!

Nicholas Walsh on "My Friend Chi Cheng In A Coma, Need Your Prayers"

2008-12-07T23:51:42Z

December 9th there will be a benefit show for Chi at Harlow's. All proceeds will go to the family. 9:00 be there!

Nicholas Walsh on "My Friend Chi Cheng In A Coma, Need Your Prayers"

2008-12-07T23:49:13Z

Hello Friends, My apologies for the delay in updates. Chi's condition remains the same - serious, but stable. He still lies in a coma, however his vitals (heart, lungs, and blood pressure) all exhibit very stable functions and doctors have begun removing much of the excess monitoring equipment. Chi remains strong in his fight to recover. Winston Churchill once said, "Never give in - in nothing, great or small, large or petty, except to convictions of honour and good sense." Today, please be especially aware of your personal choices. Never give in to pressure and try not to be discouraged. Your good choices each day will bring good things back to you and create a better life for you and yours. Moving forward, I will be creating a new blog dedicated to my daily updates. It will take me a few days to get this up and running, so please bear with me. Deftones will continue to update you on Chi's condition when there’s a significant change in his condition. Thank you again for keeping Chi in your prayers. It's keeping all of is strong. Our love to you all, Jeanne

Nicholas Walsh on "New Jobs Coming to Sacramento Railyards"

2008-12-04T18:31:47Z

Fantastic information, any updates would be very welcome.

Nicholas Walsh on "You know it when you see it"

2008-12-03T17:17:43Z

I took the photos and was frustrated at what I saw. It is nice to feel like people are looking out for you and your business, and that is what's great about developing community. I encourage you to write about what has happened in the past as far as vandalism. I a sure other businesses have had similar problems and just maybe "comparing notes" could help everyone out.

Nicholas Walsh on "You know it when you see it"

2008-12-01T00:14:55Z

By the way the sticker says "See what happened here?"

You know it when you see it

2008-12-01T00:12:38Z

I was driving home from the farmers market sunday morning with my son and dog packed into the car and I noticed something strange out of the corner of my eye. I was driving down S street towards 15th and this is what I saw this smashed planter on the sidewalk. Sometimes SacPress stickers really really work for a situation.

The empty bottle of beer only makes these pictures tell a better or worse story.

Please add a comment if you know anything about this or saw it as well.

Picture update

2008-11-30T23:52:07Z

Nothing has been done as of 11/30/08

Nicholas Walsh on "A closer look "

2008-11-30T06:46:42Z

My email, sorry about the bad link. nicholas@sacramentopress.com

A closer look

2008-11-30T06:44:44Z

Last week we received 750 lbs of flyers dropped off by our design firm, needless to say you will find a few around town. I wanted to give everyone a closer look at the beautiful design and read a little more about our mission and vision.

Check out the designers website here createwithfuel.com

They have done so much work for us and are the driving force behind the "look" of The Sacramento Press. They are local here in Sacramento and take a quick moment to check out there work.

If you are interested in our product and would like some flyers to pass out to friends and family email me

Nicholas Walsh on "The true meaning of the HOLIDAYS is ______?"

2008-11-30T06:25:08Z

In my opinion the holidays are the feeling you get when its like two days before Christmas and you finally slow down and take in the season.

Nicholas Walsh on "Curbside bike"

2008-11-30T06:20:10Z

Just you all wait, I have another marketing plan using bikes that will hit mid/downtown early in the year. All I can say is my garage looks like a bike storage area and smells like spray paint.

Nicholas Walsh on "Tilted boxes, Black Friday"

2008-11-30T06:17:12Z

I didn't leave the house, I did however watch some crazy reports about a person being trampled to death in New Jersey and a shooting at a Toys'r'us in LA

Nicholas Walsh on "Who stocks Southside Park lake? The California Department of Fish and Game"

2008-11-30T06:14:19Z

Can you fill us in on more details about the contest?

Nicholas Walsh on "Who stocks Southside Park lake? The California Department of Fish and Game"

2008-11-30T06:13:52Z

We should hold another fishing contest and make it an annual event. I love tradition and what would be cooler than a "big fish, little fish" contest.

Nicholas Walsh on "Black Friday"

2008-11-30T06:09:01Z

Very smart placement on the statue, even the colors kinds work.

Nicholas Walsh on "And the rest is history..."

2008-11-28T19:46:11Z

I really have enjoyed reading this storyline. I look forward to reading more of your work in the future Sarah.

Photo update

2008-11-27T00:42:01Z

Photo credit-

Riverview Media Photography
Tia Gemmell

www.phototia.com

Mayor's inaugural party

2008-11-26T22:02:30Z

While watching Mayor Kevin Johnson speak in clear but emotive language on television, it is clear he is ready to start his new position with a full head of steam.

With the American flag draped behind him he said, "We did it, I'm ready and I know you are too, and that's what it's going to need to take place. Incredible public will amongst the citizens, needs to occur for us to make real change in Sacramento."

After the confetti fell and the people left Memorial Auditorium, Kevin Johnson's personal inaugural party was held at Randy Parygary's new K street venture, Cosmo and Social. I spoke with Parygary and asked how excited he was to have the new mayors inaugural party at his location.

"It's definitely more exciting to have the change of leadership than opening a new place," Parygary said.

When asked if the Johnson administration believes in pumping life back into K street, Parygary responded, "I know Kevin does, there is a lot of excitement about Kevin's election and his energy and what he is bringing to Sacramento and K street is a big part of it."

I went up stairs to Social and enjoyed the food and drinks and watched the crowd swarm our new mayor with hugs, tears and congratulations.

The mood was very upbeat and there was a great deal of optimism both in the crowd and in the candidate. The candidate is facing a tough situation coming into office, hopefully his powerful optimism will translate into bold leadership.

To see more photos from the Inauguration Click Here or click on the green storyline tab on the right.

Bike and product placement

2008-11-24T22:22:02Z

Just a photo update on our new bike and shot or two of tools around town. More to come.

Nicholas Walsh on "Laptop computers"

2008-11-22T06:16:41Z

Thanks Ahhmee

Nicholas Walsh on "My Friend Chi Cheng In A Coma, Need Your Prayers"

2008-11-20T03:26:31Z

Chi Update 11-18 Hello Friends, My apologies for the delay in updates. Chi's condition remains the same - serious, but stable. He still lies in a coma, however his vitals (heart, lungs, and blood pressure) all exhibit very stable functions and doctors have begun removing much of the excess monitoring equipment. Chi remains strong in his fight to recover. Winston Churchill once said, "Never give in - in nothing, great or small, large or petty, except to convictions of honour and good sense." Today, please be especially aware of your personal choices. Never give in to pressure and try not to be discouraged. Your good choices each day will bring good things back to you and create a better life for you and yours. Moving forward, I will be creating a new blog dedicated to my daily updates. It will take me a few days to get this up and running, so please bear with me. Deftones will continue to update you on Chi's condition when there’s a significant change in his condition. Thank you again for keeping Chi in your prayers. It's keeping all of is strong. Our love to you all, Jeanne

Travis Rice & Red Bull movie premier update

2008-11-15T02:51:35Z

I have friends who went to the Seattle premier and bought tickets for over face value. Scalping at a snowboard video premier only proves the magnitude of this film.

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The photos are from the product give away and pre movie set up at the Empire Events Center

Nicholas Walsh on ""Thats it, Thats all" Red Bull movie premier"

2008-11-15T02:32:43Z

The "Guch" is one of my all time favorites! The Veeco Productions movie "The Garden" I think pretty much is one of my favs with BI in it, and just a pivotal movie in snowboarding to boot. Not to mention the small clips of Jeff Anderson as a little grom.