Isaac "Izzy" Gardon comment-54743 2011-08-08T20:52:26Z 2011-08-08T20:52:26Z Every Fifteen Minutes is such a powerful program. I look forward to it taking place at McClatchy once again this year. Isaac "Izzy" Gardon 2011-08-08T20:52:26Z Stephen Gillis comment-27731 2010-05-22T17:07:14Z 2010-05-22T17:07:14Z I know you weren't attacking me! I was just clarifying. Thanks for the kind response and kind words! I appreciate it. Stephen Gillis 2010-05-22T17:07:14Z Cameron Marsh comment-27622 2010-05-21T20:24:41Z 2010-05-21T20:24:41Z I wasn't attacking you Stephen, I love your articles! I was just stating my opinion and the obvious effectiveness of online campaigning. I did take that point you made into consideration, just saying! Cameron Marsh 2010-05-21T20:24:41Z Keith Sharward comment-27449 2010-05-20T20:51:29Z 2010-05-20T20:51:29Z Angelique Ashby's Web site is full of useful content and features... www.AngeliqueAshby.com ...whereas Ray Tretheway's Web site is a half-finished site with broken links and test data that has no business being on the Web... It's as though he started developing a Web presence, realized he had no prayer at competing with Angelique in that realm, and then just threw in the towel. You'd think with a six figure campaign account they could build a Web site, huh? But, then again, people who visit Web sites also know how to use Google and searching for "Ray Tretheway" on Google right now is a real embarrassment to Tretheway. Clearly, Ray's strategy is to reach the newest residents in the district -- preferably non-tech-savvy folks -- who have no idea who he is and who don't have any concept of how bad things have gotten or what the promises of Natomas were. Keith Sharward 2010-05-20T20:51:29Z Ben Ilfeld comment-27382 2010-05-20T05:57:21Z 2010-05-20T05:57:21Z Facebook has a very strong one-to-one component and can be very useful for communications in both small and large groups. Many of these new services are poorly understood and misused by marketers. Sometimes I do think it better to not do something if you don't know how to effectively leverage it. Ben Ilfeld 2010-05-20T05:57:21Z virgolady comment-27377 2010-05-20T05:28:39Z 2010-05-20T05:28:39Z There a hundreds, possibly thousands of SMUD users committing FRAUD in the Sacramento area. If you know of any, please contact SMUD Offices immediately. This is illegal! virgolady 2010-05-20T05:28:39Z Stephen Gillis comment-27345 2010-05-19T22:49:16Z 2010-05-19T22:49:16Z Here's a quote from the story: “For us, it’s not the most crucial component,” said Tretheway’s campaign manager, Rebecca Apostol. “It’s more important to talk to folks one-on-one and to have those face-to-face conversations. That type of interaction is what we tend to gravitate more toward.” Apostol made it clear that Tretheway's campaign is about one-on-one interactions. Just for clarification. Stephen Gillis 2010-05-19T22:49:16Z Cameron Marsh comment-27314 2010-05-19T15:58:51Z 2010-05-19T15:58:51Z That's pretty stupid of Tretheway to not take advantage of the internet, undoubtly the most effective political machine of our time. Knocking on people's doors at 10:00 AM on a Saturday will not get you votes; it will just piss people off. Same thing with those stupid sale's pitch lines Capitol Campaigns use on people. Talking one on one with people and actually answering their questions is the tried and true method of reaching people. His website is crap and having only 30 people on facebook definitely demonstrates his campaigns' inbility to properly campaign. I haven't seen a single sign for him or know anyone that is supporting him! Cameron Marsh 2010-05-19T15:58:51Z sevenrepeat comment-26245 2010-05-04T22:48:51Z 2010-05-04T22:48:51Z Hey, it's Mac Valentine. I appreciate the review and your opinion. Everyone is entitled to their own and I will take what you say to heart to work on improving my show. Thanks for comparing me to Nine Inch Nails and Depepche Mode. This wasn't a normal venue for me and it wasn't a normal audience for my style of music either. It's always difficult to perform when I am out of my element. If you do go to any other show of mine, let me know in advance so I can prepare a Ke$ha cover since it appears you prefer mainstream. sevenrepeat 2010-05-04T22:48:51Z dsac916 comment-26237 2010-05-04T21:27:55Z 2010-05-04T21:27:55Z Uninspired lyrics? How about the whole Prop 8 thing, dude? Did you HEAR what the song "Arm the Alarm" is about? Do you have any idea how hard it is to write your own songs, not to mention run all of the equipment involved for a one-man band? He may not be an endorsed musical professional, but I thought he did pretty damn well considering what he has to work with. And awkward meandering around the stage? What was he supposed to do, stand there like a statue...or better yet, do hand-stands and back flips to entertain everyone? I am sure as a musician that is trying to make it, he is open to criticism, but some of the things in your article and YOUR opinions are a little too harsh...and that's MY opinion. dsac916 2010-05-04T21:27:55Z sacdon comment-26116 2010-05-03T10:10:33Z 2010-05-03T10:10:33Z Taco Bell got a "$$pecial exemption" from the planning commission... sacdon 2010-05-03T10:10:33Z Stephen Gillis comment-25832 2010-04-28T22:58:31Z 2010-04-28T22:58:31Z To clarify who I am, because you asked, I wrote the article. Stephen Gillis 2010-04-28T22:58:31Z bbbbmer comment-25803 2010-04-28T08:23:12Z 2010-04-28T08:23:12Z And you are???? Honey, chill out.... I was making a progressively politically correct joke... I guess it flew right over your pea brain... bbbbmer 2010-04-28T08:23:12Z GuyNamedMatt02 comment-25785 2010-04-28T04:13:23Z 2010-04-28T04:13:23Z Saw this appeal on Metro Cable and I say NO to the drive through! People need some exercise before digging into those 1000+ calories Taco Bell meals! GuyNamedMatt02 2010-04-28T04:13:23Z Stephen Gillis comment-25770 2010-04-28T00:08:54Z 2010-04-28T00:08:54Z The materials Taco Bell uses has nothing to do with the neighborhood drive-through. Neither does Pepsico or Monsanto. This website covers Sacramento news, not multi-national corporations. This article reflects that focus. There are many articles in legitimate publications that cover Monsanto's questionable deeds, and it is unnecessary for this website to cover that angle when it is irrelevant to the article at hand. Stephen Gillis 2010-04-28T00:08:54Z bbbbmer comment-25766 2010-04-27T22:37:34Z 2010-04-27T22:37:34Z What about the Monsanto nuclear corn seed used by Taco Bell and its parent Pepsico in the making of their taco shells??? bbbbmer 2010-04-27T22:37:34Z friend comment-25761 2010-04-27T22:01:28Z 2010-04-27T22:01:28Z there is an over-saturation of drive throughs already in this neighborhood, not to mention 2 other drive through taco bells within a 3 mile radius. How does this fit into the City of Sacramento's Creating a Sustainable City and 2030 Master Plan. I guess it only applies to affluent neighborhoods. friend 2010-04-27T22:01:28Z tedycam comment-25756 2010-04-27T19:58:43Z 2010-04-27T19:58:43Z What is needed is a vision of the future for a modern resturant that Taco Bell can use. a 21st century place so they can discard that 1980's thinking that greed is good and drive thru's are quick money. Lets truly go green and get out of the car, no more exhaust, no pollution and no noise. tedycam 2010-04-27T19:58:43Z Cameron Marsh comment-25674 2010-04-26T20:11:21Z 2010-04-26T20:11:21Z Completely off topic but do you know Roberts Family Development Center on Del Paso ? I volunteered there a lot last year and it came to me as a good example of a fairly racially mixed group of Elementary kids for an after school program. It really amazed me how race didn't seem to factor into their playing decisions at all and often saw black,white,latino, asian, etc kids playing together in their little groups. I think after school programs like that help alleviate racial tension and show children just how stupid racism is. =] Cameron Marsh 2010-04-26T20:11:21Z Rhonda Erwin comment-25419 2010-04-22T19:56:33Z 2010-04-22T19:56:33Z TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria Are you determined to forget the past? I know many people don't fully understand what that means. They wonder, "How can I forget something that's happened to me?" But one definition of the word forget is to disregard intentionally or to overlook. In other words, you have to choose to disregard your past so that it doesn't keep you from moving forward. That means the good and the bad. Sometimes our past victories keep us from rising higher as much as past failures. If we don't let go of the old, we'll never be able to embrace the new. It doesn't matter what's happened in your history, it's time to forget what lies behind. Make the choice today to look forward. Trust that God has a better future in store for you. Trust that He's working behind the scenes on your behalf. As you forget what lies behind and press forward, you will see the abundant life the Lord has in store for you! Rhonda Erwin 2010-04-22T19:56:33Z Rhonda Erwin comment-25375 2010-04-22T07:39:13Z 2010-04-22T07:39:13Z Thanks Cameron. I'm not ignoring your post either. I don't know when people reply either. But it won't let you reply to my comment because my comment was a reply to yours. You have to hit reply on your comment and it would post below mines.. I didn't get it at first and wondered why I couldn't reply to someone- lol But I didn't think you were ignoring me. I understand what you're saying and I do agree as an overall trend things have gotten far better. I do agree with you we shouldn't focus on skin tones but the individuals, people themselves... Heck, if I don't like people looking at all black youth as suspects surely I have to understand people not wanting someone to look at racism as a white problem. It's America's problems existing within all ethnic groups and within all ethnic groups their are not racists. It goes beyond white and it is unfair to label or target whites as a whole or any ethnic group....Fair is Fair and people should treat people the way they would want to be treated. Heck, if I were white I would be offended. I try my best to look beyond color heck I don't have to be white to also be offended for people who are white. I think it could have and should have been done differently. Thanks again. Much respect. Rhonda Erwin 2010-04-22T07:39:13Z Cameron Marsh comment-25361 2010-04-21T21:53:06Z 2010-04-21T21:53:06Z You do make a good point Rhonda regarding unemployment here and rising racial tensions as a result of it, I meant more overall as a trend not taking into account the biggest recession in seventy years. That is definitely a contributing factor; I live in the North Natomas area though and from what I've seen (graduating from Inderkum, first class ever in 2007) it has gotten a lot better than when I was in middle school at Leeroy Greene. For some reason my profile isn't telling me you replied to my comment and won't let me reply to you. So don't think I'm ignoring you! Cameron Marsh 2010-04-21T21:53:06Z Stephen Gillis comment-25360 2010-04-21T21:34:45Z 2010-04-21T21:34:45Z For what it's worth, it was a joke and many people in the room did laugh. Stephen Gillis 2010-04-21T21:34:45Z Bill Burgua comment-25255 2010-04-21T03:32:12Z 2010-04-21T03:32:12Z Good reporting Stephen. We would welcome you at all NAG meetings. See Kathleen Haley's article on RT for information on what RoseMary Covington from RT spoke about. Bill Burgua 2010-04-21T03:32:12Z bbbbmer comment-25251 2010-04-21T02:28:57Z 2010-04-21T02:28:57Z He and his staff have ALWAYS been responsive to my contacts with them -- eventually.... (LOL)... Your 'reservations'.... Hmmm... In light of the current incumbent, I'd suggest your 'reservations' pale when compared to those of a growing constituency about KJ.... bbbbmer 2010-04-21T02:28:57Z bbbbmer comment-25250 2010-04-21T02:26:00Z 2010-04-21T02:26:00Z Fong is much smarter than a number of his colleagues, and has a wit that is razor sharp at times, though he plays it down... Far too often he is the smartest guy in the room... bbbbmer 2010-04-21T02:26:00Z bbbbmer comment-25248 2010-04-21T02:23:57Z 2010-04-21T02:23:57Z Oh noooooo!!!! That would be HORRIBLE!!!! bbbbmer 2010-04-21T02:23:57Z Marion Millin comment-25246 2010-04-21T01:50:04Z 2010-04-21T01:50:04Z Well put. Your comments are appreciated. Hopefully you are in the room at NAG or other meetings, to let local politicians know that someone is paying attention and "we really should have higher expectations of our elected officials." Marion Millin 2010-04-21T01:50:04Z Keith Sharward comment-25242 2010-04-21T00:14:50Z 2010-04-21T00:14:50Z "I'm not up for reelection this year," he said. "So you will have the truth tonight." Granted, I wasn't in the room when he said that, so I hope it was with tongue planted firmly in cheek and that it got a good laugh. But I must say, we really should have higher expectations of our elected officials. That line is a grim reminder that it has come to be expected and even tolerated that their promises to constituents are to be broken and not taken seriously. I don't think that's OK -- in fact, it's very NOT OK in my eyes. I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt that it was only a joke, and if so, I don't find find it especially funny. Keith Sharward 2010-04-21T00:14:50Z Dale Kooyman comment-25239 2010-04-20T22:30:31Z 2010-04-20T22:30:31Z Yes, but that would not be for years. Dale Kooyman 2010-04-20T22:30:31Z Susie Shields comment-25235 2010-04-20T22:03:24Z 2010-04-20T22:03:24Z I heard a rumor that there is talk about moving the zoo to the Sutter Landing area. Has anyone else heard this? Susie Shields 2010-04-20T22:03:24Z Dale Kooyman comment-25226 2010-04-20T20:27:07Z 2010-04-20T20:27:07Z I have always been disappointed that Fong's staff and Tretheway's staff rarely to never attends the NAG even though their districts share the same problems as District 3, Cohn's. He either attends himself or his District Director, Sue Brown attends most of the time. Candidates Eldredge usually attends also but this was a first for candidate Little, which tells me he knows little about central city issues. I would like to think Fong would make a good mayor, but I have reservations. Dale Kooyman 2010-04-20T20:27:07Z JoAnn Anglin comment-25214 2010-04-20T17:14:20Z 2010-04-20T17:14:20Z Thank you for writing about this. I didn't know of this talk, and couldn't have made it anyway. Always disappointing when the other media don't cover the seminal thinkers we get at the local colleges & universities. Liked the article and the thoughtfulness of the comments. JoAnn Anglin 2010-04-20T17:14:20Z bbbbmer comment-25170 2010-04-20T05:05:34Z 2010-04-20T05:05:34Z And wouldn't HE make a GREAT mayor!!! bbbbmer 2010-04-20T05:05:34Z Stephen Gillis comment-25168 2010-04-20T03:53:59Z 2010-04-20T03:53:59Z Thanks Rhonda! Your analogy is fitting and fairly accurate. Thanks again for all of your contribution! It makes the site that much better. Stephen Gillis 2010-04-20T03:53:59Z Rhonda Erwin comment-25166 2010-04-20T02:04:42Z 2010-04-20T02:04:42Z Stephen I want to add: I had a friend whose lived next to a field. Often mice heck they were big dirty rats-- LOL would come into her backyard. A cat use to come in her yard and that cat was fat. LOL We believed the cat quietly but effectively took out a few rats. She later got a dog. The dog kept the cat away and when the cat was away oh did the mice play. I was at her house once and as we looked out the sliding backdoor we saw 2 mice going after the dog food. Her dogs were sleep and the mice were sneaky and quietly got to the food that was right next to the dog. The dog would later wake up and bark warning the mice of their presence and ran after the mice never catching it. I see journalism like the rat, cat and dog. The dog can bark, chase the cat away and chase the rat but often the dog isn't the one catching the rat. And sometimes the dog sleeps through the havoc caused by the rat... It's the cat which creeps in to catch the rats. The mouse is more afraid of the cat than they are of the barking dog. Trained writers are the cats- and can catch the dirty politican (rat) because politicans are more afraid of the media than they are of the community member. (the loud, outspoken barking dog). And often times many community members have been all bark and no bite causing the rats to not really fear them. My point is there's value in community members contributing and often ever greater value in trained journailist when it comes to catching the dirty rats. We each have a role in truth, justice , awareness... You keep up the good work. I see great potential in you!! Rhonda Erwin 2010-04-20T02:04:42Z Rhonda Erwin comment-25167 2010-04-20T01:53:09Z 2010-04-20T01:53:09Z I think we should also focus on how the people themselves act. I agree Sacramento is the most culturally and racial diverse city. When my son-in-law came to visit from New Jersey. He was shocked with all the trees, flat land, houses spread apart… But the most surprising part of Sac he noticed was the different ethnic groups on my street. He said in Jersey it's not like that. People of one race generally live in their own racial neighborhood. He was surprised and enjoyed the cultural differences in the neighborhood. But I disagree that racial tension is at an all time low in Sacramento. With the rise in unemployment...... as well as various other factors-- racial tension is high in Sac. It's often the displaced anger, frustration caused by unemployment which allows racism to float above the surface. If we want to see racial tension at an all time high all we really have to do is read many comments left on the Sac Bee site on various articles written regarding immigration, crime.... With many people loosing their jobs, many who could not get a job before this recession…with the economic,/ unemployment climate we’re facing heck, racism is high and should be discussed.. However I really don't agree with the way Tim Wise goes about addressing/ discussing it. Heck we should look at things as good vs evil, right vs wrong, love vs hate.... instead of black vs white... Rhonda Erwin 2010-04-20T01:53:09Z Rhonda Erwin comment-25165 2010-04-20T01:13:41Z 2010-04-20T01:13:41Z Thank you and please keep up the good work. I agree community involvement is what makes Sacramento Press shine. We need writers, professional writers to write the news, inform the people. I do not make light of the efforts, training, knowledge of journalist. They are important. We also need the passion of the community affected. In my opinion concerned journalist and concerned community members can be and often are on the same team to make change. Rhonda Erwin 2010-04-20T01:13:41Z Stephen Gillis comment-25151 2010-04-19T21:06:59Z 2010-04-19T21:06:59Z Sure thing! Thanks for the kind words! I'll definitely keep doing these articles. Stephen Gillis 2010-04-19T21:06:59Z Stephen Gillis comment-25150 2010-04-19T21:06:14Z 2010-04-19T21:06:14Z Thanks for your input and perspective on this event! Community involvement like this is what makes the Sacramento Press so awesome. Keep it up Rhonda. Stephen Gillis 2010-04-19T21:06:14Z Cameron Marsh comment-25146 2010-04-19T20:16:30Z 2010-04-19T20:16:30Z Thank you Stephen, I work at 8th and Capitol at E.D.D and your daily article helps me understand what's going on at the Capitol so I can go out with a general idea. Appreciated! Cameron Marsh 2010-04-19T20:16:30Z Cameron Marsh comment-25145 2010-04-19T20:15:07Z 2010-04-19T20:15:07Z Did he talk about racism commited against white people as well? I don't like the tone of this article as it doesn't address that his constant comparisons that people are only affraid of black people is missing the point. How many people are scared of the white guy in the broken down Ford wth the NRA sticker on it? The point is not to focus on skintones but how the people themselves act. Sacramento is one THE most cutlurally and racial diverse city in America and we have very few segregated neighborhoods compared to other towns and cities. Of course we do have some but the majority is mixed and racial tensions are at an all time low here. Cameron Marsh 2010-04-19T20:15:07Z Rhonda Erwin comment-25137 2010-04-19T19:24:08Z 2010-04-19T19:24:08Z The victims rights rally has victims of violence from different cities in the state of California. Their are many impressive booths. Every year I look forward to speaking with Ora Knowles she is from Oakland and has a Fatherless children's booth. She lost 2 sons to violence. She has a quilt with hundreds of photos of homicide fathers who were murdered. She's gone to Washington and has given many presentations. Many Sacramento families are also present. Some of whom could not receive victims assistance- since their murdered victim had a questionable past- previous arrests- yet their photos are also on display as victims of crime. The rally is more political than supportive but the families give great support to one another. In previous years a reporter was present from a wire service and sought out people who would support Senator Runner and his anti-crime (alleged anti-crime) efforts which is backed by surveillance companies who will greatly profit. I won't make it this year. Each year I leave in greater pain than I arrive. Ignorance is bliss. It’s extremely difficult seeing so many families suffering as a result of violence being put on display for political and financial gain.... Yet it is beautiful seeing them support one another. On behalf of all families affected by violence I pray this year as I do each year I have attended that it will be different. Rhonda Erwin 2010-04-19T19:24:08Z Rhonda Erwin comment-25100 2010-04-19T02:32:47Z 2010-04-19T02:32:47Z Does racism still exist? absolutely. Heck LA just had a supremacist demonstration.... but that's not a reflection of all white Americans racism isn't a reflection of all Americans within any ethnic group. Heck, if a white person from a low income community wore a hoodie.... he would not have gotten away with stealing billions. Heck, prisons aren't just filled with minorities so white people are arrested and charged with crimes other than on wall street. But I won't deny often their appears to be a sentencing disparity but we could look at the man in the mirror-- or the individual sentencing... I think in addressing issues of race too many take the easy road and paint a black and white picture cause it's simple when addressing racism has many shades of gray. We can't or shouldn't 'simply' address a 'complex' issue. Just as with addressing any other issue when addressed on the surface it can and often does cause more division.... I think he should have held the forum at Sac State surely the college students can add and subtract from the division which could be formulated. And the key to the future can sometimes be the same key to unlocking the past where discussions on race can prevent history from repeating itself.... But as with anything we can't fight today's battles with yesterday's weapons for many reasons..... Rhonda Erwin 2010-04-19T02:32:47Z Rhonda Erwin comment-25058 2010-04-19T02:02:53Z 2010-04-19T02:02:53Z John, I also agree with your post. It's very important to look at the man in the mirror. One thing that concerns me when we have this type of discussion is that we lump everyone within a race into the same category. I think if we didn't generalize it appearing all whites or all blacks.... then less would be offended. Because in reality racism doesn't just exist within one race and not everyone in a particular race is racist. So, we should look at the man in the mirror. And I like the we all have barriers to overcome message. Rhonda Erwin 2010-04-19T02:02:53Z Rhonda Erwin comment-25057 2010-04-19T01:54:48Z 2010-04-19T01:54:48Z Stephen: what a good answer, and even better follow-up questions. And to think you are only 22 yrs young wow I am impressed. Rhonda Erwin 2010-04-19T01:54:48Z Lindol French comment-25045 2010-04-18T17:17:46Z 2010-04-18T17:17:46Z Well said Ayotollah. "Ignoring race deepens the racial divide"? The premise is laughable. What happened to judging people by the content of their character, not the color of their skin? Lindol French 2010-04-18T17:17:46Z Davi Rodrigues comment-24915 2010-04-16T06:02:49Z 2010-04-16T06:02:49Z I'm not denying that there is still racism out there. I am rejecting mr Wise's solution to it. You don't stop racism by committing more racism. White people hardly have a corner on the market. I lived with a black woman when I was young, and was treated badly by both blacks and whites. Latino's, blacks, and asians all have exhibited the same racially exclusive/specific characteristics that mr Wise believes are only endemic to caucasians, and they do it in their countries of origin, with no prodding or influence by whites. Mr wise is plying the trade of a race hustler. we've been seeing a rise in that craft lately. People like Wise are not coming to Colleges to solve problems; they come to sieze control of the issues Davi Rodrigues 2010-04-16T06:02:49Z efsacramento comment-24905 2010-04-16T03:36:05Z 2010-04-16T03:36:05Z The expression "Some of my best friends are black" can actually have a literal rather than ironic meaning if white people would start paying attention to the different treatment black people receive from white people. By different I mean worse and that means an experience distinctly less desirable than the experiences of whites which racists often claim are the same with their typival clueless quote of "everybody has hurdles in their life in all races."Slavery ended black people still are treated like shit and by white people. And it is much deeper than economic justice. Just ask wealthier black people to describe some of the crap they/ve had to endure in their own neighborhoods. If stopped without a license then its likely, no matter how expensive the clothing and car might match the area, or even if the cop suspects you do live there, you can expect a very degrading situation and probably a jail visit that might be brief but meant to send a message.. No not all whites and cops are racist but there are alot who are so inclined. This is why we need discussions like the Sac State event. If you think claims of racism are overblown, then you are either racist or you're not paying attention. Once you see it, you see it often. I see it and, as a white person, I think black people have been remarkably patient with ignorance they have had and still do endure. efsacramento 2010-04-16T03:36:05Z Davi Rodrigues comment-24896 2010-04-16T00:03:07Z 2010-04-16T00:03:07Z I didn't know about it until after the fact. I doubt Mr wise would have wanted a different opinion anyway. Lectures are usually a one sided affair as I recall. One person speaking to a bunch of impressionable young minds. I'd be glad to host a lecture with a different message, although it won't revolve around demonizing specific races of people Davi Rodrigues 2010-04-16T00:03:07Z Justin Smith comment-24882 2010-04-15T20:46:53Z 2010-04-15T20:46:53Z Did any of the Tea Partiers make it to this last night? Justin Smith 2010-04-15T20:46:53Z Davi Rodrigues comment-24865 2010-04-15T17:28:45Z 2010-04-15T17:28:45Z His message does not seem to be aimed at stopping racism, but rather avenging it. The swinging pendulum approach. Just push it back rather than stop it. It's just the same practice with a different race at the helm. Davi Rodrigues 2010-04-15T17:28:45Z John Boyer comment-24862 2010-04-15T17:10:09Z 2010-04-15T17:10:09Z We all have barriers to overcome. Should be the message. Personal responsibility is a better message if we are all are to reach a point in history where we all get along and trust each other. MJs "man in the mirror" undercuts all the racism rhetoric. Otherwise you just fan the flames when going round and round on the subject of race. John Boyer 2010-04-15T17:10:09Z Stephen Gillis comment-24837 2010-04-15T16:12:22Z 2010-04-15T16:12:22Z Sure it is. But does one type of racism negate another? Does it mean anything if the consequences to those types of racism are different? If so, should we treat them differently? Stephen Gillis 2010-04-15T16:12:22Z Davi Rodrigues comment-24835 2010-04-15T15:02:39Z 2010-04-15T15:02:39Z To indict Whites only by virtue of race is also racism. Davi Rodrigues 2010-04-15T15:02:39Z Geoff Samek comment-24824 2010-04-15T06:42:50Z 2010-04-15T06:42:50Z Why is that? What are your main concerns for connecting Southport to South Land Park? Geoff Samek 2010-04-15T06:42:50Z Craig Powell comment-24812 2010-04-15T03:54:57Z 2010-04-15T03:54:57Z You are the "lonely guy" among Land Parkers with that position, bbbbmer. The folks I talk to in Land Park would sooner have a Walmart open up in the middle of William Land Park than accept a bridge at Sutterville. Craig Powell 2010-04-15T03:54:57Z bbbbmer comment-24804 2010-04-15T01:30:32Z 2010-04-15T01:30:32Z I had hoped any bridge would be built at Sutterville Road... I guess there aren't many other Land Parksters who feel the same way.... bbbbmer 2010-04-15T01:30:32Z Cornbread comment-24322 2010-04-06T19:56:44Z 2010-04-06T19:56:44Z r8rs1 - I'm with you, if they left when their lease expired, it could not have been a surprise that they didn't plan to renew. According to Wikipedia, out of Hard Rock's 140 locations, Sacramento is the only location that they have closed....looks like either something wasn't working out between the Dowtown Sacramento Partnership and Hard Rock or the return on investment was THAT bad and nothing could have kept them in the space. There are a lot of good ideas on these posts, change is good. Visualwest...there's a D&B coming to Roseville... Cornbread 2010-04-06T19:56:44Z thsas comment-24259 2010-04-05T16:34:14Z 2010-04-05T16:34:14Z All I I want is a level playing field. Nothing for me that you cannot get, and so on. Everyone accountable for a fair share all the way around. No gifts for select few at the cost of others. See my origional comment. If you do not agree, I can see that. thsas 2010-04-05T16:34:14Z William Burg comment-24258 2010-04-05T01:43:28Z 2010-04-05T01:43:28Z So...if you don't want handouts, why are you complaining about not getting a handout? William Burg 2010-04-05T01:43:28Z thsas comment-24255 2010-04-04T20:52:39Z 2010-04-04T20:52:39Z You act like you do not know, but there are very few tax deductions left, and those are only when you exceed certain criteria. Alternative minimum tax piles on to that. We do not have mortgage interest to deduct anyway. Our family culture is to only give funds to the government, we do not take from it, but leave that that for the destitute or the lazy. There is no such thing as "public money", it is my money, my neighbors money, your money. For me to get it takes from you, and I wouldnt do that out of respect for you and others. My questions and thoughts were very specific, you are all over the place on this. We were required to pay $4000 to replace the sidewalk, no options of adding lighting. We do not want handouts or favors, All we want is a fair shake, no special treatment, just a level playing field and a say in our government spending. thsas 2010-04-04T20:52:39Z William Burg comment-24247 2010-04-04T18:08:12Z 2010-04-04T18:08:12Z There is public money out there if you look for it, and there are plenty of financial incentives for homeowners already (like mortgage interest deductions.) There are rebates for upgrades, matching grants, tax write-offs and deductible expenses. You can talk to your city council member about things in your neighborhood that need fixing. Have you bothered looking for them? Or did you just want to gripe about how someone got something that you didn't even bother asking for? William Burg 2010-04-04T18:08:12Z thsas comment-24172 2010-04-03T18:07:10Z 2010-04-03T18:07:10Z Still, interesting that option being used instead of fixing the trip hazard. Homeowners dont get such an option. thsas 2010-04-03T18:07:10Z William Burg comment-24121 2010-04-02T00:20:28Z 2010-04-02T00:20:28Z Actually the CDBG money won't be used to fix the trip hazards--that is mentioned at the end of the article--the money is for lighting and signage. William Burg 2010-04-02T00:20:28Z thsas comment-24092 2010-04-01T23:35:47Z 2010-04-01T23:35:47Z Yes, but in this case it is a gift. This is not about the things you mention, and you know that. So how do I get a "gift" to recover the $4,000 I was forced to pay last year to have the trip hazards fixed on the city sidewalks in front of my house? Why are these property owners not treated the same way as me, or is the goverment the property owner? thsas 2010-04-01T23:35:47Z William Burg comment-24084 2010-04-01T06:34:06Z 2010-04-01T06:34:06Z "Gift" is certainly not the best way to put it: Community Development Block Grants are used to fix things or provide amenities that aren't provided through the grant program. And yes, earnings taken from businesses and citizens in the form of taxes are often repackaged in order to do things like pay for roads, police, fire departments, and fixing trip hazards. William Burg 2010-04-01T06:34:06Z thsas comment-24062 2010-03-31T20:27:56Z 2010-03-31T20:27:56Z First sentence: "A gift of $30,000 will be given to Historic Chinatown..." Earnings taken from businesses and citizens are repackaged as a "gift"? thsas 2010-03-31T20:27:56Z William Burg comment-24036 2010-03-31T06:00:45Z 2010-03-31T06:00:45Z There is little present in the Chinatown blocks to explain why it is there or what the story of Sacramento's Chinatown really is. There is a museum, but it is only open a few hours a week and focuses on Chinese history, not the history of the local Chinese community. Fixing trip hazards and ADA issues is laudable, but perhaps a donor might be found to pay for some interpretive displays and historic photos, to explain the story of Yee Fow to those who visit? Considering that the buildings themselves are not historic yet (except for the Confucius temple, they were built in the 1970s, replacing the earlier neighborhood) explaining the story of the neighborhood that used to be there seems very important. William Burg 2010-03-31T06:00:45Z Davi Rodrigues comment-23909 2010-03-28T16:02:01Z 2010-03-28T16:02:01Z The march lost some steam this year, and it was likely due to weak sponsorship. It also took a turn towards being just another party at the park for people linked at the hip by virtue of race. It's amazing how the pro-legalization lobby has hijacked the Chavez day meaning. Chavez's effort was stopping abuses of farmworkers, not supporting illegal immigrants Davi Rodrigues 2010-03-28T16:02:01Z Davi Rodrigues comment-23908 2010-03-28T15:53:40Z 2010-03-28T15:53:40Z There will be no serious effort to stop human trafficking until there is a simultaneous effort to stop illegal immigration and enforce immigration law. the current practice of issuing temprary work visas to victims of trafficking is just going to increase the business of victimhood. Recognizing that we have a problem is a good step, but there is no will to do anything except massaging the feelings of victims. As long as it is fashionable to hire and promote illegal entrants, there will remain a huge open door for traffickers. Davi Rodrigues 2010-03-28T15:53:40Z jenvyfox comment-23901 2010-03-27T21:56:31Z 2010-03-27T21:56:31Z Correction: The art was not all created by survivors of human trafficking. The artwork was a traveling display of work donated by local artists and art students in combination with pieces that were done by survivors. The collection was put together by the Sacramento Rescue and Restore Coalition to be used at human trafficking awareness events. For more information about the display, contact the Rescue and Restore Coalition's Outreach Chair at outreach@stopslavery.net jenvyfox 2010-03-27T21:56:31Z Rhonda Erwin comment-23882 2010-03-27T05:55:49Z 2010-03-27T05:55:49Z wow, thank you for sharing this powerful story. I attended a meeting a few years ago where members from Sister's House were present and a brief discussion was made on the trafficking (The meeting wasn't related specifically to trafficking) but your article awoke me to really see and learn the pain many others are experiencing. My heart goes out to those affected and those laboring to bring awareness, education and to prevent the modern day slavery of trafficking.... Thank you Rhonda Erwin 2010-03-27T05:55:49Z Brandon Kleine comment-23666 2010-03-23T01:32:55Z 2010-03-23T01:32:55Z The March-in-March was organized by the Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC). The large majority of people there were California Community College students. Please try to get your facts straight before writing your articles. Brandon Kleine 2010-03-23T01:32:55Z Matt McGuire comment-23662 2010-03-22T20:38:20Z 2010-03-22T20:38:20Z Smart meters have been a discussion in Rancho Murieta for a while. Here is an article published by Nancy Bui today. http://www.murietaonline.com/smud-smart-meters-in-rancho-murieta-839 Matt McGuire 2010-03-22T20:38:20Z cogmeyer comment-23657 2010-03-22T17:59:05Z 2010-03-22T17:59:05Z Stephen It's not really clear what story you set out to write in the first place. Was it SMUD layoffs, out of state contracting, or non-union contracting? It seems to me that the first 8 paragraphs is actually a complete news story on a local topic. Not the most exciting stuff in the world, but it is news just the same. All the apologetic details of journalistic sausage making was unnecessary in my opinion. It could be summed up that IBEW, Dept Labor, etc had no comment... done. I would also suggest that there may be other stories of interest scattered around here. For instance, with the layoffs and the accompanying reduced expenses (such as meter reader injuries from dog bites!), will SMUD customers see rate reductions in the long term from this? Does this new technology require SMUD to hire specialists to maintain the systems, collect and manage data, or is this being outsourced also? How about if SMUD disclosed the other contract bidders, and then you could research if there was a union vs. non-union aspect here? Stories are where you find them - Good luck Stephen! cogmeyer 2010-03-22T17:59:05Z Tony Sheppard comment-23645 2010-03-22T08:34:47Z 2010-03-22T08:34:47Z They (UPA) called me a couple of days ago to make an appointment. Maybe they'll be better than PG&E when they did the equivalent upgrades. A few years ago, I was taking a shower when a PG&E employee came to the door and expressed the urgency of fitting a new meter. My roommate asked him to wait five minutes as 1) I was the homeowner and was in the shower, and 2) I have a tankless water heater and so shutting off the gas would have shut off the hot water. He refused to wait and left. I heard nothing for years and then, a few months ago, they installed a new meter with no advance notice and when I was out. Then also disconnected my gas supply as they couldn't re-light the pilots in my stove as I wasn't there. Great service. Tony Sheppard 2010-03-22T08:34:47Z Stephen Gillis comment-23630 2010-03-22T03:06:22Z 2010-03-22T03:06:22Z The links for the email addresses did not work, so they are. Stephen: stephen.gillis@sacramentopress.com Colleen: colleen@sacramentopress.com David: david@sacramentopress.com Stephen Gillis 2010-03-22T03:06:22Z Sonny Mayugba comment-23495 2010-03-18T16:24:59Z 2010-03-18T16:24:59Z This is really exciting stuff. I look forward to a time when products and services made with sustainability at the forefront are mainstream. Sonny Mayugba 2010-03-18T16:24:59Z truthbtold comment-22975 2010-03-08T17:03:40Z 2010-03-08T17:03:40Z Knapp's comment speaks volumes about his character. Sad. truthbtold 2010-03-08T17:03:40Z Harry Osibin comment-23004 2010-03-06T06:11:07Z 2010-03-06T06:11:07Z It's a good idea. Naysayers could be right. Capitalists are allowed to invest money, make money and lose money. Those who get jobs during the UFL's stay are fortunate. Win, win all around. Harry Osibin 2010-03-06T06:11:07Z RichardRich comment-22844 2010-03-05T21:50:06Z 2010-03-05T21:50:06Z Unfortunate to see this kind of comment in a town as enlightened as Sacto. RichardRich 2010-03-05T21:50:06Z Oracle comment-22951 2010-03-05T17:34:34Z 2010-03-05T17:34:34Z I wouldn't call it professional football, more like semi-professional. Sacramento has had a long history of these watered-down versions of pro sports. Here for a season or two and gone. I'm not at all excited about the UFL. It's strictly "AstroTurf," to borrow from Nancy Pelosi. Oracle 2010-03-05T17:34:34Z Shawn Eldredge comment-22932 2010-03-05T02:25:34Z 2010-03-05T02:25:34Z jim the teams may have failed financially but the games were sold out ,fans packed the stadium/arena ( the canadian "surge" as well the arena "attack") the games were good family fun . I am thrilled to have another option besides the high priced ( for good seats) Kings and river cats baseball both of which i love .. I will be there for sure ... see you in the hot dog line!! Shawn Eldredge 2010-03-05T02:25:34Z JoeDevlin comment-22927 2010-03-05T01:19:19Z 2010-03-05T01:19:19Z I think Knapp's comment is very sad on many levels. It attempts to belittle the two years of hard work from a group of kids we should all be proud of. JoeDevlin 2010-03-05T01:19:19Z The Parrhesiac comment-22924 2010-03-05T00:44:39Z 2010-03-05T00:44:39Z Who cares? Lame Every team that has come has failed and gone out of business The taxpayers have paid to fix up that stadium numerous times. The Parrhesiac 2010-03-05T00:44:39Z Lindol French comment-22898 2010-03-04T23:55:15Z 2010-03-04T23:55:15Z Great move for the team. There is definitely a place for a minor league professional football league, but not in cities that already have NFL teams. The UFL seems to be figuring this out, the New York team is moving to a smaller market in Connecticut as well. I wager that attendance doubles now that the "redwoods" have moved to Sac. I look forward to checking out a game this fall. Lindol French 2010-03-04T23:55:15Z jsl comment-22897 2010-03-04T22:46:40Z 2010-03-04T22:46:40Z Agreed. That kind of comment doesn't breed conversation - it's filled with venom and flat out anti-semitism and has nothing to do with the article. Plus, it's got that quality of an adult going after a kid - all pretty despicable in my book. jsl 2010-03-04T22:46:40Z fifthgensacramentan comment-22893 2010-03-04T21:33:08Z 2010-03-04T21:33:08Z Similar story in the business journal: http://sacramento.bizjournals.com/sacramento/stories/2010/03/01/daily34.html however the artificial turf cost is stated as $1.04 mil of which the team/league will pay $300K.. Who is correct ? ...and if there is a disparity....who is making up the difference...especially with the university's current budget problems affecting student cost and curriculum retention? I seem to recall that most of the NFL teams were going back to actual turf. Increase of injuries, ambient temperatures on warm days, maintenance etc were all cited as reasons for this reversal. Appreciating the "mud bowl" aspect of football on rain drenched turf...is that a primary reason for the switch...usability of the field for both practice and games, even in inclement weather? fifthgensacramentan 2010-03-04T21:33:08Z The Parrhesiac comment-22826 2010-03-03T19:03:07Z 2010-03-03T19:03:07Z Waste of time and money, the place is lame. At risk youth are not going to be hanging out here. This is not about youth, this place is about getting Jay Schenirer elected to City council and to help him get donations from developers and Insiders who want to OWN his vote on the Council. Similar to ths Sac Tree Foundation scam ran by Ray Tretheway. The Parrhesiac 2010-03-03T19:03:07Z Casey Kirk comment-22679 2010-02-27T04:11:53Z 2010-02-27T04:11:53Z The thing that most stood out to me to the most was when Chan said there were around 100,000 handicap placards currently issued out in Sacramento and less than half the amount of parking spaces total. Also, one note...I am not entirely sure that you can by text but rather you pay by phone and when the time is close to running out you receive a reminder message via text. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Casey Kirk 2010-02-27T04:11:53Z bbbbmer comment-22670 2010-02-26T22:24:46Z 2010-02-26T22:24:46Z I sure wish the UDA's contact email address worked... It doesn't at the moment.... bbbbmer 2010-02-26T22:24:46Z Matthew Ceccato comment-22664 2010-02-26T21:55:56Z 2010-02-26T21:55:56Z I am sad to see Hard Rock leave. The food wasn't great and there are many amazing restaurants located around town, but Hard Rock leaves a big hole at the downtown plaza. How long is at going to take a business to move in? A grocery store or Target would be a needed addition to the plaza but I don't see that happening anytime soon. For now the empty shell will sit as a reminder of the bad economic times in Sacramento and more people will be unemployed. Sad day for Sacramento when any business (especially the cornerstone of the plaza) goes under. Matthew Ceccato 2010-02-26T21:55:56Z Ian Merker comment-22506 2010-02-22T07:42:36Z 2010-02-22T07:42:36Z Right on, Brooks! Hard Rock was the best nachos I ever had in Paris, but what is any city without a big juicy slab of corned beef and pastrami with a celery soda? Let's bring "Kosher style" back downtown. You'd think the Friedmans and the Fahns were a bunch of vegetarians! I'd put my money where my mouth is. Ian Merker 2010-02-22T07:42:36Z visualwest comment-22503 2010-02-21T21:17:50Z 2010-02-21T21:17:50Z Put a Dave & Busters there. It'll kill. visualwest 2010-02-21T21:17:50Z Stella M. comment-22498 2010-02-21T17:29:27Z 2010-02-21T17:29:27Z Beerzie, you summed it up perfectly. I can't imagine eating at a Hard Rock Cafe when there are so many excellent restaurants downtown. When I heard it was closing, my first thought was "Huh? That place was still in business?" It didn't even make my dining out radar. Stella M. 2010-02-21T17:29:27Z Tasia Murray comment-22493 2010-02-21T04:57:32Z 2010-02-21T04:57:32Z i just hope that the new business that will eventually be at that site can cater to all individuals of different economic backgrounds. Tasia Murray 2010-02-21T04:57:32Z William Burg comment-22489 2010-02-20T20:58:54Z 2010-02-20T20:58:54Z Sounds like it's time to simplify the entertainment permit requirements, then! And if there are other live music venues on K Street, as well as other nightlife options in walking distance, it's easier to create that needed critical mass that will draw larger crowds. And, of course, we need to finish mucking with the 700-800 block, which currently acts more like a barrier than the portal it should be. William Burg 2010-02-20T20:58:54Z hurricane comment-22487 2010-02-20T20:17:47Z 2010-02-20T20:17:47Z Another one bites the dust!! hurricane 2010-02-20T20:17:47Z Shawn Eldredge comment-22486 2010-02-20T20:16:41Z 2010-02-20T20:16:41Z Any business leaving the city, especially in our most desperately in need K street, is a bad thing . I find it interesting that we didnt know it was coming . Subsequently concerns me that there wasnt a better relationship with the corporate mother ship of Hardrock. William, i saw many shows there throughout the years and like many live venues there hasnt been a turnout to justify the security expenses that accompany the current entertainment permit requirements. I agree with the comments above that there is never a problem only opprtunities, yet, I also believe there is a lesson to be learned about the urgency or importance of retaining our current businesses as well. Shawn Eldredge 2010-02-20T20:16:41Z