Suzanne Hurt comment-53397 2011-07-15T00:05:49Z 2011-07-15T00:05:49Z Wonder if NAG will return to meeting in private homes? A pretty big crowd gathers around that collection of tables at Hart Senior Center for meetings. Suzanne Hurt 2011-07-15T00:05:49Z Suzanne Hurt comment-53312 2011-07-13T17:44:50Z 2011-07-13T17:44:50Z Book signings are planned at the restaurant Aug. 15 and Aug. 29. Suzanne Hurt 2011-07-13T17:44:50Z Suzanne Hurt comment-53249 2011-07-12T21:15:37Z 2011-07-12T21:15:37Z  Update on Sacramento Regional Transit's Green Line to the airport came in today: Construction of the line from Richards Boulevard to the airport could start as early as fiscal year 2015 if funding is identified, based on a transitional analysis approved by SRT's board, said agency spokeswoman Alane Masui. Suzanne Hurt 2011-07-12T21:15:37Z Suzanne Hurt comment-53247 2011-07-12T21:02:16Z 2011-07-12T21:02:16Z I asked airport spokeswoman Gina Swankie during the initial interview whether airport officials expected to add airlines with the new configuration. I also posed the question above about domestic carriers such as Virgin America to airport PR staff. "The (Sacramento County) Airport System regularly meets with existing and potential carriers to establish new routes, but will only confirm additions as start dates are announced," Swankie said. Suzanne Hurt 2011-07-12T21:02:16Z Suzanne Hurt comment-53220 2011-07-12T18:26:40Z 2011-07-12T18:26:40Z The airlines that will be located in Central Terminal B are: Aeromexico, Alaska/Horizon, American, Frontier, Hawaiian, JetBlue and Southwest. In Terminal A will be: United, Delta, Continental and U.S. Airways, says airport spokeswoman Karen Doron. Suzanne Hurt 2011-07-12T18:26:40Z Suzanne Hurt comment-53219 2011-07-12T17:23:40Z 2011-07-12T17:23:40Z Good question. Southwest will be moving to Central Terminal B. Other airlines will switch places, with some of the airlines moving from Terminal A to Central Terminal B, and some airlines currently in the existing Terminal B moving to Terminal A. The goal is to move them all at once, according to an airport spokeswoman. Suzanne Hurt 2011-07-12T17:23:40Z Suzanne Hurt comment-53167 2011-07-11T19:34:24Z 2011-07-11T19:34:24Z The city recently named transportation department operations manager Fran Lee Halbakken to railyards project manager. In her role, she is now overseeing coordination of plans for a future transit center with the developing plans for a Sacramento Kings arena. Here's the story: http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/53065/Immense_railyards_project_gets_manager Suzanne Hurt 2011-07-11T19:34:24Z Suzanne Hurt comment-53082 2011-07-08T23:09:30Z 2011-07-08T23:09:30Z Update: Devine Gelateria is expected to open in as little as a month, but possibly as long as seven weeks, after just getting a building permit next week. Suzanne Hurt 2011-07-08T23:09:30Z Suzanne Hurt comment-53042 2011-07-08T15:54:40Z 2011-07-08T15:54:40Z The size of the space has not been determined, according to Greg Hayes. The arena is being designed to be built adjacent to the future regional transit center, all on city land in the railyards downtown. Seems reasonable there'd be open space between the two or next to them. Suzanne Hurt 2011-07-08T15:54:40Z Suzanne Hurt comment-52924 2011-07-06T21:37:13Z 2011-07-06T21:37:13Z Check out Bill Burgua's review of the troupe's production of "Or," at: http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/52690/Or_a_Sexy_Hilarious_and_Fitting_Last_Show_on_the_Delta_King_for_Capital_Stage Suzanne Hurt 2011-07-06T21:37:13Z Suzanne Hurt comment-52812 2011-07-02T02:08:38Z 2011-07-02T02:08:38Z I did ask why he left. In circumstances such as this, the person leaving an organization may be legally prohibited from discussing the reason. Suzanne Hurt 2011-07-02T02:08:38Z Suzanne Hurt comment-52289 2011-06-17T02:17:57Z 2011-06-17T02:17:57Z The Philharmonic released an official statement but would not respond to questions about Feldman's departure. Board President David Nystrom did not return phone calls seeking comment. It was this or no story at all. Suzanne Hurt 2011-06-17T02:17:57Z Suzanne Hurt comment-52261 2011-06-16T00:01:37Z 2011-06-16T00:01:37Z An architect tied to the renovation believed no one had gone swimming in the pool since the early 1980s. Can anyone tell us more about Valentis Gym? Who owned it and how long was it there? Suzanne Hurt 2011-06-16T00:01:37Z Suzanne Hurt comment-52141 2011-06-14T20:14:53Z 2011-06-14T20:14:53Z Here's a scribd document with names that are a bit easier to read: http://www.scribd.com/doc/57851283/Arena-Coalition-List-June-13 Suzanne Hurt 2011-06-14T20:14:53Z Suzanne Hurt comment-52082 2011-06-14T05:24:44Z 2011-06-14T05:24:44Z At 7:02 p.m., the mayor's office released a statement with a list of names for the Here We Build Coalition. The press release lists 70 coalition members, not 60 as Mayor Kevin Johnson announced two weeks ago. The coalition includes some people who represent Natomas in their official capacities, such as City Councilwoman Angelique Ashby and state Assemblyman Richard Pan. Here is a link to a scribd document containing the press release: http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/57813078?access_key=key-25nqjllfunhs8b6m6t8n Suzanne Hurt 2011-06-14T05:24:44Z Suzanne Hurt comment-51627 2011-06-03T18:28:19Z 2011-06-03T18:28:19Z The new location of Bows & Arrows has had a license to sell beer and wine since early May. Suzanne Hurt 2011-06-03T18:28:19Z Suzanne Hurt comment-51536 2011-06-02T21:51:49Z 2011-06-02T21:51:49Z They hope to open the gelateria in July. An official grand opening will be held shortly after. The exact dates will be posted on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Devine-Gelateria-Cafe/183601335021889. Suzanne Hurt 2011-06-02T21:51:49Z Suzanne Hurt comment-51503 2011-06-02T05:41:34Z 2011-06-02T05:41:34Z Nice photos, Ron! Suzanne Hurt 2011-06-02T05:41:34Z Suzanne Hurt comment-51491 2011-06-02T00:54:08Z 2011-06-02T00:54:08Z That's an impressive victory. Would love to hear more about how the Capital Punishers managed to tromp so hard on the Undead Betties. Guess they're dead now. Suzanne Hurt 2011-06-02T00:54:08Z Suzanne Hurt comment-51434 2011-06-01T00:58:44Z 2011-06-01T00:58:44Z Thanks for sharing that, Joel! Suzanne Hurt 2011-06-01T00:58:44Z Suzanne Hurt comment-51433 2011-06-01T00:57:50Z 2011-06-01T00:57:50Z Sorry to have missed it, Melly53! Thanks for letting me know. If anyone else knows of additional food blogs, feel free to add them here and/or email me at suzanne@sacramentopress.com. Suzanne Hurt 2011-06-01T00:57:50Z Suzanne Hurt comment-51278 2011-05-27T16:21:30Z 2011-05-27T16:21:30Z Check out a slideshow on this uber-talented guy's memories on News10.net: http://www.news10.net/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=139379 Suzanne Hurt 2011-05-27T16:21:30Z Suzanne Hurt comment-50949 2011-05-22T03:12:29Z 2011-05-22T03:12:29Z Thanks for the roundup, Ann! Suzanne Hurt 2011-05-22T03:12:29Z Suzanne Hurt comment-48444 2011-03-31T04:57:33Z 2011-03-31T04:57:33Z Great story. Suzanne Hurt 2011-03-31T04:57:33Z Suzanne Hurt comment-47805 2011-03-22T18:59:04Z 2011-03-22T18:59:04Z Hi Brian! My editors have asked me to write about restaurants, bars and other businesses opening, closing, moving, etc., as part of the business and development beat. Stories about new restaurants are some of the most popular on our site. Suzanne Hurt 2011-03-22T18:59:04Z Suzanne Hurt comment-47730 2011-03-21T16:17:24Z 2011-03-21T16:17:24Z Perhaps the plans in the EIR are outdated: "Discussion The proposed project begins at 16th Street on the west end and ends at 18th Street on the east. It is located within the boundaries of the City of Sacramento General Plan, the R Street Corridor and the Central City Community Plan Existing land uses immediately adjacent to the proposed R Street Market Plaza project consist mainly of vacant buildings that are planned for redevelopment. A mixed use complex with Safeway Market, restaurants, commercial shops and loft apartments is located at the east end of the proposed project at the intersection of R and 18th streets. There is a vacant lot located on the north side of R Street between 16th and 17th streets that is planned to be developed into parking garage." Suzanne Hurt 2011-03-21T16:17:24Z Suzanne Hurt comment-47728 2011-03-21T16:11:54Z 2011-03-21T16:11:54Z From the city's most recent EIR for the market plaza project: "Tom and Toby’s Automotive Clinic/Repairing, 1720 17th Street This facility is out of business and the site is now a vacant lot between 16th and 17th Streets. The site was identified on Sanborn Maps from 1964 to 1970 as an Automobile Repair. Sanborn Maps were not available after 1970. The building can be seen in aerial photographs from 1952 through 1981. In the 1993 aerial photograph the entire site has been cleared (Blackburn Consulting 2009). A-1 Plating Company, 1721 16th Street This facility is out of business and the site is now a vacant lot between 16th and 17th Streets. The site was identified on Sanborn Maps from 1957 to 1970 as a Plating Shop and Automobile Repair. Sanborn Maps were not available after 1970. The building can be seen in aerial photographs from 1952 through 1981. In the 1993 aerial photograph the entire site has been cleared. Plating shops are a concern for surface soil contamination. Historically, plating operations were prone to site contamination due to the movement of parts through the plating process in an unenclosed system. Old shops often had trenches into which wastewater and waste solutions were deposited. Potential contaminants include cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, nickel, zinc and cyanide (Blackburn Consulting 2009). " The location of A-1's former building can be checked out using Google maps. Suzanne Hurt 2011-03-21T16:11:54Z Suzanne Hurt comment-46791 2011-03-03T21:43:06Z 2011-03-03T21:43:06Z Christopher has lined up a professional brewer but isn't yet able to provide details. Suzanne Hurt 2011-03-03T21:43:06Z Suzanne Hurt comment-46683 2011-03-01T23:02:15Z 2011-03-01T23:02:15Z The person for realtors to contact is Jenna Friederich at jfriederich@highnoontv.com, Denielle Johnson said this week. Suzanne Hurt 2011-03-01T23:02:15Z Suzanne Hurt comment-45546 2011-02-12T01:45:28Z 2011-02-12T01:45:28Z The Sacramento Bee unit of the Newspaper Guild reported today that seven of its members took voluntary buyouts and another six were laid off. The unit's members include news and advertising staff. Three full-time staffers will now work part time. Read the blog post from Guild unit Chair Niesha Lofing here: http://www.beeguildnow.org/ Suzanne Hurt 2011-02-12T01:45:28Z Suzanne Hurt comment-44956 2011-02-02T20:16:52Z 2011-02-02T20:16:52Z Steve Lebastchi is one of the principals at D & S Development and one of five principals on the company's project for the 700 block of K Street. Suzanne Hurt 2011-02-02T20:16:52Z Suzanne Hurt comment-44436 2011-01-27T16:45:00Z 2011-01-27T16:45:00Z The second half of March timeline comes from task force co-chair Chris Lehane. Suzanne Hurt 2011-01-27T16:45:00Z Suzanne Hurt comment-43681 2011-01-15T00:30:22Z 2011-01-15T00:30:22Z Iceland will open for skating at 10 a.m. Saturday after a Sacramento city inspector issued a temporary certificate for occupancy late Friday afternoon. The certificate is valid for 90 days, said Rob Kerth. Suzanne Hurt 2011-01-15T00:30:22Z Suzanne Hurt comment-43599 2011-01-13T19:51:36Z 2011-01-13T19:51:36Z Nice interview advancing the upcoming lecture here by author Kim Edwards. Suzanne Hurt 2011-01-13T19:51:36Z Suzanne Hurt comment-43435 2011-01-11T20:59:59Z 2011-01-11T20:59:59Z Drew Wheatley of Cassidy Turley BT Commercial also worked as a broker on the sale. Suzanne Hurt 2011-01-11T20:59:59Z Suzanne Hurt comment-43005 2011-01-03T18:55:55Z 2011-01-03T18:55:55Z So sorry for your loss of Azlina and Ash, Steve. My thoughts are with you and your family in this difficult time. Suzanne Hurt 2011-01-03T18:55:55Z Suzanne Hurt comment-42723 2010-12-24T16:24:36Z 2010-12-24T16:24:36Z Chimney sweep Clay Thompson said they recommend chimney service after one cord of wood is burned, which may be once a year or every other year for most homes. Suzanne Hurt 2010-12-24T16:24:36Z Suzanne Hurt comment-42687 2010-12-23T23:37:32Z 2010-12-23T23:37:32Z Thanks to both of you. Suzanne Hurt 2010-12-23T23:37:32Z Suzanne Hurt comment-41945 2010-12-08T20:18:25Z 2010-12-08T20:18:25Z Nice interview with one of the souls behind the Fabulous Thunderbirds. Suzanne Hurt 2010-12-08T20:18:25Z Suzanne Hurt comment-41236 2010-11-24T17:21:18Z 2010-11-24T17:21:18Z Nice photo. Really captures the dramatic skies yesterday after the storm. Suzanne Hurt 2010-11-24T17:21:18Z Suzanne Hurt comment-41150 2010-11-23T17:58:31Z 2010-11-23T17:58:31Z Interesting article. I like the way it combines performers' backgrounds with perspective on Cole Porter and his music. Suzanne Hurt 2010-11-23T17:58:31Z Suzanne Hurt comment-41149 2010-11-23T17:52:06Z 2010-11-23T17:52:06Z Do the Hmong students' families originally come from one particular region of Southeast Asia, such as Northern Laos, where these families were also connected? Suzanne Hurt 2010-11-23T17:52:06Z Suzanne Hurt comment-40162 2010-11-05T23:58:46Z 2010-11-05T23:58:46Z The differentiation between music with violent lyrics and what some call "true" hip hop came from hip hop artists and promoters, communicated via the person who set up the panel. Suzanne Hurt 2010-11-05T23:58:46Z Suzanne Hurt comment-40161 2010-11-05T23:55:51Z 2010-11-05T23:55:51Z The statement about bars being responsible for patron behavior inside their establishments was from Ryan Loufbourrow, not Sgt. Maxwell. This story is an advance on two upcoming workshops. The workshop organizers, hosts and panel experts probably do know a lot more about what is going on in Sacramento nightclubs and will most likely discuss that at the workshops. Suzanne Hurt 2010-11-05T23:55:51Z Suzanne Hurt comment-38332 2010-10-05T00:42:42Z 2010-10-05T00:42:42Z Allison Harnden with Responsible Hospitality Institute made the comment that public urination is a problem because most cities don't have enough public restrooms. Suzanne Hurt 2010-10-05T00:42:42Z Suzanne Hurt comment-37830 2010-09-25T01:31:01Z 2010-09-25T01:31:01Z Some information about funding sources for a new fairgrounds and arena can be found here: http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/32406/Arena_plan_moving_forward Suzanne Hurt 2010-09-25T01:31:01Z Suzanne Hurt comment-37822 2010-09-24T22:24:37Z 2010-09-24T22:24:37Z Hi Angela, I was not able to locate him early this summer after getting similar requests. His phone number was no longer in service. Suzanne Hurt 2010-09-24T22:24:37Z Suzanne Hurt comment-37722 2010-09-23T16:13:46Z 2010-09-23T16:13:46Z Thanks, Keith. Suzanne Hurt 2010-09-23T16:13:46Z Suzanne Hurt comment-37336 2010-09-17T18:08:50Z 2010-09-17T18:08:50Z How does the swap work -- are there rules? Suzanne Hurt 2010-09-17T18:08:50Z Suzanne Hurt comment-36130 2010-09-03T21:33:50Z 2010-09-03T21:33:50Z The store's $5,700 monthly payment would have increased to $6,180, which includes rent, taxes, insurance and maintenance, and the space has three bathrooms, according to building owner Shelly Gantenbein. Tyler said she was told the monthly total would increase by 5 to 10 percent in February. She hasn't been able to afford maintenance for the other two bathrooms, she said. Suzanne Hurt 2010-09-03T21:33:50Z Suzanne Hurt comment-35245 2010-08-20T19:58:35Z 2010-08-20T19:58:35Z As mentioned in the story, the store is open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Suzanne Hurt 2010-08-20T19:58:35Z Suzanne Hurt comment-34151 2010-08-03T18:52:53Z 2010-08-03T18:52:53Z As the story states, the Community Development Department's Facilities Permit Program was suspended that night after the council and city officials learned work had started on the Nestlé plant without a formal building permit or a start-work authorization. Click on that link and others in the story to read more. Suzanne Hurt 2010-08-03T18:52:53Z Suzanne Hurt comment-33788 2010-07-29T17:41:23Z 2010-07-29T17:41:23Z Contact them through http://www.facebook.com/phonoselect Suzanne Hurt 2010-07-29T17:41:23Z Suzanne Hurt comment-33720 2010-07-28T19:46:56Z 2010-07-28T19:46:56Z They are planning to have outside seating on the sidewalk, next to the cofffeehouse's windows. Suzanne Hurt 2010-07-28T19:46:56Z Suzanne Hurt comment-31999 2010-07-02T03:35:15Z 2010-07-02T03:35:15Z This story was assigned as an advance for an event. I understand your concerns about it sounding like an ad. We write and run advances on all kinds of events that we think our readers may be interested in, including those hosted by nonprofits, government agencies, artists, arts organizations and businesses. Examples of events that we write about include business grand openings. Wine and Dine Week, Cocktail Week, restaurant and pub crawls, screenwriting classes, concerts, comedians, movie festivals, etc. Suzanne Hurt 2010-07-02T03:35:15Z Suzanne Hurt comment-31228 2010-06-24T18:58:45Z 2010-06-24T18:58:45Z As of Thursday morning, city staff are still reviewing the request for a special events permit to allow the alley's closure on a limited basis. The permit may still be granted by Saturday. Suzanne Hurt 2010-06-24T18:58:45Z Suzanne Hurt comment-28180 2010-05-26T16:24:37Z 2010-05-26T16:24:37Z Thanks for such a great piece on an important community topic. Small, young trees were killed by someone who snapped the trunks on I Street between 27th and 28th, next to Hart Senior Center. New ones have been planted in their place. Suzanne Hurt 2010-05-26T16:24:37Z Suzanne Hurt comment-28021 2010-05-25T22:21:04Z 2010-05-25T22:21:04Z Applications can be made online at: http://www.cityofsacramento.org/transportation/parking/bike-rack-request.html Information about qualifying and applying for a free bike rack can be found online at: http://www.cityofsacramento.org/transportation/parking/bike-rack.html#process or by calling the city at 311. Suzanne Hurt 2010-05-25T22:21:04Z Suzanne Hurt comment-27978 2010-05-25T19:22:37Z 2010-05-25T19:22:37Z Thanks to everybody for adding valuable perspectives to the conversation. We followed up with Ed Cox, who says Sac racks are meant to provide short-term visitor parking outside shops, restaurants, offices and other businesses. Business owners with Sac racks already installed can follow up with the city to discuss how much use the racks are getting. The city can always install a second, which would double bike parking spaces to four total. "If it's perpetually filled up, we will address it," Cox said. "In a situation where we have high use, we'll put in a different design." Suzanne Hurt 2010-05-25T19:22:37Z Suzanne Hurt comment-27663 2010-05-22T02:01:48Z 2010-05-22T02:01:48Z When asked about the location of the trash enclosure, Alley Activation Committee Co-Chair Julie Young responded: "We have none of those details worked out yet. This is in design infancy. Our next board meeting for AAA is June 3rd and we will assess our progress then and determine next steps. This is a purely volunteer/donated effort. We look forward to offering more updates as the concepts mature." Suzanne Hurt 2010-05-22T02:01:48Z Suzanne Hurt comment-25535 2010-04-23T22:36:06Z 2010-04-23T22:36:06Z Kati Garner's photo, above, was too small when the story was first posted yesterday afternoon. We reposted the story with the same photo in a bigger size. Suzanne Hurt 2010-04-23T22:36:06Z Suzanne Hurt comment-25318 2010-04-21T19:31:18Z 2010-04-21T19:31:18Z You're right, Laura -- Ben Lance is in the first photo and Erik and Kyle are sitting together in the second photo. Suzanne Hurt 2010-04-21T19:31:18Z Suzanne Hurt comment-24960 2010-04-16T18:32:03Z 2010-04-16T18:32:03Z Thanks to Bill for another one of his well-written theatre reviews, which are inspiring new interest in local theatre. Suzanne Hurt 2010-04-16T18:32:03Z Suzanne Hurt comment-24659 2010-04-13T21:13:09Z 2010-04-13T21:13:09Z The plant would sell electricity generated to a local utility, but OPDE is not disclosing which utility. The solar panels are expected to generate enough electricity to power 5,000 to 6,000 homes, said Greg Brehm, director of distributed renewable energy resources for OPDE U.S. Suzanne Hurt 2010-04-13T21:13:09Z Suzanne Hurt comment-24137 2010-04-02T06:43:35Z 2010-04-02T06:43:35Z Vendors who don't own the business or property where they've set up a booth or table will need to get written permission to be there from the owner. City and business leaders are still working out the rule and guidelines regarding special permits being required if the goods sold on the sidewalk are different than the ones sold inside. The intent is to enable artists and crafters to sell, as long as they have permission to be where they are. Suzanne Hurt 2010-04-02T06:43:35Z Suzanne Hurt comment-22123 2010-02-13T00:46:22Z 2010-02-13T00:46:22Z AreaMan is hilarious. And a good writer. Wish I coulda seen him break up that bar brawl. Suzanne Hurt 2010-02-13T00:46:22Z Suzanne Hurt comment-19426 2009-12-17T01:07:36Z 2009-12-17T01:07:36Z In our Sept. 23 story on the use of these funds, we reported that city sources said city council approval was not required because councilmembers have discretion over how Community Development Block Grant funds are used. While it is true that councilmembers can decide which projects get CDBG funds, city code requires that the council approve any expenditure of $100,000 or more, according to the city's transportation department. The city manager may approve expenditures of $99,999 or less. The council also must vote to set up a Capital Improvement Project such as this. Suzanne Hurt 2009-12-17T01:07:36Z Suzanne Hurt comment-18512 2009-12-01T19:18:29Z 2009-12-01T19:18:29Z Thanks for the update, Kati! Suzanne Hurt 2009-12-01T19:18:29Z Suzanne Hurt comment-18275 2009-11-25T19:20:22Z 2009-11-25T19:20:22Z Nice photos, Kati. The first one is especially beautiful. Suzanne Hurt 2009-11-25T19:20:22Z Suzanne Hurt comment-18007 2009-11-19T23:15:56Z 2009-11-19T23:15:56Z As Danielle Biller mentions above, about 18,000 residents are reported within a one-mile radius of 9th and J streets, according to data collected by a commercial real estate information provider. Suzanne Hurt 2009-11-19T23:15:56Z Suzanne Hurt comment-18003 2009-11-19T21:09:35Z 2009-11-19T21:09:35Z Downtown Works presented an executive summary of the draft report Wednesday. The report will be made available to the DSP in December and is scheduled to be voted on by the DSP board at its next board meeting at 8 a.m. Dec. 16 at the Citizen Hotel. The public is welcome at DSP board meetings. DSP is now working on its list of recommendations, which will be proposed to the board at the same time. DSP officials said they will seek consensus on the report and the organization's priorities, then get into the process of implementing the plan. Half of the 103 retail spaces don't meet the bare minimum standards expected by quality retailers as defined by the consultants. While only 12 percent are considered currently desirable enough to keep, another 38 percent would need varying amounts of help to be considered desirable for the vision presented by Downtown Works, said consultant Midge McCauley. The area includes 700 single-residency occupancy units and 220 market-rate housing units. Suzanne Hurt 2009-11-19T21:09:35Z Suzanne Hurt comment-17990 2009-11-19T18:41:23Z 2009-11-19T18:41:23Z Bill Burg is correct: there are people living in 700 single-residency occupancy units, according to the presenters. Suzanne Hurt 2009-11-19T18:41:23Z Suzanne Hurt comment-17936 2009-11-18T21:08:24Z 2009-11-18T21:08:24Z Interesting hobby. Did the eclipse chaser say whether he found any other cultural differences or similarities in response to eclipses or in the devotion to chasing them in the countries he traveled to? Suzanne Hurt 2009-11-18T21:08:24Z Suzanne Hurt comment-17631 2009-11-11T19:08:47Z 2009-11-11T19:08:47Z Thanks for the questions. Officers clean up after their horses if the animals poop anywhere in Old Sacramento or any place where pedestrians may walk in other areas.  I'll look into these while I'm working on a followup story. Suzanne Hurt 2009-11-11T19:08:47Z Suzanne Hurt comment-16709 2009-10-29T19:44:35Z 2009-10-29T19:44:35Z Some of the funded projects are already underway. The others will be able to start immediately, which will bring new local jobs, according to Mara Lee in Matsui's office. Suzanne Hurt 2009-10-29T19:44:35Z Suzanne Hurt comment-16497 2009-10-27T21:00:31Z 2009-10-27T21:00:31Z The city has just released a copy of the supplemental agenda item concerning the water-bottling ordinance. The item, which includes a staff report and the council's options regarding the ordinance, can be found here: http://sacramento.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=8&event_id=94&meta_id=186263 Suzanne Hurt 2009-10-27T21:00:31Z Suzanne Hurt comment-16394 2009-10-26T19:23:49Z 2009-10-26T19:23:49Z A rendering of this project can be seen here: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2760/4046895647_049679e14a.jpg It can also be seen in the first story in the "Alleys" storyline, published Aug. 2: http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/11502/Alley_renaissance_envisioned and a second story published Aug. 8: http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/11615/Pilot_alley_projects_to_council_Tuesday Suzanne Hurt 2009-10-26T19:23:49Z Suzanne Hurt comment-15637 2009-10-15T18:56:22Z 2009-10-15T18:56:22Z What's the date for this event? Suzanne Hurt 2009-10-15T18:56:22Z Suzanne Hurt comment-15549 2009-10-14T18:25:28Z 2009-10-14T18:25:28Z The story doesn’t dispute the county health inspector’s finding, which was the reason for the closure. Dozens of restaurants are closed down temporarily for failing to pass health inspections in Sacramento County each year. The story here is Daniel Pont and the devotion of his customers. There’d be no story otherwise. There’s more to a restaurant inspection and people’s reaction to this one than the inspector’s findings. The restaurant owner’s reaction to the inspection is relevant to the story, and the county’s response to his concerns were included. Suzanne Hurt 2009-10-14T18:25:28Z Suzanne Hurt comment-15469 2009-10-13T18:40:57Z 2009-10-13T18:40:57Z Later yesterday, the mayor held a meeting to discuss downtown and the JKL corridor with business and property owners. One person at the meeting suggested light rail to Davis to make it easier for UC Davis students to party, shop and eat downtown. Suzanne Hurt 2009-10-13T18:40:57Z Suzanne Hurt comment-14985 2009-10-06T20:05:30Z 2009-10-06T20:05:30Z Great idea for a regular column, Steven. Suzanne Hurt 2009-10-06T20:05:30Z Suzanne Hurt comment-14853 2009-10-02T19:42:14Z 2009-10-02T19:42:14Z The figure should be corrected to .2 percent of the city's current water demands. See below for more information. Suzanne Hurt 2009-10-02T19:42:14Z Suzanne Hurt comment-14797 2009-10-01T19:02:50Z 2009-10-01T19:02:50Z Great story, Kathleen. Suzanne Hurt 2009-10-01T19:02:50Z Suzanne Hurt comment-14734 2009-09-30T23:23:47Z 2009-09-30T23:23:47Z Bob, you're correct : the 250 acre feet — or nearly 82 million gallons — of city-treated American River water that may be bottled each year represents .2 percent, rather than .02 percent, of the city's current water demands. Suzanne Hurt 2009-09-30T23:23:47Z Suzanne Hurt comment-14731 2009-09-30T21:36:58Z 2009-09-30T21:36:58Z Nice photos, Kati. Suzanne Hurt 2009-09-30T21:36:58Z Suzanne Hurt comment-14730 2009-09-30T21:35:23Z 2009-09-30T21:35:23Z Thanks for raising this question about public art in our town, Kati. And thanks to the Downtown Sacramento Partnership and Julia Beckner for the work and money it's taking to protect public art. And finally, thanks to Stephanie Taylor and other artists who create beautiful or thought-provoking murals, and to building owners who make walls available and hire local artists. Suzanne Hurt 2009-09-30T21:35:23Z Suzanne Hurt comment-14593 2009-09-28T21:31:35Z 2009-09-28T21:31:35Z I am contacting ABC spokesperson John Carr to ask about complaints and disciplinary actions again, after inquiring about that in two separate phone calls last week. He also pointed out that business liquor license information can be found on the agency's website at http://www.abc.ca.gov/datport/LQSMenu.html. That database shows no record of complaints or disciplinary actions for G.V. Hurley's at 2718 J St. Suzanne Hurt 2009-09-28T21:31:35Z Suzanne Hurt comment-14188 2009-09-22T18:35:31Z 2009-09-22T18:35:31Z To see more stories and photos, click on the tab "storyline" to the right of the story. Monday's story contains a daytime photo of the restored sign, as well as an old photo from the Crest's opening in 1949. The story, "Crest restoration marks 60 years" looks into the process of repairing the neon sign. Suzanne Hurt 2009-09-22T18:35:31Z Suzanne Hurt comment-13984 2009-09-18T19:00:23Z 2009-09-18T19:00:23Z Great job on both stories, Jonathan. Suzanne Hurt 2009-09-18T19:00:23Z Suzanne Hurt comment-13887 2009-09-17T19:46:17Z 2009-09-17T19:46:17Z Nice story, Kassandra. Suzanne Hurt 2009-09-17T19:46:17Z Suzanne Hurt comment-13846 2009-09-17T00:20:17Z 2009-09-17T00:20:17Z Thanks for the very interesting information about historical railroad track configurations and use, William. Your comments as one of the historians with the California Office of Historic Preservation often add valuable perspective to our site. A "correction" is not warranted in this story. If you read the sentence closely, you'll see that it addresses the station's current track setup, not how the tracks were used in the past. While the tracks may have been laid down in 1924, the story reports that the station itself dates to 1925, a date that is contained in the environmental assessment. This was reconfirmed today by your boss Stephen Mikesell, who adds that it's not unusual for a railroad station to be built after the tracks. You commented that "the 'third phase' improvement will have to integrate the historic depot as a portion of the new depot" because "transportation funding is being used to pay for its restoration and improvement." Phase 1, track realignment, has gotten transportation funding. Phase 2 will primarily involve work to make the existing depot more efficient and workable for the multiple forms of transportation people can access there, as well as minimal safety and cleanup work on the building. That phase will not involve renovation of the historic station. The third phase is the one that could include a renovation. While there is an intention to connect the historic depot to the future terminal in some way, that has not been settled, Mikesell reconfirmed today. Suzanne Hurt 2009-09-17T00:20:17Z Suzanne Hurt comment-13757 2009-09-15T17:37:28Z 2009-09-15T17:37:28Z Nice story, Greg. Hope to catch them the next time they return to Sacramento. Suzanne Hurt 2009-09-15T17:37:28Z Suzanne Hurt comment-13533 2009-09-10T18:29:42Z 2009-09-10T18:29:42Z Justin, good job keeping this issue in the public eye and public dialogue. Suzanne Hurt 2009-09-10T18:29:42Z Suzanne Hurt comment-13221 2009-09-03T21:08:40Z 2009-09-03T21:08:40Z The private leadership forum featuring the secretary of the Air Force has been cancelled, according to 2nd Lt. Holly Hess, chief of public affairs for Travis Air Force Base. Suzanne Hurt 2009-09-03T21:08:40Z Suzanne Hurt comment-13209 2009-09-03T18:50:01Z 2009-09-03T18:50:01Z Thanks for your question, Casey. The airshow alone is expected to make that contribution to the area's economy. Suzanne Hurt 2009-09-03T18:50:01Z Suzanne Hurt comment-13013 2009-09-01T22:45:39Z 2009-09-01T22:45:39Z Interesting story and photos, Jim. Does anyone know how big the Big Meadow Fire is now, and how this prescribed burn got out of control? Suzanne Hurt 2009-09-01T22:45:39Z Suzanne Hurt comment-12729 2009-08-27T15:18:40Z 2009-08-27T15:18:40Z Nice story and photos. Suzanne Hurt 2009-08-27T15:18:40Z Suzanne Hurt comment-12688 2009-08-26T20:58:42Z 2009-08-26T20:58:42Z Stay tuned for tomorrow's general update on activity in Old Sacramento -- more info to come on the restaurant! But community contributors, as always, feel free to post if you've already got info on it. Suzanne Hurt 2009-08-26T20:58:42Z Suzanne Hurt comment-12262 2009-08-18T17:39:03Z 2009-08-18T17:39:03Z Great story, Jonathan. Thanks for such a thorough job of bringing this to the community's attention. Suzanne Hurt 2009-08-18T17:39:03Z Suzanne Hurt comment-12251 2009-08-18T01:48:54Z 2009-08-18T01:48:54Z The store is closing on the last day of August. Suzanne Hurt 2009-08-18T01:48:54Z