Newest articles and comments on The Sacramento Press written by Steven Bourasa

Steven Bourasa on "HIV Positive not so Negative Anymore"

2011-12-03T22:47:02Z

How positive are you that you are HIV positive? The truth may surprise you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OajiyoWmKiE

Steven Bourasa on "Anaheim approves $75 million in bonds for Kings, Honda Center"

2011-03-30T18:04:56Z

Where is the real incentive for the Kings to move to Anaheim? If they move, they will receive $50 million from Anaheim, but they have to repay $70 million to Sacramento. They lose $20 million. Sacramento is busy with plans to build a new arena complex. Anaheim wants to lock the Kings into a 15 year contract with an arena that is already 18 years old! This looks like a goofy business deal for the Maloofs.

Steven Bourasa on "Ask the County Law Librarian -- Children's wishes in custody disputes"

2011-01-14T05:58:12Z

I love this series. Thanks for untangling the web of confusion surrounding legal matters. Bravo!!

Steven Bourasa on "Should city set up a whistle-blower hotline?"

2010-09-17T17:11:47Z

I am glad to see some progress being made on this issue. The water funds, for example, are so complicated that the average citizen has a very difficult time doing their own auditing. As an average citizen, that was my circumstance.

Steven Bourasa on "Should city set up a whistle-blower hotline?"

2010-09-16T19:37:16Z

Please file this memo on the City Hall Whistle-Blower Hotline when it is up and running: "Hey, someone is trying to give Cal Expo to greedy land developers who want to tear it down and build glamorous river front properties. In exchange, we will get our downtown train station refurbished. This will include a brand new basketball arena. I guess people who ride public transportation are big basketball fans? Oh, and if we want a new Cal Expo we get to convert a broken down basketball arena in Natomas!" I'm not kidding! No madam, this is not some wild conspiracy theory!

Steven Bourasa on "Rumble in the Auditorium: Battle of the Badges"

2010-08-31T04:36:09Z

Info Update: The 3-hour 14-bout fight card airs 8/31/10 Tuesday night at 7pm on Access Sacramento, Comcast and Surewest Cable ch. 17 in Sacramento County. Or watch worldwide at that time at AccessSacramento.org - Select Watch Ch 17. The program will repeat at different times.

Steven Bourasa on "Rumble in the Auditorium: Battle of the Badges"

2010-08-31T02:27:00Z

Access Sacramento was there taping the event! Check it out when it airs on Comcast channel 17. http://www.accesssacramento.org/

Steven Bourasa on "Ask Officer Michelle - Graffiti in Midtown"

2010-08-08T22:56:09Z

I was told, by a total stranger, that the City offers a $1500 reward for reporting taggers who are then apprehended and successfully prosecuted. Is this true or just a rumor? Imagine! We could form a group of midtown bounty hunters and split the reward!

Steven Bourasa on "Council: All 39 medical pot dispensaries can stay in town"

2010-07-29T08:03:06Z

I applaud the Sacramento City Council for voting in favor of the green economy!

Steven Bourasa on "Strong mayor: Mayor doesn't have council votes to draft language"

2010-06-23T07:42:09Z

Thank you Council members!

Steven Bourasa on "Dyke Night kicks off PRIDE"

2010-06-21T04:57:09Z

Well, you know about 50% of Californians voted YES on Prop 8. These people are against gay marriage, so I guess they are intolerant of any articles, in the Sac Press, that reflect the gay diversity that thrives in Sacramento. I just can't figure out what someone would have against a bunch of dykes celebrating at the capitol. Some of my best friends are lesbians! God bless 'em!

Steven Bourasa on "RecycleBank comes to Sacramento"

2010-06-14T03:48:50Z

I live in midtown and I am still amazed that people will throw away perfectly good items into the trash; used clothing, working appliances and other household items. It's really a shame! There is a great deal of energy and resources that go into making these things and they could be used by someone else who might need them. I will admit that I have scavenged used things, from dumpsters, from time to time. If you don't want me to dig through your trash, then please put slightly used clothing and other things in a box, placed next to the trash, labeled "FREE". If you don't want the old chinese couple to root around for those CRV bottles and cans, put them in another box next to the trash, labelled "Recycle $$$ Cans & bottles". With a little common sense, and a dash of compassion for less-fortunate citizens in our community, you can eliminate the annoyance of dumpster diving. By consistently keeping all the good stuff out of the trash, there is no incentive.

Steven Bourasa on "Bombay offers gateway to India"

2010-06-07T05:21:22Z

The decor is beautiful and I was hoping for a great Indian restaurant in midtown. Even though the food had a nice presentation, it was not very good. The Chicken Tikka Masala tasted like Ragu mixed with half-n-half. The Korma was very un-eventful also. If you want to taste the best Indian food, in the area, I would suggest you visit Pooja in West Sacramento. The flavors are complex and the food is very fresh. I would suggest that the cook from Bombay also pay a visit.

Steven Bourasa on "Johnson releases more information on strong mayor plan"

2010-06-03T06:48:52Z

This is a great website that exposes the SMI for what it is; a strong initiative for land developers! http://bossmayor.com Please sign the petition too.

Steven Bourasa on "My (probably) last comment"

2010-06-01T05:58:16Z

This is a very old tactic that has been used for centuries. The commenter attacks the messenger, instead of debating the merits of a certain position. This is a tool that is cleverly used in the media all the time. For example, people can be labeled "racist" if they criticize President Obama. People will choose to tune-out the message because the messenger has now been labeled "undesirable"; and no one wants to get advice from someone like that. right? The level of skill wielded by the media is far greater than the skill-set of most internet comment writers. When they choose to attack the messenger, their warrant-less name calling only makes them look like buffoons.

Steven Bourasa on "City Council to consider economic boycott against Arizona"

2010-05-26T18:30:07Z

Racial profiling is a terrible policy and during the past few years there has been some effort to deter law enforcement from targeting people based on the color of their skin. This Arizona law only encourages police to pull over folks who are DWB (driving while brown). Show me your papers! I do not wish to see our Hispanic friends and neighbors hassled in this manner. Californians would be wise to avoid this policy.

Steven Bourasa on "Tree Vandalism"

2010-05-26T16:36:08Z

Vandalism is an age old problem, for urban areas, and midtown trees are not the only victim. I have seen drunken guys climbing a streetlight and knocking off the decorative "glass" top, only to run away into the night. In another occurrence, passer-byes smashed my neighbor's window for no apparent reason. Also, tagging is out of control; you can find samples on garbage cans, houses, businesses, etc.

Steven Bourasa on "Mayor Kevin Johnson proposes green initiative plan"

2010-05-21T04:58:07Z

How much will it cost to turn a broken down basketball arena into a shining new Cal Expo? It doesn't even have a monorail? How much is a new one? Or is it more cost effective to salvage bits from the existing Cal Expo? This doesn't seem very green to me. Cal Expo aint broke, so why rebuild it? I think the great citizens of Sacramento would prefer that the money is spent on a light rail extension to the airport! It would be far less expensive too. It would connect with the existing arena. That's the only arena-transportation connection we need.

Steven Bourasa on "Sacramento Pride Reinvented"

2010-05-10T03:02:42Z

Wow, we can actually agree on something.

Steven Bourasa on "RT Cracking Down On “Freeriders”"

2010-04-23T16:33:52Z

Sorry folks, but this is an awful way to try to fill the deficit gap for public transit! The fares are too high already for the working poor; people need to get to their job and high fares encourage people to cheat. The economy of Sacramento depends on a healthy RT system. We need a reliable way to get people from point A to point B. This is vital for business! Therefore, it only makes sense to subsidize!!

Steven Bourasa on "Regional Water Authority Launches “Blue Thumb” Campaign, Starring Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson"

2010-04-15T08:26:05Z

Let's focus on simple "Grey water systems" for the home. Grey water is the used water from showers, bathtubs, sinks, dishwashers and washing machines. Instead of sending this water down the drain to be treated with tons of chemicals and dumped into the delta, re-route this water to your landscaping! There are lots of ideas on the internet to help you design your plan. It can be simple and inexpensive to do it yourself. Naturally, do not use the water from the toilet; this is called 'black water". Use bio-degradable soaps in the bath, washing machine & dishwasher.

Steven Bourasa on "K Street Mall ready for bicyclists"

2010-04-15T08:03:47Z

Hooray!

Steven Bourasa on "Matsui pushes Sac as clean tech capital"

2010-04-12T18:10:28Z

Our state capital has a crumbling public transportation system. If Sacramento wants to be a leader in green innovation, this trend needs to be reversed.

Steven Bourasa on "Forward. Finally. "

2010-03-25T17:21:58Z

Don't roll over and play dead. This awful arena deal is not a foregone conclusion. The city council has only agreed to listen to the idea. A rotten plan like this will inevitably sink under the pressure raised by reasonable minded citizens!

Steven Bourasa on "Ask Officer Michelle - Pedestrians Rule the Sidewalks"

2010-03-22T07:29:42Z

I do want to point out, that despite my personal views on the topic, I do appreciate the column, "Ask Officer Michelle". Keep up the great articles. thanks.

Steven Bourasa on "Ask Officer Michelle - Pedestrians Rule the Sidewalks"

2010-03-22T07:27:04Z

Where do the police officers ride their bicycles? That's right! On the sidewalk. Is it simply a matter of "do as I say, not as I do"? Or, is there a tactical advantage for police officers to ride their bicycles on the sidewalk? Are police officers better trained, than the common citizen, at navigating the sidewalks, on their bicycles, amongst pedestrians? Perhaps they feel that the sidewalks are safer for themselves and their equipment. When I ride downtown, I use bike lanes wherever possible. I also ride on the sidewalk. OK? There are streets with no bike lanes and lots of traffic. I like to ride to Cesar Chavez Park, for example. If you ride a bike, you know what I'm talking about. The city doesn't pay me to put my life in danger, nor does it cover my medical expenses in the event of an accident. So please don't coerce me with some city code to do otherwise. Most of the time, there are stretches of sidewalk without any pedestrians at all. But when there are, I ride safely and I am courteous. And besides. Part of the fun of bicycling is riding on the sidewalk!!! I feel like a kid again!

Steven Bourasa on "Council unanimously agrees to begin arena talks with Kamilos "

2010-03-22T07:03:17Z

The Kings already have a stadium. Spend some money on an upgrade, including the possible building of a new arena at the same site; if funding sources permit. Otherwise, spend some money that will help the Kings and Sacramento area residents. It costs about $22 million per mile to run light rail track. So the airport line, via the kings stadium, would cost about $300 million with a couple stations.

Steven Bourasa on "Forward. Finally. "

2010-03-14T19:48:16Z

Perhaps the rail yard site would be better served by a minor league Football stadium. Let's face it. In these hard times, we already have a well crafted, but kinda ugly, pro basketball stadium. We also have a nice minor league stadium across the river. Let's spend dollars on boosting the infrastructure to make these facilities accessible by the public; namely light rail and bus service. And leave Cal Expo alone! It aint broke so don't fix it!

Steven Bourasa on "Kamilos plan is favored by task force; Read arena task force report to Council"

2010-03-14T19:40:34Z

No thank you Mayor Johnson!!! I do not wish to sell off our beloved Cal Expo to a bunch of greedy developers so that we can buy the Maloofs a brand new Arena! You need to spend some money rebuilding our public transit system. This is the life blood for our economy in the city of Sacramento!

Steven Bourasa on "K Street Renovation Progress"

2010-02-19T18:20:23Z

We need to preserve the colorful mural from the old "Tower Records" store front. (You can see it in some of the pictures from this article).

Steven Bourasa on "City Council campaign contributions for Districts 5, 7"

2010-02-17T21:17:23Z

Thank you Kathleen for bringing more transparency to city governance. The average citizen just doesn't have the time in their busy schedules to ferret out this information. Well done!!

Steven Bourasa on "Ask Officer Michelle - When Recycling Becomes a Larger Issue"

2010-02-15T23:41:01Z

Here's some simple advice for those who don't like people rummaging through their garbage can: Make it easier for recycling scavengers to get their valuable loot. Place the aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles in a box next to the garbage can.

Steven Bourasa on "Ask Officer Michelle - When Recycling Becomes a Larger Issue"

2010-02-15T23:36:22Z

Thank you Honest Abe for your wisdom and common sense! also,Happy official-holiday birthday!!

A Warm Reception at McClatchy High School for Anti-Gay Protester Fred Phelps

2010-02-06T04:38:14Z

      A small group of people started gathering in front of McClatchy High School today, at 3 o’clock, to show their support for gay rights. Among the group, were protesters who had gathered earlier at the capitol, students from neighboring schools, and the press.
      It was nearing the scheduled time for the arrival of the notorious anti-gay protester, Fred Phelps and his clan, from the Westboro Baptist Church. They were scheduled to arrive at 3;15pm, according to their website godhatesfags.com.
      The high school was ready with a dozen staff members standing guard in the front drive way. A number of students chose to dine in restaurants across the street, having a nice vantage point to enthusiastically view the scene.
      At 3:20, the school bell rang and students began to flood through the front doors. As the front of the school filled with students, more supporters joined the group. Some were wearing pro-gay t-shirts and others were wearing rainbow colored ribbons. Several students identified themselves as members of the gay-straight student alliance at high school. Other students made the point that they were straight, but believe in mutual respect for all people.
      The mass of demonstrators became larger. As cars drove by, honking their horns, the crowd would roar with delight. What was planned as a counter-protest became a gathering of people with a love for freedom and equality. The diversity of the crowd was greeted with the smiles on people’s faces.
      People didn’t seem too disappointed that the guest of dishonor hadn’t arrived. The reverend had also missed his appointment at the Capitol, scheduled for 1:10pm. Rumors were circulating that their flight had been cancelled due to snow. These reports have not been confirmed.

Images:

1) Anthony is a student at McClatchy High School.
2) Mother and son, Kathryn and McClatchy freshman, Liam.
3) Two students from St. Francis High School show their support with a rainbow flag.
4) A girl in pink tape strikes a pose.
5) Students from Rio Americano High School,of Carmichael, show their support for gay rights at the State Capitol.

Steven Bourasa on "Court ruling: Strong mayor initiative won't be on June ballot"

2010-02-05T18:17:12Z

Hip hip hooray!!!

Steven Bourasa on "Johnson reacts to initial ruling in strong mayor case"

2010-01-15T19:56:13Z

The SMI is mis-labeled. It should be called the "Strong-Land-Developer-&-Megacorporation-Initiative". I think we need to get back to a form of government that serves the general public. We pay enough in taxes, now we need service!

Steven Bourasa on "Read judge's initial ruling against strong mayor initiative"

2010-01-15T19:51:00Z

Our fair city has gone through many changes in the last decade! Look around. This was all done with our current form of city government.

Steven Bourasa on "City officials back measure to fight state "

2010-01-13T20:52:04Z

This sounds like a great idea!

Steven Bourasa on "The Argument For Legalization."

2010-01-13T20:50:53Z

All of the arguments that Marcos makes in his article is a direct result of marijuana prohibition! If we legalize cannabis we will lower the cost and the criminal problem will disappear. It would cost nothing to grow a few plants in your garden, just like God intended! At harvest time, we can share the fruits of our labor with our neighbors; homegrown tomatoes, myers lemons & some dried cannabis flowers. Relax and bon appetite!

Steven Bourasa on "WEC 46 at Arco Arena "

2010-01-12T18:11:19Z

I got to meet some of the fighters at 24 hour fitness downtown. I could tell they were serious fighters by their cauliflower ears! One guy had lost 7 pounds and was busy steaming to lose another 7 pounds before the fight. Now that is dedication!

Steven Bourasa on "Police union supports strong mayor campaign"

2010-01-12T04:58:53Z

Why do I feel uneasy about all these measures that are designed for "public safety" ? I don't feel safe having a mayor that is so strong that he doesn't have to answer to the people. Nestle' Waters comes to mind. Look out for full-body scanners at airports. You will not be safe from cancer causing radiation! I doubt it will have any affect on terrorism either. The Patriot Act doesn't make me feel safe. Oh well, the list goes on & on....

Steven Bourasa on "Ask Officer Michelle - Speedy Issue at 20th/K Streets"

2009-12-27T21:34:01Z

Intersections like 20th & K Street would benefit from better lighting at night. Also, a four-way stop might be helpful.

Steven Bourasa on "Changes to Sacramento Water Conservation Ordinance Go Into Effect Today"

2009-12-10T06:11:57Z

I know. The City speaks with a forked tongue. The citizens must conserve while the ultra-rich international corporations, like Nestle' & their ilk, can use as much of our water as they wish for huge profits. Who do you work for mayor???

Steven Bourasa on "Local Photographer Captures Art in Bathrooms"

2009-12-10T06:08:30Z

Here is an excerpt from Wikipedia: "The Vandals were an East Germanic tribe that entered the late Roman Empire during the 5th century...The Vandals are perhaps best known for their sack of Rome in 455. Although they were not notably more destructive than others, the high regard which later European cultures held for ancient Rome led to the association of the name of the tribe with vandalism: senseless destruction, particularly in diminution of aesthetic appeal or destruction of objects that were completed with great effort." Since the writing appears on bathrooms walls with limited aesthetic appeal I would not qualify them as 'vandalism'.

Steven Bourasa on "Another group of California's finest honored at the Hall of Fame"

2009-12-03T20:32:22Z

excellent photographs of the celebrities

Steven Bourasa on "To Bin or Not to Bin: The story of Sacramento's green waste battles"

2009-12-01T02:17:35Z

I compost in my midtown backyard. It works great if you mix the leaves 50/50 with grasses. I also add worms to help with composting. It takes a little over a year for the compost to turn into a nutrition-rich soil. Use this soil in planter boxes and potted plants. It is perfect for the home gardener and foliage enthusiast.

Steven Bourasa on "Ask Officer Michelle - Bicyclists Must Follow the Rules of the Road"

2009-12-01T02:07:59Z

When I see police officers riding bicycles in the downtown area, they are always riding on the sidewalk. Is this the policy of the city's police department? Are they riding on the sidewalk because it is safer??

Steven Bourasa on "Meaningful Carbon Offset - Solar Cooking"

2009-11-26T05:16:50Z

Hackers found e-mails with leading scientists cooking the numbers to hide a cooling climate. Other e-mails showed that there is not a scientific consensus on global warming. Check out the debate! http://networkedblogs.com/p19017096 http://networkedblogs.com/p19002409

Steven Bourasa on "Ask Officer Michelle - Suspicious Brownies in the Workplace"

2009-11-17T01:30:43Z

Welcome to California, with some of the most potent varieties of marijuana you will find! Amsterdam is probably the only place on Earth that can compete with the herbs available here. It is not uncommon, for people who have never experienced California grown cannabis, to believe that it is laced with some other drug. They will often say, "How can I be this f***ed up with just weed? This must be laced with some dangerous drug!" If you do a google search for "pot brownie" recipes, you will find that other drugs are not typically an ingredient; if ever. The fact is, the marijuana is that strong! For the adventurous, here is a recipe for cannabutter. Simply add this, instead of regular butter, to your favorite brownie recipe. http://www.youtube.com/hempnainteasytv#p/u/3/M0aSr4buihA For a healthier alternative, you may subsitute cannabis infused olive oil for the cannabutter! Here's the link for the recipe: http://www.youtube.com/hempnainteasytv#p/u/6/vs66uyiH968 (Special notice: you must have a doctor's recommendation to legally make and eat 'pot brownies' in this State!)

Steven Bourasa on "Stop the proposed Levee Fence"

2009-11-17T01:10:15Z

An Ugly Fence is a rotten idea!

Steven Bourasa on "McCarty: Questions must be answered"

2009-11-13T17:06:31Z

Let's understand why the city of McCloud sent Nestle' packing. You would think a smaller city would want new business to bolster their economy. Why is Nestle' covertly setting up here?

Steven Bourasa on "Ask Officer Michelle - New Gang Trend Has Neighbors Asking Questions"

2009-11-02T17:55:28Z

Wow, let's not use our freedom-of-speech to criticize the police!!! OMG

Steven Bourasa on "Top Johnson Advisor Resigns To Work For Nestle"

2009-11-02T17:43:41Z

Nestle' is the BIG BAD WOLF!!!

Steven Bourasa on "Support for the legalization of cannabis grows"

2009-11-02T17:40:29Z

Read the definitive book on hemp and marijuana online for free: "The Emperor Wears No Clothes" http://www.jackherer.com/ Yes, George Washington grew HEMP!!!

Steven Bourasa on "Mayor Kevin Johnson introduces "Rules of the Game" for new arena"

2009-10-30T20:32:56Z

The Railyards location is adjacent to the water treatment facility. Quite convenient for a Nestle' Arena!

Steven Bourasa on "Mayor Kevin Johnson introduces "Rules of the Game" for new arena"

2009-10-30T20:31:28Z

Let's face it! There are people in this city who care deeply about a new arena. It is the state of the sports empire business. I think the railyards is the perfect location for a sports arena complex. There is nice access to Richard's Blvd and 7th Street. The mix of the older structures with new facilities should be striking. Lightrail access has already broken ground. A sports complex on the riverside has a nice look for the city.

Steven Bourasa on "City halts Nestlé work "

2009-10-27T04:16:59Z

It's only 60 jobs in exchange for our water supply. hmmm. let's go green! Let's say no to the bottled water industry!

Steven Bourasa on "Discussion grows over Nestle water bottling plant"

2009-10-27T04:08:33Z

This is the type of "Strong Mayor" activity you can expect from Kevin Johnson. Nestle' is very bad news for Sacramento!

Steven Bourasa on "Bottled water film screened Wednesday "

2009-10-22T04:18:51Z

To the people complaining about the loss of 60 jobs, check out the hassle that other communities have had with Nestle'. They are a major problem!

Steven Bourasa on "Storm damage this morning"

2009-10-13T21:46:09Z

Excellent pictures. Thanks!

Steven Bourasa on "Light rail ground broken Monday"

2009-10-13T21:43:13Z

Wow, it's hard to understand the foresight of this System of Things. During the hard economy of RT and it's towering losses, funds are provided to extend a line to an industrial part of town; Richard's Blvd. I guess it should be no surprise that city development is the priority for Sacramento. Here's to the future! Alas, the riders of today face over-priced fares and service cuts.

Steven Bourasa on "Perspectives 09: A day of controversial views"

2009-10-10T19:30:25Z

Cynthia McKinney would be a much better choice.

Steven Bourasa on "Fire and cold weather bring unwanted rat visitors indoors"

2009-10-06T03:54:55Z

Thanks for this article. My attic is a popular hangout for roof rats. I was thinking cat access might be helpful since I have three cats.

Steven Bourasa on "Councilmembers voice concerns over Nestle bottling plant"

2009-10-01T19:42:34Z

See the movie "Flow". Water is the next highly controlled resource.

Steven Bourasa on "Committee supports current council/manager system"

2009-09-18T20:34:23Z

I think the committee's recommendations are excellent!!!

Steven Bourasa on "The science of THC medicine"

2009-08-21T19:32:46Z

Is there a difference between "medical use" and "medicinal use"?

Steven Bourasa on "The science of THC medicine"

2009-08-21T05:21:48Z

What's wrong with getting high? Why should that be a crime?

Steven Bourasa on "A look at Sac's Homeland Security program"

2009-08-12T07:40:57Z

The attacks of 911 and the 7/7 bombings in London were both carried out coincidentally while the governments were staging mock exercise drills. Please inform the general public when such mock drills are carried out in Sacramento so I can plan on being out of the area that day.

Steven Bourasa on "Ask Officer Michelle - Reporting indoor Marijuana Grows "

2009-08-11T03:37:50Z

"Pot Houses" are the result of bad law making. Legalize marijuana and regulate it's production.

Steven Bourasa on "Benches at I Street Central Library removed"

2009-08-09T02:30:46Z

When did we decide that public benches are solely for the use of the homeless? I have a home AND I would like to see more public benches in midtown. It would be nice to have a place to sit and relax. There are times when I have to sit on a curb or on a wall; then I start to feel like a vagabond myself.

Steven Bourasa on "Will the City Council Block the "Strong Mayor/Council" Initiative?"

2009-08-01T22:12:11Z

Anyone who has lived in Sacramento during the past decade can see that midtown/downtown has changed from a cow town to a world class city (well, almost perhaps). All this change has occurred with the current system of things. We don't need a 'strong' mayor to do things his way with the blessings of the big land developers and without the wishes of the community.

Steven Bourasa on "Medicinal cannabis clubs face scrutiny"

2009-07-15T18:24:18Z

People want safe and legal access to this powerful healing herb. Given today's legal climate, it is no surprise that many medical marijuana dispensaries are opening up. I suggest that the city council partake of 'special' cookies before their deliberations. It is simply amazing how humanitarian people become under the influence of sister cannabis.

Steven Bourasa on "Vehicle upside down in the ditch, driver unscathed "

2009-07-10T20:08:28Z

Great photos!

Steven Bourasa on "Strong mayor progresses, questions remain"

2009-07-09T16:18:25Z

We do not need this strong mayor initiative. The mayor and city council members are already held accountable through voting.

Steven Bourasa on "Riding Cool?: fixed-gear bikes without brakes"

2009-07-06T18:42:26Z

Are all these tickets for brake-less bikes justified? Let's look at statistics. How many bike accidents were reported in Sacramento this year? How many of these accidents were on brake-less bikes?

Steven Bourasa on "Sac Press June 30 Interviewing Techniques workshop"

2009-07-01T18:46:26Z

Thank you Holly and Colleen for an informative workshop. The edibles were delicious also.

Steven Bourasa on "City nabs $56m for redevelopment"

2009-07-01T18:44:15Z

Dear Kevin Johnson, You can't have a world-class city without a robust regional transit system. How about spending a few million to keep public transport alive and well. The current scenario is not good.

Steven Bourasa on "Balancing RT -- fares vs. service cuts"

2009-06-21T10:25:26Z

Wow. Let's raise the price and offer less service. What kind of business model is that?

Steven Bourasa on "A glimpse into Sacramento RT's current fiscal crisis, from an Operators perspective"

2009-06-18T03:57:36Z

Perhaps we can delay less important civic projects on the agenda to save this important resource. Perhaps we could reallocate funds from some of these less important projects. 1) K Street renovation 2) Old Railyards renovation 3) Cal Expo/ Sacramento Kings take-over 4) New $50 million county courthouse. Look up the dollar amount on these babies! $6 million to keep regional transit in healthy shape is a paultry sum in any economy.

Steven Bourasa on "A glimpse into Sacramento RT's current fiscal crisis, from an Operators perspective"

2009-06-17T20:54:53Z

The City & County of Sacramento must observe the fact that Regional Transit is a necessary asset that serves the general public. The City & County have an obligation to fund and maintain this asset. $6 million is a paultry sum of money to allow the system to denigrate further with higher fares and service cuts. A robust system, charging reasonable fares, is unequivocally the life blood of Sacramento. Moving people from workplaces, to merchants and to homes is the key to a healthy local economy. Sacramento, step forward and pick up the tab!

Steven Bourasa on "Protesters Rally at the Capitol to prevent HIV/AID budget cuts"

2009-06-13T04:49:06Z

In a film interview from 2007, Dr. Luc Montagnier, the co-discoverer of HIV,offers startling remarks that make him sound more like an "AIDS dissident" than an HIV advocate: * HIV alone cannot cause AIDS, it requires co-factors * Oxidative stress is the most important co-factor * The immune systems of people that are healthy and properly nourished render HIV harmless * Antiretroviral drugs for AIDS are toxic, do not specifically target HIV, and cannot be tolerated over the course of a lifetime

Steven Bourasa on "Protesters Rally at the Capitol to prevent HIV/AID budget cuts"

2009-06-12T09:38:28Z

I remember reading that GQ article Did you visit www.AliveandWell.org?? Have you read the info they present?

Steven Bourasa on "Protesters Rally at the Capitol to prevent HIV/AID budget cuts"

2009-06-12T07:07:24Z

This notion about HIV drug toxicity comes from the official AIDS reports. 80% of deaths caused by meds! The HIV=AIDS paradigm has no real science to back it up. Dr Gallo was a fraud. Do some homework beyond what the dreaded CDC feeds you. I go to World AIDSs Day rallies and the message is "not to remain silent about AIDS". I know my message is not mainstream, but I speak the unspoken truth about AIDS.

Steven Bourasa on "City Council to consider 9 percent rate hikes for utilities"

2009-06-12T04:36:31Z

I spent many hours researching the funds for water, sewer & garbage for an article I was planning to write. I even recruited the excellent assistance of Colleen at the Sacramento Press. I learned that it is a very complicated process. Something doesn't seem right here and I was hoping to dig up the truth. For example, Why would the installation of water meters raise the fees for sewer and storm drainage. I can understand a possible increase for the water. Another fishy tale; while water meters were being installed, the city advertised that water service would cost a flat base fee of $7.77 plus a volume usage charge. They want to raise that base to over $21.00 by 2010. This kind of price manipulation seems illegal if not downright scandalous. Can we get some expert citizen accountants to look over the books???

Steven Bourasa on "Protesters Rally at the Capitol to prevent HIV/AID budget cuts"

2009-06-12T04:27:50Z

The leading cause of AIDS death is from liver failure due to the toxic meds!! The HIV-causes-AIDS paradigm is a BIG LIE. That's right. The government lies to us. Isn't it amazing that after the rise of Harvey Milk and the Gay community, a super deadly virus appears on the scene to wipe them out? Many scientists and doctors who worked on AIDS research have discovered the truth about the HIV-AIDS hoax and our speaking out. The HIV-AIDS industry suppresses their voices. Visit www.aliveandwell.org for vital information.

Steven Bourasa on "Jaywalkers Beware!"

2009-06-09T22:01:48Z

A nice crosswalk, next to tracks, with blinking yellow lights and a sign that reads, "Caution Pedestrians Crossing" should do the trick. Why should the poorest citizens be penalized for bad street planning? Sacramento! You are responsible for designing streets and walkways that meet the safety and needs of your citizens!

Steven Bourasa on "Distasteful tasks: RT considers fare hikes, service cuts"

2009-06-09T21:57:09Z

The City of Sacramento must consider public transportation to be a key asset to the city. Let's divert city funds from less important project goals to meet the $6 million shortfall. Let's use $2 million from the the budget allocated to the revitalization of K Street. A populated light rail system is essential to the growth of the K Street mall shoppes. Let's use another $2 million from the Old Railyard Project. Same benefit applies. Finally, it would be nice if we could borrow another cool $2 million from the New $50 million Sacramento Courthouse. OR, perhaps we could delay the demolition and takeover of Cal Expo for another couple years.

Steven Bourasa on "Distasteful tasks: RT considers fare hikes, service cuts"

2009-06-09T21:56:19Z

The Light Rail is the Ultimate Electric Vehicle, Baby!!

Steven Bourasa on "Jaywalkers Beware!"

2009-06-09T05:46:10Z

Why are people crossing the street at the railroad tracks?? The most likely reason is a bus stop right near the tracks and across the street from the lightrail station (Clearly visible in images 4, 6 & 7 of this article). If you want to be legal, it's actually about 100 feet to the crosswalk, 30 feet crossing the street and then another 80 feet to get to the bus stop. If I was in this situation, I would take the shortest distance from point A to B.

Steven Bourasa on "The art of pruning transit services"

2009-05-30T23:34:33Z

Instead of raising the fare prices to unfair levels, RT needs to lower prices and rethink their game plan. I would like to see a special monthly pass for light rail riders at a significantly lower price; how about $35.00. I hardly ever use the bus, but I would use light rail everyday for my work commute. Besides, it costs a lot less to operate the lightrail, per mile, than it costs to operate the bus; bus service costs about 4 times as much. That's the ticket! Offer a menu of monthly pass options; A lightrail pass, a bus pass and the lightrail/bus combo. That's forward thinking in today's economy!

Steven Bourasa on "Should We Close Sac's Parks? Open Up K St. to Cars?"

2009-05-30T23:20:50Z

Look around, more & more people, in the midtown grid, are riding bicycles. The city needs a dedicated bike trail that runs from midtown to Old Town. K Street would be the perfect thoroughfare for bike lanes. Add bike racks as well. Currently, K Street does not permit bike traffic. This policy is not in sync with today's green conscious trend setters.

Steven Bourasa on "Johnson: city still sees Cal Expo as "option" for Kings "

2009-05-22T04:20:48Z

You forgot the parking fee of $9. OR has it gone up? Remember, all of the streets in the immediate area are marked "No Parking". Better take your bicycles.

Steven Bourasa on "County Health Department: Budget cuts would harm children, AIDS patients "

2009-05-16T04:47:21Z

Do your homework people! The US lied to us about weapons of mass destruction. The EPA lied to the people of New York when they declared that the air was safe to breath on 911. The CDC is lying when it claims that HIV causes AIDS. Visit www.aliveandwell.org for details.

Steven Bourasa on "Preparing for swine flu in Sacramento"

2009-05-01T06:38:23Z

It's funny how the press describes this H1N1, also known as the Mexican swine flu, with precise detail. In actuality, the screening tests for this "deadly flu" are anything but specific. Read this article from the San Francisco Chronicle: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/04/27/MN0O17A8Q5.DTL&tsp=1

Steven Bourasa on "Swine flu info at 2-1-1 phone line"

2009-05-01T06:33:36Z

Here is an interesting article from the San Francisco Chronicle: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/04/27/MN0O17A8Q5.DTL&tsp=1 Sacramento has 2 more swine flu cases...

Steven Bourasa on "Ask Officer Michelle - A filthy problem"

2009-04-28T05:05:41Z

It is a basic human need to defecate and urinate; just like breathing and sleeping. The city should recognize this fact and provide an adequate number of facilities for this purpose. Unfortunately, public restrooms are very rare. The few that exist in midtown are often locked shut. John Galt is correct that businesses often reserve their bathrooms for paying customers only. Some enforce their policy by requiring patrons to pick up the bathroom key from the cashier behind the counter. Do you believe that private businesses should be responsible for the bathroom needs of the general public? If so, ask your property manager to install a porta-potty next to your covered parking. Problem solved!

Steven Bourasa on "Climate change documentary for Earth Day in Sac"

2009-04-22T07:52:13Z

Global warming or global cooling? It seems that science today is controlled by the global cabal and the faux news.

Steven Bourasa on "Candlelight vigil for gay marriage"

2009-03-06T04:21:54Z

Thanks for covering this event. I'm sorry that work kept me from attending. I wish to thank EVERYONE who believe in equal rights and who support gay marriage; this includes many straight folk and people in the religious community. Bravo!

Steven Bourasa on "The NEW Cal Expo"

2009-03-03T00:41:06Z

I don't like this new plan. mixed use residential? Is this supposed to house the Sate Fair? We are facing hard times and budget cuts. Do we need a new park right now? (Do we need a new courthouse?)

Steven Bourasa on "Citizens Rally to "Stop the Power Grab""

2009-01-27T04:07:44Z

The link was down during the week. It is now up and running. visit: www.stopthepowergrab.com