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Month: November 2019

Local Issues

Sammy’s keeps diners happy

November 28, 2019 Del Paso Boulevard Partnership

Celebrating 75 years, restaurant reflects jovial owner BY ALLEN PIERLEONI Khalid “Kal” Farhoud was telling a joke. “When you get old, three things happen to you,” he said. “You start forgetting things, and then … […]

Labor

Yvonne R. Walker: Giving thanks for many people

November 27, 2019 SEIU Local 1000

Being part of a union tops this list What am I thankful for this holiday? I’m thankful for unions, and my union in particular. Up to 45% of all U.S. workers are legally excluded from […]

Local Issues

Iceland rises from the ashes

November 21, 2019 Del Paso Boulevard Partnership

Beloved skating rink rebounds from arson fire BY ALLEN PIERLEONI Terrie Kerth walked a visitor out the back door of Iceland Ice Skating Rink and pointed to a white, two-story wood house. It was built […]

Local Issues

Decarcerate Sacramento Celebrates Victory Over Stalled Jail Expansion

November 21, 2019 California Endowment

BY EDGAR SANCHEZ Criminal justice reform activists won a huge victory this month, when Sacramento County Supervisors walked away from an $89 million plan to expand Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center (RCCC) in Elk Grove. Opposition […]

Labor

Yvonne R. Walker: Nurturing new leaders can bring change

November 20, 2019 SEIU Local 1000

How one Fresno worker helped his community for the better Where will we find tomorrow’s leaders? Look around; you may already know a leader in the making. Leadership is a skill that takes support and […]

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Del Paso Boulevard’s History

November 14, 2019 Del Paso Boulevard Partnership

For 85 years, this fabled street has been important to the region North Sacramento was originally part of a 44,000-acre land grant made by the Spanish government to Eliab Grimes in 1844. Called Rancho Del […]

Local Issues

Associated Sound makes events worth hearing

November 14, 2019 Del Paso Boulevard Partnership

Family legacy continues at Del Paso business BY ALLEN PIERLEONI One of Sacramento’s oldest thoroughfares is also one of its most dynamic. Each week, join us on a stroll along Del Paso Boulevard, where you’ll […]

Health

Yvonne R. Walker: Union apprenticeships offer leg up

November 13, 2019 SEIU Local 1000

Groundbreaking program creates path to a better career Imagine how difficult it is with kids, working, saving for their education, while also trying to dream of a different professional life for yourself. When do you […]

Local Issues

Decarcerate Sacramento Opposes Costly Prison Expansion Proposal

November 7, 2019 California Endowment

BY EDGAR SANCHEZ The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors is getting cold feet about proceeding with an $89 million expansion of Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center (RCCC) in Elk Grove. Most of the five-member board came […]

Local Issues

Del Paso Boulevard’s Southpaw Sushi

November 7, 2019 Del Paso Boulevard Partnership

A well-known local chef is back with a new destination restaurant in a vibrant part of town BY ALLEN PIERLEONI One of Sacramento’s oldest thoroughfares is also one of its most dynamic. Each week, join […]

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