West Sacramento is updating its Bicycle & Pedestrian Path Master Plan, and your advice is requested. The plan seeks to enhance the existing network of trails in the city. Attend one of three workshops: Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the West Sacramento Recreation Center (2801 Jefferson Blvd.); Wed., Oct. 5, from noon [...]
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Sep 252011
Mayor Christopher Cabaldon announced Friday that he is forming a special advisory team to look at how the city might accelerate community redevelopment efforts if its redevelopment agency is dismantled by new state laws. Governor Brown has proposed eliminating local redevelopment agencies to help balance the state’s budget. Local governments will be able to keep [...]
Sep 252011
You’re invited to a discussion of “The Help,” by Kathryn Stockett, on Oct. 19. The club meets at 6:30 p.m. in the community room of the library, 1212 Merkley Avenue. The event is hosted by the Evening Book Club, which welcomes new members. No charge. See the information desk to borrow a copy of the [...]
Sep 242011
River City Rowing Club invites the public to an “open house fundraiser,” with a barbecue, beer garden, live music and silent auction, from 3-7 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 24 at the Port of West Sacramento. $25/adults ($40/couple), $7 for ages 12-20, free to kids under 12. Get tickets at http://rivercityrowing.eventbrite.com. For more info on the [...]
Sep 232011
NEWS-LEDGER SEPT 14, 2011 The flags went back up from Friday to Sunday to commemorate 9/11. The display, at the corner of South River Road and Jefferson Boulevard in Southport, was the work of John Vinson. He’s put up a flag display every year since 9/11. This year, in addition to several hundred large flags, [...]
Sep 232011
(Editor’s note: The News-Ledger is trying a new feature today – a profile of a remarkable youth, from time to time.) NEWS-LEDGER SEPT. 14, 2011 By Anita Varney Jake Manning, a ten-year old from West Sacramento, qualifies as this week’s “Kid Extraordinaire.” Recently, he was in downtown Sacramento with his mother and sister. Jake [...]
Sep 222011
The News-Ledger just received notice that Washington Unified School District has set a date for the first-ever ‘State of the District’ dinner. The event is planned for Nov. 1 at River City High School. It begins at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6. A speech by board president David Westin is expected. Further details — [...]
