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Hundreds of volunteers perform service at East Lawn
Lance Armstrong's History Features
Steamers were plentiful on river during 19th century
By LANCE ARMSTRONG
A large wooden sign on a structure on the west side of Front Street in Old Sacramento pays tribute to...
East Lawn Memorial Park is home to notables of the past
By LANCE ARMSTRONG
An American flag adorns the gravesite of Robert T. Matsui at East Lawn Memorial Park. Photo by Lance...
Brewery once operated in today’s Land Park area
By LANCE ARMSTRONG
The Land Park Business Center at 1250 Sutterville Road sits on the former site of the Sutterville Brewery....
National History Day – California draws 1,056 students to Sacramento
By LANCE ARMSTRONG
The NHD-CA team dedicated many hours to assuring the successful operation of this year’s state competition....
‘Sacramento,’ ‘Sitka’ among early river vessels
By LANCE ARMSTRONG
Note: This is part 10 in a series about the history of the Sacramento River. The topic of riverboats...
Buffalo Brewery men were interred at East Lawn Memorial Park
By LANCE ARMSTRONG
Editor’s Note: This is part 10 in a series about the rich history of and associated with East Sacramento’s...
Artist speaks about “The Great Wall of Carmichael,” other works
By LANCE ARMSTRONG
One of Hugh Gorman’s most notable works is his 100-foot-long mural at Carmichael Park. Photo by Lance...
Brewery men memorialized at East Lawn Memorial Park
By LANCE ARMSTRONG
The Sacramento Brewery was located at 28th and M (now Capitol Avenue) streets. Editor’s Note: This...
Kline Music honored for its 50 years of service in the music products industry
By LANCE ARMSTRONG
Kline Music is presently celebrating its 50th anniversary. Photo by Lance Armstrong One of the success...
Former Carmichael Park pool manager, swim coach shares memories of pool
By LANCE ARMSTRONG
Don and Holly Haws resided in Carmichael during the 1970s, while Don managed the Carmichael Park pool...
Former Sacramento Zoo veterinarian reminisces about his notable career
By LANCE ARMSTRONG
The Dr. Murray E. Fowler Veterinary Hospital opened on Nov. 9, 2006. Photo by Lance Armstrong Note:...
Former East Sacramento resident was known as ‘Father of McClellan’
By LANCE ARMSTRONG
Arthur Serviss Dudley was a resident of East Sacramento during the 1920s and 1930s. Photo courtesy...
Inside Our Newspapers
Chautauqua Playhouse presents Jerry Herman’s ‘Showtune’
Pictured is the cast of “Showtune.” From the left: Dian Hoel, Dan Barrett, Chris...
Hundreds of volunteers perform service at East Lawn
By John Hartman and Margaret Snider
Volunteers of all ages help with cleanup and painting at East Lawn Children’s Park...
Steamers were plentiful on river during 19th century
By LANCE ARMSTRONG
A large wooden sign on a structure on the west side of Front Street in Old Sacramento...
Crepe Escape owner discusses possible arson and hope for the future
By MONICA STARK
Three fire investigators are looking into what caused the fire that burned down Freeport...
‘Drawing the Line’: SMUD exhibition features drawings by 22 Sacramento area artists
“Study for Bay Area (Walnut Creek)”, Craig N. Smith, charcoal on paper, 2012,...
Elmhurst martial arts school teaches more than punching and kicking
By Monica Stark
“The last thing we need in the world is more punching and kicking. We could use...
Local preschool teacher builds community through early childhood education
By ELIZABETH PENNEY
Head teacher at Discovery Montessori, Denise Halfacre / Photo by Claire Mills As...
Darrell’s Notes
By Councilmember Darrell Fong
Ground Breaking Ceremony for Cosumnes River Boulevard Extension On May 2, the City...
Congratulations St. Francis Class of 2013!
Editor’s Note: St. Francis will hold a farewell mass and celebration on Wednesday,...
Pocket-Greenhaven library held 2nd annual spring after-hours celebration
On Saturday, April 27, the Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library celebrated spring...
Mural project celebrates spirit of closing school; Half will follow students to William Land
The spirit of an elementary school slated for closure next fall was expressed and...
Over The Fence
By Greg Brown
An observant Curtis Park resident was briskly walking the track around William Curtis...
Mid-Century Modern enthusiast discusses Land Park home tour highlights
By Greg Brown
Photos by Sutter Buttes/John DiDomenico Photography These photographs were taken...
Orange Grove Graduates: Arcade area adult school to close after 38 years and hold graduation for everyone
By MONICA STARK
“Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” Those were the...
The Brickhouse Gallery presents Life in Collage: Picture stories pieced together
By MONICA STARK
Carrisa Rolfe is a young woman with layered disabilities, unable to move from the...
Entrepreneur Makes His Living “Saving Memories” And on the journey, has brushes with greatness, including Al Capone, Tom Hanks…and Senator Feinstein
By Steve LaRosa
After a varied and colorful career spanning everything from environmental activism...
Land Park Community Comes Together to Help Young Family
On Saturday, May 18, friends of the Land Park community invite the public to attend...
National History Day – California draws 1,056 students to Sacramento
By LANCE ARMSTRONG
The NHD-CA team dedicated many hours to assuring the successful operation of this...
‘Sacramento,’ ‘Sitka’ among early river vessels
By LANCE ARMSTRONG
Note: This is part 10 in a series about the history of the Sacramento River. The...
Faces and Places: Volunteers clean up Arcade Creek
Photos by Bill Condray
Volunteers cleaned up Arcade Creek, filling bags with trash on Saturday, April 13....
McKinley playground auction set stage for demolition
On Tuesday, April 2 bidders took a little bit of McKinley history home to their backyards...
Strike Out Stroke: Stroke survivors and River Cats come together to strike out stroke Land Park resident runs River Cats ‘2013 Non-Profit Partner of the Night Program’
By MONICA STARK
Many of their stories resemble one another. They didn’t know they were having a...
Faces and Places: Land Park Pacific Little League Opening Ceremonies
Photos by Steve Crowley
The Land Park Pacific Little League opening ceremonies commemorated 30th anniversary...
YMCA to operate Glenn Hall and Tahoe pools this summer
By MONICA STARK
The Central Valley YMCA is adding two more city pools to their roster this summer...
Local nonprofit raising money to give abandoned horse a second chance at a happy home
TEAM (Teaching Everyone Animals Matter), the nonprofit affiliate of the Sacramento...
Local News Releases
- California Children’s Choir celebrates 20 yeas with a performing tour to China
- The Pocket July 4 Parade committee is looking for volunteers
- Elks Lodge No. 6 honored students and educators with scholarships
- PSR/Sacramento announces the winners of the 2013 High School Scholarship Essay Contest
- Learn to fly at Executive Airport!
- Dyer-Kelly teacher turns chance encounter into lasting literacy lesson
Newspaper Archives
- Faces and Places: Camellia Waldorf School May Festival
- Hundreds of volunteers perform service at East Lawn
- ‘Drawing the Line’: SMUD exhibition features drawings by 22 Sacramento area artists
- Faces and Places: Strike Out Stroke with the River Cats
- Elmhurst martial arts school teaches more than punching and kicking
- Darrell’s Notes
