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RonTopofIt

About RonTopofIt

RonTopofIt is a complex personality, as are most of the small breed of modern day renaissance millionaires. He wishes more people were like him and yet believes that it takes all kinds. You've met RonTopofIt many times, you just don't remember him.

Powering forward. Together. Unless.

A friend sent me a letter she received from SMUD letting her know how important it is to offer their customers options when it comes to many aspects of her electric service. In particular, the letter discussed her options regarding … Continue reading

How to solve our wire theft problem

I’m curious as to why so many commenters seem to get where the solution lies in this Sac Bee article about wire thieves wreaking darkness on Sacramento streetlights. In response to the crime wave, the city has taken the unusual … Continue reading

CAKE debuts video for “The Winter”

Earlier this week, CAKE debuted the video for “The Winter” which is comprised of entirely of footage shot by fans lip-syncing the song. In a letter posted on their website, director Tracy Rowland explains the making of the video and … Continue reading

Sacramento, at least we’re not Stockton (yet?)

Man, this Stockton bankruptcy thing is quite the mess. The city of Stockton in California’s crop-abundant Central Valley has the second-highest foreclosure rate in the nation and one of the highest crime and unemployment rates. It was named America’s most … Continue reading

An evening of BevMo! fun

The folks at BevMo! (I think I am contractually obligated to use an exclamation point every time I write their name), have invited two of our loyal readers to attend a special event to celebrate their first 5 cent wine … Continue reading

Visit us on the web at…

One passes by these “For Lease” signs all the time, right? Good luck remembering this website address… www . Naghe, Naghe, Not gonna work here anymore! In other Natomas news, I noticed the old Baja Fresh (2600 Gateway Oaks Drive, … Continue reading

Here’s a tip: Eat at El Forastero

The RonTopofIt family hit the drive-through at El Forastero Mexican Restaurant on Fair Oaks Blvd. at Walnut Ave. this afternoon for a quick bite. I had been meaning to give it a go since they took over the space previously … Continue reading

No Bill’s what?