In what has become my beat as of late, I’m here to report that my favorite makeshift homeless shelter has been evacuated once again. Since I ride past this spot almost every day, I keep track of when it is empty, picking up a few stragglers, and when there is no room at the inn. … Continue reading “Spring cleaning on the Garden Highway”
I was riding along the Garden Highway this morning when I noticed some temporary style fencing along the river side. I quickly discovered why this fencing was installed (excuse the poor photo quality as my “smartphone” is anything but). I even noticed a dog herding the weed eaters. There were so many, too, it was … Continue reading “Sheep take over Garden Highway”
I noticed the makeshift homeless shelter I wrote about late last year under Interstate 5 and the Garden Highway has been cleared out again. The last noticeable evacuation was in May of 2011 when police lead the charge in the wake of a rape case at Discovery Park. Anyone know what prompted this particular relocation?
I noticed that some homeless folks have set up shelter once again under Interstate 5 along the Garden Highway. Who knows how long they will get to stay this time, or what becomes of their belongings when they are eventually forced out. One thing I did notice, however, was two piles of trash at either … Continue reading “Homeless people take out the trash, too”
Earlier this week, I witnessed law enforcement removing folks who were living under Interstate 5 along the Garden Highway. Since I ride by this area every morning I have been tracking the growth of this tent city wondering how they are created and ultimately removed. They gathered quite a pile of belongings and trash which … Continue reading “Police clean up makeshift homeless shelter”
There is quite a comment thread going on over at sacbee.com about this article on the tent city situation in Seattle. It’s off-topic already, of course. A lot of Loaves and Fishes bashing. The tent cities around Seattle run on a system of self-governance, where residents elect leadership councils and vote weekly on matters such … Continue reading “To tent, or not to tent”
As a Sacramento resident, you can count on many things in the summer: at least one week of unbearable heat, a ridiculous amount of news reporting on that obvious heat, a budget impasse, and fairly weak riverside dining. When you travel to any of the riverside joints that promise great views, relaxed atmospheres, and top-notch food, … Continue reading “Pearl on the River Not Exactly a Gem”
In the lower-left corner of the SacRag home page, you’ll often find local pictures from the Sacramento group on the image-sharing site Flickr. One of the most prolific contributors to the group is Tom Spaulding (tspauld), who follows his muse to document an urban element most never really notice: Vintage neon signs. I tripped across … Continue reading “Bright lights, big city: The neon of Sacramento”
Not to steal sac-eats’ thunder (I’m sure I’m not a threat), but I thought I’d offer up a restaurant review of my own. Samurai Sushi, formerly of 1801 Garden Highway, now offers the freshest sushi in town, complete with a brand new wet bar in the basement. Hop into your inflatable rafts and check it … Continue reading “My first restaurant review”
“Bridges on the River” certainly sounds nicer than “Overpasses on the River” – but if the sight of an old highway’s underbelly doesn’t fit into your idea of a delightful culinary experience, I suggest you pick your table strategically. If you’re headed to the bar (and my focus at sacrag is bar experiences, not full-blown … Continue reading “Bridges (?) on the River”
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