It’s Friday, it’s ugly outside, it’s time to have some fun at the expense of others with a little installment of the ever-popular “Make us laugh” feature. The California Highway Patrol announced Thursday that it will accept applications in January for new CHP officers. This is the first time in three years that the CHP … Continue reading “The CHP will be accepting applications soon”
Help me out, folks. I read this article on kcra.com about downtown Sacramento Restaurants fighting to stay open, you know, because of the economy. Or is there another reason? Over the past couple of weeks, several downtown restaurants have shut their doors for different reasons. Table 260, Danielle’s Creperie and Fog Mountain Cafe recently closed….”The … Continue reading “The keys for restaurants to succeed”
Local tomatoes are at their best in late summer and are currently popping across town in gardens, farms and restaurants. The great thing about a good tomato is that it can practically stand alone. Toss some salt and pepper on it and work it into just about anything. We aren’t known as “The Big Tomato” … Continue reading “Talkin’ Tomato!”
News10.net runs a story about how there will now be “Fewer police on Sacramento streets” because of, well you know, the economy. Data collected from the Bureau of Justice statistics shows: In 2007, the national average for city police to residents ratio was 2.3 officers for every 1,000 residents. By comparison, after this most recent … Continue reading “Good work, if you can get it”
An analysis was conducted by a non-partisan and neutral economic research firm that discovered the furloughs are actually harming the California economy. Hear that silence? That is the sound of local businesses dying.
Laura Chick, the state inspector general for stimulus spending, is busy solving problems that California is encountering with spending ARRA stimulus funds. Problem: A backlog of approvals at the Office of Historic Preservation, due to furloughs at that office, means ARRA funded projects are having trouble getting started. Her solution: No more furloughs for that … Continue reading “Groundbreaking ideas from stimulus watchdog”
Looks like C-Webb and his Center Court restaurant cum sports bar in Natomas have thrown in the towel. I’m sure a weak economy, crappy local sports teams, and C-Webb’s waning star power didn’t help the sinking franchise. However, according to Sacbee.com commenters (and we know how reliable they are) it really closed because too many … Continue reading “More Restaurant Closings- Center Court and Cheffrey’s”
Who doesn’t love a list? What about a list pertaining to Sacramento? Not you? Great, because here’s one that should have you scratching your head (especially if you’ve been to some of the cities that took us down. Riverside?). Sacramento has the 32nd-largest economy in the nation, and the sixth-best in California, according to a … Continue reading “Take that Columbus!”
Friday’s opening of the State Fair was capped with an appearance from American Idol David Cook. This was, without question, one of the funnest musical moments I have witnessed at The Fair in years. Why? RELEVANCE! Most bands that play The Fair are either blasts from the past or up and comers. Cook is NOW, … Continue reading “David Cook gives The Fair what it needs”
Because someone had to get the word out on this thing, Congresswoman Doris Matsui stepped up and sent me an email today detailing tomorrow’s transition to digital television. As we get ready to switch to digital television, I want you to be prepared. I have provided a series of resources on my website to help … Continue reading “Doris does digital”
