In case you should see smoke billowing out of the old Arnold Palmer Cleaners on Arden and Eastern, don’t bother calling the fire department. They’re the ones who set the fire.
The upcoming expansion of the Bel Air on the same corner is to be put on hold until April while the local fire station uses the now empty and soon to be demolished AP Cleaners for training exercises. Just thought you’d like to know.
The Presidential Primary Election is coming to Sacramento on February 5th. In an effort to encourage folks to vote, Regional Transit has been running ads featuring McClatchy High School students…
By the way, are we ready to retire the use of pop culture phrases in advertising? (this post is sponsored by Buick – It’s All Good).
At any rate, visit the County Web site for more details on the election. Not sure if you are registered? Use this handy look up tool.
Sadly, it’s not the list we were hoping for:
From north to south, here are the 48 state parks, beaches, reserves and recreation areas that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is proposing to close to help balance the state budget. The parks would be closed until enough money is available to reopen them. The governor’s office also said some parks could be turned over to local governments to operate.
Well hopefully this will help California get out of this pickle and our kids won’t have to suffer any other cuts…
From News10.net:
A Roseville 12-year-old can consider himself lucky — he’ll only face DUI and hit-and-run charges for his alleged drunken driving spree last weekend that had Rocklin Police relieved things didn’t end much worse…The boy allegedly showed signs of being drunk and was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, hit and run and driving without a driver’s license.
Two notes of interest, however (well, other than a drunk 12 year old driving a car on public streets of course)…
From KCRA.com:
A man who lost control of his vehicle and was later treated for injuries may have buckled in a pack of beer, but not himself, according to a police report…Officers said Gritsyuk appeared to be unrestrained by a seat belt, but that a 12-pack of beer in his car was secure.
Odds that this guy owns a “Everyone has to believe in something….” bumper sticker?
CBS news is reporting on a sting operation being conducted in Rancho Cordova. Drivers are being pulled over, cited for good driving, and issued $5 gift cards for Starbucks. Keep an eye out for cops, put your hands at 10 and 2, and maybe you’ll get lucky!
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In the Sacramento area, people who hate Christmas hit ones of Nativity displays every year. What are they after? Baby Jesus, of course:
Baby Jesus was stolen from the nativity scene of an Orangevale family’s front yard.
The family did not notice that Jesus was missing right away because the thieves left everything else, the manger, Joseph and Mary.
The family was not just robbed of a figurine, they were robbed of a tradition.
Don’t be another “The family”. Introducing the CHRIST CHLUB! Lock down your Baby Jesus in this festively decorated kevlar-coated security lock, now available in Rudolf Red! Guaranteed indestructible and tamper proof. This tasteful anti-theft device has been designed with your Nativity scene’s – and your family’s – security in mind.
Don’t let those Grinches steal your Christmas! Secure your Baby Jesus with the CHRIST CHLUB, and save Christmas. Yes, little Timmy, it is Christmas time in Sacramento again.
You may have noticed that there is a new Peet’s Coffee & Tea going in at 37th and J Street. We “Peetniks” couldn’t be more thrilled with this news. For those of you looking for some additional cash this holiday season, they are currently hiring. While we missed the job fairs dates, you may still submit your resume to jobs@peets.com.
UPDATE: I clearly do not get around much anymore as I’ve been informed that there is another new Peet’s on 20th & J Street (also hiring). I’ll do some more research as it can’t be just a coincidence that both new J street locations are conveniently located right next to a Starbucks. Coffee Wars?
UPDATE II: Ok, so it’s official, Peet’s is moving forward with their attempt at world (er, Sacramento) coffee domination. Another store is going up on Howe & Hallmark. Anyone notice the timing with the increase in new stores and the death of Alfred Peet?
Long time no post, will try to improve. I’ve been writing a great deal for others, the paid writing kinds of thing that sort of have to take a priority slot when you’re trying to pay the mortgage.
And speaking of mortgages …
Forbes magazine has just named the Big Tomato the nation’s worst housing market. I guess that means I shouldn’t be expecting a new neighbor in the empty house next-door any time soon. Like a lot of people, the owners leveraged their equity and got caught in the downdraft as they tried to sell. It’s approved by the bank for a short-sale — that means you can get it for less than is owed on it — but with so many houses to choose from in similar straights … well, at least it’s not a meth house.
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