Mulch Madness
It’s been a long, hot summer so far, and there’s plenty more to come. Mulch Madness, organized by the Sacramento Tree Foundation, will help protect the trees in McKinley Park from the dry conditions. The…
East Sac Community Meeting About Crime
A little while ago my wife contacted Councilmember Steve Cohn’s office to coordinate an East Sac Community Meeting to discuss all of the crime that our neighborhood has recently seen. Steve’s office just confirmed the…
Fab '40s 5K Run/Walk
It is no exaggeration to say that Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of Americans. Odds are that, even if you don’t have anyone in your family with Alzheimer’s, you know someone who has. In order to…
McKinley Park Tree Tour
Sure, you might appreciate the beauty of the trees in McKinley Park, but how much do you know about them, really? To learn more, stop by the parking lot near the Shepard Garden and Arts…
10044 Prairie Dunes Way Just Sold
Last week we closed on my listing at 10044 Prairie Dunes Way. This is a great house out by Wildhawk Golf Course just a little bit past Bradshaw and Florin. Yes, that is a ways…
38th Street Annual Blood Drive
For the 6th year, Alice McAuliffe and her husband Pat will host a blood drive outside their home at 1141 38th Street, complete with refreshments and East Sac neighborhood camaraderie. On Thursday, July 17, from…
Mulch Madness
The Sacramento Tree Foundation’s Mulch Madness event has become their most popular summer project for volunteers. Not only does it help protect McKinley Park‘s many majestic trees from drought and heat, but it is a…
California State Fair
Yup, it’s that time again. For 17 days, from July 11-July 27, Cal Expo will host the 161st Annual California State Fair. Enjoy the many rides and games in the popular midway carnival, tour the…
July Food Truck Mania in McKinley Park
Food Truck Mania returns to McKinley Park this Friday, July 11, courtesy of Councilmember Steve Cohn and, especially, all the awesome food trucks presented by SactoMoFo (Sacramento Mobile Food Events). The event runs from 5-8pm;…
4th of July Parade in East Sac's Fab 40's
This year will be another great 4th of July parade in East Sac’s Fab 40’s! We will start on 41st Street between J and M and sometime around 11:00 we will roll out in a…
Sacramento Independence Day Celebration
One of the many perks of living in East Sac is the close proximity to Cal Expo and all its great events. This is especially evident on the 4th of July, when the fireworks from…
Tree Tour of McKinley Park
If you missed the McKinley Park tree tour in June, do not despair. Another tour is being held this coming Tuesday evening, July 1. Attendees will congregate in the Shepard Garden and Arts Center parking…
Pops in the Park June 28, 2014
This Saturday, June 28, the final Pops in the Park concert will be held at McKinley Park. And what a finale it will be! Starting at 6pm, Garratt Wilkin & The Parrotheads will be performing…
3522 D Street in East Sac Just Sold
When I first moved back to California many years ago, my wife and I rented a great little house in East Sac at 3522 D Street. It is on the friendliest block that I have…
2014 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
Starting this Wednesday, June 25, the USA Track & Field Championships return to Sacramento. For five days, the best American track and field athletes will compete at Hornet Stadium on the Sac State campus. Events…
Pops in the Park
This Saturday, June 21, perennial Pops in the Park favorite, the John Skinner Band, will be rocking Bertha Henschel Park starting at 6pm. Their distinctive blend of hit songs from the 1950s–from swing to rock…