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175 years ago, John Sutter arrived in the Sacramento area, leading to the construction of Sutter’s Fort, discovery of gold and the eventual founding of Sacramento. To commemorate Sutter’s arrival in August of 1839, Sutter’s…
The next free Sacramento Tree Foundation tour of McKinley Park‘s numerous trees will take place this Tuesday, August 12, from 6:30-8pm. Attendees will meet up at the Shepard Garden and Arts Center parking lot. From…
Yay, it’s here again! This Friday, August 8, stop by McKinley Park from 5-8pm to enjoy the latest round of amazing food trucks. This month’s lineup will offer dinner and dessert that purists, adventurers, carnivores,…
More than 30 years ago, the National Night Out was devised in an effort to heighten awareness about crime and drug prevention, encourage support of and participation in neighborhood anti-crime programs and generally enhance community…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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;…
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…
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…
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…