Becoming an American at Lincoln School - Sacramento Press
WEBJul 4, 2010 · The following is an excerpt from Ernesto Galarza’s autobiography, Barrio Boy, which tells the story of the Galarza family’s immigration from Mexico to the United States. Ernesto grew up in Sacramento and attended Lincoln Elementary School, on the site of the PERS "Lincoln Plaza" building. Lincoln School’s student body was primarily made up of immigrants who came to Sacramento from all ...
Loaves & Fishes: Serving Sacramento’s Homeless for Over Three …
WEBJul 4, 2014 · Tucked away on the north side of town behind bustling warehouses and busy streets, Loaves & Fishes is a local organization that has been helping Sacramento’s homeless population for the past 31 years. “Our mission is to be a welcoming, safe, hospitable place for homeless people to come and receive services,” said Sister Libby Fernandez, who has been the Executive Director of Loaves ...
Sac Self-Help Housing Launches New Housing Component for …
WEBApr 21, 2021 · Sacramento Self-Help Housing is proud to support St. Vincent de Paul’s existing “The Exodus Project” to now include operating three transitional houses for recently incarcerated individuals from the Sacramento County Correctional Facility with funding provided by the Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance. In addition to providing transitional housing, the program supports ...
Land Park Pacific Little League honors 1983 all-stars
WEBMar 26, 2013 · On Saturday, a smaller, but much more personal trophy was on display in Sacramento, as the members of the 1983 Sacramento Pacific Little League’s World Series team gathered in honor of the 30th anniversary of their championship season. The 1983 Pacific All-Stars at the site of the Little League World Series in Willamsport, PA.
1980s Sacramento local musicians reunite - Sacramento Press
WEBAug 5, 2013 · One of the top local bands of the early to mid 80s in Sacramento was The Features, who included members (guitarist Waylin Carpenter and bassist Vinnie Pantaleoni) of the nationally signed act Steel Breeze. Since they had the same manager, they played many shows together. The Features were regulars at …
Then & Now: Scanning the history of K street - Sacramento Press
WEBJun 12, 2013 · To take the tour you’ll need a smartphone, a scanner application which is free, and some time to kill. After the code is scanned, voila! You’re transported to K between 9th street and 10th street in1939. View from 900 K — Circa 1939. A panoramic photo pops up – the south side of K street but with a much different face.
Downtown’s ‘Concerts in the Park’ Line-Up Announced
WEBApr 19, 2022 · The exciting and high-energy 2022 Concerts in the Park line-up includes nearly 65 talented local and national bands and DJs that include sounds from musical artists such as Bob Moses (electronic duo), The Expendables (American reggae rock band), Nappy Roots (American alternative Southern rap quartet), Mod Sun (singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and rapper), and Cannons (indie-pop trio ...
Crest Theatre’s preservation behind purchase - Sacramento Press
WEBFeb 7, 2011 · A desire to protect the historic Crest Theatre helped push someone to buy it last week. Bob Emerick, a wastewater treatment engineer with Stantec Consulting Services in Rocklin, said a love of historic architecture and Sacramento's loss of the Alhambra Theatre helped motivate him to buy the theatre complex for nearly $2.8 million Wednesday.
A look at historic Old Florin Town - Sacramento Press
WEBJan 19, 2012 · A century ago, the building was a theater. The Promised Scout Lodge built in the 1950s. This is the current location of the Florin Historical Society. The Sacramento Kendo Dojo. (Above) The Buddhist Church of Florin was established in 1919, and this was the original building the members used. The Buddhist Church of Florin.
Support your local custom guitar designer Mark Dobbins
WEBMar 4, 2013 · Anyone who plays guitar professionally or with passion should think about upgrading to a custom handcrafted guitar, which can have much better tonality and durability than factory made guitars. One of Sacramento’s premiere custom guitar makers is Mark Dobbins, who creates his own line of instruments called Dobbins Guitars from his home workshop.