You Lit Up Curtis Park, We have Winners!
Why should East Sacramento have all the holiday decor fun? Curtis Park can light it up too! Our inaugural Light Up Curtis Park took place in late December as homes
January 19, 2021
Neighborhood votes heavily against ‘strong mayor’ system
Does the city need a “strong mayor?” Viewpoint posed that question in its October issue, publishing articles by City Councilmember Jay Schenirer in favor of Measure A and SMUD Director
December 11, 2020
Neighbors go to alternatives to celebrate the holidays
The virus has upended holiday traditions. Grandmas and grandpas are missing out on family gatherings. What to do? A sample of neighbors and businesses suggests they anticipate creating joy in
December 10, 2020
Seven New Board Members Elected in First Online Annual Meeting
On December 2nd at 6:30pm Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association held an election of the Board of Directors via zoom. In this packed online meeting, existing and potential board members, introduced
December 4, 2020
Curtis Park precincts among Biden’s top percentages in county
President-Elect Joe Biden received overwhelming support from Curtis Park voters in the general election, even by California standards. Biden received 85.6% of the neighborhood vote, President Trump 11.8%, and minor-party
November 24, 2020
Big tent is dining solution for Pangaea and Gunther’s
It takes creative thought to figure out how to stay in business when no one can come inside and cozy up to pub food and a beer or to a
November 8, 2020
Do bylaws require 23 board members?
Notes from Oct. 7 SCNA board meeting Is it necessary under SCNA bylaws to have candidates for each spot on the 23-seat board? If so, that would involve seeking candidates
November 7, 2020
President’s message: SCNA’s finances still not pretty, but Porch Picnic fundraiser helped
Good news is always welcome. I congratulate and extend kudos to all who helped make SCNA’s Porch Picnic a success. It was an outstanding example of what can be accomplished
November 5, 2020
Crime plummets in neighborhood from comparable period last year
Reported crime in the neighborhood in the third quarter of 2020, typically the highest crime period of the year, was down more than 30% from the same period of 2019,
November 4, 2020
Bike owner sees theft from backyard
Last month, I witnessed a brazen thief grab my bicycle from my Fifth Avenue backyard, run past me and ride off. Those are the scary and sad parts of this
November 2, 2020
Racial justice webinars praised
SCNA’s Ad Hoc Committee for Racial Justice produced two recent webinars that attendees praised for their quality and usefulness. The first webinar, Sept. 24, was “Facing the History of Racial
November 1, 2020
Home for the holidays?
This has been a year like no other, forcing all of us to adjust. We’d like to know how your holiday plans have changed. In the December issue, we hope
October 30, 2020
Getting out the vote
Rosanna Herber, left, was among the women from Curtis Park who celebrated the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote nationally in front of the Tower Theatre on Oct. 10.
October 27, 2020
SCNA board endorses Proposition 16 to remedy racial injustice statewide
The SCNA board has taken the unusual step of endorsing a statewide initiative on the general election ballot, Proposition 16. It would repeal Proposition 209 from 1996 and allow state
October 27, 2020
Porch Picnic nets $18,000 for SCNA, helps restaurants
SCNA’s Porch Picnic fundraiser on Oct. 10 was by all accounts a huge hit, raising about $18,000 toward the upkeep and expenses of the Sierra 2 Center, with 195 households
October 26, 2020
Notes from Sept. 2 SCNA board meeting: SCNA opposes West Broadway Specific Plan
The SCNA board voted overwhelmingly to endorse a letter the Executive Committee had sent to the city in opposition to the West Broadway Specific Plan. The letter expressed opposition because
October 17, 2020
Artist restoring vandalized Black Lives Matter sign
The giant Black Lives Matter sign that was constructed in June at the southern tip of William Curtis Park became a nightly gathering spot for neighbors and passersby. With candles
October 16, 2020
Independent pharmacy by Taylor’s Kitchen
With so many giant pharmacies in the area, why would a pharmacist go independent? Sonya Frausto explains. She is the owner and pharmacist at Ten Acres Pharmacy, which opened in
October 15, 2020
President’s message: SCNA bylaws revised to allow board to make rapid response
The board has unanimously approved changes to the SCNA bylaws that became necessary as a result of COVID-19 restrictions and other recurring events. While electronic meetings have become nearly universal,
October 15, 2020
Resources available on racial justice
An extensive list of reading, listening and viewing resources on racial justice has been posted at https://sierra2.org/racial-justice/ by SCNA’s Ad Hoc Committee on Racial Justice. Posted resources include a video
October 14, 2020
SCNA Board Adopts Resolution Supporting Prop. 16 (Affirmative Action)
On October 7th, the SCNA Board of Directors took the unusual step of endorsing a statewide initiative on the ballot in the upcoming election: “The Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association supports
October 13, 2020
Meet the Meditz family, who moved to Fourth Avenue just over a year ago
Michelle teaches Spanish at Natomas Charter School and her husband Andrew is an attorney for SMUD. They previously lived in a two-bedroom, one-bath home in the Med Center area but
October 12, 2020
Questions and answers about how to vote
Curtis Park residents will have options in how they vote in the general election – by mail, by drop box or in person at authorized Vote Centers, including the Sierra
October 2, 2020
Does city need a ‘strong mayor’?
If passed by a majority of voters, MEASURE A would revise City Charter from ‘council-manager’ form of government to ‘mayor-council’ form. YES City leaders would be more accountable By Jay
October 1, 2020
COVID-19 Guidance for a Safe Halloween
A safe Halloween during the COVID-19 pandemic may look and feel a little different this year as people decide how they will celebrate – whether it’s having fun from a
October 1, 2020
Porch Picnic orders by Oct. 2
Orders must be placed by Oct. 2 for SCNA’s fall fundraiser, the Porch Picnic event scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. The fundraiser is totally virtual
September 30, 2020
Fitness studios adapt in the COVID-19 era
By Erik Fay and Susan MacCulloch “Pivot” is often used to describe adaptation during our “new normal.” Two local fitness studios that opened for business earlier this year initially held
September 22, 2020
Tai chi instructor conducts classes in park on Mondays
By Patti Roberts Neighbors gather at the north end of Curtis Park on Monday mornings,social distancing while following the lead of martial arts instructor Tav Byerhoff as he conducts a
September 21, 2020
New neighbors move to 10th, 11th avenues
Kevin and Monica Flanagan moved to 10th Avenue in May from their Oak Park home of nine years. Kevin, originally from Salinas, sells German manufacturing equipment. Sacramento native Monica is
September 20, 2020
Bob Miller, 78, attorney, lived on Highland Avenue
Bob Miller, a longtime resident of Highland Avenue, passed away at home Aug. 3 from complications of Alzheimer’s. He was 78. Bob was a retired attorney with the state Department
September 19, 2020
