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
Second Avenue among 24 city streets with speed limits reduced
City Council has approved reduced speed limits on Second Avenue and 23 other street segments to make them safer for those who use or live near the roads. Speed limits
September 18, 2020
SCNA seeks new board members
The SCNA board has approved the Nominations Committee’s recruitment of potential new board members for the December 2020 election. These characteristics will help round out the board’s perspectives, strengths and
September 17, 2020
Educational forum on Measure A, the “Strong Mayor” ballot measure
On September 12, 2020, the Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association held an educational forum for current Board members on Measure A, the “Strong Mayor” ballot measure. Councilmember Jay Schenirer presented the
September 14, 2020
In the District: More than 3 years to get new crosswalk? Really?
Finally! You may have noticed a new light signal under construction in front of the Children’s Home on Sutterville Road. It took more than three years.Don’t get me wrong, I
September 13, 2020
Progress still slow on X Street shelter
The city continues to work, although at a slow pace, on its goal ofconstructing and operating an emergency shelter on X Street near Alhambra Boulevard to address the needs of
September 13, 2020
SCNA making plans for action on Black Lives Matter support
SCNA’s Ad Hoc Committee for Racial Justice has worked to address many of the grievances people of color have expressed in the wake of the May killing of George Floyd
September 12, 2020
Trees in Curtis Park: Be aware of low branches on neighborhood walks
While the COVID-19 pandemic has kept many at home, it has encouraged more daily walks and visits to the park. The neighborhood’s trees make it possible to take a stroll
September 7, 2020
The Side Door creates live concert streaming series
The dire warning “#SaveOurStages – Time is running out” came from NIVA, the nonprofit National Independent Venue Association. According to a July survey of 2,400 independent live music venues and
September 6, 2020
23 Years on Portola Way
Meet Linda and John Elgart, who moved to Portola Way 23 years ago. “We found our house riding bikes up and down the streets,” Linda says. As sales reps for
September 5, 2020
Notes from Aug. 5 SCNA board meeting: Budget assumes Sierra 2 closure for months
With the increase in local COVID-19 cases, it’s possible that Sierra 2 will be closed with minimal allowed activity for several months. The Finance Committee recommended a bare-bones budget of
September 4, 2020
Sierra 2 Center remains closed, except for essential activities
Because of the continuing health orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sierra 2 Center remained closed in August with a few exceptions for tenant businesses. SCNA’s annual events –
September 2, 2020
President’s message: Tough times require SCNA to be creative
Our fiscal situation is hardly rosy, as I have mentioned in previous columns. SCNA has about $100,000 in our checking account and $387,000 in our Reserve for Replacement (RFP) fund,
September 1, 2020
