A Welcome Brunch on the Back Porch!
Meet Kris and Dave Backus of Portola Way. During Labor Day weekend 1997, when Kris and Dave moved from Rocklin to Curtis Park, their next-door neighbor Judy Harper immediately invited
January 29, 2019
The color lines that divided us
Decades of racist attitudes, restrictive covenants and government actions segregated city neighborhoods Why is Curtis Park so white? U.S. Census Bureau data show Curtis Park is the fourth-whitest of 50
January 29, 2019
Notice of Intent to Amend SCNA Bylaws
SCNA Board members have been discussing some bylaw changes that address its current situation relating to the conduct of electronic meetings and providing authority for the Executive Committee to act
January 29, 2019
Three generations in Curtis Park
Meet three generations here in Curtis Park — Daniel and Jonathan Calabretta, their sons Parker and Declan, and Daniel’s parents, Kathleen Van Ness and Charles Silber. Daniel’s parents actually moved
January 29, 2019
Meet Jen, Justin and their girls!
Jennifer Albinson and Justin Cohan-Shapiro moved to Curtis Park in March 2019 with toddler Whitney, and a year later their family has grown to include baby Harriet. “We picked Curtis
January 29, 2019
Meet the Snider family!
Greg and Mary Snider moved from Tucson to Curtis Park about a year ago to be near their son’s family, including their 4-year-old grandson. Soon, their second son will join
January 29, 2019
Meet the Landsberg-Dean family!
Elizabeth Landsberg and Gordon Dean moved to Curtis Park in 2004 because they wanted more room for their growing family, which now includes teen aged sons Jacob and Ari. “We
January 29, 2019
Restaurants show support for Black community
‘We Stand With You’ encourages discussion Open conversations can lead to better understanding and societal changes. That was the concept behind 200 Sacramento restaurants participating in the “We Stand With
January 29, 2019
In spite of city trend, Curtis Park remains ‘Neighborhood of Trees’
When I first moved from Fort Collins, Colo., to accept the position of Sacramento city arborist, my goal was a less physically demanding position for my back. I never dreamed
January 29, 2019
Meals program exceeds fundraising goal, seeks to extend delivery period
CURTIS PARK SHARES MEALS, a charitable campaign that began in May with a goal of raising $5,000 to fund meal deliveries in Oak Park, has exceeded its goal by $1,000,
January 29, 2019
New interest in vegetable gardens makes Oak Park nursery ‘essential’
In March, Angela Pratt prepared to close The Plant Foundry to comply with COVID-19 orders. Then she got word that her Oak Park nursery was deemed an essential business because
January 29, 2019
Notes from June 10 meeting: With neighbors’ help, SCNA cash position strong
Treasurer John Bailey reported that May expenses were close to what was projected, so no money from the reserve account will be needed. Because of the generous donations from the
January 29, 2019
4 longtime SCNA board members quit
Four longtime members of the SCNA board submitted a joint letter of resignation in mid-June. “It has become increasingly obvious over the past several months that our opinions, thoughts and
January 29, 2019
Birds of Curtis Park: Fierce Cooper’s hawks make meals of other birds in neighborhood
Our neighborhood’s fiercest resident birds are Cooper’s hawks, with long tails and short, rounded wings that enable them to capture prey in wooded areas where rapid acceleration and the ability
January 29, 2019
What’s up at Sierra 2?
With the shelter-in-place orders announced on March 19, Sierra 2 Center was immediately shuttered. More than three months later, we are still closed as a community center – no classes,
January 29, 2019
Mystery of ‘Easter egg’ rocks solved
Have you discovered a painted river rock in your front garden? Perhaps your kids detected these small treasures during impromptu family scavenger hunts (leaving the rocks in place). Who is
January 29, 2019
SCNA envisions healthy future despite closures
Year’s events canceled High school and college graduates aren’t the only ones denied their rite of passage this year. Those in Curtis Park who mark their summers by festive family
January 29, 2019
From the Viewpoint Vault: Neighbors dig in to plant Valley Oaks
By Jeff Hunts, Special to the ViewpointApril 2013 Just beyond the foul line, in deep right field of Curtis Park’s baseball diamond, a beautiful pre-spring dawn found folding tables set
January 29, 2019
SCNA’s Statement About Racial Injustice and the Death of George Floyd
George Floyd’s unjustified death has triggered an outpouring of anger and protests about the manner in which he died. Anyone viewing the video of his treatment at the hands of
January 29, 2019
From the Viewpoint Vault: Two Rivers Cider opens nearby taproom
Originally published in the November 2016 edition of the Viewpoint Community Newspaper. Two Rivers Cider is still open and filling orders during the pandemic. Two Rivers Cider opened a taproom
January 29, 2019
‘The Frontline’ is powerful anthem of pandemic
Sacramento musician Lori Sacco-Nelson had seen those red-line badges of courage on the faces of nurses and doctors in countless television news reports throughout the long weary month of March.
January 29, 2019
Purple martins find refuge at edge of neighborhood
The purple martin is the most intriguing bird residing in the neighborhood. It’s the largest swallow in North America and feeds in flight on insects, generally higher in the air
January 29, 2019
Pandemic forces neighbors to slow down, be creative, count their many blessings
While neighbors acknowledge the suffering of so many people during the world pandemic, some count their blessings for the opportunities the forced isolation has given them – to compose works
January 29, 2019
Proud of You! Neighborhood CELEBRATES dozens of graduating seniors
College Grads High School Grads
January 29, 2019
Teachers say learning at a distance in pandemic isn’t normal for anyone
Three public-school teachers who live in Curtis Park and normally commute to suburban districts want parents to realize that educators all know there’s nothing normal about the distance learning that
January 29, 2019
Oak Park Farmers Market is open as essential service
Before we get to the apricots, flowers and honey this year at the Oak Park Farmers Market, we need to line up six feet apart, wash our hands and put
January 29, 2019
Volunteers help seniors with Medicare decisions
By Marge Ginsburg Like many friends and neighbors, I faced the question of how to use my retirement years. I became a Medicare counselor in the Health Insurance Counseling and
January 29, 2019
SCNA President’s message: Big Day of Giving donations far exceed goal
The Big Day of Giving is over and to say it exceeded our expectations is a gross understatement. The final figures are in, and we more than doubled our goal
January 29, 2019
Seniors share memories of a school year like no other
Editor’s note: Viewpoint asked graduating seniors from the neighborhood to describe their experiences with the coronavirus pandemic. Here are their responses. Olivia Ang-Olson of Ninth Avenue I expected to close
January 29, 2019
Over 350 donate to SCNA on Big Day of Giving
The Big Day of Giving was a huge success for SCNA and the Sierra 2 Center this year. SCNA more than doubled its goal with a final take of $52,630
January 29, 2019
