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Green Summit in Sacramento

Kristina McBurney (McMartin Realty) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:44:28 -0500

Want to learn more about Green everything? Want to find out about Green buildings, Green cars, and Green energy. Attend the Green Summit coming to Sacramento April 7th to 9th at the Convention Center. Looks as though the exhibit hall will be open for free and you can register for the classes with one or two day passes. Come on out and learn how you can do your part to be a little more Green... Or even a lot!

Despite what Kermit says, it is easy to be Green!

Kristina McBurney

For more info on the Summit visit: http://www.green-technology.org/gcsummit/index.html

4th Avenue Lofts, great project in Oak Park

Kristina McBurney (McMartin Realty) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:17:36 -0600

Urban architect, Ron Vrilakas is having a casual get-together tonight at his new project, 4th Avenue Lofts in Oak Park.

There's going to be some great discussion over pizza (Luigi's) and beer (Rubicon). Ron's going to share some of his vision for this emerging corner of Oak Park and has welcomed any and all to join in the discussion.

5 of the units for this project have already sold. If you want to get a good look for yourself while connecting with other urban-minded folk, this is a great opportunity.

I'll be there and hope to see some of you as well.

Date: Friday, February 22nd, 2008
Time: 5:30 to 7:30pm
Address: 2901 35th Street
One block south of the Starbucks on Broadway.

If you can't go but are interested in the project, call 916-442-7895 or visit the website.

Neighborhood Advisory Group Meeting for February

Kristina McBurney (McMartin Realty) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:09:34 -0600

One of the best ways to stay in touch with what is going on in Midtown and Downtown neighborhoods is to attend the Neighborhood Advisory Group meetings. Normally scheduled the 3rd Monday of the month, due to the holiday Februarys will be on the 25th. Heres the info:

The Neighborhood Advisory Group February meeting scheduled for February 25th,
this upcoming Monday is at the Hart Senior Center. It will start off with
pizza at 6:15 p.m. and begin the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

City Manager Ray Kerridge will join us once again in February to
introduce Police Chief Rick Braziel. In January, many people raised
concerns about the urban canopy and the direction of the City's Urban
Forest Services. Joe Benassini, Urban Forest Services Manager and
Jerry Way, Director of Transportation, will be at Monday's meeting as well.

For more information

Janine Martindale
Neighborhood Resources Coordinator
Neighborhood Services Department
921 10th Street, 5th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Office (916) 808-8193
Fax (916) 808-6534

Neighborhood Advisory Group Meeting for February

Kristina McBurney (McMartin Realty) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:09:28 -0600

Express pay your City of Sacramento Utility Bills!

Kristina McBurney (McMartin Realty) — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:04:36 -0600

Paying your utiliity bill in the City of Sacramento just got easier! The Department of Utilities recently launched its ExpressPay service to allow customers the ability to make one-time payment online. Customers will receive a leaflet in their January bills explaining bill paymentoptions. But I posted info below:

The City of Sacramento Department of Utilities has launched its new online bill payment option, ExpressPay. The ExpressPay system can be accessed from the Department's webpage and allows customers to make a one-time payment with their Visa, Mastercard, debit card or bank account number.

ExpressPay is the first online bill payment service offered by the City of Sacramento. The Department of Utilities also accepts payments over the phone, in person at 1395 35^th Avenue and via AutoPay which automatically deducts money from a checking or savings account to pay monthly utility bills. More information about options for paying a City of Sacramento utility bill can be found at www.cityofsacramento.org/utilities or by calling 808-5454.

Time to be Storm Ready

Kristina McBurney (McMartin Realty) — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:52:43 -0600

After the storms the beginning of this year it is a good idea to be prepared for the next one. I have many clients who lost power for up to a week here in the City limits of Sacramento. Take some time to think what you would do without power and or heat for a week. My clients spent lots of time in internet cafes during the day but nights were cold without lights and electricity. Those with gas stoves and water heaters faired better because they could still cook and take hot showers but not much else.

I am compiling a list of items that clients should have on hand for severe weather events including the possibility of having to evacuate if there is a flood. In the meantime below is information from the City of Sacramento regarding severe winter events:

If you should experience any problems with sewers or storm drains,
contact the City Operator at 264-5011. Operators are available 24
hours
a day, 7 days a week.

For information on what to do in the event of a power outage, or how to
be "storm ready", please visit the Emergency Services website at:
http://www.sacramentoready.org/index.htm.

For current updates of creek levels, check out: http://www.stormready.org/.

Free self-serving sandbag stations have been set up throughout
Sacramento. The closest station is the Robertson Community Center,
located at 3525 Norwood Ave. For a complete list of locations in the
City and County, visit the Emergency Services website (listed above).

For updates on Regional Transit service, visit:
http://iportal.sacrt.com/WebApps/RiderAlert/RiderAlert.asp.

Janine Martindale
Neighborhood Resources Coordinator
Neighborhood Services Department
921 10th Street, 5th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Office (916) 808-8193
Fax (916) 808-6534

First West Nile Case in California...Time to watch out for Mosquitos!

Kristina McBurney (McMartin Realty) — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:03:10 -0500

The first case of west nile virus was confirmed in California last week. Time for everyone to do their part to stop the proliferation of mosquitos. Best way you can help, is to drain any standing water in your yards. Make sure you store unused planting pots upside down and pour out any standing water you find elsewhere. Make sure to check places that may get watered from sprinklers during the night. Also if you know of any stagnant green pools in your area, let the Sacramento Yolo County Mosquito Vector control know by calling 916-685-1022 or visiting their website at www.fightthebite.org.

See the notice below from the Department of Health Services for more information. K

STATE HEALTH OFFICER ANNOUNCES FIRST CONFIRMED HUMAN CASE OF WEST NILE VIRUS IN CALIFORNIA THIS YEAR

Jun 20, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SACRAMENTO - A 21-year-old Kern County woman has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) infection, the first reported human case in California this year, State Public Health Officer Dr. Mark Horton announced today. The woman's symptoms include fever, headache and body aches. She was not hospitalized.

"This first confirmed illness in California due to West Nile virus reminds us that we are moving into the high-risk season," Horton said. "The most important step people can take to prevent exposure to West Nile virus is to protect themselves from being bitten by a mosquito. We are also requesting the public to report dead birds to assist state and local agencies with surveillance efforts."

The positive test was reported to the Kern County Department of Public Health by a local blood bank where the patient had donated blood. She subsequently developed symptoms.

"Special precautions are taken to test all blood donations for West Nile virus, so Californians can be assured that blood supplies are safe," Horton said.

To date this year, WNV has been detected in 13 of California's 58 counties in 57 dead birds, 18 mosquito samples, two sentinel chickens and one horse. In 2006, a total of 278 human WNV cases, including seven deaths, were reported in the 46 of 54 counties that detected WNV activity.

WNV is transmitted to humans and animals through a mosquito bite from a mosquito that has been infected by feeding on an infected bird. Although the risk of serious illness to most people is low, less than 1 percent of individuals will develop a more serious illness.

Horton reminded Californians of three simple ways to protect themselves from WNV:

DEET - Apply inspect repellent containing DEET, picaradin or oil of lemon eucalyptus according to label instructions. Repellents keep the mosquitoes from biting you. DEET can be used safely on infants and children 2 months of age and older.
DAWN AND DUSK - Mosquitoes that carry WNV bite in the early morning and evening so it is important to wear repellent at this time. Make sure that your doors and windows have tight-fitting screens to keep out mosquitoes. Repair or replace screens with tears or holes.
DRAIN - Mosquitoes lay their eggs on standing water. Eliminate all sources of standing water on your property, including flower pots, old car tires, rain gutters and pet bowls. If you have a pond, use mosquito fish or commercially available products to eliminate mosquito larvae.

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has invested a total of $15 million over the last two years to enhance mosquito control efforts in California. This funding has supplemented the resources of existing mosquito control programs statewide and expanded efforts in areas of the state not covered to control WNV. This investment in equipment and other products to control mosquitoes continues to benefit mosquito control efforts this year.

For more information about WNV, visit www.westnile.ca.gov. In addition to reporting all dead birds, Californians are encouraged to report dead tree squirrels. The Web site includes information on the most common birds found with WNV. Dead birds and squirrels can be reported on the Web site or by calling (877) 968-2473.

Farmers Markets Downtown!

Kristina McBurney (McMartin Realty) — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:12:24 -0500

Its that time of year again, we have Farmers Markets downtown 4 days a week now. What better way to stay healthy, eat locally and meet your neighbors! Stop by one today if only to pick up a fresh nectarine or bouquet of flowers for your sweetie! - Look for the organic booths. - K

Sundays - YEAR ROUND RAIN OR SHINE!
8 a.m.-noon; 5th and W streets, next to Southside Park

Tuesdays - May through October
10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Fremont Park, 15th and P streets
10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Roosevelt Park, 10th and P streets

Wednesdays - May through October
10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Cesar Chavez Plaza, 10th and J streets

Thursdays - May through October
10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Downtown Plaza, 4th and K streets

New Zip Code for large portion of the Central City

Kristina McBurney (McMartin Realty) — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:02:13 -0500

Looks like a good portion of the Central City will be getting a new zip code starting July 1st. It seems to cover the railyards, the west side of the R Street corridor and the Midtown Arts and Entertainment areas. Starting July 1st my office will now be in the 95811. Sacramento keeps getting bigger and bigger! See the full story from the Sacramento Bee along with a map at:
http://www.sacbee.com/city/story/223780.html

K

City of Sacramento Parking Customer Service Department to move to City Hall

Kristina McBurney (McMartin Realty) — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 22:39:04 -0500

In an ever continuing process to consolidate City Services and provide better customer service, The City of Sacramento Parking Customer Service will move into City Hall... Once again great work on better serving the public! - K

Customers can obtain all services in one location beginning week of Monday, June 18

The customer service team for the City of Sacramento Department of Transportation's Parking Services division is relocating from 921 10^th Street to the Revenue Department, Monday, June 18, to better serve customers out of City Hall at 915 I Street, first floor.

The move means a one-stop shop for citizens needing to obtain residential parking permits, validation coupons, meter reservations for bagging parking meters during construction and other parking transactions as well as pay for parking tickets. Currently, all those services, with the exception of citation payments are handled out of 921 10^th Street .

New hours will be Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. People should be aware that Mondays and Fridays are busiest as are noon hours and the first of the month.

All staff within Revenue Services will be trained on how to process parking business transactions and the Parking Services team will be trained on how to process other Revenue-associated transactions such as business tax licenses, so the two will form one customer service team.

For more information or questions refer to http://www.cityofsacramento.org/

City Pools open until 7pm when temperatures reach 100 Degrees or more!

Kristina McBurney (McMartin Realty) — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 16:46:31 -0500

Cool in the Pool Program to Provide Added Relief When Outside
Temperatures Reach 100 Degrees Fahrenheit or More

Sacramento, California, June 13, 2007--As part of its Cool in the
Pool program, the Department of Parks and Recreation will keep pools
open until 7p.m. whenever temperatures reach 100 Degrees Fahrenheit or
more.

Thirteen pools will participate in the Cool in the Pool program.
They will remain open for recreational swimming between the hours of
1p.m and 7p.m., when the previously mentioned conditions apply. This
summer Cool in the Pool program will begin on Monday, June 18th.

Swimming Pool Locations:

Carillon Pool, 1648 65th Ave., 433-6271
Clunie Pool at McKinley Park, Alhambra Blvd. and F St., 264-5301
Doyle Pool at Northgate Park, Bremerton Dr. and Mendel Way, 566-6420
Glenn Hall Pool, Carlson and Sandbar Drives., 277-6071
Johnston Pool, 231 Eleanor Ave, 808-6421
Mangan Pool, 2230 34th Ave., 433-6272
McClatchy Park Pool, 35th St. and 5th Ave., 277-6041
Natomas High School Pool, (open Feb-Nov) 3301 Fong Ranch Road off of
San Juan Road, 566-3644
Oki Pool, Wisseman Dr. and Cliffwood Wy., 277-6160
Pannell Meadowview Community Center Recreational Pool, (open March-Oct)
2450 Meadowview Rd., 808-6622
Sim Pool, 6207 Logan St., 3808-3768
Southside Pool, 6th and U Streets., 808-5331
Tahoe Pool, 3535 59th St., 277-6072

For specific swimming pool locations and hours-of-operation, residents
are asked to visit the Department's website at
HTTP://www.cityofsacramento.org/parksandrecreation/recreation/aquatics/,
or call the City Operator at (916) 264-5011.

City open house for 2 way conversion of Freeport and 21st Streets

Kristina McBurney (McMartin Realty) — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:34:59 -0500

City holds open house to answer questions about construction to convert Freeport and 21^st streets from one-way to two-way

Sacramento residents are invited to an open house, Tuesday, June 26, to learn more about the construction activities and schedule for converting Freeport and 21^st streets from one-way to two-way.

Construction is scheduled to start in early August to return Freeport , from (Broadway to Vallejo Way) and 21^st Street (from 4^th Avenue to W Street) to two-way traffic. The streets had been two-way prior to 1974.

Restoring the streets to two-way will improve neighborhood livability for motorists and non-motorists by reducing travel speeds and improving access to neighborhoods, while enhancing the quality of life for area residents.

WHAT: Open House to answer construction-related questions.

WHO: City of Sacramento Department of Transportation staff and Councilmembers Robert King Fong and Lauren Hammond

WHEN Tuesday, June 26

5:30-7:00 p.m. (5:45 presentation)

WHERE: McClatchy High School , cafeteria

3066 Freeport Boulevard

WHY: Project team members will discuss what neighbors can expect during construction and

will be available to address questions. The approved design plan will also be available

for review. Construction will start in early August and be completed by late fall,

weather permitting.

For more information, please see the project web page and the approved environmental document at www.cityofsacramento.org/transportation under "special projects."

WiFi now available for travelers at Sacramento Valley Rail Station

Kristina McBurney (McMartin Realty) — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:18:26 -0500

WiFi now available for travelers at Sacramento Valley Station

The City of Sacramento has gone live with free WiFi at the at the Sacramento Valley Station, adding to the list of improvements the City has made at the station and the surrounding parking lots since the City acquired the property and eight acres last December. About 1.3 million passengers a year stop at the historic depot traveling on Amtrak and Regional Transit.

The high-speed WiFi connection, free to depot visitors, can be used for up to 12-hours by registering for a user name and password at the Amtrak ticket counter. Users can access the service from the lobby to within 100 feet of the building's perimeter.

In addition to WiFi, the City has made numerous improvements to the depot the last five months including:

¨ Installation of Pay-By-Space Machines for customers to pay for parking. The machines accept coins, cash, and credit cards (Visa & MasterCard). The customer need only pay at the machine and enter the parking stall number, collect a receipt and go.

¨ Opened a meeting room for the public to hold community meetings.

¨ Converted offices and moved in City Parking Services staff.

¨ Improved access to the station and surrounding parking lots to make more user-friendly.

¨ Secured the building and controlled pests.

¨ Cleaned-up building and abated lead paint and asbestos in selected areas.

¨ Refurnished historic light poles in front of building.

¨ Commissioned assessment reports on the building and historic features.

The next round of improvements will focus on structural and seismic upgrades, and historical preservation (pending funding and report recommendations) and repairs such as fixing the leaky basement, upgrading electrical and natural gas services to the building, replacing glazing, repairing the front entry canopies and strengthening wall and floor connections.

For more information contact:
Linda K. Tucker, APR
Media & Communications Specialist
City of Sacramento
Department of Transportation
915 I Street, Room 2000
Sacramento, CA 95814
916.808.7523

Fremont Community Garden Opening Celebration

Kristina McBurney (McMartin Realty) — Wed, 30 May 2007 01:57:04 -0500

The former Mandella Garden on Q Street between 14th and 15th has once again begun to bloom! Come celebrate the New Fremont Garden on Saturday June 9th from 10am to 2pm. Opening remarks will be made by Mayor Heather Fargo at 11:30. Tour the Garden or sign up for the new Bocce Ball league starting NOW! Most of all come to show your support of community gardening. Recognize it as a place you can slow down, walk through and look around.

Currently the plots have only had a few weeks of tending but already you can see the many varieties of tomatoes, peppers, beans and squash growing. If you look closely you can find Cilantro, Beets, Rhubarb, Okra, Lavender and Lemon verbena. Not to mention the many Sun Flowers. Stop by and take a look. I have a plot on the South side of the garden near the Bocce Ball Court, you can tell it by the 2 bambo tilt ups for my beans and the coco-mulch and with rock border. It is small but I have put a lot of plants I can eat and enjoy all summer. I am excited to watch it transform into more everyday... Kind of like me!

Hope to see you in the Garden!

New Park for South Sacramento!

Kristina McBurney (McMartin Realty) — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 17:20:53 -0500

24th Street Bypass Park, a Green Oasis Located in South Sacramento,
Opens for Public Use

Sacramento, California, April 4, 2007*24th Street Bypass Park is open
to the public after completion of Phase 1 of its development. The
recently completed first phase of the park not only provides South
Sacramento with 4.5 acres of additional green space, it is also a fitting
gateway into the Meadowview community.

Visitors to 24th Street Bypass Park will experience what can only be
described as a green oasis. The park's landscape includes sloping
meadows that provoke thought and reflection, open turf, colorful trees, and
grasses and plants that are currently in full-bloom. 24th Street
Bypass Park is a park the surrounding communities can be proud of.

"Several years ago, the Park Master Plan indicated a deficit in park
space in South Sacramento. The 24th Street bypass is one of several
sites we bought to address this deficit. Seniors at Sacramento Manor,
kids at Martin Luther King Library, as well as the students from Goethe
Middle School and the public have a beautiful new park setting to relax
and play in," said Councilmember Bonnie Pannell.

24th Street Bypass Park features such amenities as a covered picnic
area with benches, turf volleyball courts, comfortable seating areas, and
a water fountain. These amenities are all linked by a concrete walkway
that allows visitors to leisurely stroll through the park. Because
24th Street Bypass Park is located along 24th Street, the park also
presents motorists with wonderful views as they travel along 24th Street
between Florin Road and Meadowview Road.

When Phase 2 construction is completed, the park will consist of two
sites on both sides of 24th Street, totaling 7.5 acres of park space. At
that time, the park will expand its list of amenities to include a
bocce court, more meadows, new landscaping, additional seating, and fitness
stations.

24th Street Bypass Park is located at 7300 24th Street, south of Florin
Road and north of Meadowview Road.

Media inquiries about 24th Street Bypass Park can be forwarded to
Hindolo Brima, Public Information Officer, Department of Parks and
Recreation, (916) 808-5972.

Road Map to the Future - Tonight 6:30pm

Kristina McBurney (McMartin Realty) — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 13:13:02 -0600

Wednesday at 6:30 - Live TV Forum on Transportation Options

The next opportunity for public input on the Metropolitan Transportation Plan for 2035 is coming tomorrow night on KCRA 3. SACOG has partnered with KCRA 3 to present "Road Map to the Future,"

a one-hour live program where viewers can answer questions online or by calling a call center during the program.

Please watch and encourage your friends, neighbors, and other groups you are involved with to watch.

Road Map to the Future

Wednesday, January 31
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
KCRA Channel 3
http://www.kcra.com/

(webcast & interactive poll)

Frequently Asked Questions

What will the town hall be about?
Road Map to the Future will be exploring issues in the Metropolitan Transportation Plan for 2035 (MTP 2035). SACOG is still gathering input on public priorities for $38 billion in transportation improvements in our region over the next three decades.
Can I watch the program online? What if I can't watch it at that time?
Yes. Visit http://www.kcra.com/ and watch the show in real-time. There will also be a link to an archived version at http://www.sacog.org/mtp/2035/.
If I don't have Internet access can I still take the survey?
Yes. During the program there will be a number you can call to have an operator enter in your information over the phone. You can also contact SACOG at 916-340-6273 to request a survey be mailed to you.
What will SACOG do with my survey?
SACOG is gathering public input through a variety of survey research methods including phone surveys, online surveys, focus groups and the KCRA poll. All the input will be provided to the SACOG Board of Directors to use in adopting a draft MTP for 2035 later this year.
Where can I learn more about development of the MTP 2035?
Please visit http://www.sacog.org/mtp/2035/ for more information about the MTP or to complete a more extensive online survey with detailed questions about your transportation priorities

500 Capitol Mall Project at Planning Tonight!

Kristina McBurney (McMartin Realty) — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:18:49 -0600

CITY OF SACRAMENTO PLANNING COMMISSION ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
500
CAPITOL MALL HIGH RISE PROJECT

Who:    The City of Sacramento announces a special public hearing for
the proposed project at 500 Capitol Mall (APN: 006-0146-030).

What:   Angelo G. Tsakopoulos of Tsakopoulos Investments proposes to
construct a 24-story, 396-foot tall high-rise building, consisting of
27,124 square feet of retail and restaurant space and 406,384 square
feet of office, and a total of 794 parking spaces, for a total building
area of 732,295 square feet in the Central Business District Special
Planning District.

Why:    To provide the public an opportunity to present their comments
to the Planning Commission at a public hearing that will consider the
project
and hear
an appeal of the Design Review Preservation Board on the same project.

When:   Thursday January 18, 2007; at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Historic City Hall - Hearing Room
    915 I Street, 2nd Floor
    Sacramento, CA

Contact:    David Kwong, Planning Manager 916/808-2691
Amy Williams, City Public Information Officer 916/808-5014

After School Program to START in Sacramento again

Kristina McBurney (McMartin Realty) — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:03:54 -0600

Three Thousand Children to be Served at 22 Additional After-school
Sites by
the Expansion of Sacramento START

Sacramento, California, January 16, 2007*All children deserve to have
access to programs that impart the knowledge and skills they will need
to succeed. Starting today, thousands of children in Sacramento will
have access to such a program as Sacramento START expands to 22 new school
sites, increasing the overall total to 64.

Sacramento START is a nationally recognized after-school program that
combines homework and tutoring assistance, literacy, and
enrichment/recreation. This combined approach increases student participation, fosters
greater connectedness to the learning environment, and improves
academic performance.

"The START program makes a difference in the lives of children
throughout Sacramento by providing that extra bit of help and support that so
often leads to success. I am delighted to see this program expanded to
more Sacramento schools," said Councilmember Sandy Sheedy, in whose
District seven of the new sites are located.

One hallmark of the program is its ability to develop linkages that
affirm then enhance each school's curriculum. The program is also managed
and implemented by committed staff who always strive to make a
difference in the lives of children.

"We are thrilled to be opening 22 new locations! This means that an
additional 3,000 children will have a safe place to go every afternoon
after school is over. START will now be able to serve 10,000 children each
day," said Andee Press-Dawson, Sacramento START Program Manager.

The 22 new Sacramento START school sites include: Del Paso Heights
School District*North Avenue Elementary, Fairbanks Elementary; Elk Grove
School District*Sierra Enterprise Elementary, Irene B. West Elementary;
Robla School District*Bell Avenue Elementary, Glenwood Elementary, Main
Avenue Elementary, Robla Elementary, Taylor Street Elementary;
Sacramento Unified School District*Alice Birney Elementary, Camellia Basic
Elementary, Golden Empire Elementary, Hollywood Park Elementary, James
Marshall Elementary, John Carillon Elementary, Joseph Bonnhiem Elementary,
Lisbon Elementary, Mark Twain Elementary, O.W. Erlewine Elementary,
Pony Express Elementary, Thomas Jefferson Elementary, Theodore Judah
Elementary.

If you wish to obtain further information about Sacramento START or
want to apply for the program, please contact the Sacramento START office
at, (916) 808-6197. For media related inquiries about the program,
please contact Hindolo Brima, Public Information Officer, Department of
Parks and Recreation, (916) 808-5972.

New Park in Natomas Open!

Kristina McBurney (McMartin Realty) — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 11:48:55 -0600

With Amenities for Children, Youth, and Adults,
California Lilac Park Opens for Public Use

Sacramento, California, January 17, 2007*California Lilac Park, North
Natomas' newest neighborhood park, is open for public use. Situated on
3.3 acres of land, the park adds to the many recreation options
available to the North Natomas community.

California Lilac Park's full basketball court, comfortable benches,
native shrubs and landscaping, and large multipurpose field are sure to
meet the needs of youth and adults. The park also offers a one-of-a-kind
amenity for children 2 to 5 years old*a dragon and castle themed play
area with a surprise around every corner. Before children can reach the
castle-themed play structure, they must cross a large body of water
that is inhabited by a dragon. After arriving at the castle, children are
rewarded with imaginative play and adventure that rivals any found in
popular storybooks.

"California Lilac Park combines mystery and wonder, which is the basis
of our children's desire to learn about the natural world around them,"
said Councilmember Ray Tretheway. "I invite families from throughout
the city to play, relax, and enjoy Sacramento's newest park."

California Lilac Park is located at 1601 Club Center Drive, at the
intersection of Club Center Drive and Regency Park Circle. The park will
open from dawn to dusk.

If you have any questions about California Lilac Park, please contact
Hindolo Brima, Public Information Officer, Department of Parks and
Recreation, (916) 808-5972.

Properties finally going pending!

Kristina McBurney (McMartin Realty) — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 18:27:19 -0600

After touring over 15 homes this weekend, 5 of them have already gone pending! Time to let those buyers know the market is starting to turn in the right direction. The days of buyers being able to wait for prices to drop and low balling the seller are over. I have seen 2 properties go pending within the 1st day of being on the market! Agents have told me they have multiple offers once again. Time to let sellers know the buyers are back and let buyers know they cant wait around anymore.

Just Joined!

Kristina McBurney (McMartin Realty) — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 17:37:21 -0600

Just joined active rain. Looking forward to another way to interact with the Real Estate Community!