Pocket Life February 2023
Find out what is happening in Pocket during the month of February!
Out And About January 2023
Out & About By Jessica Laskey January 2023 Up Close & Personal New zoo concepts feature immersive experience The Sacramento Zoological Society and city of Elk Grove have released a series of concept drawings for the planned state-of-the-art zoological park....
Levee Work
You may have noticed construction crews along the American River levee near the Officer Tara O’Sullivan Memorial Bridge on H Street.
The repairs are part of a multi-year effort by the Army Corps of Engineers to restore nearly 11 miles of levees on the American River. Over time, erosion can wear away the riverbank. The repairs will strengthen our levees and help protect Sacramento against catastrophic floods.
Locked Out?
Sacramento County’s jail system is in trouble with the federal court. The Board of Supervisors is trying to figure out what to do.
In 2020, the county settled a lawsuit obligating it to remedy unconstitutional jail conditions. Among the required improvements are better mental health services and medical care, suicide prevention, out-of-cell time and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The court monitors progress with inspections every six months. Each report has found the county not in compliance due to staffing challenges and physical facility limitations.
Hostile Takeover
Here’s my entry for the most ridiculous local political takeover of 2022.
Several months ago, a group of homeowners along the Sacramento River levee seized control of the Pocket Greenhaven Community Association. They figured by co-opting the association, they could influence, delay or even prevent the city from finishing the river parkway and bike trail.
They were wrong. The takeover merely squandered the association’s good work and reputation.
