Austin Schlocker is all about communication, which a good thing for someone with a bachelor’s degree in communication studies. “I think communication is the root of business—it’s the root of everything,” says the president of the Greater Arden Chamber of Commerce. Without communication, “you can’t build a relationship, you can’t do anything.”
Miss the good old days of rock ’n’ roll and Motown? The place to be is Elks Lodge No. 6 for a “Blast From The Past” dance Saturday, Jan. 19. No-host cocktails begin at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m.
If you’re looking for Midtown luxury living, the new Q19 community—developed by SKK Developments and Grupe Company—might be just your style. The project features 68 boutique apartments from studios to two-bedrooms. Q19 is the first in the region to offer a fully integrated Vivint smart home system platform, which includes programmable lighting, keyless entry and Alexa or Google Home voice-activated commands. Other amenities are rotating art in the modern foyer, high-end finishes and a fleet of Envoy electric cars as part of Electrify America’s Sac-to-Zero program.
The East Sacramento Chamber of Commerce recently presented its 2018 Cecily Hastings Business of the Year award to East Sac Hardware, which opened in 1951 and is owned by Sheree Johnston. The award, named for Cecily Hastings who founded the neighborhood chamber 22 years ago, recognizes a business that has demonstrated a considerable track record of positive contributions to the community.
Suburban coyotes. Some people revere them. Some people fear them. Almost everyone wants them out of their neighborhoods.
However, more and more coyote sightings and encounters between coyotes and domestic pets in the Arden-Arcade and surrounding areas are being reported, either on social media, at neighborhood meetings or to government agencies.
Sacramento County experienced growth and major investment over the past year as the economy improved. The Office of Building Permits and Inspections issued more than 15,610 residential permits and 3,183 commercial building permits last year. That is a significant increase from during the recession in 2010 when residential permits were at a low of 8,271 and only 2,146 permits were issued for commercial buildings.
