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Meet "Newt" the Newton Booth Mascot 
 

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      The Newtonbooth Neigborhoods
      Poverty Ridge; NewtonBooth & Alhambra Triangle  
         Boundries are: West - 19th St | North - "R" Street | East - 37th St |South - Hwy 50                                    

 I just finished installing my first ever public sculpture!  I wanted to share it with you because it has been a goal of mine for a long time.   I came up with the idea to donate a sculpture for the traffic circle on the corner of my street and after 2 years in became a reality.  It’s very exciting! 

Here is an article that tells the story and shows a lot of pictures be sure to check out the slide show too.  Click on the link below to read the article

http://tinyurl.com/yjlgagm

 Thanks for supporting me and my art throughout the years and believing in me!

 Hugs,
Kristen


 

Sacramento Country Day School
Coming To
The Newton Booth School  ??

      YES !!


      The Sacramento City Planning Commission, at the public hearing held tonight (January 28, 2010) unanimously approved the "request to operate a private high school in a historic Landmark building in the Residential Office zone and located within the Alhambra Corridor Special Planning District (RO-SPD).
                                                                                        
       

              
      If you would like to help out with the circle, through plant donations, being one of the watering crew, or contributing materials contact  bud@newtonbooth.org.

        

      Elderly Housing Wait Lists Opened

      On Monday, January 25, the Housing Authority opened several wait lists for three public housing communities and for Elderly Only (age 62 and older) public housing.


I have attached a list of basic FAQs to assist you in sharing this information and answering questions from residents interested in applying for the wait lists.

A few key points to know:

*The wait lists are not for the Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8

program.


*The wait lists will remain open until further notice.

*The pre-application process has changed:

*Applicants interested in any or all of the three housing

communities must go to each site to receive an access code which is

required in order to fill out a pre-application for each community.


*An access code is not needed to apply for the Elderly Only wait

list.


*All applicants will be placed on the waiting list in the order

in which their pre-applications were received, according to bedroom

size.


*Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.sacwaitlist.com

and will receive immediate confirmation that their pre-application has

been received.


*More information is available on our website at www.shra.org

<http://www.shra.org/> . Click the link for the Public Housing Wait list

at the top of the left menu selection.



Please also note that the SHRA office has moved to a new location at 801 12th Street.

Please share this information with your friends and neighbors, specially the elderly that can benefit from this.

Regards,



Berenice Gallardo

District 4 Affairs Staff

Councilmember Rob Fong

915 I Street, 5th Floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

916.808.1917

916.264.7680 fax

bgallardo@cityofsacramento.org




Housing Opportunities

 
1. Housing Choice Voucher Program (previously known as Section 8)
The Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) assists very low-income families in renting decent, safe and sanitary rental units available on the open market. The families pay a portion of their income toward rent and the Housing Authority, with funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, pays the remainder. The rental unit must pass regular inspections and the rental amount must be approved, but the family chooses where to live.

This waiting list was open from September 25 to September 29, 2006 and is now closed.
 
2. Public Housing
The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency owns and manages more than 3,000 public housing units within the City and County of Sacramento. These housing units consist of a variety of apartments, duplexes and single family homes. A criminal background and landlord reference check is required prior to admission into the program.

***Open Wait Lists***

Properties Accepting Applications Beginning January 25, 2010

Review this list in its entirety for important information and details.
Site Information Property Type Important Notes To Apply
Elderly Only 1 bedroom apartments Head of Household and/or the spouse
must be 62 years of age or older		 Click here to apply

to the Elderly Only waiting list
Alder Grove
816 Revere Street
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 264-1551 		Multi-Family Housing
(1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 Bedrooms) 		You must go to Alder Grove
to obtain an access code

OPEN: Monday-Thursday between
8:00am and 5:00pm
 and
Fridays between
8:00am and 12:00pm 		Once you have an access code:

Click here to apply

to the Alder Grove waiting list
Marina Vista
240 Seavey Circle
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 264-1571 		Multi-Family Housing
(1, 2, 3, 4 Bedrooms) 		You must go to Marina Vista
to obtain an access code

OPEN: Monday-Thursday between
8:00am and 5:00pm
and
Fridays between
8:00am and 12:00pm 		Once you have an access code:

Click here to apply

to the Marina Vista waiting list
Twin Rivers
321 Eliza Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 264-1588 		Multi-Family Housing
(1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 Bedrooms) 		You must go to Twin Rivers
to obtain an access code

OPEN: Monday-Thursday between
8:00am and 5:00pm
and
Fridays between
8:00am and 12:00pm 		Once you have an access code:

Click here to apply

to the Twin Rivers waiting list
 
3. Affordable Housing Options
This housing is owned by private or public owners. The family pays a portion of their income toward rent and the Housing Authority pays a portion. In most cases, the family receives assistance only as long as they are living in the unit, the assistance is not transferable to another unit. Some of the sites provide supportive services and families must participate in services in order to live there. This waiting list is now open. For more info, go to click here.

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      Storm Advice:HUNKER DOWN
      Charles N. Alpers, Ph.D.
      U.S. Geological Survey, California Water Science Center Placer Hall 6000
      J Street Sacramento, CA  95819-6129
      tel.       916-278-3134fax.      916-278-3013
      e-mail         cnalpers@usgs.gov                                   <http://profile.usgs.gov/cnalpers>

Currently, the strong El Nino is reaching its peak in the Eastern Pacific, and now finally appears to be exerting an influence on our weather. The strong jet has been apparent for quite some time out over the open water, but the persistent block had prevented it from reaching
the coast. Now that the block has dissolved completely, a 200+ kt jet is barreling towards us.

Multiple large and powerful storm systems are expected to slam into CA from the west and northwest over the coming two weeks, all riding this extremely powerful jet stream directly into the state. The jet will itself provide tremendous dynamic lift, in addition to directing
numerous disturbances right at the state and supplying them with an ample oceanic moisture source.

The jet will be at quite a low latitude over much of the Pacific, so these storms will be quite cold, at least initially. Very heavy rainfall and strong to potentially very strong winds will impact the lower elevations beginning late Sunday and continuing through at least the following Sunday.

This will be the case for the entire state, from (and south of) the Mexican border all the way up to Oregon. Above 3000-4000 feet, precipitation will be all snow, and since temperatures will be unusually cold for a precipitation event of this magnitude, a truly prodigious amount of snowfall is likely to occur in the mountains, possibly measured in the tens of feet in the Sierra after it's all said and done.  But there's a big and rather threatening caveat to that (discussed
below).Individual storm events are going to be hard to time for at least few more days, since this jet is just about as powerful as they come (on this planet, anyway). Between this Sunday and the following Sunday, I expect categorical statewide rainfall totals in excess of 3-4 inches.
That is likely to be a huge underestimate for most areas.

Much of NorCal is likely to see 5-10 inches in the lowlands, with 10-20 inches in orographically-favored areas. Most of SoCal will see 3-6 inches at lower elevations, with perhaps triple that amount in favored areas.

This is where things get even more interesting, though. The models are virtually unanimous in "reloading" the powerful jet stream and forming an additional persistent kink 2000-3000 miles to our southwest after next Sunday. This is a truly ominous pattern, because it implies the
potential for a strong Pineapple-type connection to develop. Indeed, the 12z GFS now shows copious warm rains falling between days 12 and 16 across the entire state. Normally, such as scenario out beyond day seven would be dubious at best. Since the models are in such truly remarkable agreement, however, and because of the extremely high potential impact of such an event, it's worth mentioning now. Since there will be a massive volume of freshly- fallen snow (even at relatively low elevations between 3000-5000 feet), even a moderately warm storm event
would cause very serious flooding. This situation will have to monitored closely. Even if the tropical connection does not develop, expected rains in the coming 7-10 days will likely be sufficient to cause flooding in and of themselves (even in spite of dry antecedent conditions).

In addition to very heavy precipitation, powerful winds may result from very steep pressure gradients associated with the large and deep low pressure centers expect ed to begin approaching the coast by early next week.

Though it's not clear at the moment just how powerful these winds may be, there is certainly the potential for a widespread damaging wind event at some point, and the high Sierra peaks are likely to see gusts in the 100-200 mph range (since the 200kt jet at 200-300 mb will essentially run directly into the mountains at some point). The details of this will have to be hashed out as the event(s) draw closer.

In short, the next 2-3 weeks (at least) are likely to be more active across California than any other 2-3 week period in recent memory. The potential exists for a dangerous flood scenario to arise at some point during this interval, especially with the possibility of a heavy rain-on-snow event during late week 2. In some parts of Southern California, a whole season's worth of rain could fall over the course of 5-10 days. This is likely to be a rather memorable event. Stay tuned.*


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Charles N. Alpers, Ph.D.
U.S. Geological Survey, California Water Science Center Placer Hall 6000
J Street Sacramento, CA  95819-6129

tel.       916-278-3134
fax.      916-278-3013
e-mail   cnalpers@usgs.gov

<http://profile.usgs.gov/cnalpers>




Rental Housing Inspection Program - Update

 

 

From: michael <michael@thinknasium.org>

 

I have an update for you on the status of this issue.

I spoke with Randy Stratten, the program manager and I believe we have come to a satisfactory resolution. He has agreed to review the language of the letter sent to tenants and remove the threat of forced inspection through administrative warrants. He informed me that of the approximately 8000 inspections they have performed so far, they have had approximately 200 refusals of consent for inspection. He also mentioned that no warrants have been issued under this ordinance.

The other significant change he agreed to was to provide some formal means for refusal of consent, such as a form, to be provided to tenants either in the initial letter and/or at the time of inspection.

He requested 30 days to perform the review and make the changes so I will be contacting him at the end of February to confirm that these changes have been made. Assuming this happens, I feel satisfied that the constitutional rights of tenants has been protected and consider the matter resolved.

Thanks for your time and interest.

 

-Michael

P.S. You are free to forward this on as you deem appropriate.





Introducing e-Comment

Dear Neighbor:


I would like to introduce to you a brand new tool the City of Sacramento has launched that will enable constituents to play a more active role in their city government. With eComment constituents are now able to share their thoughts on upcoming agenda items via our website using eComment as a tool. Users can click on the eComment button on our agenda page, select the item they wish to comment on, indicate a position, and submit their written comment to be distributed to the Mayor and Councilmembers. eComment is available at the time the agenda is published and closes at 12:00pm on the day of the meeting.

It is a very easy to use tool that will help our City Staff have access to Sacramento City residents feedback about upcoming agenda items. Attached is a document with step by step instructions on how to use eComment. We encourage you to go online and directly submit your thoughts on any agenda item and share this new way of participating in your local government with your friends and neighbors.

Advantages of eComment include the following:

     >Reduces fuel emissions, traffic congestion, parking and other environmental side effects associated with travel to public meetings.

     >Provides constituents an opportunity for participation when they can not be at a City Council meeting in person. Using eComment allows any person, any where to leave a comment on an agenda item via the internet.

     >Allows for a central repository for comments that helps ensure the Council and City staff are in compliance with the Brown Act by having a transparent, predictable process for managing public comment that occurs outside the council chamber.

Therefore, next time you are watching a City Council meeting online at www.cityofsacramento.org, we encourage you to leave us your comments and concerns on current issues using our new tool, eComment.

Thank You,




Berenice Gallardo

District 4 Affairs Staff

Councilmember Rob Fong

915 I Street, 5th Floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

916.808.1917

916.264.7680 fax

bgallardo@cityofsacramento.org

 eComment Information Sheet.pdf
 


      Sac Fire Dept. Winter Newsletter

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      From the DMV - What to do in a collision

      How to Be Prepared for the Unexpected

 

          You drive the speed limit, you use your blinkers and you follow the three-second rule. You’re a safe and cautious driver, but unfortunately collisions do happen. Though being in a crash is never an enjoyable experience, there are ways to make sure the process goes as smoothly as possible. Below are three steps to help guide you through.     

Step One: Be Prepared -There are several items you should keep in your car at all times in case you are involved in a collision:

·                                A Camera - Whether disposable, digital or on your cell phone, it is important to have a camera in your vehicle.  Be sure to take pictures of the damage to your car, your license plate, the damage to the other vehicle and the license plate of the other car. Having these photos will help with any dispute that may arise later.

·                                Pen & Notebook - You will need to write down and exchange personal information with the other driver, such as driver license information, insurance information, as well as crash details.

·                                Flashlight - In the event the crash takes place at night, it is important to keep a flashlight in your car both as a safety precaution and to use while observing any damages.

  • Blanket - There may be harsh weather conditions at the time of your crash. If you are unable to remain in the car or the heater has been compromised, a blanket will be vital for staying warm and avoiding any further harm to your body, while you wait for law enforcement and/or medical personnel to arrive.

 

Step Two: At the Crash Site - If the event is serious, the first thing to do is to call 911. Below are actions to take if it is a non-injury collision:

  • If the crash occurs on the freeway and your car is still in operating condition, move your vehicle to the right side shoulder as far out of the traffic lane as possible and turn on your emergency hazard lights. If the collision occurs on city streets, try to pull over into a shopping center, a gas station or somewhere else that is safe and out of traffic’s way.
  • Exchange the following information with the other driver:
    • Name
    • Insurance Provider & Policy Number
    • Current Address
    • Driver License Number
    • Vehicle Make, Model, Year and License Plate Number
    • Any additional details of the accident that you might later forget
  • If any witnesses come forward, take down their contact information and a statement. Sometimes the other driver involved will alter their story after the fact, so it can be crucial to have a third party witness.

 

Step Three: The Aftermath - After the crash occurs, there are still a few items to take care of:

·        Contact your insurance agent - You must contact your insurance company as soon as possible. Most companies offer a 24-hour collision claim service. Your agent will then get in contact with the other driver’s agent and will submit any necessary reports to the DMV and the CHP.

·        If you feel any unusual neck or body pain, visit your doctor or ER immediately. Sometimes the adrenaline rush of a crash will mask any injuries you may have sustained and the pain will surface soon after.

 

By following these steps and being prepared when a collision takes place, you can avoid the extra headache that comes with not having essential items handy or not obtaining the proper information. For more information on avoiding collisions, reporting a crash, or overall driver safety, visit www.dmv.ca.gov.  Save time.  Go online!

 

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No Burn Restrictions Begin Again in Sacramento County

and its Cities of Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Galt, Isleton,

Rancho Cordova and Sacramento

 

Starting November 1, 2009, the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District implements its third Check Before You Burn season. Many residents may have questions about the program. Below are answers to the most frequently asked questions.

Why is this restriction necessary?

In Sacramento County and its cities, wood burning accounts for approximately 50 percent of wintertime particles as opposed to vehicle emissions that cause our summer pollution problem. The purpose of Check Before You Burn is to reduce the harmful emissions that come from indoor and outdoor wood burning.

How will it affect my home or business?

The daily burn status will be provided from November 1 through February 28. There are four different categories, depending on the air quality forecast each day.

 Stage 2 - All Burning Prohibited: All Burning is prohibited in any device. It is illegal to burn any solid fuel, including wood, manufactured logs and pellets.

 Stage 1 - No Burn – Unless Exempt: It is illegal to burn unless EPA certified fireplace inserts or stoves, or pellet stoves are used.

 Burning Discouraged – Voluntary: Burning is discouraged. The AQMD asks you to voluntarily not burn.

 Legal To Burn: It is legal to burn and the use of manufactured firelogs is acceptable at this level.How will I know if I can or can’t burn?

Residents are responsible to Check Before You Burn. The Air District provides six ways for you to find out the day’s burn status:

1. Visit www.AirQuality.org or www.SpareTheAir.com

2. Call toll-free – 877-NO-BURN-5 (877-662-8765)

3. Sign-up for an Air Alert e-mail at www.SpareTheAir.com (check the Daily Air Quality Forecast box)

4. Check the Sacramento Bee’s weather page

5. Listen to local television and radio weather reports

6. Follow us at Twitter.com/aqmd

How are the No Burn restrictions enforced?

Enforcement will be through sightings of visible smoke by District enforcement staff. First time violations will result in a $50 fine or a requirement to complete and pass a wood smoke awareness course. Fines for subsequent violations are higher.

Can I get financial assistance to replace my old fireplace?

Yes. The Air District has funding to help Sacramento County residents replace polluting wood stoves and traditional fireplaces with cleaner burning units. For more information please visit http://www.AirQuality.org/woodstove/index.shtml or call 916-440-WOOD (916-440-9663).

 

To report a complaint or suspected violation, call the District at 800-880-9025.




nEWCOMERS!
 wE wELCOME yOU TO OUR

nEWTON bOOTH nEIGHBORHOODS



 

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                            Sweetwater Restaurant

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      Newtonbooth Neighborhoods Welcome Temple
       - Fine Coffee and Teas

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      2nd Location in Midtown Now Open!
      Temple is opening it's new location and it's in Midtown, about a block away from the Sacramento Natural Food Co-Op. Grand opening party is scheduled for July 18th, 09!  New location is at 2829 S Street (see video below).

 

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Above: Temple in Downtown (10th & J)

2nd Location in Midtown Now Open!
Temple is opening it's new location and it's in Midtown, about a block away from the Sacramento Natural Food Co-Op. Grand opening party is scheduled for July 18th, 09!  New location is at 2829 S Street (see video below).

 

Above: Temple in Midtown (29th & S)

Free WiFi

Temple, The Cultured Cup

This coffee house, this Cultured Cup of organic coffee and tea, embodies the soul of a good book, literally the former Levinson's Bookstore. It is a temple, a story, an ode to simplicity, service, and openness. Each cup is inspired for the serious drinker, the aficianado, the coffee or tea connoisseur. Temple is where those who love their drinks come to worship.

From here you can transport yourself anywhere in good taste. Create your own story on the pulse of Downtown. Your presence makes this a sacred and organic space for writing, studying, meeting, and being.

Sacred coffee and other tastings will be held on Second Saturdays. Take your organic and fair trade coffee home with you by the pound.

Enter the Temple 365 days per year from 6a.m.-10 p.m. The people behind the counter are obsessed with making each of your visits a true experience.

Click the Program tab above for our upcoming events.

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Photo of: Art exhibit, sacred coffee and other tastings will be held on Second Saturday Art Walk.

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2.Yahoo!Finance - http://finance.yahoo.com/

3.Craigs List - http://sacramento.craigslist.org/

4.ESPN - http://espn.go.com/

5.Yelp - http://www.yelp.com/

6.Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/

7.Digg - http://digg.com/

8.Google - http://www.google.com

9.TMZ - http://www.tmz.com/

10.Flickr - http://flickr.com/

 

           Need volunteers for Maintenance for the traffic circle at 26thand"S" 
If you would like to help out with the circle, through plant donations, being one of the watering crew, or contributing materials contact  bud@newtonbooth.org.

  
  

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Ongoing Issues:

Street Lights: If your streetlights are out or going on and off frequently, contact the Street Lighting Shop at 808-6313 with the address that the light is closest to. Please notice if there is a single light out or if several are out. We are working on trying to get additional street lights in our neighborhoods, however our first step is to get all existing lights functional. 

 

 Megan's law:
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