New Urban Agriculture Group Seeks Help From the Community
For every abandoned lot in South Sacramento, there is someone with a vision to put that lot to good use. Those visions, however, need the support of the community in order to become a reality. For residents of Oak Park who wish to be a part of the change they want to see in their […]
NNC Stories
Developing healthy eating habits with Pacific Elementary School
On Wednesday January 7th, the Food Literacy Center held a lunch at Pacific Elementary School. The lunch was a demonstration for Jamie Oliver, of the Jamie Oliver Food Foundation. Jamie and the students explored healthy lunch choices and dove into food literacy. The Jamie Oliver Food Foundation is a non-profit corporation dedicated to youth groups, […]
South Sacramento Leaders Announce New Community Action Plan
On January 15th, community leaders met at the site of the old San Juan Hotel on Stockton Boulevard to announce the release of their latest plans for more robust development projects in the South Sacramento area. Coordinated by Ubuntu Green, the event was also attended by members of Soil Born Farms, the Sacramento Building Healthy […]
Tensions Between People of Color and Police Could Persist in 2015
The tensions between law enforcement and people of color are definitely going to be present in 2015. Just because a new year has arisen and resolutions fill the air does not mean that society has fixed itself. The relationship between people of color and police brutality seems to be an issue that rises and sets […]
Voices From Our Streets
Coming This Fall: A Vision for Safer Streets
This fall, a local organization called WALKSacramento will take new steps toward safer communities. For the first time in Sacramento, a program called the Vision Zero Initiative will be implemented in order to approach pedestrian safety from a unique angle. Vision Zero, a program successfully implemented in New York City and San Fransisco, holds promise for the Sacramento […]
Sobriety and Driver License Checkpoints Help to Ensure Safety of Local Residents
Every 48 minutes, someone in the United States dies in a car accident involving a driver who was under the influence of alcohol. According to a recent press release by the Sacramento Police Department, driving under the influence led to more than 700 deaths in California. However, local measures can and are being taken in Sacramento to help ensure […]
Healthcare for Sacramento’s Immigrants Remains a Dream
It’s estimated that nearly 11.2 million undocumented immigrants live in the United States, meaning that some 11.2 million people do not have access to health care. According to Juan Hernandez, an Oak Park resident and immigrant from Sinaloa, these immigrants usually get sick but wait until the last minute to get help. “Sometimes we get […]