Learning the community of Meadowview
My community is located in South Sacramento known as Meadowview California. As a resident of Meadowview for the past three years, I have seen the many ups and downs that this neighborhood has faced. Yes Meadowview has a not so great reputation, but that does not mean that reputation defines the reality of living here. […]
NNC Stories
My Experience as a Youth News Correspondent
As someone who is greatly interested in journalism, the role of being a Youth News Correspondent has greatly impacted my knowledge and understanding of our resources. Before starting this job, I was clueless about the endless amount of organizations that are reaching out to communities and providing them with resources that are needed. It’s amazing […]
Building a Church in Del Paso Heights
City of Zion International Ministries (COZI) is a new church located in Del Paso Heights, Sacramento California at 3407 Altos Ave. The church was founded by Clifton Edwards Jr. in October of 2014. With a new church, comes new beginnings, and the need to find members to attend the church. Members are needed not only […]
My experiences with AccessLocal.Tv
There was a point in my life when I did not know what I wanted to be. I never stopped and really thought about what impact I wanted to leave on the world. I was another lost college student, in school because I knew that that’s where society wanted me. I had a dream, but […]
Voices From Our Streets
Inside the 2015 Southside MLK March
Monday January 19th marked another year for the annual Southside MLK (Martin Luther King Jr.) march. The march began at Sacramento City College and ended at the Sacramento Convention Center in downtown Sacramento. There were several different festivities at the convention center all relating to Martin Luther King Jr. The different booths and activities educated […]
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 […]