Trick or Treat! Pumpkin carving in the hood!

Give me something good to eat! Oh no--too much candy--pumpkin spewing! Thank you Catherine McDonald for sharing these great photos from their Halloween Pumpkin Carving Gathering!

Evangeline's Costume Mansion

A visit to Evaneline's Costume Mansion in Old Sacramento is a must if you are looking for a costume this Halloween! Click on this link to Webshots for more photos of their great costume collection.

Neighborhood Watch

I know all the sounds, smells and scents in my neighborhood...I'm really good at pee-mail and I've never seen you guys before...ummm...you better not come too close...

Raley Field: The 10th Anniversary of Breaking Ground

It is hard to believe that construction on Raley Field began 10 years ago today. The plaque below designates the location of the State Box Company. Many West Sacramento old timers will always remember the smell of the Presto Logs as they were being manufactured in their plant.

Blue Blizz Yogurt Shop

Stay tuned...coming soon. The sign says we are getting a Blue Blizz Yogurt Shop on West Capitol Avenue. This should be a nice addition to the heart of our community...see the West Capitol Avenue Streetscape Master Plan.

Blockbuster Video Closing on West Capitol Avenue

Blockbuster expects to close between 810 and 960 of its U.S. stores through 2010 and the store on West Capitol Avenue is on the list. Not good news for local employees who will soon be out of work. Last Thursday's Business Journal reported that California has lost 732,700 jobs in the past year.

Dave's Pumpkin Patch for the Pig Races

Everyone really enjoys a good race...and these pigs ran a good one! Dave's Pumpkin Patch in West Sacramento has a lot of entertainment going on this year...so don't miss stopping by!

Arthur F. Turner (AFT) Community Library (West Sacramento)

These paintings of Harold and Virginia Turner are on display in the foyer of our new library that opened on October 10, 2009. This library is fantastic. I walked through and took several photos shown in the slide show below:

Gary Reason....in his office

Dubbed by some as the "informal mayor" of West Sacramento, Gary Reason is the Commander of the West Sacramento VFW Post 8762 . If you know a Veteran that needs a helping hand or a call just let Gary know and he'll find the appropriate resources. You can find Gary most mornings at his "informal office" table in Carols Restaurant on West Capitol Avenue.

"A Pink Ball" for Breast Cancer Awareness

This Susan Komen pink golf ball was seen in the Women of the Moose Golf Tournament at Haggin Oaks last weekend. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Ring Bling!

This anonymous woman was seen at Starbucks recently texting and enjoying her Tazo Tea... obviously, she enjoys displaying her ring collection...at least 6 on each finger no less! We didn't see her toes.....

Dave's Pumpkin Patch

The kids really enjoyed the day at Dave's Pumpkin Patch on Burrows Avenue in West Sacramento. Dave's has lots of great activities for the kids of all ages including the corn maze, jump house, the pony rides and picking out their Halloween pumpkin!

49ers vs Raiders

Thank you Barbara Lowas of West Sacramento for sharing this great shot of her neighbors friendly mailbox rivalry...

Dance Dance Revolution at the Capitol Bowl

The Capitol Bowl has a great arcade for all ages...this is Hal enjoying the Dance Revolution!