History of The Pheasant Club

Video of Pete Palamidessi filmed in December 2019 and shared by David Kamminga with the Rotary Club of West Sacramento. 

RIP Mark Salazar

 

Obituary of Mark Daniel Salazar

Mark passed away unexpectedly at home in West Sacramento on February 5, 2022. Born in Sacramento on November 6, 1969, the eldest of two children. He is survived by his mother Donna (Mike) Crumley, brother Matthew (Mimi) and nephews Zachary, Nathan and Joey, and his dog DJ; and by his father Daniel (Kathy) and their son Vincent. He will also be missed by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his uncles Julian Salazar, Gary Johnson and his cousin Kimberly Salazar. Mark was a proud West Sacramento native who attended James Marshall preschool, K-8 at Our Lady of Grace Elementary, Christian Brothers High School and Sacramento City College. In school he was active in sports, playing basketball and football at OLG, and running track and playing basketball at CBHS. Baseball stretched across his youth and he loved sharing stories about the great Little League teams he played on, especially the team that earned Western Regional Senior All-Star status in 1985. During high school, Mark worked several part-time jobs, including two summers at the Sacramento Zoo. One of his first full-time jobs was at Tower Warehouse, which deepened his love for discovering new music and accumulating records. For 24 years, he worked as an Associate Information Systems Analyst in various departments for the State of California. Mark was often seen around town, wearing off-the-wall t-shirts, riding his 20-year-old bicycle – built for comfort, not speed. His bike was covered in various stickers accumulated through the years. If it was Wednesday, he was likely heading to, or returning from, lunch with his mom – a long-held tradition. Mark was an avid collector. His collection of baseball cards stretched back to days when he and his brother Matt began buying and trading cards as young children. Later his tastes turned to vinyl records from obscure bands and quirky, one-of-a-kind t-shirts. His longest running collection was of sports knowledge, culled from years of watching his favorite teams – The San Francisco Giants and Notre Dame Football – and devouring everything written about either one. Mark’s most notable collection consisted of all the times he was able to attend an event that combined his passions with the people he loved. Whether it was a train ride to Berkeley to hunt for obscure records, Trivia Night at the VFW, catching a show by a local fringe band, heading to Candlestick/AT&T Park/Oracle Park for a Giants game, or just a night at someone’s house to watch a game or listen to music – enjoying the experience with his family and friends made it the perfect addition to his collection of memorable moments. His family and close friends said goodbye in a small, private ceremony, dressed in Giants gear, sharing some favorite Mark-stories and experiences - a day that would have definitely earned a spot in Mark’s collection of memorable moments. Mark will be missed for his intelligence, loyalty, loving heart, sharp wit, and unorthodox sense of humor by all who loved him.

West Sacramento Hotel Motel Association Updated Billboard

 

Jean "Ma" Jones honored by the West Sacramento VFW Post 8762

 Jean Jones was honored at a sold out surprise luncheon in recognition of her many years of service to the West Sacramento Auxiliary and VFW Post 8762. Jean served as President of the Auxiliary from 1976-1978, and has continued to serve the post and Auxiliary in many other capacities including heading up the kitchen crew and volunteers for many years. Most everyone in West Sacramento remembers the amazing Jean "Ma" Jones with love. 

30 Motels Freeway Sign Updated

 

West Sacramento Historical Society Gallery Display

RIP Eppie's Star Server and Friend Carol Sherwood

 

Carol worked for Audrey at Eppies Cafe for over 18 years and has been pouring our coffee and 
cracking jokes with us since they were located in the old location on West Capitol Avenue. Carol
passed away after a brief bout of cancer.  We and your many customers miss you Carol. Fly
with the angels sweetheart! 

East Yolo’s First Bus

The East Yolo area's first bus is shown in this rare photograph, believed taken in 1933, provided for reproduction in the News-Ledger by Walter Gibson, acting general manager of the East Yolo Community Services District. The lady at left is the late Mrs. Mary Misitich, whose duplex dwelling at the corner of 15th Street and Alabama Avenue was also headquarters for the "stage line," which carried passengers from West Sacramento, Broderick and Bryte to Sacramento and return. The bus system was later owned by the late Ernest Tyhurst of West Sacramento and Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Johnson, also of West Sacramento, before being purchased by the Gibson Lines. The lady at right is unidentified. From the News-Ledger online archive.

Photos by Garry Everett

Hi Everyone,
I would firstly like thank Barbara S for inviting me to share some of my images taken around the West Sacramento area and also to introduce myself. My name is Garry Everett and I have been living in West Sacramento since 2005, relocating here from Houston to start a new job. I am originally from Australia and came to the USA in 1992 again for work. I have a full time job in Davis working in Subsea Robotics which enjoy immensely and is the main reason I have not made photography a full time vocation. With that out of the way the first image I wanted to share with everyone is of the most identifiable landmark in West Sacramento which was taken from the I-Street bridge.

 

John Siden

 John Siden

December 3, 2020
West Sacramento, California - Before retiring from the Yolo County's Office of Administrative Services, John's professional life focused on improving the health of the more vulnerable of the region. John's record of community service in West Sacramento & Yolo County is long and deep, highlighted by being a founder and president of the organization that created the Salud Health Clinic in Broderick, and serving 17 years on the Washington Unified School District board.
John was recognized by many organizations for his dedication to helping people, the highlight being West Sacramento City Council's creation of the Salud Clinic "John Siden Award" for community service.
John loved vacations with family, gardening, music of many genres, and digging into his ancestry while maintaining relationships with relatives around the world.
Born in Southern California to Roy & Katherine Siden, John, 81, moved to West Sacramento in 1965. Married to his wife of 58 years, Sharon, who survives him, John is also survived by son Scot & Renée Siden and children Kyle and Owen of Sacramento; daughter Katie & Bill Garcia and children Delaney and Jillian of Auburn, Calif.; and brothers Douglas (Marilyn) Siden of Alameda, Calif., and David Siden of Seattle.
A livestreamed memorial service will be held 3 pm, Sunday, January 3rd, 2021. Link: https://youtu.be/3JyR2CQDSpM

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Published in The Sacramento Bee on Jan. 1, 2021.

View From the Top

It was a beautiful day to ride the 65 foot Ferris wheel installed on the Old Sacramento Waterfront for the holiday season. 

WEST - A short film by Merlin Love based on the "Porchtraits" series

 

Ballot Drop Boxes for 2020 General Election

 

Rest In Peace Gary Reason