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S E RV I NG TH E W EST S AC R A M E N TO R E G I O N S I N C E 19 6 4 55th Year • No. 44
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
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Computers 4 Kids volunteers provide free computers for students in need BY STACY GROW Do you know someone who would like to gain vocational skills while giving back to the local community? If so, West Sacramento nonprofit Computers 4 Kids offers a chance to help low-income students while gaining experience as a computer technician. The nonprofit is seeking volunteers, interns, and Federal Work Study eligible students from Photo courtesy the Los Rios Communi- The Computers 4 Kids volunteer/intern team ty Colleges to be trained as computer technicians. Technicians learn how and college students. – 6 PM. No experience is to refurbish and repair Volunteers must be in required. computers, which are high school or older, According to Business then given for free to and work flexible hours Manager Sarah Ruiz, local low-income K-12 Monday-Friday 10 AM Computers 4 Kids aims
to have access to it. We want to be able to give students desktops to improve their educational experience.” Computers 4 Kids was established in 2007 as a collaboration between the Chamber of Commerce, the Collings Teen Center, Sacramento City College, and Washington Unified School District. The original intent was to find an outlet for out-of-date business computer equipment that could still benefit the community. Over the past 12 years, Executive Director Lewis Bair said the nonprofit has delivered
This group of 10 year old young ladies have each “given their all”, all season long, for their teams. They worked so hard, in fact that they each made the All Star team. However, even though these girls were each chosen as top players from their teams, the challenge then becomes going from regular season into tournaments, with an entire new team and very little time to get to know your teammates. Yes, they all know how to play softball, but knowing your teammates and how you work together, is a big part of playing well. The West Sacramento Girls Softball All Stars, have been doing just that.
In fact, They have been on such a successful momentum that they have advanced to the California State Regional Tournament in Southern California. They are only 10 years old. As you can imagine, everyone involved is very proud and excited. But now comes the hard part…. Raising the money to attend the tournament. That’s where you all come in. Yes, it’s time for more fund raising. If you are reluctant to participate, think about all of the wonderful things that have taken place over the years. It’s exciting to see people succeed, and it’s a little better when we know that we have all been a little part of helping. The All Stars have a goal of $10,000 that they are trying to reach, and a very short time to raise it. The money that they
terests you, consider stopping by and donating whatever you can, Every little bit helps. All donations are tax deductible, and a Tax ID number is available. Want to hang onto your money? Consider donating travel points to help with lodging, or gasoline gift cards, or maybe you have the connections to get them a meal while they are gone. The point is, there are many ways to help…. And they are 10 year old little girls. Help them to be able to have this wonderful experience. The tournament takes place July 12 – 14th. Between now and then, there are a few events currently planned to raise money, but keep your eyes open for any possible new events. Keep in mind that these girls are See Softball page 8
See Prop. 68, page 8
violation. The driver was found to be driving an uninsured vehicle and with a suspended driver’s license. An ignition interlock device was also required and drug paraphernalia was found. He was arrested and booked into Yolo County Jail.
during a call for service. An all systems check revealed she had outstanding warrants for her arrest. She was booked into Yolo County Jail.
to “bridge the digital divide in West Sac. Technology is increasingly necessary in our society, so we want everyone
Police Logs The news items below are collected from police dispatchers’ notes and arrest reports. The information in them has often not been verified beyond the initial reports. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Reporting date and time: June 26 at midnight Location of incident: 700 block of Riverpoint Court
Police contacted Kimberly Johnson during a trespassing call for service. She was found to have outstanding warrants. Reporting date and time: June 25 at 7:53 p.m. Location of incident:Sacramento Avenue and Jefferson Boulevard Police were on patrol and observed William
raise will cover tournament fees, travel, lodging, food, etc. Ten thousand dollars sounds like an incredibly large sum of money for these young girls, and their families to raise. This is a good community though, and if a group of 10 year old little girls (as well as all of the families and volunteers) can put in the work and effort that it takes to advance this far, then should we all give a little to help them learn the lesson that when you persevere, you can go far in this world. Some things take more effort than others, but they are doing that work too. The Girls All Star team will be hold several fund raisers. If you are unable to make one, please do your best to participate in one of the other ones. If you are unable to attend any of them, or they are not something that in-
Andrew Stephens commit a vehicle code violation. Police conducted a traffic stop and he was found to have outstanding warrants. Reporting date and time: June 25 at 11:30 a.m. Location of incident:1110 block of West Capitol Avenue Officers were dispatched to the location for a dispute between two men regarding a cell phone. Investigation revealed Joel Antonio
BY ALEX CORTEZ Talks for Prop 68, which was passed back in 2018 began. According to the City of West Sacramento’s website, the proposition provides $650 million to the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization program and recognizes disparities in park access and ensures that everyone has their fair share of healthy parks, water and climate protections. Three eligible sites for the project have been found: two new parks, one at 1504 Fallbrook St. and another in the Bridge District, along with Westacre Park. Now, West Sacramento needs its citizens to come out to meetings to discuss how make these parks vital to their communities. Parks are eligible if they have fewer than three acres per 1,000 residents, are park deficient or both. “The program embraces community engagement with local residents, so as to provide the unique recreation amenities to best suit the community,” said West Sacramento’s Parks and Recreation business manager Erin Rivas. Rivas also said that the grant applications (due on August 5, 2019) are scored by their interaction with residents in the vicinity of the parks, how engagement is advertised
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West Sac girls make 2019 State Regional Championships BY MICHELE TOWNSEND
West Sacramento parks eligible for state revitalization money; city looks to community for input
Hernandez entered the victim’s place of business and stole the victim’s personal cellphone. The defendant also had outstanding warrants and was arrested and booked for misdemeanor charges. Reporting date and time: June 25 at 9:22 a.m. Location of incident: 940 block of Sacramento Avenue Police stopped Steven Gojny, the driver of a vehicle, for a vehicle code
Reporting date and time: June 24 at 5:02 p.m. Location of incident: 2250 block of Lake Washington Boulevard Suspect Tamera Marshall was contacted
Reporting date and time: June 24 at 12:45 a.m. Location of incident: 900 block of Jefferson Boulevard Officers were dispatched to the location for the report of a man waving a knife in public. See Police Logs, page 8