Sep 18 2011
Sacramento Scoop is on Vacation
Sacramento Scoop is taking an end of summer break. We hope you will enjoy some of our previous posts and we will be back soon.
Sep 16 2011
17th Annual California Brewers Festival September 17, 2011
September 17, 2011, 1:00-5:00pm at Discovery Park the Point West Rotary presents the 17th annual California Brewers Festival bringing 60+ breweries and a few thousand thirsty neighbors to Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA. You get a brew cup, brew tokens and you taste whatever you want. And the best part is you’re enjoying unique beers while helping local charities! For ticket info click on this link to California Brewer’s Festival. Continue Reading »
Sep 16 2011
What’s Up With Sacramento and Chickens?
First the Sacramento City Council votes to let everyone keep chickens in their back yard and tomorrow, Saturday, September 17, 2011, from 10:00am – 6:00pm, we have the 6th annual Fair Oaks Chicken Festival at Village of Fair Oaks, 10219 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks, CA 95628. Instead of the “City of Trees” before you know it Sacramento is going to be the chicken capital of California. The Kentucky Colonel would be proud. Admission is FREE. Continue Reading »
Sep 09 2011
Weidel on Wheels: Affordable New Lexus Hybrid Lacking in a Few Areas
2011 Lexus CT 200 Hybrid
Power: 1.8-liter, four-cylinder, 134 horsepower
Mileage estimate: 40-43 mpg
Price: $29,000-$30,900
Standard features include: keyless ignition/entry; 10-way power-adjustable driver seat; dual-zone climate control; six-speaker stereo, CD player, satellite radio, auxiliary audio/USB jacks; Bluetooth (with audio streaming); brake assist; stability and traction control; stolen vehicle locator; emergency assistance
By Jeffrey Weidel
There was an era when luxury automakers weren’t concerned with producing a vehicle that was in an affordable price range. They were simply marketing cars for the rich, and the heck with everyone else. Continue Reading »
Sep 09 2011
Sacramento Grand Prix……Cycling at Its Best
September 10, 2011, the Sacramento Grand Prix will make heads spin as the fastest cycling competitors in the country come together in our fair city. The Sac GP is a NASCAR style lap race featuring the country’s best cyclists including the 2012 Olympic Team. This event is the final competition before cycling’s national wrap party at the Las Vegas Interbike trade show. For more info and a time schedule click on this link to Sacramento Grand Prix.
Sep 09 2011
Sacramento 2nd Saturday Art Walk
Tomorrow, September 10, 2011, is 2nd Saturday here in Sacramento. Check out the 2nd-sat.com website to see some of the featured artists for this month’s art walk.
Sep 09 2011
Sacramento Remembers 9/11
All City flags will be flown at half-staff on September 11 to honor those that lost their lives on September 11, 2001. For a list of regional events you can go to Remembering 9/11: Events in the Sacramento region.
Sep 09 2011
The Great Reno Balloon Race 30th Anniversary September 9-11, 2011
A great weekend get-away! September 9-11, 2011, is the Great Reno Balloon Race, a colorful and spectacular event held at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. Of course there is the amazing spectacle of all the colorful hot air balloons, and there will also be lots of food, crafts, arts and music. For details click on this link to renoballoon.com
Sep 09 2011
Sixth Annual California Capital Airshow this Weekend, September 10-11, 2011
September 10-11, 2011, the sixth annual California Capital Airshow will be roaring into Sacramento. Gates open at 9:00am and close at 5:00pm each day of the two-day event held at Mather Airport, 10510 Superfortress Avenue, Mather, CA 95655.
The big event will entertain, mesmerize, and educate fans of all ages with exhilarating jet demonstrations, world-renowned aerobatic performers, jet trucks, warbirds, and an endless variety of interactive displays honoring the courage and sacrifice of our veterans, as well the men and women who currently serve our great nation.
Tickets:
Advance:
General $12, Youth (Age 6-12) $5
Door:
General $15, Youth (Age 6-12) $10
Children (Age 0-5) Free
For general information as well as driving directions and ticket info click on this link to californiacapitalairshow.com
Sep 07 2011
Scion tC Hits Target Market with Youthful Appeal
2011 Scion tC
Power: 2.5-liter, inline-4 engine, 180 horsepower
Mileage estimate: 23-31 mpg
Price: $18,275 – $19,275
Standard features include: panoramic sunroof; keyless entry; tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel; eight-speaker Pioneer sound system, CD player, auxiliary audio jack, iPod/USB interface, RCA output jacks; stability and traction control; brake assist; tire-pressure monitor; sunroof
By Jeffrey Weidel
When the design folks at Scion decided the tC needed some changes, the focus of the redesign was making the vehicle even more appealing to younger drivers. Continue Reading »
