Dr Donald Bucklin

With the World Cup in full swing, soccer fans – from aficionados to passive spectators – are uniting as they watch the closest thing we have to an international pastime.

Soccer fans are arguably the most passionate of any sport and have been known to literally kill each other over game disagreements. Health effects of spectators aside, if you’re someone who enjoys playing soccer recreationally, there are many health dangers to playing the game. 

But that’s not to say there aren’t a myriad of benefits to playing soccer. Continue Reading »

June 18-20, 2010, Sesame Street Live is coming to Arco Arena.  Whether it is a fun thing to do with your kids or you just wants to give your inner child a treat, 1-2-3 Imagine with Elmo and friends is sure to be loads of fun.  For more information about ticket prices and performance times click on this link to Sesame Street Live.

Animal Care Reminds People to Get Their Pets Ready for Summer

A few simple precautions can help your pet beat the heat.  As the weather starts to warm up, the County Animal Shelter is reminding pet owners of the importance of taking certain precautions to make sure their animals stay safe and cool during the hot Sacramento summer months.  “Pets are completely dependent on their owners to take care of them, and it is important that people stay alert to their pet’s health and well being,” said Carl Simpson, Interim Animal Shelter Director. “One of the more common instances we see of endangering pet’s health is dogs left in cars in hot weather. All it takes is a few minutes for a dog to succumb to heat stroke.”

Below are some tips on how you can help your pet get ready for summer: Continue Reading »

2010 Mazda CX-7

Power: 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder, 161 horsepower

Mileage estimate: 20-28 mpg                                  

Price: $21,550

Standard features include: antilock disc brakes; stability, traction control; six-way manually adjustable driver seat; AM/FM/compact-disc audio system, four-speaker CD stereo; auxiliary audio jack, two 12-volt power outlets; six-way manual driver’s seat; center console; leather-wrapped steering wheel; halogen headlights; rear privacy glass

By Jeffrey Weidel

Always conscious of a “good deal,” one of the first things noticed on the breakdown of this year’s Mazda  CX-7 was the price. Driving away with a mid-size sport utility vehicle crossover for $21,550 is a good deal indeed. Continue Reading »

KOMEN SACRAMENTO RACE FOR THE CURE is Saturday, May 8, 2010, at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815.   You can sign up for the 5K run/walk or 1 mile fun run/walk.

PREFER TO SLEEP IN? – Register for Sleep In for the Cure and support Komen Sacramento without sacrificing your beauty sleep! You’ll receive through the mail a door hanger that lets the world know you are Sleeping In for the Cure and a t-shirt. You can also collect donations and win a prize.

As always registrants will receive a free t-shirt (while supplies last). This year the shirts have a new design voted on by the public. Of course you will love it! Continue Reading »

 Residents and Businesses may irrigate properties three days a week based on address under City’s Irrigation Ordinance

When clocks were turned forward on Saturday night, the City of Sacramento Department of Utilities reminded residents and businesses to change their irrigation schedules as well.  The City’s current irrigation rules, found in the Water Conservation ordinance state that at the beginning of daylight savings time, residents and businesses may water up to three days a week, based on their address. Addresses ending in odd numbers may water on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday only and even-numbered addresses may water on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. There is no watering allowed on Mondays. Watering of landscapes must be completed before 10 a.m. or after 7 p.m. Continue Reading »

February 9, 2010 is Homeschool Day at Crocker Art Museum, 216 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.  These special days are designed for small homeschool groups and individual families.  They feature a trail of docent spotlight talks throughout the Museum, a hands-on art workshop and a post-visit art education activity to do at home.

Pre-registration is required. To register, call (916) 808-1182 or email education@crockerartmuseum.org.

Tickets are free to youth groups in Sacramento County, $2 per student outside Sacramento County, required chaperones are free (1:5 chaperone to students), $4 per additional chaperone.

The new Animal Care Facility, opened in October 2009, has just received a GOLD LEED certification from the US Green Building Council.  The LEED program – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, certifies the level of green elements in a building’s design, including a minimum impact on the environment in construction and energy savings in design.  This designation highlights County commitment to “green building” construction. Continue Reading »

January 9, 2010, from 11:00AM – 3:00PM enjoy the California Auto Museum’s newest exhibit, Born to Ride: Motorbikes Past and Present.  California Auto Museum is located at 2200 Front Street Sacramento, CA 95818.  Info Phone:  (916) 442-6802.  Tickets:  $8 Adults, $7 Seniors, $4 Students, Children Under 5 FREE Continue Reading »

In an effort to keep pets in their homes, the Sacramento County Animal Care Department is soliciting donations of unopened canned and dry pet food from the public for the newly-launched Pet Pantry Program. The goal of this program is to provide pet food to families who may need some extra assistance in caring for their animals. The program is open to any family in need in the Sacramento area. Continue Reading »