Monthly Archives: September 2008

ARPPS Research Report 2008

Posted on September 30, 2008 by David H Lukenbill

Our research report: The American River Parkway: Recreation, Education, & Sanctuary has been posted to our website and here is the executive summary: Executive Summary 1) Many Meanings The American River Parkway means so many things to the many different … Continue reading →

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Downtown Los Angeles

Posted on September 29, 2008 by David H Lukenbill

A little change of wording and this article about the ups and downs of trying to invigorate the downtown of Los Angeles—a natural suburban city as is Sacramento—with the help of a new Rite-Aid, could very well be Sacramento, art … Continue reading →

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Homeless Camp Murders Update

Posted on September 28, 2008 by David H Lukenbill

The most significant aspect of this story—other than the primary tragedy of the two deaths—is how entrenched homeless camps are becoming in our area, which most experts attribute to the concentration of services providing essential domestic service—feeding, showering, hangouts, medical, … Continue reading →

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Helping the Salmon

Posted on September 27, 2008 by David H Lukenbill

Human intervention continues to play a major role in protecting the salmon run in the lower American River –which initially harmed it through the construction of upstream dams — and these projects are a good example of that. An excerpt … Continue reading →

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Homeless Camp Murders Announcement

Posted on September 26, 2008 by David H Lukenbill

Two bodies found in 24 hoursBy Niesha Lofing – nlofing@sacbee.comPublished 12:00 am PDT Friday, September 26, 2008 Police are trying to learn what led to two homicides within 24 hours at a homeless camp in south Sacramento. They say they … Continue reading →

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Body Found in American River Announcement

Posted on September 26, 2008 by David H Lukenbill

Body of transgender person recovered from American RiverBy Chelsea Phua – cphua@sacbee.comPublished 6:40 pm PDT Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Authorities recovered the body of a 22-year-old transgender woman from the American River on Sunday. A fisherman spotted the body about … Continue reading →

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Panhandler Shoots Disabled Person

Posted on September 25, 2008 by David H Lukenbill

Though all of the circumstances have yet to come out about this tragic story reported in the Sacramento Bee, and might invalidate the speculation given here, the point must continually be made; that when certain corrosive behaviors are encouraged, they … Continue reading →

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Parkway Fire Announcement

Posted on September 25, 2008 by David H Lukenbill

Fire burns near American RiverBee Metro Staff – Published 3:09 pm PDT Wednesday, September 24, 2008 The Sacramento Fire Department was fighting a wildland/grass fire this afternoon along the American River near Del Paso Boulevard and Highway 160, a spokesman … Continue reading →

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City Audits & Tent Cities

Posted on September 23, 2008 by David H Lukenbill

1) This editorial is on the money that the recent admission by the Sacramento city manager that many departments of city government have never been audited is mind-boggling, but accounts for the messes we’ve been seeing in the news recently … Continue reading →

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Cleaning up the Parkway

Posted on September 22, 2008 by David H Lukenbill

This story in the Bee is a wonderful testament to the deep love so many of us feel for the Parkway, and how important it is to keep it nice and clean for everyone to use; but it also is … Continue reading →

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