Voter Registration Fraud Alleged in Sac County

An outside group is accused of switching the political party of people registering to vote.

Have Room for a Cat? Shelter Seeks Foster Homes

Cats and dogs younger than two months old are kept in foster homes.

Kitten season has arrived, and the Sacramento County Animal Shelter is looking for foster homes to house some of their young cats. "Right now, kitten season is especially challenging, but year-round, we need people to open their homes to animals until they are ready for adoption," the shelter says on its website. Cats and dogs younger than two months, as mother animals who are nursing, are housed in foster homes. People who volunteer to house foster animals have to provide "some space, time, socialization and love" to young or recovering animals, according to a flier. The shelter will provide bedding, food and medical care. The shelter is also looking for supplies: food, feeding bottles, cat litter and more. More information is available …

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Pet of the Week: Marty the Loving Westie

This dog is currently available for adoption at 3839 Bradshaw Rd.

Meet Patch's latest pet of the week: Marty, a 6-year-old West Highland White Terrier. He's looking for a new home, and is available at the Sacramento County Animal Shelter, 3839 Bradshaw Rd.

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A PTA President on the School Board? Pritchett Will Run

"I have a strong voice and I feel like I could make a difference," longtime volunteer Christina Pritchett said.

Most people who have spent time at Rosemont school events would likely recognize Christina Pritchett. She's currently the president of parent-teacher associations at both Albert Einstein Middle School and Rosemont High School, even though she doesn't have any kids currently in high school. She was brought on stage and honored at the Essence of Rosemont celebration last month, and she had to go directly from a recent interview to assisting behind the scenes at Sequoia Elementary School's talent show. Pritchett announced late Friday that she plans to run for school board in the Sacramento City Unified School District, in the seat currently held by Trustee Donald Terry. The seat represents Rosemont, College Greens, La Riviera, parts of Rancho…

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Michelle Merrigan

11:44 pm on Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Good luck Ms. Pritchett-you have the support of so many-whether current students or alumni like myself!   more ›

Adopt a Shelter Pet in May for Half-Price

The county shelter is running a month-long promotion.

The Sacramento County Animal Shelter is celebrating Cinco de Mayo for the entire month with half-off adoption fees, according to a press release. "Until the end of May, all adoptions are HALF off adult cats and dogs!" the shelter said. "Adoption includes: One year license, Spay/Neuter Surgery, Microchip, Vaccinations, Flea Treatment, Deworming and more." Click here to see Rosemont Patch's latest pet of the week, Mini. The shelter lists all of its adoptable pets online here. The Sacramento County Animal Shelter is located at 3839 Bradshaw Rd.

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Watt-50 Interchange Project to Start in August, Gets $25.9 Million

Project will widen on- and off-ramps, among other work.

A main interchange between Rosemont and Highway 50 is getting a major funding boost for construction work, Sacramento County officials announced this week. The California Transportation Commission on April 26 awarded $25.9 million for interchange improvements on U.S. 50 at Watt Avenue, according to a news release. Construction on the project is scheduled to start in August. The funds come from two state funding programs authorized by Proposition 1B, the transportation bond measure approved by California voters in 2006, including the Corridor Mobility Improvement Account and the State-Local Partnership Program. The $42 million project will also receive funding from the Sacramento County Measure A transportation sales tax. “This project will…

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May is Bike Month: Want to Bicycle on a Closed County Road?

Part of Scott Road, east of Rosemont, will be closed this weekend to make way for bicyclists and pedestrians.

A scenic Sacramento County road about 15 miles east of Rosemont will be closed off to everyone except bicyclists and pedestrians this weekend. The event, part of the region's May is Bike Month events, will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 6, and will take place on an eight-mile stretch of Scott Road between Latrobe and White Rock roads. “Closing Scott Road for this event is part of Sacramento County’s support of Bike Month activities," a press release quoted Mike Penrose, Director of the Sacramento County Department of Transportation, as saying. "It’s a beautiful rural road and is truly a joy to travel on, especially on a bike.  We encourage all cyclists and pedestrians to take the time to come out for the Scott Road Bike & Walk Event…

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Video: County Uses Quick Court Process for Some Repeat Offenders

Sacramento County's night court system is profiled in a recent video.

Sacramento County has a unique night court program that is getting some attention from the California State Association of Counties. In its "Violation of Probation In Lieu Night Court," the county shortens the court process for someone who is on probation and finds him or herself in trouble with the law again. "They're low level offenders that could be in and out of the system in a much shorter and efficient time if we just filed a violation of probation on them in lieu of fresh charges," Sacramento County Assistant District Attorney Steve Grippi said in a video produced by the California State Association of Counties. The offenders eligible for this expedited process are only theft and drug offenders, he said. The program has saved …

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