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CBS News
29-04-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Sacramento neighbors worry about planned tiny home village for homeless seniors and veterans
SACRAMENTO — There is a plan to build 100 tiny homes in a Sacramento neighborhood to help house seniors and veterans who are living homeless. As Sacramento's homeless crisis continues, the tiny village proposal has some neighbors worried about what it will mean for their safety and security. John Vignocchi is the developer behind the proposed transformation of a blighted and barren lot on Rio Linda Boulevard in North Sacramento. "And what we're looking to do is transform it into 100 tiny home units for seniors," Vignocchi said. Renderings of the project show the manicured development projected to cost a third of the price of traditional housing. "And that means that you're able to get three times the number of people off the street, that means you're able to solve this problem three times faster," Vignocchi said. renderings Urban Central Vignocci is asking the city council to approve the plans and apply for state funding through California's Project Homekey Plus program, aimed at reducing homelessness. There are already hurdles. Nancy Azevedo lives across the street from the proposed tiny home village. "I don't think it's the right place for it," Azevedo said. "It feels like we're constantly getting dumped on." Azevedo is already campaigning against the plan, citing other homeless housing programs already in place in north Sacramento. "I'm letting them know that, 'hey, this is what's being proposed,' and call your councilperson and tell them that this is not what you want in your neighborhood," Azevedo said. Councilmember Roger Dickinson has not decided on his position yet. "I think the concern is about whether or not north Sacramento is being asked to shoulder more than its fair share of burden," Dickinson said. "When you're accused of being a NIMBY, in this situation, what's your response to that?" I asked Azevedo. "In this situation, I'm okay with that," Azevedo said. "If we're going to solve this problem, we can't just say, 'Oh, not in my backyard.' We need to lean in and say, 'How do we make this work in my backyard?' " Vignocchi said. The city council was expected to take this up Tuesday. In a last-minute move, they are delaying their vote until mid-May.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
There's lots of buzz about this annual Modesto celebration. See why, when
Uniquely is a Modesto Bee series that covers the moments, landmarks and personalities that define what makes living in the Central Valley so special. Get ready for a Modesto celebration that will hum with family attractions. It's the La Loma Native Plant Garden Pollinator Festival, our April highlight in a monthly feature that offers fresh ideas to parents for getting out and about with their children in the Modesto region. The fifth annual Pollinator Festival is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at 2000 Encina Ave. in Modesto, adjacent to the La Loma Native Plant Garden. All can flutter about the admission-free event. Among the day's highlights will be a musician-led Children's Pollinator Costume Parade through the garden, featuring little ones dressed as bees, butterflies, ladybugs, moths, bats and other garden helpers. How cute does that sound? 'No one will be left behind. It is a costume parade, but adults, children, costumes, no costumes. ... everyone is free to join the parade as we walk through the garden,' Mike Azevedo, membership chair for the local chapter of the California Native Plant Society, said in an email. Youngsters will gather at 10:30 a.m. near the music stage, right before the parade begins. Folks can flit through the festival's various activities, which include a beehive demonstration by Crump's Bees. There will be live music, as well as a drum circle at the garden mural with Drum Love. Also planned are educational children's activities, face painting by Girl Scout troops, a coloring table, birdhouses for sale, and food trucks. Blossom Hill Native Plant Nursery from Oakdale will offer pointers to anyone interested in adding native plants to a garden. The community event includes interactive activities for children and adults to learn the importance of native plants and how they support pollinators, according to Azevedo's email. The North San Joaquin Valley chapter of the California Native Plant Society helps put on the festival, along with the nonprofit La Loma Neighborhood Association. There will be booths featuring groups including the Modesto Garden Club, Stanislaus Master Gardeners, Turlock Community Gardens and more. Environmental organizations will be represented, among them the Stanislaus Audubon Society, Sierra Club Yokuts Group, the U.S. Forest Service and the California Native Plant Society. The La Loma Native Garden was created in 2017 by Rhonda Allen, who designed it and oversaw the planting of shrubs and trees and the spreading of seeds, with support from the La Loma neighborhood group, according to Azevedo. Allen, a UC Master Gardener, will be at the festival and will offer a tour of the garden. The La Loma Native Garden covers two acres with California and local native plants, Azevedo's email said, 'including flowers, shrubs and trees that draw in a wide range of pollinators, including hummingbirds, butterflies and moths, native bees and others.' For more on the festival, call La Loma Neighborhood Association President Katie Cosner at 209-996-9396.
Al Etihad
25-03-2025
- Sport
- Al Etihad
Athletes gear up for Challenge Sir Bani Yas - the first long-distance triathlon in the Middle East
26 Mar 2025 02:51 KHALED AL KHAWALDEH (ABU DHABI) Hundreds of triathletes from the UAE and around the world are set to descend on Sir Bani Yas Island, which will be the stunning backdrop for a new triathlon - the Challenge Sir Bani Yas on April under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, the event offers not only the first long-distance triathlon in the Middle East, but also hosts races for athletes wishing to take part in middle and Olympic distance races, as well as a variety of community races for all ages and middle and Olympic distance races are recognised qualification events for the World Triathlon Championships 2025 in athletes and couple Lottie Lucas and Felipe Azevedo, two triathletes who have called the UAE home for over a decade, the race is a chance to put the country on the triathlon map."Events like this are attracting top athletes (including former World Champions!) to visit the UAE and showcase the region as an excellent place to train and live," Lucas told Aletihad. "Hopefully, this inspires other members of the UAE community to come to spectate and get involved in one of the community events too." Lucas and Azevedo are currently both ranked first in the country and will represent Team UAE in the gruelling long-distance race that consists of a 3.8km swim, a 180km cycle and a 42.2km marathon. The couple say they are looking forward to experiencing Sir Bani Yas Island, which boasts a wildlife sanctuary. "The island will create an exciting race atmosphere amongst athletes and spectators, as the majority of people will be staying there for three days. This creates an exciting atmosphere in the build-up and post-race. As this is the first time the race has happened, no one really knows exactly how the course and weather conditions will play out on race day," Azevedo said. "The terrain will add some additional challenge on the bike course, which may also create some interesting dynamics against the other competitors. We are hoping the wildlife won't interfere with the race but will add to the excitement and thrill."Lucas says she is excited that many of the athletes who they coach and train with will be competing in the race. She advised athletes who are competing to be wary of the temperatures."Staying hydrated and cool is the priority, as the weather conditions are expected to be very tough. It is a 10.30am race start, meaning that we will be racing at the hottest part of the day," she said."It takes many years of consistent training to be fully prepared for such a race. When you are physically prepared and showing good numbers in training sessions, it should translate to confidence and being mentally ready to race."Azevedo said the couple would be going all out for a podium finish."As it is a 'home' race for us, it gives us extra motivation to push more in the race and to hopefully fight for a good result to make the UAE proud," he said. In addition to the long distance, middle distance and Olympic distance races, the community are open to friends, family and island visitors of all ages and abilities.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Yahoo
Gun jammed during Half Moon Bay boss' ambush, deputies say
(KRON) — The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office confirmed a suspect was arrested and more than a dozen firearms were recovered in Half Moon Bay on Wednesday after deputies said a man was lured to be shot at by his employer under the ploy of fixing a fence. Gold medalist figure skaters mourn American Airlines jet crash victims The victim, a Pacifica resident, told authorities that a gun-involved altercation occurred between him and his boss at Azevedo Feed, located at 1825 Miramontes Point Road. The man told sheriff's deputies that the suspect, 43-year-old Thomas J. Azevedo, took him to a 'remote part of the property' where he apparently needed his help repairing a fence. When they arrived, Azevedo allegedly pulled out a firearm, pointed it at his employee's head then pulled the trigger, but the gun did not go off, said deputies. Azevedo allegedly continued to pull the trigger several more times as the victim struggled to wrestle the gun away. Deputies said the gun finally went off, 'firing into the air,' but no one was hurt. The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said Azevedo was later located, arrested and booked into the Maguire Correctional Facility for attempted homicide. Deputies said a judge approved a gun violence restraining order. Authorities said the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective D. Brandt at 650-363-4064 or dbrandt@ Anonymous tips can be made by calling the Sheriff's Office Anonymous Tip Line at 1-800-547-2700. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
