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CBS News
13-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Sacramento to brighten K Street corridor with new marquee-style lights
Sacramento's K Street corridor will soon dazzle with new lights. Scott Ford, the deputy director of the Downtown Sacramento Partnership, says soon they'll flip the switch on marquee-style lights that will be added to 38 light poles along K Street. A pilot light was installed last year in downtown, the partnership says, and enough funding has been secured over the years to make the lights a reality. The additional lighting is meant to embrace K Street's rich history with marquees and be energy-efficient by using LED lights. "They are programmable from a single control system so when the Kings are playing, you know this whole thing can go purple," Ford says. "Throughout the seasons, it can be programmed, changing dynamic LED light patterns that reflect the season." The lights are part of the K Street LED Marquee Lighting Project. Ford says the lights are meant to enhance the K Street social scene, which is already brimming with activity from restaurants to bars with the Golden 1 Center just steps away. He says it's also meant to boost pedestrian activity and help people feel safe walking down K Street. "I think that adding lighting, adding vibrancy to what is really a critical pedestrian corridor in the heart of our city, I think it's going to pay dividends in the long term for continuing to see more investment, more positive activity, and really sending the signal that K Street is the epicenter of social activity for this region," Ford said. The Downtown Sacramento Partnership also believes the lights will only add to an already evolving entertainment scene. "The idea of entertainment zones starting to come online in Sacramento, where brick-and-mortar businesses can sell to-go drinks to patrons when there are special events happening, that starts to really create a whole different feeling to this K Street corridor," Ford says Crews started installing the lights Monday morning. The lights are expected to be up and running by the end of the month.
San Francisco Chronicle
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
‘The start of something really good': Channel 24 venue energizes Sacramento arts landscape
For decades, Sacramento concertgoers have packed into cars or boarded trains to see their favorite artists in San Francisco or Oakland. But a new addition to the city's Midtown district could signal a shift in the region's migrational patterns. Channel 24, a mid-size venue developed and operated by Berkeley-based Another Planet Entertainment, the powerhouse independent promoter behind San Francisco's annual Outside Lands music festival, opened last month with a clear mission: Keep Sacramento music fans local. More Information May-June lineup Denzel Curry: 8 p.m. May 7 Madness: 8 p.m. May 14 Hippocampus: 8 p.m. May 16 Hermanos Gutiérrez: 8 p.m. May 21 Jack White: 8 p.m. May 26-27 James Arthur: 8 p.m. May 29 Charley Crockett: 8 p.m. June 8 Social Distortion: 8 p.m. June 14 Pachiko: 8 p.m. June 17 Ryan Bingham and the Texas Gentlemen: 8 p.m. June 18 Channel 24: 1800 24th St, Sacramento. For a full schedule, go to 'We'll go to the Bay Area for shows, like San Francisco, but it's hard to get out there with a job and stuff,' Jeannette Ho, 51, standing in the Channel 24 lobby just before electronic group Tycho took the stage Friday, April 25, as part of the venue's opening celebrations. Ho's boyfriend, John Conley, 56, echoed that sentiment. 'It's harder now than when we were younger to drive to the Bay Area for shows, especially during the week,' he said. 'Having shows here in Sacramento is definitely nice. We're more willing to get out to a show during the week here in town and close to us.' For fans who have long faced a 90-mile trek for mid-level acts, Channel 24 fills a longstanding void. While smaller indie bands regularly play the 530-capacity nightclub Harlow's and megastars hit the more than 17,500-seat Golden 1 Center, the state's capital has lacked a home for artists who sit comfortably mid-lineup on a Coachella poster. 'Over the years, we have had lots of artists ask to play Sacramento. They were bigger than Ace of Spades, and they weren't big enough to play Sacramento Memorial Auditorium,' said Allen Scott, president of concerts and festivals at Another Planet Entertainment, describing the goldilocks conundrum of downtown's concert scene. The former is an all-ages venue that accommodates 1,000, while the latter is a nearly 4,000-capacity space that books more graduation ceremonies than concerts these days. The hole in the market often led the concert production and artist management company to skip the market and send talent to Reno. That calculus changed with the 2016 opening of Golden 1 Center, managed by the Sacramento Kings and the City of Sacramento, that hosts cultural juggernauts like Paul McCartney, Janet Jackson and Kendrick Lamar. 'Golden 1 Center, 10 years later, is still in its honeymoon period,' Scott said, describing how the burst of energy and attendance for a new venue usually dissipates after a year or so. 'That's really a testament to what's happening in Sacramento.' With Channel 24, Another Planet is betting on a city long seen in a perpetual state of striving — but one increasingly ready to stand on its own. For pop culture proof of its underdog status, just look to the plot of the recent comedy ' Sacramento,' which hinges upon the city being a random and detached destination for its Los Angeles characters to find themselves in. Local residents are accustomed to serving up reasons for it to be taken seriously: It's a culinary destination, a mecca for cyclists, close to a lot of (arguably superior) natural attractions like Napa Valley and Lake Tahoe. But offering up the city's art scene might not be the most obvious move if one were making the case for it as a sexy metropolis. The addition of Channel 24 might not completely turn that around, but it's certainly a step in the right direction. Sam Kesh, 46, who has produced indie shows in Sacramento as a DJ and booker for most of his adult life, said he has long ventured out to the opulent Fox Theater in Oakland, Berkeley's open-air Greek Theatre and the more intimate room at the Independent in San Francisco well before knowing they were all owned and operated by Another Planet. When he learned of the entertainment company's latest venture in his hometown it was definitely welcoming news. 'All of those venues … they're huge parts of my life,' he said. 'It's just cool that there's something connected to that and means that if there's tours playing those venues, now there's an opportunity to have them in Sacramento.' Serving up a premium sonic experience was, in fact, the dominant objective when building the 2,150-capacity space, which is Another Planet Entertainment's first 'from the ground-up' project. 'This was completely built from the dirt,' Scott noted. 'I think the results will speak for themselves.' The structure, which was erected in place of an old electrical supply warehouse on 24th and R streets, was designed by Sacramento's Ellis Architects and the Bay Area's CAW Architects. With one wall adorned with a towering mural of a roving horse, by Sacramento artist Cheyenne Randall, and a modern auburn facade, the building — whose namesake references the electrical 'channels' of its warehouse days and Sacramento's converging rivers — is an unexpected addition to the mostly residential southeast corner of Midtown Sacramento's grid. Frequent concert goer Nicole Grant Kriege, 46, is hopeful about Channel 24's influence on its surroundings. 'I think it could really grow into a little bit of a micro-hood,' she pondered while sitting in a booth at Round Corner bar, which was buzzing with activity just before Channel 24's Tycho concert. 'You have Round Corner, which is kind of this dive bar institution, you have Racks, a vintage store that's been around forever. I think there's the start of something really good here.' Spotted among the bar crowd, huddled around the pool tables, was Tycho frontman Dan Hansen. The Oakland-based musician, who lived in Sacramento in the early 2000s, was mingling with friends and family ahead of the show. Later onstage, Hansen expressed his appreciation for the city of trees. 'This is amazing and so meaningful to us,' he said warmly as he reminisced about making music in a garage-turned-studio just up the street from Channel 24. Those songs would become the influential 2011 album 'Dive,' which received the loudest cheers at the venue that night. 'It was important to have a local artist play,' said Scott. 'We always knew Tycho would be in that first week.' Although the throng of mostly 30- to 50-somethings was enthusiastic about the chillwave indie rockers that night, Channel 24's roster serves a broad audience, including younger fans with a proclivity for country music. The venue's opening night on April 24 featured Tucker Wetmore, attracting a sold-out crowd outfitted in cowboy boots and wide-brimmed hats. 'Two very popular genres in Sacramento are country music and hard rock music — they perform better in Sacramento than they do in the immediate Bay area,' explained Scott, adding that shows featuring bluegrass singer Sierra Ferrell and alt-country artist Sam Barber were both sold out. From gritty Americana crooner Charley Crockett, who last drifted through the capital city five years ago, to blues rocker Jack White, who has never stepped a booted foot into a Sacramento venue, there's a bit of a sea change coming for the land-locked town. 'I'm hoping it brings shows we wouldn't normally get in Sacramento,' said Conley.
CBS News
04-04-2025
- CBS News
3 years after Sacramento's K Street shooting, what has city done to prevent future tragedies?
SACRAMENTO — Thursday marked three years since Sacramento's deadly K Street shooting . Six people were killed and twelve others were hurt. Dandrae Martin and Mtula Payton are accused of being among the rival gang members who squared off in the shooting. Martin's brother, Smiley, was also charged but died inside the jail . The trial has been postponed until after June as defense attorneys want it moved out of Sacramento County because of widespread media attention. Fresh flowers and candles marked the spot where the city's deadliest mass shooting occurred. "It's a horrible thing to happen to our community," said Leia Schenk, the founder of the anti-violence group Empact. "It's a horrible thing to happen to the downtown nightlife, which will never be the same." Schenk continues helping family members who lost loved ones in the shooting as they attend the criminal court hearings. "These families have to come in that courtroom month in and month out, and they have to relive it over and over," she said. Schenk believes more work needs to be done to prevent these types of tragedies. "I don't think anything has changed," she said. "We still have gun violence." In response to the mass shooting, the City of Sacramento created a new office of nighttime economy to work on improving security. "That was such an unfortunate event, but since that time, we've really had some really great events," said Tina Lee-Vogt, the director of the office. Lee-Vogt said that people shouldn't be concerned about visiting downtown. "Every weekend, we have tens of thousands of people who go to our different locations, have a great time and come home safely," she said. "And so our office has been really good at educating folks and being a really good resource, and being a liaison between the city in our businesses to operate safely." Since the mass shooting, there have been a number of other violent crimes along the K Street corridor, including a fatal stabbing outside the Golden 1 Center just before a Christian rock concert. Groups like Empact say the city needs to put more effort into stopping gangs and getting guns off the streets. "If you're not dealing with the root cause, then you get nowhere," Schenk said. There's also concern that police patrols and violence prevention programs could see cuts this year due to Sacramento's budget deficit.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Prep talk: Like father, like son. Drew Spooner officiates first state basketball final
Bill Spooner was a proud father at Golden 1 Center on Saturday. He traveled to Sacramento to see his son, Drew, an Oak Park graduate, work as one of the three officials for the state Division II boys basketball championship game. Bill was a longtime NBA official. Before that, he was one of the best football players in Taft High history, playing receiver. Former NBA official Bill Spooner has worked many times at Golden 1 Center. Now he gets to see his son, Drew, officiate Division II final Chatsworth vs. Jesuit. Proud moment. — eric sondheimer (@latsondheimer) March 15, 2025 Now Drew, 24, is following his path officiating basketball games. He's been assigned to top games in the Mission League and got his chance to experience the state final. SALUTE to Alijah Arenas! 🫡No. 14 all-time in CaliforniaNo. 1 all-time in the #CIFLACS Top 5 LA City leading scorers: Alijah Arenas - 3,002 🏀☝️👏Deon Green - 2,540Danny Walker - 2,354Dwayne Polee - 2,162Gilbert Arenas - 2,124Credit to @RonMFlores and @CalHiSports — CIF LA City Section (@CIFLACS) March 17, 2025 The only pressure Drew probably feels is when Dad is on the golf course. Then the competition gets intense. ... Warriors Dancing into March Madness! Justin Rochelin - UC San Diego Luke Murphy - Colorado State Malik Moore - Montana Skyy Clark - UCLA #HCS1family #itsgreattobeaheritagewarrior@skyyclark @mooremalikk @justin_rochelin @HCSwarriors @Heritage_Sports @LACourtReport @CIFSS — Heritage Christian Basketball (@HeritageBBall) March 17, 2025 March Madness in college basketball will see lots of former Southern California high school products participating for men and women. The USC and UCLA women's teams are loaded with Southland products and both are considered title contenders. This is a daily look at the positive happenings in high school sports. To submit any news, please email Sign up for the L.A. Times SoCal high school sports newsletter to get scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Prep talk: The rise of Crespi High pitcher Jackson Eisenhauer
After he threw just 11 innings last season while coming back from an injury, Jackson Eisenhauer's improvement this season has been stunning. The Crespi High right-hander is 3-0 without giving up any runs in 19 innings. "I spent a lot of time in the weight room," he said. "Putting on strength has been a big part of it." Eisenhauer showed up as a 5-foot-5, 135-pound freshman. Now he's a 6-foot, 175-pound senior. He spent time getting stronger under the guidance of former El Camino Real standout Woody Cliffords, who has a private training service. 🏆🏀The 2025 CIF State Basketball Championship program is out now!📖 — CIF State (@CIFState) March 12, 2025 "He made massive improvements over the fall and winter — strength, stability, power," Cliffords said. "He still has room to grow." He has helped Crespi to a 6-0 record. Now he and Tyler Walton give the Celts an imposing one-two pitching duo. … Former L.A. Jordan football coach Derek Benton is the new football coach at Fremont. … 🏀🏆We're headed to the @Golden1Center to crown some State Champions on Friday and Saturday!Read more here 👉 — CIF State (@CIFState) March 12, 2025 This is a daily look at the positive happenings in high school sports. To submit any news, please email Sign up for the L.A. Times SoCal high school sports newsletter to get scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
