Learn about the early history of Sacramento by taking a tour of the cemetery on April 27 at 10:00 am. You’ll hear about the city’s pioneer leaders, as well as interesting facts, such as the meaning of “Urbs Indomita” on the Sacramento City seal.

The cemetery is located at 1000 Broadway, Sacramento. Free parking is available in the lot at 10th & Broadway, across the street from the 10th Street entrance. Tours are free; however, donations are appreciated and benefit cemetery preservation.

For more information, call 916-264-7839 or 916-448-0811, or visit www.oldcitycemetery.com.

East Sacramentans peppered Riverview Capital Investments with questions and suggestions. The company wants to develop the East Sacramento area north of the train tracks. The land is currently an undeveloped meadow. Several projects have failed in the past, mainly because of neighborhood resistance. Serious concerns surround development of this area such as sewage, traffic, project design and costs to the city. The company is on a fact finding mission at this point. The final design is pending.

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