James Taylor

Sacramento

Photojournalist at KOVR-TV (Sacramento, CA)

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Crashes prompt Davis leaders to consider no left turn streets in downtown

2 days ago | cbsnews.com | James Taylor

DAVIS — Drivers in Davis may soon be left with fewer ways to turn left on a busy downtown street. Tuesday night, the city council will consider a ban on cars making left turns and driving across 5th Street between I and K streets. The proposal comes amid a growing number of car crashes in these intersections. Many people who live near 5th and J streets in downtown Davis say they're concerned about traffic safety.
Swimming school gives new life to Sacramento building with history of vandalism

5 days ago | cbsnews.com | James Taylor

SACRAMENTO — A new swimming school had its grand opening in a building on Sacramento's Broadway that's been sitting vacant for years and has been the victim of vandalism. An old vacant bank building in the Land Park neighborhood has been converted into a custom-built indoor swimming pool. "It's 25 feet wide by 50 feet long," said Anya Hall, owner of Little Whale Swim School. Hall hopes her new business will help bring a boost to the boulevard.
It may soon cost more to park on Sacramento streets. Here's how much and why.

6 days ago | cbsnews.com | James Taylor

Sacramento parking rates could soon be on the rise SACRAMENTO — Sacramento parking meter rates could be on the rise again. The city increased street parking fees last year and eliminated free parking on Sundays and holidays. Now, another price hike is up for a vote next week. How much more will it cost to park on Sacramento streets? The price varies depending on where you park and for how long. Currently, the base fee is $2 an hour and maxes out at $4 an hour.
"Noctotourism" highlighted as Sacramento hosts summit on how to improve nightlife

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | James Taylor

SACRAMENTO — For the first time, Sacramento is hosting the Sociable City Summit. Leaders from across the country and other nations are here this week discussing ways to improve nighttime entertainment options. Edward Grant, with the City of Dallas, was one of those officials and experts in town. He's introducing the concept of noctourism, which is the creation of more after-hours festivals and entertainment to bring in more money from people from across the region and state.
Auburn home going for under $200,000 in regional real-estate rarity

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | James Taylor

Placer County home going for under $200,000 in regional real-estate rarity AUBURN — Blight or bargain? A home for sale in the Auburn area is creating a lot of buzz. James Frakes is the investor who owns the property. He's selling the two-bedroom, one-bath home for just $199,000. "I think it's for anybody who really sees a potential in the property," he said.
Sacramento offers more than $2 million in financial support for local artists

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | James Taylor

SACRAMENTO — Artist Katy Karns has a passion for photography and owns a studio in Old Sacramento. She creates artistic composites and takes personalized portraits, but it's still not enough to earn a full-time income. "It's incredibly hard to be able to keep pursuing things that you want to be pursuing in art," she said. Now, the City of Sacramento is trying to support the creative economy with a first-of-its-kind program, paying local artists $850 a month in guaranteed income.
Harness horse racing has final lap at Sacramento's Cal Expo

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | James Taylor

Horse racing officially ends at Sacramento's Cal Expo SACRAMENTO — Friday night brought the last lap for horse racing at Cal Expo, with dozens of employees, including track announcer Scott Ehrlich, saying goodbye to the one-mile oval. Harness racing has been a part of Cal Expo for more than 50 years, but last month, the board of directors voted to terminate racing for good. The decision was opposed by Watch and Wager, the company that operates the races.
Sacramento nonprofit worries federal cuts would lead to lower Big Day of Giving donations

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | James Taylor

Sacramento nonprofit worries federal cuts could impact Big Day of Giving SACRAMENTO — It's the nonprofit version of Black Friday. Last year, Sacramento's Big Day of Giving raised $13.2 million, but this year, there's concern that the declining economy would lead to lower donations. Megan Laurie with Sacramento's UCP says community donations and government funding are crucial to continuing their programs that assist adults with developmental disabilities.
Sacramento buses have new interior security barriers to protect drivers

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | James Taylor

SACRAMENTO — Locked behind barriers — that is the new reality for Sacramento bus drivers. Airline pilots have locking cockpit doors, and now Sacramento buses will have them, too. These new glass and steel security barriers are being installed on Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) buses to safeguard employees behind the wheel. "We have to protect them in every possible way we can," said SacRT security chief Lisa Hinz. Hinz says there is a dramatic rise in the number of assaults against bus drivers.
All-volunteer patrol program to cover Sacramento's Del Rio Bike Trail

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | James Taylor

SACRAMENTO — Bike trails in Sacramento will soon have an extra layer of security. The parks department is teaming up with a group of volunteers to begin patrolling the city's bike paths. The American River Bike Patrol (ARBP) is a volunteer team -- in bright red uniforms -- that stops to assist when people have a flat tire, a broken bike, or need first aid.