Fireworks in Old Sacramento

The firework show that almost didn't happen.  We had been waiting for about an hour for the River Cats game to end so the firework show could start.  It's now the bottom of the ninth inning and all the gathered photographers are getting their cameras ready.  I've synced my drone to the GPS satellites.  

About that time we see 4 or 5 police cars headed into Old Sacramento with their lights and sirens blaring.  A fire truck pulls on to the Tower Bridge and stops.  Then a fire truck pulls up next to all the photographers, a few firemen get out and head down to the water.  Then…. the police helicopter starts flying over head.

Someone asked me if I would fly my drone with the helicopter overhead?  "No, I won't.  But I won't need to fly because I'm sure they won't shoot off the fireworks if the helicopter is flying."

It seems the a call came in that someone had fallen or jumped into the river up stream.  Luckily the fire department didn't find anything and about 20 minutes later the firework show started.

Sutter Street - Folsom

When you step onto Sutter Street in Folsom it's not hard to imagine the Pony Express galloping down the street during the late 1800's.  

Today it's a great place to grab a bite to eat, shop for antiques or maybe a unique work of art or jewelry.

 If you visit Sutter Street be sure to visit the Folsom History Museum and then swing by Snook's Candies for a sweet treat.  

Lake Tahoe - 15 Mile Hike

Our plan was to hike the Rubicon Trail on the western side of Lake Tahoe.  It's supposed to be a 13.2 mile hike along the shore and around Emerald Bay.  After getting lost a couple times it ended up being a 15.1 mile hike.  In all my trips to Tahoe I have never seen the water look so blue.  These pictures were taken with an iPhone 5.

Del Campo High School

Del Campo High School is one of two high schools in Fair Oaks.  The school was built in 1963 and has produced a number of famous alumni.

• Dusty Baker^[2] - former Major League Baseball player and manager
• Jason Barnes^[3] - Canadian Football League's Edmonton Eskimos wide receiver.
• Matt Barnes^[4] - Los Angeles Clippers forward who has played for six NBA teams.
• Betsy Butler - California State Assemblywoman. Class of 1981.^{[citation needed]}
• Donald Butler^[5] - linebacker for the San Diego Chargers drafted with the 79th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft.
• Tom Johnson^[6] - PGA Tour golfer.
• Laura Ling - American journalist and writer. Host and reporter on E! Investigates. Class of 1994.
• Lisa Ling^[7] - television personality and host of National Geographic Channel's Explorer.
• Cristina Mendonsa^[8] - KXTV channel 10 news anchor.
• Rick Schu^[9] - nine-year MLB infielder.
• Rene Syler^[10]- former host of The Early Show on CBS. Class of 1981
• Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox,^[11] co-founders of Smosh

McKinley Park - East Sacramento

McKinley Park opened in 1871 as East Park.  This 34 acre park was given the name McKinley in honor of the President after his assassination in 1901.  

 The "East Park" as it was called in 1871 featured a "refreshment saloon," a ladies saloon, a gymnasium, a shooting gallery and a bowling alley.  

Pool and Kids Playground

Rose Garden

View of the Sacramento Skyline from Above McKinley Park

Library

Roseville Food Truck Mania

SactoMoFo brings Food Truck Mania to Downtown Roseville every 2nd Thursday of the month from 5pm until 9pm.

 This past Thursday was a perfect night for an evening out for great food and music.  

Come enjoy the music, unique food, local restaurants, shops, and festive atmosphere.
This event takes place on the 200 & 300 blocks of Vernon Street (closed to traffic).

Capital Village Shopping Center

Stopped for lunch at one of my favorite quick lunch places in Rancho "I Love Teriyaki."  I had my drone with me so I took it for a spin.  I love the feel of this little shopping area.

Drive-In Movie Theater

Do you have memories as a child of piling into a car with all your friends and watching a great movie at the drive-in theater?  I believe the West Wind Theater is the last drive-in theater in Sacramento.

When you go to a drive-in you aren't just going to see a movie.  You are going for an experience.  You will see families sharing pizzas, playing board games, playing catch or listening to the band playing classic rock tunes long before the movie starts.

What are your fondest memories of the drive-in?

Bella Vista High School

Bella Vista is one of two high schools in Fair Oaks.  It was built in 1960 and has an enrollment of about 2,000 students.

The Academic Decathlon team has been a pride of BV for many years.  The team has represented Sacramento County in the California Academic Decathlon in 20 of the past 24 years.

Some famous alumni are Joan Lunden, co-host of Good Morning America.  Lynn Anderson, country singer and Nicholas Sparks author of several novels that have been made into movies.  The Notebook, A Walk To Remember and Message In A Bottle are a couple of his most popular novels.

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