Jared Goyette comment-82766 2013-05-16T17:27:51Z 2013-05-16T17:27:51Z Yes. I think that's preferable to the alternative. As I've said here before, our site is meant as a forum for citizen journalism. Those who want to reach our readers for marketing and PR purposes should go through the advertising route. We will make sure posts are correctly labeled, as this one is, and are well presented. Our advertisers are our partners and it is because of their support that we can continue to provide this platform, so readers like yourself can continue to give their feedback, which we always appreciate :). For more on this topic, see this post: http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/79659/Changes_to_The_Sacramento_Press_contributor_guidelines_Citizen_journalism_marketing_and_everything_ Jared Goyette 2013-05-16T17:27:51Z Jared Goyette comment-82754 2013-05-16T01:24:45Z 2013-05-16T01:24:45Z We've given voice to the critics as well (see the links), and will continue to do so. The East Sac and Marshall Park groups will be at the June 8 event, which will stream live. Jared Goyette 2013-05-16T01:24:45Z Jared Goyette comment-82746 2013-05-15T22:04:12Z 2013-05-15T22:04:12Z Fixed. Thank you for the correction. Jared Goyette 2013-05-15T22:04:12Z Jared Goyette comment-82735 2013-05-15T16:32:20Z 2013-05-15T16:32:20Z The part you quoted was a paraphrased section, and on reading it more closely, I thought it was a little confusing, as she didn't specially say that part about grid residents. I corrected it to more accurately reflect what was said. Sorry for the confusion. Jared Goyette 2013-05-15T16:32:20Z Jared Goyette comment-82512 2013-05-11T03:24:20Z 2013-05-11T03:24:20Z Sac Press editor here: This article's author, Thomas Dodson, and I will be holding a conversation about this piece on Wednesday at noon at Bows and Arrows. Join us in person there, or watch the web stream online. We'll embed it in this article. Jared Goyette 2013-05-11T03:24:20Z Jared Goyette comment-82332 2013-05-07T16:18:34Z 2013-05-07T16:18:34Z Hi readers, editor here: I just took down a comment from user "xmasfuture" because it made a blanket accusation against the MBA and lacked any specifics or facts to substantiate it. The comment skirted the line of what is allowed on Sac Press, and there was a bit of a debate here about whether it should stay. In the end, I decided to take it down as I didn't think it fit our site rules, but if you want to read more of what the writer has to say, you can find it elsewhere on the internet, here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/104201093/o-Rtner-Documen. Jared Goyette 2013-05-07T16:18:34Z Jared Goyette comment-82023 2013-04-28T02:14:09Z 2013-04-28T02:14:09Z Fixing. Thanks! Jared Goyette 2013-04-28T02:14:09Z Jared Goyette comment-81998 2013-04-26T15:59:30Z 2013-04-26T15:59:30Z Cog, for what it's worth, I specially thought of you while drafting the poll. "I know Cogmeyer's going to chime in." Jared Goyette 2013-04-26T15:59:30Z Jared Goyette comment-81838 2013-04-23T16:27:36Z 2013-04-23T16:27:36Z William will be tackling this question in an upcoming article. Jared Goyette 2013-04-23T16:27:36Z Jared Goyette comment-81498 2013-04-09T19:25:57Z 2013-04-09T19:25:57Z Like I said, no one is a neutral when it comes to the writing of Cosmo Garvin. Jared Goyette 2013-04-09T19:25:57Z Jared Goyette comment-81297 2013-04-02T21:19:04Z 2013-04-02T21:19:04Z "P or whatever street" is a cross-street my friend. Glad to see you're back. Jared Goyette 2013-04-02T21:19:04Z Jared Goyette comment-81265 2013-04-01T20:48:47Z 2013-04-01T20:48:47Z Editor here: Thanks for the feedback. I debated it, and ended up using it because the figures in the photo were not clear, or at least the victim was not clear. I understand your concerns though and will keep them in mind going forward. Jared Goyette 2013-04-01T20:48:47Z Jared Goyette comment-80884 2013-03-22T16:59:26Z 2013-03-22T16:59:26Z Agreed. Jared Goyette 2013-03-22T16:59:26Z Jared Goyette comment-80881 2013-03-22T16:29:15Z 2013-03-22T16:29:15Z Yeah, that's my fault, I didn't set it up well. Lesson learned. Jared Goyette 2013-03-22T16:29:15Z Jared Goyette comment-80876 2013-03-22T16:01:10Z 2013-03-22T16:01:10Z I would say that a live blog itself does have value, but some cases more than others. It worked well with the TDA forum, but not as well here. The ideal is to have the story and the blog, as with BierGarten today: http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/80829/Midtown_BierGarten_is_a_go In cases like that, the "as it happened" part gives a different perspective on what occurred, and often extra information or quotes/perspectives that didn't end up in the article. This adds to the story, and also gives insight into how the story was produced. In that case at least, it's not pointless. Jared Goyette 2013-03-22T16:01:10Z Jared Goyette comment-80871 2013-03-22T14:34:37Z 2013-03-22T14:34:37Z Thanks. Can you site another example or is it just this one? We're still experimenting with this format. Jared Goyette 2013-03-22T14:34:37Z Jared Goyette comment-80798 2013-03-20T14:46:49Z 2013-03-20T14:46:49Z Because that's exactly what I said. Jared Goyette 2013-03-20T14:46:49Z Jared Goyette comment-80797 2013-03-20T14:45:41Z 2013-03-20T14:45:41Z Free speech works both ways of course: The House Across From Westboro Baptist Is Getting a Rainbow Pride Paint Job http://gawker.com/5991291/the-house-across-from-westboro-baptist-is-getting-a-rainbow-pride-paint-job-right-now Jared Goyette 2013-03-20T14:45:41Z Jared Goyette comment-80789 2013-03-20T05:46:34Z 2013-03-20T05:46:34Z Editor here: Cogmeyer - you are ignoring the facts. It matters if the crime was done in a way to intimidate or harass gay people. It matters if the attack was conducted because the victim was gay, and the facts, as we know them so far, indicate that may have been the case. This is not only an assault, but the worse kind of bigotry, and that needs to be pointed out. The Sacramento Press is not neutral what it comes to anti-gay bigotry anymore than we are when it comes to racist bigotry. They are one in the same. Human rights are human rights. Jared Goyette 2013-03-20T05:46:34Z Jared Goyette comment-80623 2013-03-15T01:10:30Z 2013-03-15T01:10:30Z A degree in journalism isn't a requirement anywhere. That's not how the profession works. It's nice to have, but, you learn by doing. It's a trade. Also, no one has questioned his talent. Jared Goyette 2013-03-15T01:10:30Z Jared Goyette comment-80601 2013-03-14T18:03:59Z 2013-03-14T18:03:59Z Hi Callista - Karen sent you a few questions which would help with this piece. Please reply when you get the chance, or just give her a call, whichever works best. We would like to go a little more in-depth if possible. Jared Goyette 2013-03-14T18:03:59Z Jared Goyette comment-80494 2013-03-13T03:20:58Z 2013-03-13T03:20:58Z @Mark: You say, "And I'm sorry to break it to the 20 and 30-somethings but you didn't start the back to the cities movement." Who said they did? In the article, William Burg says: "There have been several generations over the last 40 years or so interested in returning to the central city and in living downtown." And, to respond to your comment, who said anything about everyone from the 80s and 90s DIY punk scene in Sacramento "being dead"? It's hard to have a good, on-point exchange when everyone is talking past each other. Jared Goyette 2013-03-13T03:20:58Z Jared Goyette comment-80452 2013-03-12T18:45:19Z 2013-03-12T18:45:19Z The fact that a new group of people have joined a tradition does not discount the existence of the tradition and the people who follow it, rather, it reaffirms it. The demographics are real and part of the discussion. They also cause tension, and that plays out in our comments section on quite a few topics, including this one. Jared Goyette 2013-03-12T18:45:19Z Jared Goyette comment-80442 2013-03-12T17:27:48Z 2013-03-12T17:27:48Z Mark: Did you read the section of the article that describes how the current generation of urbanists is following in the footsteps of past generatons? Jared Goyette 2013-03-12T17:27:48Z Jared Goyette comment-80417 2013-03-12T08:07:31Z 2013-03-12T08:07:31Z Editor here: I don't think it's accurate to say that The Kay is overrun with crime because of a bar fight on a Friday night. I am there just about every night during the week, and often catch the light rail there fairly late. The area is not as safe as I'd like to be later at night during the week (there are usually some transients waiting for the train with me, and sometimes someone smoking a joint) but I don't live in fear. As you said, the police presence is already pretty tight, and a place like KBar doesn't strike me as all that wild, though idiots can be idiots anywhere. What would you suggest be done to improve security? Jared Goyette 2013-03-12T08:07:31Z Jared Goyette comment-80339 2013-03-09T22:45:28Z 2013-03-09T22:45:28Z This isn't coming from e-notify or the police. It's old fashioned, boots-on-the-ground reporting. Jared Goyette 2013-03-09T22:45:28Z Jared Goyette comment-80321 2013-03-09T07:39:31Z 2013-03-09T07:39:31Z Long Live Leroy. Jared Goyette 2013-03-09T07:39:31Z Jared Goyette comment-80271 2013-03-08T15:34:26Z 2013-03-08T15:34:26Z Dale: I don't see what's so "mythical" about the fact that "the rent is too damn high." Jared Goyette 2013-03-08T15:34:26Z Jared Goyette comment-80188 2013-03-07T07:30:34Z 2013-03-07T07:30:34Z Good point. I wonder if the license could be given to just allow trivia night or things like it. That's worth asking the city. Jared Goyette 2013-03-07T07:30:34Z Jared Goyette comment-80186 2013-03-07T06:24:25Z 2013-03-07T06:24:25Z I removed the previous quote ("We eat, we drink and we go out too, and we like good neighbors, it's all about being a good neighbor. But if you got a noisy neighbor, you gotta shut them down,") and replaced it with your comment. Hope that is clearer. Jared Goyette 2013-03-07T06:24:25Z Jared Goyette comment-80163 2013-03-06T16:52:30Z 2013-03-06T16:52:30Z Love the avatar! So cute! Jared Goyette 2013-03-06T16:52:30Z Jared Goyette comment-80004 2013-03-02T00:34:58Z 2013-03-02T00:34:58Z There are a few PR folks who are not exactly happy with me right now. And don't I get credit for the 10 at the top? Jared Goyette 2013-03-02T00:34:58Z Jared Goyette comment-79939 2013-02-27T20:59:26Z 2013-02-27T20:59:26Z The interview was recorded, though it's likely that she was speaking off-the-cuff and would pick a different store given more time to think about it. That's the nature of thinking aloud. If she wants to adjust that section, let me know. Jared Goyette 2013-02-27T20:59:26Z Jared Goyette comment-79922 2013-02-27T01:20:44Z 2013-02-27T01:20:44Z Anytime one decides what to write about, you have to exclude something. In this case, I'm focusing on a particular age group or generation and what they have to say. That doen't meant that there won't be other stories, but I'm going to go with this focus as a writer. I was thinking of calling it Millennials on a Mission or something like that. Jared Goyette 2013-02-27T01:20:44Z Jared Goyette comment-79817 2013-02-22T18:59:13Z 2013-02-22T18:59:13Z Lots of questions still need to an answered, but Brian - your question on which schools will be closed is clearly answered in the article and was answered in the blog. No need to be rude. Jared Goyette 2013-02-22T18:59:13Z Jared Goyette comment-79799 2013-02-21T08:12:34Z 2013-02-21T08:12:34Z Um, I wrote that. My point is that anyone is entitled to an opinion, and if a PR person wants to join the debate they can, so long as they don't engage in misleading talking points or other b.s. I'm not picking on PR people, that applies to anyone. For what it's worth, I have never seen an op-ed submitted by someone in PR and I doubt that will change anytime soon. Most PR reps will prefer to remain neutral on a controversial topic. They might help a politico or an organization respond, but then it's not under their byline. As for your comments on nonprofits, I tried to give us enough leeway so we could evaluate individual cases. I am very familiar with Guidestar and Charity Navigator and will continue to use them. Jared Goyette 2013-02-21T08:12:34Z Jared Goyette comment-79770 2013-02-20T16:08:18Z 2013-02-20T16:08:18Z Stays up. What's the pirate joke? Something about the plank? Jared Goyette 2013-02-20T16:08:18Z Jared Goyette comment-79718 2013-02-20T03:25:37Z 2013-02-20T03:25:37Z To respond to a question I got via email: PR professionals, or anyone else for that matter, will still be free to write op-eds about local issues, as long as their affiliations are properly disclosed. Like if a nonprofit wants to weigh in on a development issue or a city policy, they are welcome to make their case on Sac Press, like anyone else. The key in this case is that they would not be writing about themselves, but rather making an argument about a larger community-wide issue. Jared Goyette 2013-02-20T03:25:37Z Jared Goyette comment-79589 2013-02-14T16:32:25Z 2013-02-14T16:32:25Z The district is in the second paragraph. While we mention that the school is in Midtown in a few places, we should have the address in there as well and we'll add it. Thanks for the help - if that was the intention. In general, we only cover local issues in the grid and its environs. Jared Goyette 2013-02-14T16:32:25Z Jared Goyette comment-79372 2013-02-09T01:28:08Z 2013-02-09T01:28:08Z I took the park reference out the lead - but left it in on the "to the south" line. Hope that's better. Jared Goyette 2013-02-09T01:28:08Z Jared Goyette comment-79359 2013-02-08T20:09:22Z 2013-02-08T20:09:22Z Apologies for the tech issues gentleman. We'll have an article with video up later. And we'll go with a different wifi service for next time. Jared Goyette 2013-02-08T20:09:22Z Jared Goyette comment-78814 2013-01-23T23:51:12Z 2013-01-23T23:51:12Z Tony: I too like that style, but to do that effectively and in a way that is manageable, we'd have to invest in third party software that is meant for live blogging, so you can see the updates in the order they are inputed. Since we've started to do more live and breaking news, perhaps it's time we took that step. The AP does rewrite their story, as does McClatchy and most MSM outlets. Reuters, The Guardian, the NYT's Lead blog, Aljazeera and lots of other outlets use the approach you're talking about. I prefer it - but it's very hard to do manually when under tight time constraints. Of course, all the outlets I just cited have platforms adapted for live coverage. And I appreciate your comments. They are well-reasoned, often provocative and, in times like this, helpful. Jared Goyette 2013-01-23T23:51:12Z Jared Goyette comment-78807 2013-01-23T22:57:18Z 2013-01-23T22:57:18Z Hi Tony, It's important that the headline update as the facts of the story change, but for live converge, we decided to keep the first part the headline the same and the add to it. In this case the base is "Tahoe Park Hostage standoff". What follows will change as the story progresses. Jared Goyette 2013-01-23T22:57:18Z Jared Goyette comment-78789 2013-01-23T16:38:14Z 2013-01-23T16:38:14Z Well, I am sure I agree with you then on some level, as I made the changes between the two drafts. It was my fault though - I published the piece and then went back and smoothed it out and added the video. Not the ideal sequence of events. My apologies. Question: If we made an editorial/advisory board, would you want to be on it? Jared Goyette 2013-01-23T16:38:14Z Jared Goyette comment-78787 2013-01-23T16:19:24Z 2013-01-23T16:19:24Z Doutbful: Can you elaborate? More specific criticism is more helpful, and it's our job to take it on the chin every now and then. If you prefer to email, you can do that too: jared[at]sacramentopress.com. Or just sound off here. Jared Goyette 2013-01-23T16:19:24Z Jared Goyette comment-78774 2013-01-23T05:24:49Z 2013-01-23T05:24:49Z Newguy: You should join them! We like your comments, now go for something a bit more long form. Jared Goyette 2013-01-23T05:24:49Z Jared Goyette comment-78503 2013-01-17T04:32:15Z 2013-01-17T04:32:15Z Thanks. I added a rendering and a map. Jared Goyette 2013-01-17T04:32:15Z Jared Goyette comment-78433 2013-01-15T18:51:36Z 2013-01-15T18:51:36Z Thanks for the question George. The NYT did a piece on rising crime in Sacramento which included this nugget: "While homicides have remained steady, shootings — a more reliable indicator of gun violence — are up 48 percent this year. Rapes, robberies, aggravated assaults, burglaries and vehicle thefts have also increased, though in smaller increments." Jared Goyette 2013-01-15T18:51:36Z Jared Goyette comment-78427 2013-01-15T16:22:45Z 2013-01-15T16:22:45Z 8:22 a.m.: They just announced that they are going to get started shortly. Jared Goyette 2013-01-15T16:22:45Z Jared Goyette comment-78419 2013-01-15T05:53:35Z 2013-01-15T05:53:35Z @P.W.: That's why I love this site. Jared Goyette 2013-01-15T05:53:35Z Jared Goyette comment-78284 2013-01-12T18:12:45Z 2013-01-12T18:12:45Z This might be the incident Rhonda is referring to, though it's not in South Sac: http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/78242/Woman_found_dead_at_Chevron_gas_station Jared Goyette 2013-01-12T18:12:45Z Jared Goyette comment-78005 2013-01-08T19:59:38Z 2013-01-08T19:59:38Z What exactly would you like us to add? I don't think it's worth making any longer - but people nearby do want to know when a major road closes. Also, did you see my note on hazmat yesterday? Let's talk about what you'd like to see at Sac Press: my cell is 916-720-9245. Jared Goyette 2013-01-08T19:59:38Z Jared Goyette comment-77987 2013-01-08T14:55:31Z 2013-01-08T14:55:31Z We're a hyperlocal publication and cover hard news and community news in the grid. Crime and public safety is part of that coverage as it's important to residents and a big chuck of our readers (including 2JLynn). Most of these items are not covered by the Bee or KCRA, which have a much larger coverage area and scope. It's true we didn't cover breaking or crime in the grid previously, but that's changed over the last few months. Jared Goyette 2013-01-08T14:55:31Z Jared Goyette comment-77976 2013-01-08T01:11:13Z 2013-01-08T01:11:13Z It's actually referred to as a "Hazmat" team, one word, no capitalization. The short version is a word and is correct, but it should not have been capitalized. The confusion came from the fact that the fire department writes it on the fire trucks in all-caps, as seen in the photo. Jared Goyette 2013-01-08T01:11:13Z Jared Goyette comment-77968 2013-01-07T22:08:03Z 2013-01-07T22:08:03Z The meeting is to discuss crime in Midtown. Hansen represents Midtown and will be at the meeting, since it's his district and he took the lead in putting the event together. That's why I thought it made sense to send the questions his way. Jared Goyette 2013-01-07T22:08:03Z Jared Goyette comment-77934 2013-01-07T17:39:54Z 2013-01-07T17:39:54Z The meeting hasn't happened yet - it's this Thursday. We will forward all questions, including yours, to Hansen's office. Jared Goyette 2013-01-07T17:39:54Z Jared Goyette comment-77863 2013-01-04T20:35:28Z 2013-01-04T20:35:28Z What park is that? We'll do a story. Jared Goyette 2013-01-04T20:35:28Z Jared Goyette comment-77685 2013-01-01T18:53:16Z 2013-01-01T18:53:16Z Fixed, thanks. Jared Goyette 2013-01-01T18:53:16Z Jared Goyette comment-77678 2013-01-01T18:25:18Z 2013-01-01T18:25:18Z RanSACkedMedia has a good post on that. Jared Goyette 2013-01-01T18:25:18Z Jared Goyette comment-77674 2013-01-01T17:35:20Z 2013-01-01T17:35:20Z Good idea. We'll add that to the mix. Jared Goyette 2013-01-01T17:35:20Z Jared Goyette comment-77673 2013-01-01T16:56:27Z 2013-01-01T16:56:27Z Thanks. Just woke up. Will update the story now. Jared Goyette 2013-01-01T16:56:27Z Jared Goyette comment-77580 2012-12-27T19:01:39Z 2012-12-27T19:01:39Z Yes, that's correct. They just opened and the details are coming together. I'll have more soon - out today but will be back tomorrow. Jared Goyette 2012-12-27T19:01:39Z Jared Goyette comment-77573 2012-12-27T17:02:54Z 2012-12-27T17:02:54Z Thanks for the input. Any specific ideas for a program to focus on? I know there are lots of examples, but I'm wondering if you have one in mind that you could recommend. If not, we'll still do an article, but anything you could point us to would be helpful. Jared Goyette 2012-12-27T17:02:54Z Jared Goyette comment-77568 2012-12-27T06:37:25Z 2012-12-27T06:37:25Z I haven't seen anyone say they saw a gun yet, just people who heard what they thought were gun shots. That's an important distinction, for reasons explained above. If someone did see a gun, please email me at jared [at] sacramentopress.com. Jared Goyette 2012-12-27T06:37:25Z Jared Goyette comment-77561 2012-12-27T00:41:53Z 2012-12-27T00:41:53Z You can see a city by city and neighborhood by neighborhood breakdown on http://www.walkscore.com/rankings/cities-21-30/. Sacramento ranks 24th, but when you look at the neighborhood level, you see the high walkability score of the central city neighborhoods is brought down by the low scores in the suburbs. (At least that's what I saw on a quick glance though). Jared Goyette 2012-12-27T00:41:53Z Jared Goyette comment-77560 2012-12-27T00:31:53Z 2012-12-27T00:31:53Z If you talk to new business owners in the area, they will tell you there is a shortage of residents. See this chat with Andrew Lopez of Broadacre Coffee and Carina Lampkin of Blackbird Kitchen & Bar (http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/74697/Chat_Rebranding_K_Street_to_The_Kay). The argument I've heard is that new residential development could help fill that need by drawing new people to the central city. Whether that's true or not is a complex question, as there are a lot of push/pull factors to consider, but it's a fairly typical issue for downtown commercial areas. In his interview with NPR (see link above), Speck says that most mid sized cities "do not have a proper ratio of housing downtown" and that the "proper balance of use" in a community is part of what makes it walkable. Jared Goyette 2012-12-27T00:31:53Z Jared Goyette comment-77457 2012-12-21T23:04:59Z 2012-12-21T23:04:59Z I think the only area of the piece that conveys that tone is the lead, which is punchy, but could use a reference to the the stated objective of the city's actions. Objectivity isn't so much the goal as fairness and transparency. There is a line between "perspective" and "shrill" that is hard to straddle - and it's topic I'm always happy to discuss. It's not like we've figured out the perfect formula, but we do try our best. Would you be up for joining us for a live chat on this sometime soon? Jared Goyette 2012-12-21T23:04:59Z Jared Goyette comment-77450 2012-12-21T21:09:55Z 2012-12-21T21:09:55Z This not the A.P or the Sac Bee. I encourage our writers to use their voice and writer with perspective as long as the facts are accurate and the article is fair and includes both sides. I don't think the headline infers any "right" - it just accurately describes what would happen. If you get evicted from a house, that does not mean you have the right to be there - quite the contrary. Jared Goyette 2012-12-21T21:09:55Z Jared Goyette comment-77307 2012-12-18T17:25:42Z 2012-12-18T17:25:42Z We just put your comment on the homepage. This is hyperlocal, in the geographic sense, but I see your point. There has to be a balance between what's popular (and this post is popular at the moment) and what's needed. It's a daily struggle. Keep the comments coming to keep us on track. If you ever want to chat, my number is 916-720-9245 and my email is jared.goyette@sacramentopress.com. Thanks. Jared Goyette 2012-12-18T17:25:42Z Jared Goyette comment-77269 2012-12-18T06:51:13Z 2012-12-18T06:51:13Z "We didn't start the fire..." You may prefer the Oak Park cellphone story found elsewhere on the page. What, in general, would you like to see more of? Jared Goyette 2012-12-18T06:51:13Z Jared Goyette comment-77259 2012-12-18T03:27:29Z 2012-12-18T03:27:29Z You're right, I added it in. Thanks. Jared Goyette 2012-12-18T03:27:29Z Jared Goyette comment-77247 2012-12-17T17:52:16Z 2012-12-17T17:52:16Z We were asked to cover but didn't have staff available. This brief was a way of noting it happened, but we're not in a position to do a more in-depth story. If this is something you're interested in pursuing, let me know and I'll get you the contacts you need. Keep the comments coming - I read everyone one, and I hope you're catching my replies. Jared Goyette 2012-12-17T17:52:16Z Jared Goyette comment-77172 2012-12-14T20:09:09Z 2012-12-14T20:09:09Z I second that - I enjoyed reading it. Jared Goyette 2012-12-14T20:09:09Z Jared Goyette comment-77169 2012-12-14T19:40:07Z 2012-12-14T19:40:07Z We requested that weeks ago. Hope to have it soon. Jared Goyette 2012-12-14T19:40:07Z Jared Goyette comment-77143 2012-12-14T03:37:40Z 2012-12-14T03:37:40Z Some people laughed, other complained, a lot read, and then FOX40 picked up the story and asked for our photo. "It is what it is" Jared Goyette 2012-12-14T03:37:40Z Jared Goyette comment-77141 2012-12-14T02:59:59Z 2012-12-14T02:59:59Z The displays are up in the Fab 40s, in the same area as these photos were taken. The article is being presented because it's trending on the site. The disclaimer is at the top, right below the headline, to indicate the date. Let me know if you have any questions, hope that helps. Jared Goyette 2012-12-14T02:59:59Z Jared Goyette comment-77089 2012-12-13T17:46:25Z 2012-12-13T17:46:25Z Please note: We do not advocate using newspapers as tissues and the fine folks at SN&R do some important work. Jared Goyette 2012-12-13T17:46:25Z Jared Goyette comment-77081 2012-12-13T15:37:54Z 2012-12-13T15:37:54Z Here's the Sac Press article: http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/73344/Regional_Transit_bus_tracker_goes_mobile Jared Goyette 2012-12-13T15:37:54Z Jared Goyette comment-76952 2012-12-11T05:20:27Z 2012-12-11T05:20:27Z I updated with what Taylor had to say about the city's share. I'm still waiting for more details from the city. Jared Goyette 2012-12-11T05:20:27Z Jared Goyette comment-76928 2012-12-10T20:35:00Z 2012-12-10T20:35:00Z Where they direct subsidies or loans? The conditions under which the money was given would seem o be a key factor as to if they city will get anything back. Jared Goyette 2012-12-10T20:35:00Z Jared Goyette comment-76921 2012-12-10T18:18:53Z 2012-12-10T18:18:53Z Thanks for the tip. I'll look into it. Jared Goyette 2012-12-10T18:18:53Z Jared Goyette comment-76886 2012-12-09T17:22:22Z 2012-12-09T17:22:22Z Fixed. Apologies, I read the map incorrectly. Jared Goyette 2012-12-09T17:22:22Z Jared Goyette comment-76750 2012-12-05T16:50:11Z 2012-12-05T16:50:11Z Right. I'm lucky I know what day it is. Jared Goyette 2012-12-05T16:50:11Z Jared Goyette comment-76648 2012-12-04T02:21:04Z 2012-12-04T02:21:04Z They are going to invite fans into the naming process. We have a live chat the owner tomorrow at noon. I'll ask. Jared Goyette 2012-12-04T02:21:04Z Jared Goyette comment-76623 2012-12-03T20:06:09Z 2012-12-03T20:06:09Z Important update: Warren says they are working on solving that problem. Should be beer available on opening day. Jared Goyette 2012-12-03T20:06:09Z Jared Goyette comment-76605 2012-12-03T02:32:17Z 2012-12-03T02:32:17Z Thanks TWRL. I thought out it and I'm going to stick to our headline. The news is that the feds are kicking in funds, so to say that the feds are funding it is not incorrect. There are also, other, pre-existing funding sources, as indicated. Jared Goyette 2012-12-03T02:32:17Z Jared Goyette comment-76537 2012-12-01T00:18:14Z 2012-12-01T00:18:14Z I made a map based on one of the vote tally updates: http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/75974/Live_chat_at_2_pm_Breaking_down_the_District_4_vote We will update with the final numbers on Monday. Jared Goyette 2012-12-01T00:18:14Z Jared Goyette comment-76459 2012-11-29T17:51:40Z 2012-11-29T17:51:40Z I've been thinking about this, and it seems we got the contest wrong. My mustaches is admittedly whimpy and it deserves to be put out of its misery. Randy's, on the other hand, is a testament to his manly machoness and should live on as a symbol of masculine vitality. The problem is that the contest is set up so that the looser keeps his mustache while the winner shaves his. Is this fair to Randy's mustache? I think not. So, dear reader, support Randy's mustache by VOTING FOR ME! Yes, you heard it right, a vote for Jared is a vote for Rany's mustache. Let it live, let it prosper and continue to grow and expand across new frontiers. SUPPORT RANDY BALZARANO'S MUSTACHE - VOTE FOR JARED. Thank you. Jared Goyette 2012-11-29T17:51:40Z Jared Goyette comment-76184 2012-11-21T17:47:07Z 2012-11-21T17:47:07Z Joel - you're right to bring up HOPE VI, this program is essentially an evolved version of HOPE VI. It's a history I'd either like to write about or see someone else tackle. Jared Goyette 2012-11-21T17:47:07Z Jared Goyette comment-76072 2012-11-20T17:43:52Z 2012-11-20T17:43:52Z We'd have to hear back from the owner for starts. Piece by piece. Jared Goyette 2012-11-20T17:43:52Z Jared Goyette comment-75885 2012-11-16T00:20:41Z 2012-11-16T00:20:41Z @Niel: Coming right up, sir. Check back tomorrow. Jared Goyette 2012-11-16T00:20:41Z Jared Goyette comment-75777 2012-11-13T18:12:22Z 2012-11-13T18:12:22Z The argument that Terry Preston is making is that there are too few crossings. This creates scenarios where, for instance, someone will cross in the middle of the block rather than going down a quarter of a mile to the nearest legal crossing. In the audio snippet, at the top of the page, he cites a study on that topic. Jared Goyette 2012-11-13T18:12:22Z Jared Goyette comment-75770 2012-11-13T17:10:24Z 2012-11-13T17:10:24Z Fixed, thanks, Jared Goyette 2012-11-13T17:10:24Z Jared Goyette comment-75706 2012-11-10T09:16:06Z 2012-11-10T09:16:06Z Fixed, thanks. Jared Goyette 2012-11-10T09:16:06Z Jared Goyette comment-75638 2012-11-08T20:56:30Z 2012-11-08T20:56:30Z The article I wrote says this: "A man in his 30s was killed during an early morning gunfight in the parking lot next to the Ampm gas station at the intersection of 28th and J streets in Midtown, according to the Sacramento Police Department. Police spokesman Sgt. Andrew Pettit said that while it is still early in the investigation, the evidence police have collected so far indicates that the victim may have been an innocent bystander who was caught in the crossfire as two subjects fired at each other from opposite corners of 28th and J streets." Is that clearer? As for who the lot, not sure. Is that relevant, and if so, how? I'm not asking to be snide - it would just be good to have the information out there. Post away. Jared Goyette 2012-11-08T20:56:30Z Jared Goyette comment-75634 2012-11-08T19:18:53Z 2012-11-08T19:18:53Z @Voice: I understand that you'd like more crime coverage, but it's not all we do, and we're doing as much as we can. I do have plans to eventually increase coverage on public safety – the need is clear – but this will only happen after we have our new reporter on board and trained. In the meantime, we welcome posts from residents about crime, or any other issues, in their neighborhood, and we can help with things like FIOA requests. If you're interested, let us know, or check out the "contribute" link in the navigation bar. The casings were found in the parking lot next to ARCO lot. (I saw them, was on the scene). The story we link to there has the details, but I can adjust the wording. Thanks. Jared Goyette 2012-11-08T19:18:53Z Jared Goyette comment-75586 2012-11-07T09:37:00Z 2012-11-07T09:37:00Z Fixed. The numbers were correct, wording got switched. Need another coffee. Jared Goyette 2012-11-07T09:37:00Z Jared Goyette comment-75505 2012-11-05T00:31:16Z 2012-11-05T00:31:16Z Dale - good to see you back commenting. This is an open platform and it seems like you've got an op-ed pretty much ready to go. You should consider posting a story. We don't "shoot the messenger," we give them a stage, and you're welcome to take it. For anyone who's not familiar, instructions for posting can be found here: http://www.sacramentopress.com/site/write Jared Goyette 2012-11-05T00:31:16Z Jared Goyette comment-75502 2012-11-04T22:18:28Z 2012-11-04T22:18:28Z An update: The police PIO called me (while I was still on the trail and running out of steam just past Rancho Cordova) and said she will work on getting us the stats tomorrow, so at least we'll have the raw data the NYT reporter was working with. Jared Goyette 2012-11-04T22:18:28Z Jared Goyette comment-75495 2012-11-04T19:14:07Z 2012-11-04T19:14:07Z On the bike trail right now (Folsom or bust!) but let me say for now that I did not make the claim you're claiming I did. Bars have opened, and there are issues there to look at, but there are a lot of other factors to consider when thinking about the crime rate, and bars have dominated the debate in way that is, I believe, disproportionate to their significance. Good discussion all around though. Lots of data to look through. I'll highlight everyone's points in an update tonight and go data hunting tomorrow. Jared Goyette 2012-11-04T19:14:07Z