Coho salmon fry discovered up a remote creek Nov 2, 2008
So few spawning chinook salmon returned to the Sacramento River and its tributaries this year that ocean fishing for salmon was banned in California and Oregon. Coho, which are more sensitive to water temperature and quality than other salmonid species, are in worse shape than chinook. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Several famous and interesting people buried in foothill cemeteries Nov 1, 2008
Irvine traveled often to San Francisco and was traveling down the Sacramento River from Stockton on a steam packet on the morning of April 18,1906 when the San Francisco earthquake shook the Pacific coast. She photographed the earthquake damage, returned to Mokelumne Hill and developed the photos. (The Union Democrat)
Mom and Pop eye decline of Chinook salmon Oct 28, 2008
The species of sudden disappearance is the fall-run Sacramento River Chinook (named for the river to which mature fish return to spawn) ... Between 50 and 90 percent of the Sacramento River's 'wild' fall-run Chinooks are actually born in hatcheries. (Weymouth News, MA)
Midtown office building a tribute to two local icons Oct 21, 2008
The planned mosaic design is a Sacramento River delta scene, a Thiebaud theme of late. Paul Thiebaud, who owns galleries in San Francisco and New York, would oversee a rotating exhibit of art throughout the new building. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Governor's panel warns delta must be fixed Oct 19, 2008
But other environmental advocates remain concerned about the recommendation for a "dual conveyance" system - that is, strengthening the existing levees within the delta that channel water to pumping stations and building a separate pipeline that diverts water from the Sacramento River north of the Capitol to pumping stations in the southern delta. Rather than big-ticket canals, groups such as the Natural Resources Defense Council suggest that conservation and recycling could solve many of the... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Panel says Calif. must fix its water system Oct 18, 2008
The report recommends lawmakers explore a system to simultaneously channel water through part of the delta and pipe water south from the Sacramento River through a canal. Isenberg said strengthening the delta and building a canal would give the state an insurance policy in a natural disaster because the state would have a backup way to send water if one of them fails. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Yolo County plans its unincorporated future Oct 16, 2008
One of the biggest commercial developments in the general plan would be built on 320 acres along Interstate 5, just west of the Sacramento River. The Ramos family wants to build a commercial and industrial complex on 100 acres it owns there, including a hotel to serve visitors who arrive at. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
West Sacramento asks for more time to assess levee risks Oct 16, 2008
But -FEMA is concerned that water seeping under levees along the Sacramento River could put the city at greater risk than previously thought. The , the and the plan to complete engineering evaluations of the levees surrounding West Sacramento by September 2010. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
CARLSBAD: City to consider water cutback exemptions Oct 16, 2008
Instead, a regional water authority pipes in drinking water from Northern California and the Sacramento River. The state has had low rainfall rates two years in a row, and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has declared that California is in a drought. (North County Times)
Biomimicry: Nature-Inspired Designs Oct 15, 2008
It's also gentler than its old-school counterparts: "The delta smelt [in the Sacramento River] has been munched up by pumps," says Pax Scientific CEO Jay Harman. "With the volute pump, fish go through." Pax recently got funding from VC Vinod Khosla and is bringing its ultraefficient spiral to aerospace and medicine, heat exchange and air-conditioning, wind turbines and marine propulsion. (FastCompany)
Monastery offers wine, retreats Oct 6, 2008
The monastery's property is bordered on one side by the Sacramento River. Century-old walnut trees create canopies over the retreat facilities, including a modest library, a small dining hall and a store offering the wares of other monasteries and religious books. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Letter: Guided fishing tripwell worth the cost Oct 4, 2008
I decided to take a guided striped bass fishing trip on the Sacramento River near Knights Landing and I must say it was money well spent. I had the fortunate experience of hiring David and Morgan Patrick of Fish Ripper Guide Service for my trip. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Product review Oct 3, 2008
A 181-mile "Ramblin' River Run" snakes along Sacramento's Delta region and the Sacramento River. The Pacific tour pack also includes new maps of the Oregon/Washington, Southern California/southern Nevada and Sierra/northern Nevada regions. (Montana Standard, MT)
Salmon aid in the mail this week - for some (3) Oct 3, 2008
Fishing guides on the Sacramento River, who also were affected by this year s drastic salmon season closure, also received applications. Fisher said business owners must either call the commission on one of the toll-free hotlines or log onto to download an application. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Celebrate "Be a Fan Sacramento! Day" for Special Olympics Sep 23, 2008
Runners and walkers will participate side-by-side with local Special Olympics athletes in a 5K/10K run and walk along the Sacramento River ... Is proudly presented by PRIDE Industries with sponsor support from California State Railroad Museum - a part of California State Parks, Comcast Spotlight, Sacramento Magazine, Sacramento Regional Transit, Quick Quack Car Wash, Embassy Suites Sacramento Riverfront, Wells Fargo, Holland America Line and Craig Evans Photography. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Administration: Salmon disaster money on its way Sep 20, 2008
The fishery failure stemmed from the sudden collapse of the chinook salmon run in California's Sacramento River, where the salmon return to spawn. Scientists are studying the causes of the collapse, with possible factors ranging from ocean conditions and habitat destruction to dam operations and agricultural pollution. (Juneau Empire)
Fishing-relateddisaster reliefnow available Sep 20, 2008
The collapse of the Sacramento River's chinook salmon population is the major factor that led to the elimination of this year's commercial season. The Sacramento River provides one of the most abundant stocks of chinook salmon on the West Coast, and the estimated return of fish during the fall run is about two-thirds less than a sustainable population. (Daily Triplicate)
Federal government offers aid salmon fishermen Sep 19, 2008
The ban was enacted in order to replenish very low numbers of Chinook salmon in the Sacramento River and other waterways in Oregon and Washington. Passed as part of a massive farm bill, Congress originally slated 170 million for disaster aid for the fishermen. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Caltrans offers four options for widening the Rio Vista Bridge Sep 19, 2008
California Department of Transportation officials foresee four different ways to create a four-lane road over the Sacramento River at Rio Vista ... The hearing will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at Rio Vista City Hall on Main Street next to the Sacramento River. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
River Cats Triple-A Champs Again Sep 17, 2008
It was twice as nice for the Sacramento River Cats at the Bricktown Showdown on Tuesday, as the River Cats became back-to-back Triple-A Champions by beating the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees by a score of 4-1 ... 296 in 45 regular season games with the Sacramento River Cats after batting only. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Covering the bases: Major League notes Sep 17, 2008
Sacramento repeats as Triple-A champBrooks Conrad and Donnie Murphy each had two hits and drove in a run Tuesday night to help the Sacramento River Cats beat the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees 4-1 in Oklahoma City and win the Triple-A championship game for the second straight year. SHORT HOPS: Milwaukee Brewers reliever David Riske is scheduled for right elbow surgery Sept. 23 to have a bone spur removed. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sacramento captures second straight Triple-A title Sep 17, 2008
singled twice, drove in a run and made a terrific play at second to seal the Sacramento River Cats' second straight Triple-A championship in a 4-1 win Tuesday night against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees. Conrad dived to his left to snag Eric Duncan's line drive and threw to first to double off Matt Carson to end the game. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Triple-A Yanks take exhibition seriously Sep 16, 2008
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees (88-55) vs. Sacramento River Cats (82-60). Obviously the two teams have never met, but that doesn't mean there isn't a little bit of history working on both sides of the ledger. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
River Cats, Ports Champs! Sep 15, 2008
Two of the Oakland A's minor league affiliates became league champions on Sunday, as the Sacramento River Cats and the Stockton Ports earned Pacific Coast League and California League championships, respectively. Sacramento Goes Back-To-Back. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
A's welcome Lackey's challenge Sep 15, 2008
Tidbits Game 4 of the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats' championship series was postponed due to rain Saturday in Oklahoma, and was made up Sunday. The River Cats beat the Oklahoma RedHawks, 4-2, behind Carlos Gonzalez's four-RBI effort. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
A's close out series on high note Sep 15, 2008
In the clubhouse afterward, Cunningham found out the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats had won their game in Oklahoma, earning him a Pacific Coast League championship ring. The A's rookie has made the best of his opportunity in the Majors, hitting. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
River Cats repeat as PCL champions Sep 15, 2008
Another year, another championship for the Sacramento River Cats. Sacramento edged the Oklahoma RedHawks, 4-2, on Sunday at ATktown Ballpark in Game 4 to again snare the Pacific Coast League crown -- the River Cats' fourth championship in six years. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
The excess at the Lost Isle resort is really just one part of the Delta community Sep 15, 2008
THE DELTA Just off the Sacramento River deep water channel, between buoys 22 and 24, lies the Delta's rum-soaked, Bacchanalian hideaway called Lost Isle. This infamous spot is known for its Mai Tais and a libidinous atmosphere where "legends are made." It's just a few miles from the Port of Stockton, but sitting beneath the roof of the open bar that overlooks the boat dock it feels as if you're sipping rum on a shady cove in Jamaica. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Sacramento's Park Address Sep 14, 2008
While the whole of Land Park is a mixed bag, the west side has tree-lined neighborhoods, a surprising trove of historic sites, one of the biggest city parks in the region, a small but growing crop of hip hangouts and a peaceful, winding portion of the Sacramento River ... Why go now: The rotisserie of a city that is Sacramento in summer is starting to cool (a little, anyway) and the ridiculous abundance of trees is going to be turning soon, especially along the leafy shores of the Sacramento... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
River draws a crowd Sep 14, 2008
He's here because his chances for work this year in the Central Valley ended with the collapse of the Sacramento River salmon population, which led to the closure of the ocean commercial season along the entire coast and limited fishing throughout the state ... Barbara Stilwell took the more than six-hour trip north from Hayward to Klamath because she can't fish on the Sacramento River. (Daily Triplicate)
Knaggs Ranch changes hands for preservation Sep 13, 2008
The ranch, along the west bank of the Sacramento River north of I-5, will be preserved for agriculture, wildlife habitat and flood protection. It has been renamed Elkhorn Basin Ranch. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
A's Notes: Ports One; Ellis Done Sep 13, 2008
Gregorio Petit could also be recalled after the Sacramento River Cats' post-season is over to give the A's additional depth. RANGERS 6, A'S 1: , who had allowed three earned runs, total, in his previous three starts, gave up six runs, five earned, in four-plus innings on Thursday at the Coliseum, and he left after Hank Blalock's leadoff homer in the fifth. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Dragons scorch attendance record in 08 Sep 12, 2008
In the post-season, the Dragons average attendance total of 7,557 ranked second in all of Minor League Baseball, trailing only the Sacramento River Cats. Records are nice, said Dragons Vice President Eric Deutsch. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Smelt again at center of water conflict Sep 12, 2008
That's because some Sacramento River users say that if there's no federal contract, they should be able to reassert their longtime state water rights -- a claim that could devastate the Westlands Water District and even hurt the Friant Water Users Authority and other San Joaquin River water users ... More potentially explosive, some say, is language in a legal brief on the contract issue filed by 22 Sacramento River settlement contractors -- water users who had used Sacramento River water before... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Texas' Minor League clubs vie for titles Sep 12, 2008
The RedHawks split the first two games of their best-of-five Pacific Coast League championship series against the Sacramento River Cats earlier this week, and the final three games are scheduled for Oklahoma starting Friday night. The RoughRiders are in the same position. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Ports Move On; River Cats Lose Big Sep 11, 2008
Meanwhile, the Sacramento River Cats saw their four game post-season winning streak snapped in a blow-out Game Two. We have the details inside. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Ocean conditions create feast for salmon Sep 10, 2008
Salmon from the Sacramento River saw some of the sharpest declines, and a federal judge is working to reduce the harm on young salmon from irrigation withdrawals from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Environment)
River Cats Surge To Win; Ports Need One More Sep 10, 2008
By Senior EditorDate: Sep 10, 2008 The Sacramento River Cats continued to pile on the offense, taking Game One of the Pacific Coast League finals by a score of 8-4. The Stockton Ports, meanwhile, couldn't muster another ninth inning rally, as they fell, 2-1, in a pitchers' duel in Stockton. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Minor League Roundup - 9/7 Sep 9, 2008
The RedHawks move on to face the Sacramento River Cats in a five-game series for the Pacific Coast League title. Player of the Game: 3B Travis Metcalf. (Texas, TheInsiders.com)
River Cats one step from PCL repeat Sep 9, 2008
Matchups Oklahoma RedHawks (75-67) vs. Sacramento River Cats (82-60) Best-of-5 series begins Tuesday, Sept. 9. Oklahoma hadn't made it to the PCL playoffs since 2005 and this is the first time the RedHawks have gotten past the first round since 1999, when they lost the title to Vancouver. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
RedHawks roll into Championship Series Sep 8, 2008
Oklahoma advanced to the PCL Finals for the first time since 1999 and will take on the defending champion Sacramento River Cats, winners of three of the last five league titles. "We're all feeling good right now. There's champagne in the locker room and everyone's enjoying this," Metcalf said. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Oakland A's MLN: Two Advance; One Out Sep 7, 2008
By Senior EditorDate: Sep 7, 2008 The Sacramento River Cats and the Stockton Ports moved onto the second round of their respective playoffs, while the Kane County Cougars saw their season come to an end. We have playoff updates inside. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Homer-happy Sacramento advances Sep 7, 2008
The Sacramento River Cats continued their home run binge with three more long balls Saturday as they beat the Salt Lake Bees, 8-3, to win their best-of-5 Pacific Coast League playoff series in four games. The defending PCL champions await the winner of the Iowa-Oklahoma series in the best-of-5 Finals, which begin Tuesday. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
CalSTRS hires new head of corporate governance Sep 5, 2008
The Sacramento-based fund is currently building a sleek, modern headquarters on the banks of the Sacramento River in West Sacramento. Reader Comments. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
New effort launched to bring local produce to restaurants, stores Sep 5, 2008
The committee also plans to work with pear growers in the Sacramento River Delta, whose markets are undergoing a radical transition. Demand for pears has fallen with foreign competition and the declining market for canned fruit. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Stockton, Sacramento Even The Score Sep 5, 2008
On Day Two of the minor league full-season affiliate playoffs, the Stockton Ports and the Sacramento River Cats both found their way into the victory column, while the Kane County Cougars were forced to wait out Mother Nature. We have details of the Ports and River Cats games, as well as photos from Stockton, inside. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
California Focus: Unspent funds a good reason to delay new water bond Sep 3, 2008
9 billion for "managing" the delta, which probably means building something like the ever-controversial Peripheral Canal to carry Sacramento River water south while still releasing decent amounts of water into the delta. Of course, the existing money that's now sitting around could be used to start on any of these worthy plans. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Grizzlies report: 9/1/08 Sep 2, 2008
FRESNO GRIZZLIES 7, SACRAMENTO RIVER CATS 4Key inning: The Grizzlies broke a 2-2 tie with a two-run eighth inning. With one out, Daniel Ortmeier, Justin Leone and John Bowker -- the Nos. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Johnson named to All-PCL team Aug 31, 2008
First baseman Joe Koshansky (Colorado Springs Sky Sox), second baseman Eric Patterson (Sacramento River Cats), shortstop Brandon Wood (Salt Lake Bees) and third basemen Matt Brown (Salt Lake) and Jamie D'Antona (Tucson Sidewinders) rounded out the league's star-studded infield. Outfielders Nelson Cruz (Oklahoma Redhawks), Nick Stavinoha (Memphis Redbirds) and Terry Tiffee (Las Vegas 51s) joined designated hitter Dallas McPherson (Albuquerque Isotopes) as the league's other top hitters. (Montana Standard, MT)
Grande dame of area ranchers dies at 102 Aug 30, 2008
Her grandfather, Peter Justus van Loben Sels, an immigrant from Holland, is credited as the first person to build levees that could withstand the annual flooding of the Sacramento River. One of her more remarkable adventures was a horseback ride from Ojai to Grass Valley, following the Big Sur coastline for much of the way, in 1928. (Lompoc Record, CA)
They went Nuts for Modesto baseball Aug 30, 2008
"So we started going to Sacramento River Cats games, and we've been to a few Stockton Ports games, but this is our first trip to Modesto.". The Tanners were seated in the bleachers behind the Nuts' dugout, a $6 preferred grandstand ticket. (Modesto Bee, CA)
A's looking to get winning streak going Aug 30, 2008
Tidbits No fewer than 35 former and present Major Leaguers have played at some point for the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats this season. Right-hander Santiago Casilla appeared in his 100th career game Friday. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Series preview: Grizzlies @ Sacramento River Cats Aug 29, 2008
Call: (800) 877-3400. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
More Hardware; Gio, Patterson Named PCL Stars Aug 26, 2008
The Sacramento River Cats clinched their seventh division title in nine years on Saturday and will begin their defense of the PCL and Triple-A titles on September 3rd at Raley Field. Related Stories. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Top of the 2nd Aug 26, 2008
The results will be purely unofficial when the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats of the Pacific Coast League give away a total of 1,500 bobbleheads of Barack Obama and John McCain to fans before a game Saturday. Whichever doll they run out of first will be declared the winner. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Current A's named All-PCL Aug 26, 2008
League officials announced Monday that the former Sacramento River Cats were named to the team by a vote of the PCL's managers and radio broadcasters based on season-long performance. The team features the top player at each position, including a lefty starter and a righty starter, and Gonzalez, 22, was tabbed as the squad's southpaw. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
A's talking to Comcast about shifting rights to Sacramento station Aug 26, 2008
Under the nascent negotiations, the A s similarly would gain equity in CSN West, which then could bulk up its programming by gaining additional games from the MLS San Jose Earthquakes, also controlled by Oakland A s owner Lew Wolff, and the Class AAA Sacramento River Cats, an A s affiliate. We ve been talking to Comcast, but [there s] nothing to report at this time, said Wolff, adding he would prefer to reach a relationship with Comcast. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Entertainment ample, free fruit elusive Aug 25, 2008
Mike Sweeney was here with the Sacramento River Cats this weekend, which might not mean much to you, but it was cool for someone who spent his youth on a tractor, listening to the Kansas City Royals on the radio. Oh, and fittingly, on the last home game of the season, someone named Dave proposed to someone named Krystal with a message on the video board. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Salmon Fishing Guides May Get Relief Aug 25, 2008
-- Sacramento River fishing guides facing a major drop in business after authorities placed severe restrictions on fall salmon fishing could soon see some relief. The California Salmon Council has announced that it will distribute disaster funds to fishing guides who are losing business because of Chinook salmon fishing limits on the river. (KCRA 3, CA)
Delta naturalist opens watery world to public Aug 25, 2008
He grew up near Colusa along the Sacramento River and helped his parents run a fishing resort near the town of Grimes. "This is a natural outcome of living on the river," said Hart, a trim man who wears a full white and gray beard. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
A see-saw season for Bowker Aug 24, 2008
"I hit some balls out and helped the [Giants] win some games," Bowker said Saturday afternoon, three hours before the Grizzlies succumbed to the Sacramento River Cats 7-4 at Chukchansi Park. "Then I went through some struggles."Hitting third in Fresno's batting order, Bowker went 2 for 4 with two run-scoring extra-base hits. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Roster shake-ups the story of Grizzlies' season Aug 24, 2008
While the Grizzlies and their ever-changing cast of characters limp toward the finish line, the rival Sacramento River Cats remain a model of consistency where it counts most -- the win column. Except Friday night. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Delta deadlock Aug 24, 2008
The 42-mile ditch would have linked the Sacramento River to pumps near Stockton that send water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to thirsty Southern California and the San Joaquin Valley. But rejection of Proposition 9 didn't settle anything. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
River Cats win another division title Aug 24, 2008
Many of the names have changed over the years, but the Sacramento River Cats again have assumed their position as Pacific Coast League division champions. Gregorio Petit and Wes Bankston homered as the defending PCL champions clinched their second straight Pacific South crown Saturday with a 7-4 victory over the Fresno Grizzlies at Chukchansi Park. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Oakland A's Q&A: Todd Steverson, Mgr. Aug 20, 2008
By Senior EditorDate: Aug 20, 2008 The Sacramento River Cats are on the verge of winning yet another division title and continuing their defense of their 2007 Pacific Coast League and Triple-A championships. Despite copious roster changes, Todd Steverson has managed his ballclub to a commanding Southern Division lead. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
