Economy Could Delay Levee Repairs Oct 22, 2009
This spring, the agency is expected to start a 4-mile stretch along the Sacramento River; then, another 10-mile stretch is scheduled to be completed by 2011. There are no firm dates for when repairs will begin on the entire eastern span of the Natomas basin. (KCRA 3, CA)
Calif. Reservoirs Benefit From Storm Oct 15, 2009
Keith Coolidge, acting chief deputy director of the joint state and federal water agency, CALFED, said the Sacramento River, which had been flowing at 6,500 cubic feet per second, was rushing at 18,000 Wednesday. The amounts are equal to a like number of basketballs passing a fixed point each second. (KSBW 8, CA)
Oakland A's MLN: Winter Leagues Begin Oct 13, 2009
The 67 right-hander appeared in seven regular season games for the Sacramento River Cats after the trade, allowing two runs in 8. 2 innings. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Trout biting at Pardee Oct 9, 2009
Most are being caught in the Sacramento River and are on the small side although we had fish to about 12 pounds brought into the Central Valley Anglers Derby this past weekend ... Smallmouth bass fishing in the old Sacramento River is hot with a lot of small fish and good numbers of 14- to 17-inch fish using crawdad crank baits. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Former Rockies pitcher Chacon arrested in Colo. Oct 6, 2009
In 2009, Chacon played for the Sacramento River, Oakland's Triple-A team. Comments. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Assemblyman aims to preserve Delta, avoid canal Oct 3, 2009
It will improve water quality in the Delta because cleaner Sacramento River water will be used to flush water from the central and southern Delta. Q: How long would your plan take to build. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Shangle » Oct 3, 2009
The Chetco River Ocean terminal fishery, which is usually open off the mouth of the Chetco in early October, is closed this year because of regulations to protect migrating Sacramento River salmon, and the run hasn't had any commercial interception for two years. The potential windfall: an extended opportunity for big Chinook in the shallow waters between Highway 101 and the open ocean on the lower Chetco. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Bolinas considering beach camping ban Oct 3, 2009
DFG seeks ban on fishing for sturgeon in Sacramento River First, salmon were declared off limits to anglers in the Sacramento River ... As officials debate how to protect wildlife amid a water crisis, the Department of Fish and Game is proposing a ban on sturgeon fishing in more than 80 miles of the Sacramento River between Redding and Butte City. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Pulse flows scheduled for Mokelumne River (8) Sep 30, 2009
"We are trying to work with other district water agencies to close cross channels and prevent water from going into the Sacramento River," said Michael Healey, lead scientist for the California Bay-Delta Authority. Healey said the Bureau of Reclamation and the National Marine FIsheries Service are the agencies he wants to work with to close cross channels and maximize the effectiveness of the pulse flow. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Fishing Report: Week of Sept. 23 Sep 24, 2009
Jay Sorensen of Stockton and Richard Rogers of Fresno with 22 and 35-pound Stripers caught at the Sacramento River off of Decker Island using fresh shad on Sept. 18. Solunar Table. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
River Cats Fall, Midland Inches Closer Sep 19, 2009
The Sacramento River Cats outstanding 2009 season came to a quiet end on Friday night, as the River Cats were swept by the Memphis Redbirds in the PCL finals ... The Sacramento River Cats' dream of a Pacific Coast League three-peat came to a unsatisfactory end on Friday night, as the River Cats were swept out of the finals by the Memphis Redbirds. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Memphis sweeps its way to PCL crown Sep 19, 2009
Memphis made it 6-for-6 in playoff games Friday, capping an impressive run to the Pacific Coast League title with a 6-0 blanking of the two-time defending champion Sacramento River Cats. "We've got the will to win, that's for sure," said Evan MacLane, who did not allow a run in two playoff starts. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Striped bass fishing still on the slow side Sep 18, 2009
The striped bass fishing is still on the slow side in the Delta although there are fish in small sizes and quantities being caught in the Sacramento River below Rio Vista trolling. Use Rebel, Yozuri and P Line lure for best results. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Durham clinches IL title Sep 18, 2009
The Bulls will travel to Oklahoma City to play the Memphis Redbirds or Sacramento River Cats for the Triple-A championship Tuesday night. Comments. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Oakland A's MLN: Mixed Results In Game Twos Sep 17, 2009
The Midland Rockhounds used a comeback to even their Texas League finals series, but the Sacramento River Cats once again found themselves on the losing end of a one-run game to fall into an 0-2 hole ... The Sacramento River Cats' offense is MIA. After being shut-out in Game One, the River Cats managed only two runs in Game Two and now find themselves one loss away from ending the season without their third straight PCL crown after losing Game Two, 3-2. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Oakland A's MLN: Rough Start To Finals Sep 16, 2009
The Sacramento River Cats and the Midland Rockhounds both got off to poor starts in their respective league finals on Tuesday night ... The Sacramento River Cats' red-hot bats were cooled for at least one night by a rainy Memphis evening and a stellar Redbirds' pitching staff. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Sacramento Playoff Photos: Games 3 & 4 Sep 16, 2009
The Sacramento River Cats secured their place in the PCL finals with a series win over the Tacoma Rainiers. Games Three and Four were won by Sacramento at home. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Crosby thriving in unfamiliar role Sep 15, 2009
The Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, who beat Tacoma three games to one in the first round of the Pacific Coast League playoffs, open the PCL Championship Series on Tuesday against the Memphis Redbirds, the Cardinals' Triple-A affiliate. Chris Carter hit four home runs in the first round to tie the club record for homers in the playoffs. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
PCL Finals Preview: Sacramento River Cats Sep 15, 2009
By Senior EditorDate: Sep 14, 2009 The Sacramento River Cats look to make it three Pacific Coast League titles in a row as they take on the Memphis Redbirds in the PCL finals. The playoff series begins on Tuesday in Memphis and will come to Sacramento on Friday. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Oakland A's MLN: Moving On Sep 14, 2009
By Senior EditorDate: Sep 13, 2009 Both the Sacramento River Cats and the Midland Rockhounds had opportunities to move onto their league finals on Saturday night, and they didn't miss those opportunities. to read the rest of this story. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
A disaster on the Westside? Sep 13, 2009
Much of the dried-up land that normally provides work for these towns is in the Westlands Water District, the area hardest hit by pumping restrictions and drought in the Sacramento River delta. Westlands farmers and workers have banded together in recent months in a series of demonstrations calling for more water supplies. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Tacoma evens PCL playoff series with Sacramento Sep 12, 2009
TACOMA The Tacoma Rainiers beat the Sacramento River Cats 5-2 to even their Pacific Coast League playoff series at a game apiece. The best-of-five Pacific Conference series moves to Sacramento s Raley Field for the Friday night game. (Longview Daily News, WA)
'Hounds, 'Cats Take Series Leads Sep 12, 2009
By Senior EditorDate: Sep 12, 2009 After dropping Game Two of their respective playoff battles, the Midland Rockhounds and the Sacramento River Cats each powered their ways to Game Three victories and 2-1 series leads. to read the rest of this story. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Sacramento beats Tacoma 8-2 in first playoff game Sep 11, 2009
TACOMA The Sacramento River Cats beat the Tacoma Rainiers 8-2 in the opening game of their Pacific Coast League playoff series. Matt Carson had three hits for Sacramento in Wednesday night s game at Cheney Stadium. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Dead Baby Found Near Sacramento River Sep 10, 2009
-- Sutter County sheriff's detectives said a child who was approximately one month or younger was found dead near the Sacramento River on Wednesday. Officials said they received the call before 6:30 p.m. to the 6900 block of Garden Highway when someone walking in the area discovered the body. (KCRA 3, CA)
Sacramento vs. Tacoma Playoff Preview Sep 10, 2009
By Senior EditorDate: Sep 9, 2009 The Sacramento River Cats are setting out to do what few teams have done in any professional sport: win three consecutive titles. Their quest for a three-peat begins tonight in Tacoma, Washington. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Rainiers clinch title in final game Sep 8, 2009
The Rainiers (74-70) advanced to the postseason for the first time since 2005 and will face the Sacramento River Cats in the first round Wednesday. "To use the old Yogi Berra line, it ain't over 'til it's over, and we tell the guys that," said Brown. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Water issue galvanizes farmers Sep 6, 2009
Farmers can point to the involvement of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who has come down solidly in favor of new water storage and new ways to get Sacramento River water around the fragile delta. Several ideas have been proposed, including a canal around the delta and a tunnel going under the delta. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
San Jose expects 1,000 jobs from A's move Sep 4, 2009
Lew Wolff, co-owner and managing partner of the A s -- the parent club of the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats -- said while the team can t yet conduct its own stadium economic study, he said what he has seen of the findings from the city-commissioned evaluation is in line with his expectations. Wolff s proposed 32,000-seat Cisco Field project would be built on a 14-acre site bounded by San Fernando Street on the north, Park Avenue on the south, Autumn Street on the east and Caltrain railroad... (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Bisons rank 11th in AAA attendance Sep 3, 2009
The top franchise in the other AAA league, the 16-team , is the Sacramento River Cats, who are drawing 9,126 per game. The following are the 30 AAA teams in the United States and Canada, ranked by average home attendance. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
RR Express rank 6th in AAA attendance Sep 3, 2009
The Express rank second in the 16-team , which is led by the Sacramento River Cats, who are drawing 9,126 per game. The 14-team is led by the Columbus Clippers. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Oakland A's MLN: Carter's Big Night Sep 1, 2009
Chris Carter was one of those players who was honored, and he celebrated his award with a big effort for the Sacramento River Cats. We have the news from the around the A's system inside. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Everidge, Kilby Hoping For Sept. Homecoming Sep 1, 2009
The left-handed reliever is in his second year with the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats ... September 1st can be a distraction, but Everidge and Kilby are keeping their focus on the immediate task at hand trying to get the Sacramento River Cats their third consecutive PCL title. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Carson Starting To Gain Notice Sep 1, 2009
By Senior EditorDate: Aug 31, 2009 The Sacramento River Cats have been consistent winners throughout the season despite the fact that their roster configuration has changed almost by the day. One constant for the entire season has been outfielder Matt Carson, who has quietly put together a solid campaign for the River Cats. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
TimMarchmanInside Baseball A roster of stars and scrubs can be a disaster. Just ask the Mets. Aug 31, 2009
You really wonder how this team would do against the Sacramento River Cats. The problem isn't that these players shouldn't be playing -- someone has to take the field, and this is who they have. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Sacramento Photos: Champs Past & Present Aug 31, 2009
Only two nights after the Sacramento River Cats extended their dynastic run in the Pacific Coast League with their eighth division title in 10 years, the team honored another dynasty, welcoming three key members of the 1989 World Champion Oakland A's ... There is no doubt the Sacramento River Cats are the Pacific Coast League's team of the 2000s. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Oakland A's MLN: River Cats Clinch Aug 29, 2009
For the eighth time in 10 years, the Sacramento River Cats are the champions of the Pacific Coast League's South Division ... The Sacramento River Cats suffered a rare loss on Thursday night, but it was still a winning evening for Tony DeFrancesco's club, as the River Cats came away division champions when second-place Reno lost their game. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
A's Barton getting a second look at first Aug 29, 2009
In honor of the 20th anniversary of the Bay Bridge World Series, the Sacramento River Cats will hold a tribute to the 1989 World Series champion A's on Saturday at Raley Field. World Series MVP Dave Stewart, Dave Henderson and Tony Phillips will be on hand, along with the official 1989 World Series trophy. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Westside farmer sells water for $77 million Aug 26, 2009
Normally, that probably wouldnt rank high on the concerns of the water commission The land is far away from Hanford, it doesnt affect Kings River water users and its California Aqueduct water coming from the Sacramento River, anyway ... The groundwater might be lower quality, but it is a more reliable water supply than Aqueduct water, which has been reduced severely due to drought and environmental issues in the Sacramento River delta. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
The bygone town of Beegum Aug 25, 2009
He said the largest salmon he ever caught was on the Sacramento River. As a child growing up on Beegum Creek, a major spawning stream for salmon and steelhead trout, Lancaster routinely caught three to five pound trout. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Caltrans offers four options for widening the Rio Vista Bridge (1) Aug 23, 2009
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)
Editorial: Railyards deal nears finish line Aug 22, 2009
State Lands will get 4 acres on the Sacramento River waterfront from State Parks and 10 acres at Sand Cove from the city ... It's a tough area for design because of the I Street Bridge, Interstate 5 freeway pillars, switch connections with the Union Pacific main-line tracks and the Sacramento River flood wall. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Kokanee fishing slows down at New Melones Aug 21, 2009
Wind is still a factor in the Delta, but the striped bass are showing in some impressive numbers in the Sacramento River although they are still on the small side. Trollers are doing best fishing in the area below the Rio Vista Bridge. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Hotel business bruised by recession, state budget Aug 21, 2009
And when business owners arrive, they have more choices, including the recently opened 100-room on the Sacramento River and the 198-room on J Street in downtown. Both follow the opening of the by on L Street, a 235-room hotel that opened in 2007. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
NorCal neighbors poisoning the delta Aug 20, 2009
Don't be surprised if someday the Loch Ness Monster is spotted gulping down young salmon heading up the Sacramento River. Every day, the delta is poisoned by industrial discharges, pesticides, herbicides, toxic urban runoff and even rusting, mothballed ships. (Fresno Bee)
Story:Schwarzenegger: New dams critical for water supply Aug 20, 2009
It also would have the final say about an evolving proposal to build a canal that would divert fresh water out of the Sacramento River and funnel it around the delta directly to the pumping plants. Assemblyman Tom Berryhill, R-Modesto, questioned whether the Legislature should relinquish its authority to set major state water policy. (Fresno Bee)
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta water hearings start today Aug 18, 2009
But that half-century-old system had a weak link the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta into which Oroville's water flowed (via the Sacramento River) and out of which the aqueduct's immense pumps drew water for shipment south. The system worked well enough in early stages when water shipments were relatively small. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
A hobby that pays: Recession spurs a mini, modern gold rush Aug 18, 2009
During the , some 26 million pounds of mercury were used to extract gold from the ore, and much of it remains in the Sacramento River bed today. Getting gold ore from the ground remains backbreaking work perhaps even more so now. (USA Today -- Money)
Lawmakers Shift Focus To Water Problems Aug 17, 2009
Delta farmers and fishermen are lining up against the package and have organized demonstrations leading up to the hearings, including a "Million Boat Float" on Sunday from the delta town of Antioch up the Sacramento River to the state capital. At issue for many delta communities is the growing support behind a proposal to build a canal that would divert water out of the Sacramento River and move it around the delta, where fresh water from the state's northern rivers mixes with tide water from... (KSBW 8, CA)
The Conversation: Conditions ripe for climate change brawl Aug 16, 2009
Wind turbines at Montezuma Hills near the Sacramento River Delta. More Information. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Fishing with Russ Aug 14, 2009
There has been a little action for those trolling on the Sacramento River on the turn of the tides. There are still some reports coming from the area around Eddo's Harbor and that has been mostly on bait. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Oakland A's Q&A: Tony DeFrancesco, Mgr. Aug 13, 2009
By Senior EditorDate: Aug 12, 2009 Its August, which means that the Sacramento River Cats are back in their familiar position of having a lead in their division with only a few weeks left of the season. Through Tuesday, the River Cats had the best record in the PCL with a 72-45 mark and were 8. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Oakland A's MLN: Leading Men Aug 12, 2009
1 scoreless innings in relief for the Sacramento River Cats on Monday. Storey has worked three perfect innings for Sacramento since being called up from Stockton on Saturday to help the depleted River Cats bullpen. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
OR judge request for another month for salmon plan Aug 11, 2009
DFG salmon smolt release sets new record Responding to the sudden collapse of salmon populations in the Sacramento River system, the Department of Fish and Game released 20. 2 million 3- to 5-inch salmon smelts this month into San Pablo Bay. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Missing Man Found In Sacramento River Aug 11, 2009
-- Boaters found the body of a missing man in the Sacramento River Monday ... Detectives located his vehicle parked along the Sacramento River on Garden Highway. (KCRA 3, CA)
Spotlight on delta in coming state water fight Aug 10, 2009
In theory, rerouting water through a pipe from the Sacramento River at the northern delta to pumps in the southern delta would reduce man-made pressures on the ecosystem- sucking fewer fish into giant water outtake pipes, for instance - while at the same time creating a dedicated pipeline that would send water to cities from San Jose to San Diego. Wolk and others fear that redirecting the Sacramento River would allow saltwater to overwhelm the delta, provide less freshwater to flush pollutants... (San Francisco Chronicle)
California woman dies in Zion National Park fall Aug 10, 2009
Saturday through Dec. 31, anglers on the Sacramento River are permitted to take and possess one Chinook salmon from the Lower Red Bluff Boat Ramp to the Highway 113 bridge at Knights Landing. No other salmon fishing will be allowed anywhere else in 00004000 the Central Valley, which includes the San Joaquin, Feather and American rivers and any of their tributaries. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Sen. Lois Wolk: Delta residents must have say in Delta plan Aug 7, 2009
They tout the canal, which would divert Sacramento River water before it reaches the Delta, as a means of quenching the thirst of the state while curing what ails the Delta. When in reality, it could just as easily make things worse. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Divers Explore Sunken Gold Rush Ship Aug 4, 2009
An old Gold Rush deep-water wooden vessel was recently unearthed along the banks of the Sacramento River ... During the Gold Rush days, the Sacramento River was the primary water highway between San Francisco and the gold fields. (KCRA 3, CA)
Editorial: A move uncovers what we value Aug 3, 2009
The old place was convenient 00B0A 150; close to the Sacramento River and the American River Parkway, to light rail, to the state Capitol, to downtown and midtown entertainment and restaurants. We liked it, but it had become overpriced for the current market. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Yolo County gets $1M for water quality Aug 1, 2009
The Sacramento River Watershed is an incredibly valuable resource to all of us, especially those of us in California s Central Valley, Matsui said in a news release. The Sacramento River is the life blood to California for agricultural, environmental and urban uses. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Recent callups help A's top Jays Aug 1, 2009
OAKLAND -- The A's are slowly morphing into the Sacramento River Cats. Jason Giambi is hurt. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Squeezing every drop Jul 30, 2009
Westlands has been compelled to adopt techniques of water conservation to deal with diminishing surface water deliveries from the Sacramento River delta, which has been plagued by environmental problems that have affected fish. Weve seen the fisheries collapse, said Heather Cooley, lead author of the report. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Oakland A's MLN: Johnson Drives-In Seven Jul 29, 2009
By Senior EditorDate: Jul 29, 2009 The Sacramento River Cats couldn't buy a hit on Tuesday night, while the Stockton Ports kept the hits coming. We have the details on the action around the Oakland A's system inside. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Wallace traded to A's Jul 28, 2009
Since being promoted by the Oakland A's last month from their Double-A Texas League Midland RockHounds team to the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, Everidge has been putting up some impressive numbers as a corner-infielder and Oakland gave him the call yesterday to report to the Major League A's, who are currently playing against the Red Sox in Boston ... Wallace - a Valley youth standout, all-state star for Justin-Siena High School in Napa and helped lead the Arizona State University Sun Devils... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
