By Thomas Cathey | Special To The OBSERVER - Norman Blackwell Sr., an Oak Park community leader and activist, celebrated his 90th birthday with a celebration at the Oak Park Community Center, where he has helped hundreds of thousands of hungry folks in need through his food pantry for more than 40 years.
By Thomas Cathey | OBSERVER Correspondent - The Southside Park pool and Mama Marks splash pad in Sacramento will remain closed for the rest of the summer due to safety hazards and budget shortages, leaving residents without access to a public pool until 2024.
By Thomas Cathey | Special To The OBSERVER Nicole Mitchell, left, and Jamil Mitchell dance at a photo booth during the Sacramento Juneteenth Inc. Festival
By Thomas Cathey | Special To The OBSERVER Nicole Mitchell, left, and Jamil Mitchell dance at a photo booth during the Sacramento Juneteenth Inc. Festival