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OPSA Cites Lower Crime In Sacramento
		Report Covers 2004 The director of the Office of Public Safety and Accountability reported that complaints of misconduct within the Sacramento Police Department were down by a total of 117 in 2004 compared to 159 in 2003. >>more

Locals Attend Panel As the talks of overhauling social security reach new levels around the country, a few residents in Sacramento wondered why there were not more African Americans at a town hall meeting recently to vent their concerns over the issue. >>more		Karate Students Victorious A few members of the historic neighborhood of Oak Park’s Riley Martial Arts School came out in a victorious way. Thirteen competed in the “West Coast Karate Classic Tournament" in Roseville and 11 of them placed in various sparring and art forms. >>more


Police Director Resigns Don Casimere, the director of the Office of Police Accountability for the city of Sacramento, announced his resignation Friday. At an afternoon press conference at City Hall, Casimere cited he was “leaving for a number of reasons.” >>more		City Hosts Plan Meeting In efforts of creating “the most livable city in America,” Sacramento held its annual General Plan meeting. City officials, community leaders, local proprietors and the public united to share their thoughts on Sacramento’s future. >>more


Chief Wins Award Julius “Joe” Cherry clearly made it known why The OBSERVER presented the fire chief of the city of Sacramento with the first-ever “Newsmaker of the Year Award” at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in downtown Sacramento. >>more		Local Graduates Training Air Force Airman Christian S. Akanno has graduated from basic military training in Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies. >>more