City Says Eminent Domain Should Be Approved Against CalPERS For Blocking Arena ProgressJanuary 2, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe City of Sacramento says the California Public Employees Retirement System has refused to sell property needed for a proposed downtown arena project. The City has asked the City Council to approve the use of eminent domain. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento County Nearly Finished With Petition Withdrawal CountDecember 31, 2013The City of Sacramento is closer to finding out if a measure requiring a public vote on financing an arena will qualify for the June ballot.
Dragons, Bicycles and Trees: Some Of The Reaction To The New Arena EIRDecember 18, 2013 | Bob MoffittA crucial document needed for the downtown Sacramento arena project is now up for public review. About 80 people attended an open house Wednesday night at City Hall to ask questions and comment about the environmental impact report. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
City of Sacramento Files Arena Environmental Impact ReportDecember 16, 2013 | Bob MoffittThe City of Sacramento has submitted its Environmental Impact Report for the proposed downtown arena with the California State Clearinghouse.
Kings and City of Sacramento Agree To New Arena TermsDecember 16, 2013 | Bob MoffittThe City of Sacramento no longer wants to sell 60 acres on and around the Haggin Oaks Golf Course to the development arm of the Sacramento Kings. The City has instead agreed to sell three downtown parcels to the Kings for about $3 million. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento City Clerk Transfers Public-Funding Measure Petitions To CountyDecember 13, 2013The Sacramento City Clerk's office says enough of the petitions were filled out correctly to warrant review by the County Registrar of Voters.
Council Asked To Suspend Competitive Bidding For ArenaDecember 6, 2013 | Bob MoffittThe City of Sacramento has asked the City Council to suspend the usual competitive bidding process for the downtown arena project.
Downtown Arena Developers Submit Plans To CityNovember 22, 2013 | Bob MoffittDevelopers of a proposed downtown arena have submitted plans and some new artwork. Click on the files to the right of this story under "Related Resources" to see for yourself what the City of Sacramento has been officially presented.
Kings Building Temporary Downtown Arena This WeekendOctober 11, 2013 | Steve MilneThe Sacramento Kings are holding an event this weekend that could make it tough to get around Downtown Sacramento. It's a fundraiser on the Capitol Mall to benefit local non-profit groups. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Kings Arena Labor Agreement: Union Wages, Local Workers, No StrikesSeptember 4, 2013 | Ben AdlerThe new Sacramento Kings arena project is getting some more help designed to guarantee its finish by the NBA-mandated deadline of fall 2016.
