Category Archives: Neighborhood Stories

Possible Interview Questions – Sharing Family Stories

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Janice

Given the cultural diversity of Sacramento, the community fabric is woven from many cultures. Children, youth and adults can pose any of the following questions to begin a conversation to discover family stories of life in Sacramento and other communities … Continue reading →

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A Wolf House

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Janice

Welcome to my neighborhood. This is the story of 2006 24th Street. I am a “Redwood Bungalow.” I view the neighborhood from 2006 24th Street on Poverty Ridge in the Newton Booth Neighborhood. I am one of the first homes … Continue reading →

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My First Home

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Janice

I wonder if living in the same house your entire childhood is the norm anymore in our upwardly mobile and constantly changing American culture? My parents, two brothers, one sister and I (a sister) lived in the same house our … Continue reading →

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Neighbor to Neighbor

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Janice

Our neighbors are still gathering their stories. Watch for stories to come.

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