Author Archives: Rob McAllister

(Think Big Executive Director, Chris Lehane stands with (L-R) Mike O’Brien, Sacramento Magazine- Hotel Association Pres. Doug Warren and Visitors Bureau’s Mike Testa) The “significant contribution” hotels would pay toward the arena effort was revealed Friday after the Think Big … Continue reading →

Mayor Kevin Johnson has wrapped up his meeting with Anschutz Entertainment Group President Tim Leiweke and NBA Commissioner David Stern. The trio met in New York City to discuss the latest in the arena efforts. Here is a statement from … Continue reading →

Joe and Gavin Maloof said Tuesday they are “optimistic” and “encouraged” that the city could build a new sports and entertainment complex to keep the Kings in Sacramento. During a brief appearance at Media Day, Joe said, “We are optimistic … Continue reading →

Council Votes “Yes” Private companies interested in assuming the control of Sacramento’s parking garages and enforcement are now being encouraged to apply with the city.   Council members voted 7-2 Tuesday night to move forward on the ‘Request for Qualifications’ … Continue reading →

A face to face meeting between Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson and NBA Commissioner David Stern will take place Friday. The Mayor’s office staff confirmed that the meeting will occur in New York City. It is expected that Johnson will provide … Continue reading →

With the NBA lockout coming to an end, it appears the league is ready to turn its attention to the arena situation in Sacramento. “We’d be only kidding ourselves, we knew the commissioner’s plate was full,” said Mayor Kevin Johnson … Continue reading →

More Sacramento Kings games will likely be cancelled as the players union rejected the latest proposal form the NBA owners. The National Basketball Players Association leader Billy Hunter said the union will take the battle to court so that “players … Continue reading →

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson and 13 other Mayors from NBA cities sent a letter to the league owners and players’ union representatives urging them to end the labor dispute. In the written plea to the National Basketball Association and the … Continue reading →

In just eight weeks the City of Sacramento will unveil its findings on how to use parking revenue, what the NBA will pay in rent, and how the city will finance a new arena at the Railyards. The December 13th … Continue reading →

NBA representatives met with local officials to discuss the progress the City of Sacramento is making in its quest to construct a new entertainment and sports center at the Railyards. The meeting was described as an “update” by one city … Continue reading →