Ask Capt. Oliveira: Police Policy on Panhandling?

THE NATOMAS BUZZ | @natomasbuzz "With the better weather, I'm seeing more and more panhandlers standing at the entrances of shopping centers in Natomas, many with small children. I was wondering what … [Read more...]

Ask Capt. Oliveira: OK to Lock Electrical Box?

THE NATOMAS BUZZ | @natomasbuzz "Is it illegal to put a padlock on your electrical box (circuit breaker box)? I've heard both yes and no." —B.G. Dear Reader, Since this isn’t something the … [Read more...]

Ask Capt. Oliveira: Uncontrolled 4-Way Stops

THE NATOMAS BUZZ | @natomasbuzz "We have a four-way intersection in our area, Harwood and Irongate ways. Should this intersection be treated as a four-way uncontrolled intersection?" —Raul L. Dear … [Read more...]

Ask Capt. Oliveira: Racing on Residential Streets

THE NATOMAS BUZZ | @natomasbuzz "Multiple nights a week there are cars doing donuts and racing down my residential street. By the time I’m up out of bed they’re gone. Is there anything that can be … [Read more...]

Ask Capt. Oliveira: Is Shooting Pigeons Legal?

THE NATOMAS BUZZ | @natomasbuzz "Is it legal to shoot pigeons with pellet guns in a residential neighborhood?" Dear Reader, It is illegal to discharge firearms and air guns within the City … [Read more...]

Ask Capt. Oliveira: Public Street Parking Limits

THE NATOMAS BUZZ | @natomasbuzz "Is there a code that prohibits vehicles parked on a public street for more than a period of time?" -Sanjeet Singh Dear Reader, As a matter of fact, there is. The … [Read more...]