The Blue Blocks Podcast

This is the longest episode in the history of Blue Blocks! We hope you enjoy this conversation. Much of it is lighthearted, silly and full of laughs (first 20 minutes are the silly ice breakers). They also have serious discussions about innovative ideas for our neighborhood. We also learn about how Stuart came to California from Scotland and his whole backstory that led him to end up moving to Woodlake 7 years ago.

During this epis...

Having Thursday Night Trivia at King Cong Brewery on the Boulevard ever since April 2018 has helped the Brewery to thrive on Thursday Nights. It gained so much popularity that it eventually grew to Tuesdays AND Thursday nights! People come from all over the city to play Trivia here on the Blvd. Trivia is something that dozens of local residents look forward to as a fun community weekly gathering! So, our special guest today is the ...

Mike Hollis and Sheilah sit down to discuss and taste test several coffee specials and Grilled Cheese sandwiches! This was a decadent yummy episode that will definitely get you RUNNING to Shift Coffee to place your orders! We also learn more about the owner, Mike, and how his business won the 2020 Best Grilled Cheese of California Award! Follow them on Instagram @shiftcoffeehouseoldnorthsac

Sheilah shares that Cierra, our beloved ...

Mina Perez, the Vice Chair of the North Sacramento Chamber of Commerce

Mina and Sheilah talk about how the North Sac Chamber of Commerce can help our community of business owners in numerous ways. We find out that Mina has been a long time North Sacramento resident who promotes the Arts through her nonprofit Vida de Oro. She also shares about her ideas of new businesses that could do very well in this District as well. Most importa...

This episode is for YOU if you have ever wanted to learn tips about utilizing our public transportation system in Sacramento. Dalia is a local resident of the Boulevard and shares her insider tips about biking, riding the lightrail, navigating by bus, and reducing our carbon footprint. 

Please follow her on Instagram @entreriosyrobles and our instagram is @blueblockspodcast

PLEASE email us your questions, feedback, or ideas for epi...

Today we talk to Sheilah, co-host of this podcast, but also owner of Sector7 Salon! Enjoy this episode where you get to know Sheilah more (for the first 20 minutes) then she talks all about her Boulevard story of how Sector7 Salon came to be on Del Paso Blvd. 

PLEASE email us your questions, feedback, or ideas for episodes! Also email us any events happening on the Boulevard so we can share them! 

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Today we talked to the owner, Patti, of Cheap Frills Thrift & Consignment Store at 2012 Del Paso Blvd. This store has everything you need from women’s, men’s, kid’s clothing, home decor, books, and cool treasures you wouldn’t find anywhere else! Please help to support this business by going in person to see what you can find. Also, follow them on socials @cheapfrillssacramento 

Enjoy this episode where we talk about Patti’s lo...

Today we talked to the owners of Lil’ Joe’s and Sammy’s Restaurant and learned about how they are teaming up to reopen Sammy’s. We learn a little about the history of North Sacramento and these two iconic restaurants that have been here since the 1940’s. Naz Begum has been working at Lil’ Joe’s with the owner John Fiero and finally is making her 20 year dream come true by opening Sammy’s as her own restaurant. John and Naz are coll...

Today we talk about everything related to Iceland with Andy Hernandez, President of the Board of Directors of Sacramento Iceland, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing skating to our community, helping to support the Historic Iceland Skating Rink which has been on Del Paso Boulevard since 1940!

You do not want to miss this episode because you will learn about the history of this iconic ice rink and the future of the renovation and re...

Tara Taylor is the Founder and Executive Director of Single Mom Strong whose mission is to empower single mothers and their children through enrichment, encouragement and educational programs. One of their preschool programs is right here at Woodlake Park in the small preschool building next to the playground. We are happy to spread the word to single moms who would benefit from this program!

How can single moms find out more? 

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Jay Roth and his wife and business partner Lisa, have owned Box Brothers for 15 years. They are at 2213 DPB right before El Camino, across from Grocery Outlet. They can help you ship anything you need. You can also sign up for an address and postal box there if you would like a safe place for your packages to arrive. Jay and Lisa offer everything that a basic UPS store does, like copies, notary public, and sell office supplies. Lis...

Jesse Rivera tells Sheilah and Cierra all about his experiences being a local stand-up Comedian in Sacramento. He has been involved with improv and stand-up for several years now and you can follow his podcast and attend his local shows. Here are all the details:

Follow Jesse on Instagram at

@j.r.2ill

His Podcast is

What’s Next with Jess on Spotify or Itunes

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Today we finally got to sit down with Phil and Kelly to learn all about Southpaw’s Boulevard Story! We had such a fun time learning about their lives and how they were brought together to run this amazing sushi restaurant on the Blvd. They are truly passionate about the quality of their menu and we are so happy to have them as a staple in the neighborhood. If you have ever wondered why they decided to name it Southpaw, you’ll find ...

Tonya, The Administrator of Abundance, [owner and founder/creator] of 1830 Community Collaboration, UniverSoul Cafe, and Amore Deux

This is a jam packed episode with Tonya Mack who owns and operates three businesses on the Boulevard that are helping people in so many ways. 1830 Community Collaboration will be at the old Bank of America building and new signage and banners will be up in early March to re-brand that space. Inside is ...

Raynisha, a server at Colo’s, or self proclaimed Front of House Manager, shares all about the amazing soul food that the family owned restaurant serves up at 2326 Del Paso Blvd. She tells us all about the menu (her favorite is the Oxtail), the specialty desserts, customized Mimosa’s, and they even have vegetarian options too! The husband and wife team of Colo’s cook everything fresh daily! Colo’s is open Wednesday-Sunday 1-7pm and ...

Episode 31 Never Board with John and Ten Blair

We welcome back Never Board to the pod! Go back to Episode 5 if you want to hear their first interview from May of 2021. Never Board is a creative business, ran by artists John and Ten Blair. It's a print shop with creative services and a street art retail store. Specializing in graphic design, large format print, murals, installations, art, and street art supplies. "We enjoy what we...

Today we learn so much about Cynthia Brooks, the owner of The Artisan Pour: TAP Wine Lounge at 1011 Del Paso Blvd. We learn about her long history living on the Boulevard, back when it was a central hub for the Phantom Galleries Art Walk, and why she chose to open her wine lounge here. Join us as we learn more about TAP wine lounge where she serves Black owned boutique wines paired with great tapas. She creates an experience and am...

If you’ve ever driven down Del Paso Blvd, you know Casa Bella Galleria. This family-owned, gem of a furniture store has been an iconic landmark on The Blvd for over two decades, until a very recent tragedy destroyed the building, the furniture, and 20 years of history and family keepsakes.

In this episode, we discuss Casa Bella Galleria’s origins, get to know owners Shane and Rhoda Curry, and learn how we can help them come back ...

Kevin Dobson, Executive Director of Capital College and Career Academy

Did you know that we have a free, public Charter School, right off The Blvd? In today’s episode, we learn all about Capital College and Career Academy from its Founder and Executive Director, Kevin Dobson. 

He takes us through the school’s beginnings, differences between regular public schools and CCCA, and we even get the deets on the school’s innovative cu...