Oak Park : Signs of Hope

KXJZ News examines the state of Sacramento’s oldest neighborhood. From former NBA player Kevin Johnson to a new generation of community activists, efforts are underway to bring positive change to the troubled neighborhood. Are they succeeding?

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Kevin Johnson: The Future of Oak Park And The Status Of 40 Acres It was three years ago in May that the 40 Acres project was launched by former NBA star Kevin Johnson. Donna Apidone talked with Johnson and asked him about the future of the community and the status of the 40 Acres retail complex.

Residents Ask "What About Our Neighborhood?" Sacramento city officials focus on downtown redevelopment projects while some Oak Park residents want more attention paid to their neighborhood, which is still one of Sacramento’s most crime-riddled areas.

Sacramento's Oldest Suburb Has Rich History How did the Oak Park we know today come to be? It was a long road, according to Sacramento State historian Lee Simpson who says she found surprises in her research on the 120 year-old Oak Park community.