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Business
Answered: What local Sacramento business would you like to see make a comeback?
We asked, you delivered.
February 21, 2024 12:50 PM
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Jordan Radach
A portrait is hanging on the wall, depicting a cartoon person with full facial hair, glam makeup, and holding a razor to their beard line as if mid-shave. This is the logo of The Rev Barber and Salon. The rest of the interior of the shop includes plants and knickknacks like stones, candles, figurines, framed bug art, and more.
Small Business
The Rev: providing genderless hair cuts in Sacramento
Revelry Barber and Salon combines barber and cosmetology skills to provide gender-inclusive hair cuts in Sacramento.
February 20, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
Someone is opening the door into a brightly lit space. You can see into the room they are entering via large glass window walls, behind which people are signing in at a check-in desk. The pavement outside is wet and reflects the darkening sky.
City
Get involved with these chambers of commerce in Sacramento
Trying to get more involved in Sacramento? Network with these chambers of commerce and get plugged in.
February 20, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
A mural featuring a head-like design in various colors is seen in the Dreamland Cinema's lobby.
Business
Sacramento’s 2024 Calling All Dreamers finalists
This year, the business incubation program chose five businesses as potential winners.
February 15, 2024
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Jordan Radach
Dimple Records in Sacramento
Small Business
Asked: What local Sacramento business would you like to see make a comeback?
What stores, restaurants, and venues would you like to see return the most?
February 9, 2024
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Jordan Radach
A bottle of Chardonnay by Elemental Wines sits between a stemless wine glass and a round, thin puck of aluminum, on top of a metallic, gold table cloth.
Business
Bogle Family Wine’s newest collection: Element[AL] Wines
Named for its 100% aluminum bottle, Element[AL] Wines is reshaping the wine packaging industry.
February 5, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
A metal tray with a heart-shaped bowl of macaroni and cheese and another, smaller heart-shaped bowl filled with tater tots. A cup filled with iced tea reads "I Heart Mac & Cheese" behind the two bowls on the tray.
Food
I Heart Mac & Cheese opens in Sacramento
Choose from a variety of mac bowls, flatbreads, grilled cheeses, and build-your-own options.
February 2, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
A graphic with cartoon candy hearts that have different gift categories written inside, like "Home Goods" and "Books."
Retail
The best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2024
Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.
January 24, 2024
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Vagney Hampshire
A man peruses the shelves of books at a thrift store.
Culture
7 thrift stores in Sacramento
You’ll find more than you bargained for at these thrift stores + vintage shops.
January 9, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
Amanda Long proudly displays two packets of her allergen-free cookies.
Small Business
Q+A: Amanda Long, owner of Lucian’s Food
She’s tackling nutrition, one allergen-free treat at a time.
January 5, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
Five mugs of hot drinks surround a pinecone, on a table decorated with sprigs of pine and cinnamon sticks.
Small Business
Last minute local gifts in Sacramento
Running behind on gift shopping? Don’t get your wrapping paper in a bunch — here are some easy + thoughtful gifts for your Sacramento sweethearts.
December 18, 2023
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Madeline Ewing
Seven people hold certificates commemorating their completion of the Motivated Entrepreneurs program.
Business
Meet the winners of Motivated Entrepreneurs’ small business pitch competition
A year-long commitment, this program offered no-cost training + grant funding to a handful of up-and-coming business owners in Sacramento.
December 14, 2023
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Madeline Ewing
A drag queen dressed in a sexy Santa costume performs in front of people inside a bookstore.
Small Business
Drinks, drag, and a book fair in Sacramento
We went to a 21+ book fair in Sacramento, and it was exactly what we needed.
December 10, 2023
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Madeline Ewing
The Capitol Building in Sacramento is backed by a pink and purple sunset.
Retail
The best service providers in Sacramento, according to locals
Sacramentans voted on their favorite service providers in the area — here’s what they chose.
December 6, 2023
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Madeline Ewing
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City
The state of Sacramento’s nightlife economy
A new city report details how and where Sacramentans gather after hours.
December 1, 2023
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Jordan Radach
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Food
National Bartender Day: Q+A with three familiar faces of Sacramento
Celebrate National Bartender Day in Sacramento — a behind-the-scenes look at some of the city’s beloved bartenders.
November 30, 2023
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Madeline Ewing
A watercolor patterned present image with purple florals.
Retail
Gift Guide: Our Editors’ picks for the 2023 holiday season
See what Editors Madeline and Jordan are shopping this year.
November 30, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
Four presents outside a front door.
Culture
Shipping deadlines for Christmas in Sacramento
Here’s how to ensure your presents will make it on time... without Santa’s help.
November 29, 2023
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Jordan Radach
A bookshelf of books and display of shirts by Californian Native Americans are in the museum gift shop.
City
Celebrate Museum Store Sunday in Sacramento
Museums all over Sacramento participate in Museum Store Sunday with discounts + more.
November 24, 2023
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Madeline Ewing
A brown and white bunny pushes its nose close to the camera.
City
Snuggle + feed adoptable bunnies in Sacramento
These bunnies need a furr-ever home, and Only Sunshine Sanctuary is up for the job.
November 7, 2023
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Madeline Ewing
Metallic watercolor presents and stars with the text "unwrap carefully curated gift guides this season"
Retail
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 38 gifts you can buy right now
Shop the most popular gifts of the 2023 holiday season, plus gifts that support small businesses and the best holiday wrapping paper to tie it all up in.
November 1, 2023
a ground-level view with pebbles in the foreground, the reflecting waters of Folsom Lake in the middle, and large clouds at top.
Live
12 interesting facts about Sacramento
How well do you know Sacramento, CA? We’re bringing you some fun facts about the city and its history. If you’re a trivia master (or local enthusiast), give this a try.
October 12, 2023
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Matt Marcure
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City
The importance of the Sacramento Valley’s rice
You wouldn’t believe how nice our rice really is.
October 6, 2023
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Jordan Radach
City Hall in Sacramento, CA
Development
Your guide to understanding development news in Sacramento
Become a development terminology expert faster than you can say “special use permit for a mixed-use zone.”
September 15, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Development
What’s the plan for Sunrise Mall?
Following years of decline, what is next for the Citrus Heights shopping center?
September 5, 2023
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Jordan Radach
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Business
What’s the coolest thing made in Sacramento?
The California Manufacturers & Technology Association needs your help.
August 22, 2023
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Jordan Radach
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Culture
Five arcades around Sacramento
Put your quarter up.
August 8, 2023
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Jordan Radach
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Business
Sacramento’s Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox are buying back Smosh
The co-founders and original co-stars of Smosh have announced their official return.
June 22, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Small Business
11 steps for starting a business in Sacramento
Gettin’ all up in your business.
June 8, 2023
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Jordan Radach
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Business
Sacramento offers $1 million in grants for local businesses
Secure the bag
June 6, 2023
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Jordan Radach
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