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A desolate building with ornate details is seen behind a chainlink fence
City Planning
In session with Marshall School
We’re exploring the principal details of the 119-year-old vacant building in Midtown, from past to present and its possible future as housing.
October 31, 2022 07:24 PM
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Matt Marcure
A hand holds up a piece of paper, showing what a building used to look like
History
Remembering The Beat, a record store that spun in Sac for 31 years
Back to the past at 33 RPM
October 27, 2022
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Matt Marcure
Soccer is being played in an oval sports stadium
History
A historical play-by-play of Hughes Stadium in Sacramento, CA
It had us in the first half, not gonna lie.
October 19, 2022
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Matt Marcure
Roses bloom around headstones in a cemetery
History
3 historic cemeteries in Sacramento, CA
Goth kids sold separately.
October 17, 2022
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Jessica Te
A towering steeple of an ornate church basked in sunlight
History
The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Sacramento, CA
We’re feeling sacramental about this landmark downtown building.
October 13, 2022
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Jessica Te
A black-and-white photo showing two sailers leaning against a rope on a dock.
History
Buster Keaton in West Sacramento
The silent-era film star left an indelible mark along the Sacramento River.
October 3, 2022
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Matt Marcure
A large pond with an island in the middle
History
History of Southside Park in Sacramento, CA
“Here we are now going to the south side”
September 28, 2022
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Matt Marcure
A painting of a mustachioed man in a collared suit stands next to a skull.
Arts
Ambrose Bierce’s regional horror story
The early horror writer made a memorable tale out of his Placer County stop over.
September 26, 2022
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Matt Marcure
An archival map done in black ink shows a developing Sacramento and a city called "Boston."
History
Sacramento’s Natomas was once called Boston
Natomas was nearly “wicked pissah”
September 19, 2022
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Matt Marcure
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History
The preservation of Elk Grove, CA
Understand how Elk Grove has preserved its past since joining Sacramento County in 2000.
September 13, 2022
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Trevor Peters
Two large buildings are seen on the opposite side of a river
History
A history of West Sacramento, California
August 18, 2022
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Matt Marcure
A building with ornate Victorian architecture is emblazoned with the name "Ruhstaller Building"
History
The Ruhstaller Building in Downtown Sacramento
August 10, 2022
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Matt Marcure
A historical rendition of Sutter's Fort, referring to the area as "New Helvetia"
History
The history of New Helvetia in Sacramento, California
July 19, 2022
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Matt Marcure
The Tower Bridge glows in the afternoon sunlight.
History
The history of Sacramento’s Tower Bridge
June 23, 2022
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SACtoday
Your tour begins at the Sacramento History Museum. | Photo by SACtoday staff
History
Underground tours of Old Sacramento
June 10, 2022
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Jordan Radach
It's tradition for UC Davis students to find + visit all six Eggheads. | Photo by @bryn.ish
General
Five UC Davis traditions
June 8, 2022
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Jordan Radach
Stingers up for all the Hornets graduating this weekend. | Photo by SACtoday staff
History
5 notable people from Sacramento State
May 19, 2022
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Jordan Radach
A man belly-first on the ground watches in excitement as his frog leaps through the air
History
The Frog Jump of Calaveras County
May 16, 2022
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Matt Marcure
A series of silhouettes of a person riding a horse in motion in sequence
History
The history of Eadweard Muybridge in Sacramento, California
May 6, 2022
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Matt Marcure
Three different baseball cards at various stages of wear + decay depict three white baseball players
History
Sacramento’s rich baseball history
April 22, 2022
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Matt Marcure
A Therapeutic Alternative is one of many dispensaries that make Sac one of the most 420-friendly cities. | Photo by SACtoday staff
History
The regional history behind 420
April 19, 2022
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Jordan Radach
William Land Park was purchased by the city of Sac in 1918 for $147,000. | Photo by Tony Webster via Wikimedia Commons
History
History of Land Park in Sacramento, California
April 11, 2022
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Jordan Radach
a ground-level view with pebbles in the foreground, the reflecting waters of Folsom Lake in the middle, and large clouds at top.
Civic
5 unbelievable facts about Sacramento
March 31, 2022
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Matt Marcure
Photo via Pexels
History
A quick grammar lesson on the word ‘hella’
March 30, 2022
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Jordan Radach
The Leland Stanford Mansion is currently used to host ceremonial events + foreign dignitaries. | Photo by SACtoday staff
History
The Leland Stanford Mansion in Sacramento, California
March 28, 2022
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Jordan Radach
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History
The History of Old Sac’s oldest building
March 22, 2022
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Trevor Peters
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Civic
Sacramento says goodbye to Sleep Train (ARCO) Arena
March 10, 2022
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Jordan Radach
A gloved individual places a sapling into a freshly dug hole.
Lifestyle
California Arbor Week in Sacramento
March 9, 2022
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Matt Marcure
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History
The history of Oak Park
February 25, 2022
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Trevor Peters
A street sign reading "UPTOWN alley" is seen against a blue sky and next to two palm trees
Civic
Awesome Alleyways in Sacramento, California
February 17, 2022
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Matt Marcure
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History
Green Book exhibit in Sac
February 3, 2022
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Matt Marcure
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