Travel and Outdoors

All the lovely colors of fall can be seen in Apple Hill. | Photo by @applehill

Fall is almost here, and with that comes pumpkin spice lattes, football, school photos, and the expected pilgrimage of Sacramentans to Apple Hill — our region’s hub for all things autumn.

Today, we’re planning out a whole day’s worth of eats + activities in Apple Hill, so all you’ll have to do is sit back, relax, nibble on some pie, and sip on some cider.

SACtoday_apple_hill_2 — Treat yo’self to a black + tan sundae.

🍩 Morning

Head to Boa Vista Orchards to grab one of its apple donuts to start off your morning — and don’t forget to snag yourself a pumpkin to paint or carve before you leave.

🥩 Afternoon

Pop on by Apple Ridge Farms to enjoy the early afternoon with a walk along the Butterfly Trail, and munch on a tri-tip sandwich or chicken pot pie in a bread bowl for lunch. After you finish, the kids can get lost in a maze or “mine” gemstones — just don’t forget to pick up a pie on your way out.

🍺 Evening

End the day at the Blue Barn Provisions to indulge in dishes like Brussels sprout hash or beef brisket. When you’re done, stop by Fudge Factory Farm to pick up dessert, then head to Jack Russell Brewery to cap off the night with a flight of beer or cider (responsibly) at its family-and-dog-friendly farm brewery.

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EVENTS

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Today

Midtown Mini Golf Tournament and Fundraiser | Thurs., Sept. 15 | 5-7 p.m. | 20th St. + K St. | $100 | Take on a 30-hole mini-golf setup in the heart of Midtown to support the district’s business community and local parks. ⛳️
NO COVER Happy Hour w/ Mind X | Thurs., Sept. 15 | 6-8 p.m. | Torch Club, 904 15th St. | Free | Chill out to the sounds of local musicians jamming some bluegrass + psychedelic rock. 🎸
Seth Kaminsky | Thurs., Sept. 15 | 6 p.m. | DOCO, 660 J St. | Free | Check out the sounds of this local, alternative-pop singer-songwriter as part of DOCO’s free music series.
Take Me To The Zoo Exhibit: Creating a Sanctuary Through Art | Now-Oct. 1 | 12-6 p.m. | Kennedy Gallery, 1931 L St. | Free | Take a safari through the animal world this month at Kennedy Gallery — art lovers will be treated to the delights of creatures.

Friday

Benny Bassett | Fri., Sept. 16 | 12 p.m. | Scribner Bend Vineyards, 9051 River Rd. | Free | Head out for a night filled with wine, music + entertainment. 🎤

Saturday

Great American River Clean-Up | Sat., Sept. 17 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | American River Parkway, 5700 Arden Way | Free | Join hundreds of volunteers for the largest annual clean-up of the American River with 20+ sites to choose from.
“The Royale” | Now-Sept. 25 | Times vary | Capital Stage Company, 2215 J St. | Prices vary | Witness the story of Jay “The Sport” Jackson — a man who dreamt of becoming the world’s undisputed heavyweight champion in a segregated America 🎭
UC Davis vs. San Diego | Sat., Sept. 17 | 7 p.m. | UC Davis Health Stadium | $7+ | Join the Aggies as they celebrate Welcome Back Week. 🏈

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

81º | Partly cloudy | 7% chance of rain 🌤

Travel

While gas prices nationwide have fallen 25% since June to an average of $3.71, the average gas price in Sacramento is still $5.37 — the No. 17 most expensive in the state. California’s average price per gallon is $5.41, the most expensive in the country. Check out our guide on how to get around the city without breaking the bank. ⛽️ (Sac Bee)

Sports

The Kings announced they’ve signed forward KZ Okpala, who spent the last three seasons in Miami after he was selected by the Heat with the 32nd pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. 🏀

Arts

The California Art Council will hold its next public meeting today at 10 a.m. Community members are invited to share comments regarding 2023 grant recommendations. View the agenda + register. 🎨

Plan Ahead

The Sacramento LGBT Community Center announced that Q-Prom — a prom for members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community aged 13-20 — will be held for free on Sat., Oct. 8, from 6-9 p.m. at the Sac State Ballroom, 6000 J St. Get your ticket now.
Tickets are now on sale for the Auburn Wine, Ale + Food Festival on Sat., Oct. 8, from 1-5 p.m. Guzzle + gallivant through Old Town + Downtown as you sample food and drinks from 20+ wineries, breweries, and restaurants. Cheers bro, we’ll drink to that. 🍻

Environment

Scientists with the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center are working with various state departments to help ensure the lake’s natural health. One aspect of their mission is to study the lake’s recent increase in algae bloom. 🔬 (The California Aggie)

Tech

Now that’s what I call hot chicken. Twitter’s data center in Sacramento overheated last week due to the scorching heat wave that plagued our area. However, Twitter officials said no users were affected during the shutdown. 🐦 (CBS13)

Music

What a sweet sound. The Rio Americano High School Jazz Band was lucky enough to spend some time with industry big-shots earlier this week. Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra joined the group for a workshop + rehearsal before the students opened for the world-renowned orchestra. 🎼 (Sac Bee)

State

Californians waiting on their income relief payments may not have much longer to go. A spokesperson for the California Franchise Tax Board said residents who filed their tax returns electronically + received their refund via direct deposit can expect to secure the bag — as the kids say — between Oct. 7-25. 💰 (KCRA 3)

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Arts

Sacramento’s X-Man

This is pretty much the least-violent page in the whole run. | Photo via Marvel Comics. Story by Mark Millar. Art by Steve McNiven.

City editor + resident nerd Jordan here. 👋

During my nightly comic reading this week, I learned that Weapon X, a nickname given to the comic book superhero Wolverine, once made the City of Trees his home — sort of.

Wolverine is shown to live in Sacramento during the “Old Man Logan” storyline, which takes place across eight issues beginning with Wolverine #66.

The alternate universe story follows Logan ~50 years after most of the world’s heroes have died, when he agrees to deliver a mysterious package with a blind Hawkeye so he can pay his overdue rent to Hulk’s grandchildren. No, I didn’t make any of that up — comics are weird, y’all.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Jordan.

Editor’s pick: I just want to say how happy I am that it’s starting to cool off and I’m not waking up sweaty every morning. “Thanks, nature.”

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