We’ve seen your Google search history 👀

Here’s what Sacramento googled the most in 2022

Do you fit into any of Sacramento’s Google search trends? | Photo by @jackforsac0805

As the year draws to a close, Google has released its annual Year in Search — an interactive webpage that allows you to view search trends at a local (or global) level. Here’s what Sacramento searched for in 2022:

🐋 What’s the deal with bowhead whales? The Sacramento area was the only place in the US that had this sea creature as its top trending animal. While we’re not sure where the fascination comes from, we did a quick search to find out that the Arctic species weighs 75-100 pounds and has an average length of 50-60 ft.

🎶 Sacramento was one of only three places with country concerts as a top trending “near me” search (our guess is that’s thanks to the first-ever GoldenSky Country Music Festival in October). However, the Sacramento area also searched for rap more than any other music genre.

📍 Other popular “near me” search trends included orthodontists, gas prices, estate sales, pilates, and festivals.

🍽️ The Sacramento area must have also had love on the brain, because marry me chicken was the top trending recipe. The hearty dish went viral on TikTok earlier this year and combines ingredients like boneless chicken, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and sundried tomatoes. Try this recipe.

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Friday, Dec. 23

“The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley” | Friday, Dec. 23-Saturday, Dec. 24 | 8 p.m. | Capital Stage, 2215 J St., Sacramento | $25-$47 | This play expands the stories of characters from Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice.”

Saturday, Dec. 24

Disney December | Saturday, Dec. 24 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Roller King, 889 Riverside Ave., Roseville | $10 | Skate and sing along to your favorite Disney hits.

Monday, Dec. 26

Sketchy Friends | Monday, Dec. 26 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Two friends challenge each other to draw characters from memory or to create their own interpretation of characters they’ve never even seen before.

Thursday, Dec. 28

No Cover Happy Hour with Mind X | Thursday, Dec. 29 | 6-8 p.m. | Torch Club, 904 15th St., Sacramento | Chill out to the sounds of local musicians.

Saturday, Dec. 31

Sacramento’s Last Laughs | Saturday, Dec. 31 | 7:30 p.m. | Punch Line Sacramento, 2100 Arden Way, Ste. 225, Sacramento | $30 | Ring in the New Year at this live standup showcase featuring Aurora Singh, Wendy M. Lewis, Drew Shafer, Marcus Mangham, Chazz Hawkins, and Carla Clay.*

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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Weather

57º | Party cloudy | 7% chance of rain

Community

Don’t forget to turn off the lights on your Christmas tree before going to bed. That’s one of Sacramento Fire Department’s tips to enjoying a safe holiday and winter season. Read more safety tips here. 🎄 (KCRA 3)

Biz

National sports apparel retailer Lids plans to open a location at Sacramento’s Downtown Commons in 2023. Earlier this week, plans for a commercial remodel of Suite 170 at 405 K St. for Lids’ future retail space were filed with the city. An opening date has not yet been set. (Sacramento Business Journal)

History

Did you know there are 108 National Historic Places in Sacramento County? Buildings, objects, sites, and city blocks all across Sacramento are worthy of preservation. Contact your State Historic Preservation Office if you’ve got a tip on an unsurveyed historic place.

DYK

In a recent list, California was ranked No. 11 for number of trees harvested and distributed from local Christmas tree farms — which means your friends and family on the other side of the country could very well have a Californian tree in their home this year. 🎄 (Stacker)

Ranked

Get the confetti ready. Sacramento made the top 100 of best cities to celebrate New Year’s. River City was ranked No. 45 based on criteria that considers everything from the amount of nightlife options to the price of a cab ride at the end of the night. 🥂 (WalletHub)

Feel Good

We love a happy ending. Recently, a Sacramento dog named Zeppelin was reunited with his owner Sandra O’Neil after disappearing for 14 months. Kansas resident Heather Reichart found Zeppelin in her pasture (~1,600 miles from Sacramento) and a microchip scan helped him get back home. Watch the happy reunion. 🐕 (KCRA 3)

Drink

Scrambling to find a last minute gift? Enter: Flaviar — a subscription for those who love premium spirits. Send loved ones a gift subscription and they’ll have the opportunity to taste new, rare, and limited edition spirits of their choice each month. 🥃*

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Taking a break

We’ll be spending a little extra time watching the sunset next week. | Photo by @greaterbroadwaydistrict

As we sit down to our laptops for the last time in 2022, it’s nice to reflect back on the year behind us and be thankful for all the great stories we were able to write.

From finding the best sunset spots to celebrating 916 Day, we had fun sharing this wonderful city with you. Thank you for being a reader of SACtoday.

We will be taking a break next week, catching our breath, and spending time with friends and family. Your next regularly scheduled newsletter will hit your inbox on Jan. 4, 2023. We hope you’re able to step away as well. And if you find yourself with some downtime, here are a few ways to get out there and explore Sacramento:

Have a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year.

- Jordan Radach

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Emily.

Editor’s pick: Crest Theatre has a festive lineup of movie screenings today and tomorrow. “White Christmas” (1954) will play tonight at 7 p.m. and there will be two holiday movie screenings tomorrow. Plus, Crest will host the Jackie Greene Band on New Year’s Eve. Get tickets.

Missed Wednesday’s newsletter? We share our guide to happy hour deals in Sacramento.

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