And the winner is... | Photo by SACtoday Staff

City Editor Jordan here — and here it is, y’all. The end result of my journey to find my forever burger in Sacramento. I’ve been on two one-on-one dates, made strong connections, and even spent an afternoon in the fantasy suites with my incredible lineup of local burgers, all trying to win my heart.

I’ve trusted this process and we’ve finally reached the end of the road. I want to take a moment to thank my girlfriend, Leah, for asking me to watch “Bachelor in Paradise” and kicking off this crazy idea, my friends and family who have supported me as I gained the clarity I needed, and all of you who have read along.

Without further ado, our final rose goes to:

Whitey’s Jolly Kone 🌹

The Whitey’s Special (pictured above) includes everything that I think is great about In-N-Out’s Double-Double (which I’ve long held as the gold standard for my burgers), but goes a step further by adding pickles and bacon. Combine that with the fact that it costs less than $6 (making it cheaper than In-N-Out as well), and you’ve got the perfect blend of taste and price to keep me coming back for the rest of my life.

Think I’ve made a huge mistake? Let me know.

REVISIT THE FULL JOURNEY

EVENTS

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Friday, Jan. 20

Air Supply | Friday, Jan. 20 | 8 p.m. | Hard Rock Live Sacramento, 3317 Forty Mile Rd., Wheatland | $46-$86 | I’m all out of love, what am I without Air Supply tickets? It isn’t too late to say that I was so wrong.

Saturday, Jan. 21

TEDxFolsom | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 9:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Scott’s Seafood Roundhouse, 824 Sutter St., Folsom | $50 | Join the official watch party for this event as a dozen speakers discuss this year’s theme: “Reimagine.”
The Sacramento Horror Film Festival | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 1-11 p.m. | Colonial Theatre, 3522 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento | $30-$35 | Watch an assortment of independent horror shorts from across the globe.
Sacramento Kings vs. Philadelphia 76ers | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 7 p.m. | Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento | $10-$208 | The Kings are third in the Western Conference. Is this real life? Is our team actually good? Someone pinch me.

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

53º | Sunny | 3% chance of rain ☀️

Community

Sac County has opened a Local Assistance Center (LAC) — located at 600 Chabolla Ave. in Galt — for residents who need help navigating storm recovery. The county recommends community members first contact their insurance company before visiting the LAC.

Plan Ahead

Giddy up — the lineup for the 2023 GoldenSky Festival has been revealed. Eric Church and Wynonna Judd are among the well-known acts who will take the stage for the concert’s second iteration. The festival will be held Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 14-15, and tickets are on sale now. (Sac Biz Journal)

Giveaway

Elk Grove-raised 49er star Arik Armstead announced that one lucky donor to his nonprofit, the Armstead Academic Project, can win two tickets to a future Niners game, a signed jersey, dinner with him, and more. Entries close Monday, Feb. 6.

Biz

Gig Car Share will stop operating in Sacramento on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The company cited high operational costs and low demand among the reasons for pulling the plug. Its 260-car fleet had been available around the city since 2019. (KCRA 3)

Travel

Heading abroad in 2023? Babbel offers lesson plans for 12 different languages spoken throughout Europe (where 59% of our readers plan on traveling to in 2023). Prep for the trip of your dreams with bite-sized, 10-minute lessons that will help you learn the new language in as little as three weeks. 🌏 *

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HOLIDAY

Lunar New Year is here

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Lunar New Year is upon us, Sacramento. 🏮

Though its official dates vary across different Asian cultures, the Lunar New Year is a celebration of the start of spring and a new year on the lunisolar calendar. 🌕

Let’s see where you can ring in the Year of the Rabbit (or the Year of the Cat in Vietnam) around the 916.

Lunar New Year Celebration | Saturday, Jan. 28 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | ACC Senior Services, 7334 Park City Dr., Sacramento | Free | This event includes cooking demonstrations, live performances, and more.
A Prosperous New Year’s Day Brunch | Tuesday, Jan. 31 | 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Alaro Craft Brewery, 2004 Capitol Ave., Sacramento | Prices vary | Partake in a special menu that includes items like pork, champagne, and grapes meant to bring you good luck in 2023.
New Year 2023 Celebration | Friday, Jan. 20 | 6-10 p.m. | Citrus Heights Community Center, 6300 Fountain Square Dr., Citrus Heights | Free | Enjoy live Afghan music and watch presentations on topics like adjusting to life in the US.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Jordan.

Editor’s pick: Thanks again for going on this journey of love with me, y’all. Let me know which reality show parody/food combo I should do next. Maybe “Love Is Blind” with tacos?

Missed Wednesday’s newsletter? We greened up your thumbs with some winter gardening tips.

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