🏀 Sacramento Kings (NBA) | Est. 1923 as the Rochester Seagrams

• The Kings moved from their original home of ARCO Arena at the start of the 2016-2017 season.
• G1C is the first entirely solar-powered arena, and was the first indoor sports arena to receive the LEED Platinum designation for its environmentally-conscious design.

• According to his bio on NBA.com, Slamson was born in Tanzania and his favorite movie is “The Lion King.”
• Slamson is a 12-time winner of the NBA’s Most Valuable Cat Award.

• The Kings wore red and blue until 1994, when the team switched to their iconic purple — but almost ended up with the Cleveland Cavaliers burgundy and gold color scheme.
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• 1951 NBA Championship
• NBA record for consecutive losing seasons (16)
• Longest active postseason drought in the history of North America’s four major sports (baseball, football, basketball, hockey)

• From Concept to Creation: Inspired Shoe Design | Friday, Jan. 27 | 12-4 p.m. | UC Davis Design Museum Cruess Hall, California Ave., Davis | Free | Check out this footwear-based art exhibit from LA-based shoe designer Chris Francis.
• The Elusive Muse | Friday, Jan. 27-Sunday, Jan. 29 | 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Pence Gallery, 212 D St., Davis | Free | See new work from Kelley Mogilka, who was honored with the Pence Gallery’s 2022 Emerging Artist Award.
• Kings Watch Party | Friday, Jan. 27-Sunday, April 9 | 6 p.m. | Flatstick Pub, 630 K St., #120, Sacramento | $9-$99 | Can’t make it to see your team in-person? You can still snack on unlimited pretzels and mustard during every game at this watch party.

• Studio Classes: Adults | Saturday, Jan. 28, Saturday, Feb. 4 | 10:30 a.m. | Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St., Sacramento | $90-$110 | Experience the Crocker’s world-renowned collection and diverse exhibitions through discussion and artmaking.

• Sacramento Chocolate Salon | Sunday, Jan. 29 | 11 a.m. | The Citizen Hotel, 926 J St., Sacramento | $117-$19 | Savor the finest in artisan, gourmet and premium chocolates and confections at this premium and artisan chocolate show.

• 59º | Partly cloudy | 12% chance of rain

• Elk Grove officials allotted $800,000 to the New Zoo in Elk Grove project. The funding will help identify whether moving the Sacramento Zoo is feasible, including concerns over parking and water quality. (KCRA)

• In other zoo news, the Sacramento Zoo now has six giraffes following the birth of a new calf. Follow the zoo on social media to keep track of Shani, the mother, and her new baby — the newcomer is still learning to walk, but rest assured the pair are happy and healthy. (FOX40)

• A 12-foot sinkhole in Rocklin has been approved for emergency repairs. Stormwater created the chasm on Jan. 16, closing part of Midas Avenue. Work is expected to take 10-12 weeks. (FOX40)

• LA-based dessert chain The Dolly Llama plans to open two locations in the Sacramento area: one in Meadowview and the other in Elk Grove. The sweet eatery has not released a date, but look forward to bubble waffles and ice cream, topped with cookie crumbs, candy bars, caramel, and chocolate. (Sac Bee)

• Real-estate investor Trion Properties bought the Courtyard at Artisan Square, an apartment property in Arden-Arcade, for $23.6 million. The firm already owns two Arden-Arcade properties: Fairway Commons on Watt Avenue and Diablo Riviera on Fulton Avenue. (Sacremento Business Journal)

• Stop in for a top-tier izakaya dining experience at Binchoyaki, where co-owner Craig Takehara is one of 20 semifinalists in the “Best Chef: California” category of the James Beard Awards. Winners will be announced on June 5. (KCRA)

• Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

• What we’re buying for our cars: Dash cams. The REDTIGER Dual Dash Camera captures both the front and rear of your car and can be a lifesaver when it comes to contesting traffic violations and recording evidence of collisions. Plus, it connects to your mobile device. 🚦*

Why go?

• Palm Springs has been the desert getaway for Hollywood royalty for nearly 100 years.
• Need to warm up during the winter? Palm Springs has an average high of ~70° from December to February.
• Press play on the Palm Springs International Film Festival, which runs Thursday, Jan. 5-Monday, Jan. 16 and features guests like Colin Farrell and Anna Kendrick.