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Me want cookie

Cookies from Ginger Elizabeth in Sacramento.

We got so hungry writing this that we had to get our own cookies from Ginger Elizabeth. | Photo by SACtoday Staff

It’s Wednesday. It’s already felt like a long week, and you work hard. We here at SACtoday think that’s worthy of celebration, and vehemently believe you deserve a cookie.

Let’s be real, that phrase usually comes off fairly patronizing — but cookies are delicious and are a wonderfully simple way to treat yourself. Finding the perfect cookie can be an entirely different adventure though, and that’s where we come in.

Check out five cookie spots we think are pretty sweet:

🍪 Cookies and Milk, 1201 F St.
Available online for delivery or pick-up, this cookie spot features a rotating special cookie on its Instagram page every weekend — like red velvet or s’mores.

🍪 Freeport Bakery, 2966 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramentans have been enjoying cookies from Freeport Bakery since 1987 — after trying the decadent raspberry thumbprint cookies, it’s no mystery why.

🍪 Estelle Bakery and Patisserie, 2530 Arden Way
Macarons are cookies too (they’re just fancy Oreos, don’t @ me), and Estelle’s Macaron Rosé is the queen of them all, both in exceptionally light-yet-fresh taste and presentation.

🍪 Ginger Elizabeth Chocolate Shop, 1801 L St.
Ginger Elizabeth’s chocolate chip cookies are so simple and so good, you’ll have an existential crisis wondering where they’ve been all your life (you can also take a class to learn her recipe).

🍪 Ettore’s Bakery and Cafe, 2376 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Biscotti are just socially acceptable breakfast cookies — and we’re here for it. Ettore’s makes a fabulous version to pair with its coffee, and you can get them plain or dipped in chocolate.

🗓️ EVENTS 🗓️

Wednesday, March 1

Laugh It Forward | Wednesday, Mar. 1 | 8 p.m. | Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club, 1207 Front St., Sacramento | $20 | Laugh at a trio of comedians while benefiting local nonprofit Welcome Home Housing.

Thursday, March 2

Sacramento Job Fair | Thursday, Mar. 2 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sacramento, 2001 Point West Way, Sacramento | Free | Bring your resume and dress your best as you look to further your career goals — or even switch fields entirely.
August Burns Red | Thursday, Mar. 2 | 6 p.m. | Ace Of Spades, 1417 R St., Sacramento | $29.50 | Metalcore enthusiasts rejoice as these rockers embark on their 20th anniversary tour.
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic | Thursday, Mar. 2 | 8 p.m. | Hard Rock Live, 3317 Forty Mile Rd., Wheatland | $39.50-$89.50 | Hear the sounds of the legendary funk singer and his influential instrumentals.
Ester Steinberg | Thursday, March 2-Saturday, March 4 | Times vary | Punch Line, 2100 Arden Way, Ste. 225, Sacramento | $20-$30 | The Tampa-raised comedian brings her latest stand-up tour to Sac.

Friday, March 3

Sacramento Kings vs. LA Clippers | Friday, Mar. 3 | 7 p.m. | Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento | $10-$208 | See the rematch of the NBA’s second-highest scoring game.

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✏️NEWS NOTES ✏️

Weather

56º | Sunny/wind | 6% chance of rain

Legacy

Arthur “Skip” Maggiora, legendary owner of Skip’s Music, died last week. Musicians from all over Northern California took to social media to celebrate the life of Maggiora — who opened the first Skip’s Music in 1973. (Sac Bee)

Community

Sac State and the city’s historic preservation office have teamed up to launch The African American Experience Project. The initiative seeks to spotlight the historical contributions made by Black Sacramentans by utilizing local resources. (Sacramento City Express)

Ranked

No. 8 and No. 9 — that’s where Roseville and Folsom ranked on a recent list of the best cities for high-paying, entry-level jobs. The study compared average entry-level hourly wages against how many people spent ≥30% of their income on housing, among other factors. (FOX40)

Award

Actress Jessica Chastain — who attended El Camino High School and Sacramento City College — snagged her third Screen Actors Guild Award. Jessica won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series for her role as Tammy Wynette in “George and Tammy.” (ABC 10)

Plan Ahead

Elverta’s Gibson Ranch Regional Park will play host to the Water Lantern Festival on Saturday, June 10. Tickets are on sale now, and get more expensive as the festival draws closer. It’s recommended that attendees arrive at least one hour before the sun goes down to enjoy all the festival has to offer. (FOX40)

Travel

What’s your vacation vibe — cozy, luxurious, or chic? For a cozy stay, look no further than this snug and cheerful getaway on beachy St. Simons Island, Georgia. For luxury, book this lush Hawaiian resort on the island of Kaua’i. And for the chicest of stays, peep this renovated house in downtown Charleston.*

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Filing your taxes in Sacramento, CA

Don’t let tax season be a stressor — these resources can help. | Photo via Unsplash

For better or worse, it’s that time of year again — tax season. Before you stress, we’re here to share some guidance for filing.

First and foremost, see the IRS’s list of up-to-date tax tips. It covers frequently asked questions like understanding business travel deductions and how military members and their families can receive help with their taxes at no cost.

Sacramento is also home to these local tax resources:

Tax preparation assistance is available with the United Way California Capital Region.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide sites are open in Sacramento.
The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax assistance for those who qualify.

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Today’s Edition By:
Jordan Radach

From the Editor

In honor of today’s cookie article, I hope you enjoy this clip from my favorite TV show of Grammy-winning singer and Emmy-winning actor/director Donald Glover crying about Cookie Crisp mascots.

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