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Placer County approves expansion of Hidden Falls Regional Park

Nothing like seeing a cute doggo explore. | Photo by @rootheminipoodle

Last week, Placer County’s Board of Supervisors approved the first phase of a new project that will expand Hidden Falls Regional Park in Auburn. The effort has been more than two years in the making, with the board certifying an environmental impact review related to the park’s expansion back in March 2021.

Considering the park is already filled with fishing spots, picnic areas, and 30 miles of trails that can be used for hiking, horse riding, biking, and more, we thought it would be worth taking a look at what Phase 1 of the expansion — dubbed the Twilight Ride Access and Parking/Trailhead Project — will entail.

SACtoday_hidden_falls_2 — This map shows the location and scope of the project’s first phase.
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Photo via Placer County

The total cost of the project is just south of $4 million — $3 million of which is being provided by the California Natural Resources Agency through a grant, while the remainder will come from county funds.
A parking lot will be constructed at 5345 Bell Rd. in Auburn, with space for 50+ cars and 20 equestrian stalls.
Guest amenities will be added to the area, including a ranger station, bathroom with drinking fountain, and picnic area.
Mounting blocks, hitching posts, and watering stations will be added for horses.
Eight new miles of trail between the 481 combined acres of Taylor Ranch and Kotomyan Big Hill Preserve will be accessible from the lot.

No date has been announced yet for when the project is expected to break ground or be completed — but we would love to hear what you’re most excited for in the meantime. You can also check out our hiking guide for other great outdoor adventures across the Sacramento region.

Events

Wednesday, April 12

April Open Garden | Wednesday, Apr. 12 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Fair Oaks Horticulture Center, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks | Free | Browse the gardens to see what’s currently in bloom, and pick the brains of experts for tips.
Amateur Night | Wednesday, Apr. 12 | 6-9 p.m. | The Guild Theater, 2828 35th St., Sacramento | $10-$15 | Check out this local talent competition where the winner will walk away with a cool $200.

Thursday, April 13

Ron Sexsmith | Thursday, Apr. 13 | 7 p.m. | Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts, 2700 Capitol Ave., Sacramento | $28.50-$38.50 | The Juno Award winner shares his acoustic tunes with the City of Trees.

Friday, April 14

Sacramento Theatre Arts Festival | Friday, Apr. 14-Sunday, Apr. 16 | 5-9 p.m. | Sacramento Theatre Company, 1419 H St., Sacramento | $50-$100 | Partake in workshops, activities, a silent auction, student performances, and even a gala at this three-day celebration.
The Emo Night Tour | Friday, Apr. 14 | 8 p.m. | Harlow’s, 2708 J St., Sacramento | $15-$25 | Straighten those bangs and break out your favorite band tee from Hot Topic for a night of nostalgia.

Events calendar here

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Show

New York Times-approved comedian Beth Stelling is coming to Punch Line Sacramento

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Beth’s first hour-long stand-up special “Girl Daddy” was produced by Conan O’Brien and Team Coco, and is streaming now on HBO Max. | Photo by Kim Newmoney

Her hour-long standup special was named “The Best Debut Special of the year” by the New York Times, and next weekend, she’ll bring her unique brand of comedy to Sacramento.

A veteran of the late night comedy circuit, Beth Stelling has also written for multiple comedy productions including “I Love You America” with Sarah Silverman and Apple’s forthcoming series “Strange Planet.”

See her perform at Punch Line Sacramento on:

Thursday, April 20 at 8 p.m.
Friday, April 21 at 7:30 and 9:45 p.m.
Saturday, April 22 at 7:30 and 9:45 p.m.*

Get tickets

News Notes

Trending

Department of Fish and Wildlife officials are trying to determine whether or not a Sacramento resident was keeping an alligator as a pet. The 7-ft gator was found at Sailor Bar off the American River and turned into the Sacramento Wildlife Care Association. (FOX40, CBS 13)

Biz

Bust out those shopping bags — Nordstrom Rack is coming to The Ridge retail center in Elk Grove. The 25,000-sqft space will be located at the corner of Bruceville Road and Elk Grove Boulevard, and plans to open during the spring of next year. (Sac Biz Journal)

Plan Ahead

The California State Fair will return to Cal Expo Friday, July 14-Sunday, July 30. Scotty McCreery and the Gin Blossoms have been announced as two of the headliners for the fair’s concert series. While the concerts are free with fair admission, reserved seating can be purchased as well. (ABC 10)

Concert

Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Baby is bringing his “It’s Only Us” tour to Golden 1 Center on Wednesday, Aug. 9. Fans can grab their tickets tomorrow at 10 a.m. (FOX40)

Try This

Think you could turn one of our newsletters into a poem? Spread your creative wings with our poetry contest. The rules: Craft a 75-word or less poem using the words that appeared in our Wednesday, April 5 newsletter. Submit before Sunday, April 16 for a chance at a SACtoday feature.

Shop

There’s still time to celebrate National Pet Day with our brand partner, Hannah Chloe Co. From bandanas to bows, your furry friend will appreciate these gifts. Shop now.

City

Sacramento LEEDs the way

What is a LEED certification?

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Golden 1 Center was the first indoor sports venue to be certified as LEED Platinum. | Photo by @docosacramento

Have you seen a local building described as “LEED-certified” and wondered what that means? We won’t leed you on — here’s everything you need to know.

What is LEED?

LEED — which stands for “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design” — is an international green building system developed by the US Green Building Council (UGBC). The certification encourages more efficient buildings and communities through all phases of development, from new builds to maintenance.

Intrigued? Learn more about UGBC’s mission.

What are the levels?

A project earns its LEED certification through points. Points are awarded through 20+ categories which address carbon, energy, water, waste, transportation, materials, health, and indoor environmental quality.

The more points a project earns, the higher its certification level. The four levels are:

Certified: 40-49 points
Silver: 50-59 points
Gold: 60-79 points
Platinum: 80+ points

Looking for local LEED-certified projects? Search the database to find certified projects, organizations, communities, and people.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Jordan

From the editor

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