07.19.2023

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Sacramento’s untold stories

Sacramento History Center honored for short film series

One of the center’s films focuses on the fight for housing equality in Sacramento. | Photo via City of Sacramento

The American Association for State and Local History recently honored the Sacramento History Center with its Leadership in History Award of Excellence for the organization’s first three installments of the short film series, “Unlocking the Past: A History of Prejudice and Racism in Sacramento”.

Through a combination of archival footage, academic interviews, and firsthand accounts from community members, the center has tapped local filmmakers to shed light on the history of systemic racism across the City of Trees, and how it continues to affect its communities in 2023.

The first film focuses on John Sutter — the man who established Sutter’s Fort — and his relationship with/treatment of Native Californians during the development of what would later become Sacramento.

The second entry spotlights Nathaniel Colley, Sacramento’s first Black attorney, and his efforts to end discriminatory housing practices across the city in the 1960s by challenging Prop 14.

The third piece recounts former city manager Clyde Seavey’s fight to keep the Ku Klux Klan out of positions of power within city government, along with the “Sacramento Bee’s” work to expose the group’s members.

Three more films are currently in production by the Sacramento History Center, which is open to the public for research purposes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment.

Events

Wednesday, July 19

Sacramento River Cats vs. Tacoma Rainiers | Wednesday, July 19 | 12:05 p.m. | Sutter Health Park, 400 Ballpark Dr., West Sacramento | $16-$80 | All dogs get in free on Wet Nose Wednesdays.
Summer Salt | Wednesday, July 19 | 7 p.m. | Ace Of Spades, 1417 R St., Sacramento | $28.50 | Bounce to the sounds of this self-described “choral reef rock” duo.

Thursday, July 20

Freedom Fusion Partner Dance | Thursday, July 20 | 7:45-11 p.m. | CLARA, 2420 N St., Sacramento | $10-$12 | Bring your dancing shoes, get a lesson if you need one, and boogie down all night.
Roast Battle Bay Area | Thursday, July 20 | 8 p.m. | Punch Line, 2100 Arden Way, Ste. 225, Sacramento | $18.25-$25.25 | Watch a group of comedians battle it out to see who has the best insults.

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News Notes

Transit

All aboard. Sacramentans attending some of the Bay Area’s biggest upcoming concerts are in luck. Capitol Corridor is offering a special train service to Levi’s Stadium for fans headed to see Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Ed Sheeran — just make sure to give yourself the recommended ~30 minutes to arrive.

Community

County officials may be hitting a U-turn on a longstanding business ban in Carmichael. Currently, no new drive-thrus — like car washes or fast food eateries — are permitted along Fair Oaks Boulevard to maintain the community’s “rural lifestyle”. If overturned, new drive-thrus would need to be approved at a public hearing. (CBS 13)

Travel

Eastbound lanes on Broadway between 16th and 20th streets will be closed until Sunday, July 30. Motorists can expect delays while PG&E crews work to repair a gas main. (Sacramento City Express)

Number

$70 million. That’s how much it’ll cost Margaritaville Resort to waste away in its new Lake Tahoe location. The Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel will reopen this winter under the Jimmy Buffett-themed moniker with 399 rooms and five food + drink options for guests. (Sac Biz Journals)

Sports

⚽️ Kickin’ it with a new kit

Republic FC unveils Old Glory Kit

The kits include a new accent color known as Resilient Red. | Photo via Republic FC

Get excited Republic fans — ahead of the club’s return to Hughes Stadium next month, new kits (that’s soccer talk for uniforms) have been unveiled to commemorate the occasion.

The limited edition Old Glory Kit commemorates the 10th season of professional soccer in the City of Trees. The kits are jam-packed with references, including:

The Old Glory Red color is pulled straight from the state flag
The thin threaded texture represents how entwined the club has become with the city
A metallic tint on the names + numbers celebrates 10 years — or the tin anniversary
“The Boys in Old Glory Red” adorns the inside collar as a tribute to loyal fans
The 988 patch on the sleeve reminds fans of the club’s commitment to supporting mental health awareness

The kits are available for presale now, along with tickets to the club’s Hughes Stadium homecoming match on Saturday, Aug. 26.

Shop

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Eat

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Travel

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Jordan

From the editor

Hey y’all — I’m back from celebrating one of my closest friend’s wedding in Idaho and have to recommend you all visit the small mountain town of Stanley whenever you get the chance. The Sawtooth Mountains are easily one of the most breathtaking views I have ever seen in my life, and it was incredible waking up to them every day.

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